SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

BLACK HORSE PIKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

580 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ  08012

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE BOARD

Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

 

ACTION ITEMS

VOLUME 2014-10                                                 OCTOBER 16, 2014

   

 

 

A.   PERSONNEL

 

1.     Co-curricular Appointments

The Superintendent recommends the persons shown on SCHEDULE A  be appointed to the listed co-curricular positions at the stipends shown for the 2014-2015 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.   
Approval is recommended.

                             

 

2.     Resolution for Emergency Hiring              Nothing to Report

We are now required to submit to the County Education Office each month a list of persons we have hired that have not yet received final approval of their criminal history check.  The Superintendent recommends approval of the Resolution shown on SCHEDULE B  that lists those persons and the positions to which they have been appointed.

 

   3.      Appointment:  Per Diem Substitute Staff

The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem

substitute staff for the 2014-2015 school year, pending completion of all 
                          pre-employment  

requirements. Certificates held and compensation rates are also                             
                          shown.  Approval is recommended.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE C.
 
                        

 

4.         Approval: Professional Development/School Business Requests

The Superintendent recommends approval of the Professional Development/School Business requests shown on SCHEDULE D.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule.

                         

 

5.         Appointment: Mentor 2014-2015 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentor for Beginning Teacher Induction Program 2014-2015.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.

                        


 

6.        Appointment of Perkins Positions

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education appoint the following teachers for the Perkins positions for   the 2014-2015 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.

               

 

7.        Approval Resignation Staff

                     

 S. Fisher a 1:1 Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation to be
 effective January 30, 2015. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.


A.Parisi a 1:1 Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective October 18, 2014.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.
 
 

8.        Approval Retirement Support Staff

C. Ciecka, a Grounds Maintenance worker, at Highland High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire August 1, 2015.  Mr. Ciecka has been an employee of the district for thirty years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

 

9.        Approval Practicum Student

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Wilmington

                         University student to serve her Practicum in Counseling for the Spring Semester 2014-15.

 

Student Teacher/

University

Supervised By

Dates

School

Subject

 Melinda James*

Wilmington University

 Sean Ortzman

 January 12, 2015

 To  May 3, 2015

 Timber Creek Regional High School

 Counseling

*Pending completion of all necessary paperwork.

 

10.      Approval: Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.

             

 

 

11.        Appointment: Title IA Night Counselors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Title IA Night Counselors for the 2014-2015 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.      
 

                       


 

12.        Approval Medical Leave and Family Medical Leave of Absence

MH, School Counselor at Highland High School, has requested to take medical leave for pregnancy and child rearing purposes. She will use accumulated sick time from January 16, 2015 and 6 weeks after pregnancy. She will then take the remainder of the leave up until May 1st without pay under the FMLA.  

 

AW has requested to take intermittent unpaid FMLA from September 25 until November 7, 2014 to care for a family member.

 

RM has requested FMLA due to a medical procedure starting on November 12, 2014 for up to 12 weeks. He will utilize 32 sick days, 3 personal days and 10 vacation days. The remainder of the leave will be without pay.

 

NH has requested to adjust her requested FMLA beginning September 24, 2014 and returning on November 19, 2014. She will use 15 sick days and the rest of the days will be without pay.

 

BR has requested to take medical leave from November 5, 2014 until December 1, 2014.  She will utilize 15 sick days during this time.

JP, a Triton teacher, has requested medical leave from November 21, 2014 to January 2, 2014. He would like to utilize accumulated sick time for this  leave.  He will return to work on Jan 5, 2015.

13.        Appointment: Support Staff

            The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
            2014-2015.  Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE R. 

           

 

 

14.      Appointment of Teachers for 2014-2015 Wellness Champions

                        The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education appoint the following employees
                        for 2014-2015 Wellness Champions.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.

                       

               

 

15.      Approval Resignation Staff

                        C. Greve, a School Psychologist, at the Twilight Program at Highland High School, has submitted a letter                            of resignation to be effective on or before November 3, 2014.  The Superintendent recommends                            acceptance of the resignation.

 
             

               16.      Tuition Reimbursement

                        The staff members listed on SCHEDULE M have complied with the conditions
                        outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the
                        school year 2013-2014. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
                        within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.

                      

B.       ATHLETICS                      

1.        Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2014-2015              

                           The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2014-2015 Highland,Triton 
                           and Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule. Details are shown on SCHEDULE N

 

 

C.       POLICY

 

1.     First Reading – Policies/Regulations

 

Policies

1522     School-Level Planning

5305     Health Services Personnel

5310    Health Services

5306     Health Services to Nonpublic Schools

5308     Student Health Records

5530     Substance Abuse

5339     Screening for Dyslexia

5756     Transgender Students

8505     Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods

 

 

Regulations

    5306     Health Services to Nonpublic Schools

5308     Student Health Records

5310     Health Services

5530     Substance Abuse

 

           

2.     Second Reading – Policies/Regulations

 

Policies

4432     Sick Leave

 

Regulations

 

 

 

H.  MISCELLANEOUS

 

1.              Special Education – Out of District Placements 2014-15

         For the school year 2014-15, the Child Study Team has placed the classified students listed
         on SCHEDULE E in special education institutions believed to be best staffed and
         equipped to deal with the specific learning disabilities identified for these students. 
         Acknowledgement of the Board of Education for these placements is requested.

            

 

2.              Harassment Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Investigations

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education
                          acknowledges that the HIB Investigations, were presented within the Executive Session

                          portion of the October 16, 2014 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of
                         Schools and the District Anti Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE F.


                      

 

3.              Approval Step Team at Timber Creek


The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the creation of Step Team, a new co-curricular activity at Timber Creek High School.  Verna Karim has volunteered to be the advisor for this club.  Students will be required to obtain medical clearance.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.

           

 

4.         Approval Payment for Contracted Employees of Activities

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education payment approval for the

                          contracted employees of activities listed on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on
                          SCHEDULE I.

 

 

5.         Approval Overnight Field Trip

Overnight Field Trip

Date of Event:           December 18 – December 19, 2014
Nature of Event:       Teen Pep
Location:                    Ocean City, NJ
Transportation:         Bus                
Students:                   21 – Triton Students
Chaperone(s):           Christine Sroka and Tom Small
Cost to District:        Costs covered by Physical Education Department

 

 

 

6.         Approval: Nursing Services Plan 2014-2015

            

The Superintendent requests The Board of Education approve the Nursing Services Plan for the Black Horse Pike School District for the 2014-2015 school year.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.

                      

 

7.        Acknowledgement: 2013- 2014 
          Violence, Vandalism & Substance Abuse Reports                                                                                                                                                         

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges that the 2013-2014 district Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Reports were presented within the Public portion of the October 16, 2014 Board of Education Meeting by the Supervisor of Personnel Management.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q. 

                         

 

8.         Acknowledgement: Article 16 Annual Review and Revisions of Agreement

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges the Memorandum of Understanding between Law Enforcement and the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE O.

                           

 

9.        Approval: Curriculum 2014-2015

            The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula:


 

10.      Acknowledgement: Green Ribbon School and District Application

                           Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education
                        acknowledges the meeting with Allison Mulch, Assistant Director, NJ Substainable Schools
                        Consortium in reference to the Green Ribbon School and District application process.  
                        Letter of intent to apply for Green Team Ribbon School status is on the attached SCHEDULE S.

                      

 

               11.        Approval Celebrate My Drive

               The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval  to participate in Celebrate My
               Drive Week sponsored by State Farm.  There is a chance to win $25,000 or $100,000 grant. 
               Details are on attached Schedule T.
            

                

                12.        Approval Cheerleading Schedules 2014-2015

                         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the 2014-2015 Cheerleading
                             Schedules.  Details are on attached Schedule U.

            

INFORMATION ITEMS

Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Triton Band

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE

Mr. David Cappuccio, Director of Special Services

Week of Respect

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Mrs. Jean Grubb, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Nothing to Report

CURRICULUM UPDATE

Matthew Szuchy, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nothing to Report

PERSONNEL UPDATE

Julie Scully, Supervisor of Personnel Management

“2013- 2014 Violence, Vandalism & Substance Abuse Reports”