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 2015-10                                                                OCTOBER 15, 2015

  1. 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 2015-2016 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 each month to the County Education Office 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 2015-2016 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Certificates held and compensation rates are also shown.
Approval is recommended.

 

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: Professional Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
2015-2016. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE H.




6.       Appointment: Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
2015-2016. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE I.





7.      Approval: Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment’s
for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2015-2016 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.



8.     Approval Retirement Professional

Mr. A. Powell, the Counseling Director at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire January 1, 2016.  Mr. Powell has been an employee of the district for thirty two and one half years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Mrs. D. Scola, the School Nurse at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire February 1, 2016.  Mrs. Scola has been an employee of the district for twenty four and one half years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Ms. K. Flint, the Athletic Trainer at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire January 1, 2016.  Ms. Flint has been an employee of the district for twenty eight years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

9.     Approval: Voluntary Transfer of Special Education Aide

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the voluntary transfer for
A. Venuto, a Special Education 1:1 Aide at Highland High School to a Special Education 1:1 Aide at Timber Creek High School effective September 21, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year. 


The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the voluntary transfer for
E. Norcross, a Special Education 1:1 Aide at Highland High School to a Special Education 1:1 Aide at Triton High School effective October 19, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year.


10.    Appointment: Game Security, Ticket Sellers & Game Timers   

 

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Highland High School employee on the attached schedule as Game Security, Ticket Sellers and Game Timers for sporting and activity events for the 2015-2016 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE M.

 


11.    Appointment Dynamic Lead Teachers

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education appoint the following employees
as Dynamic Lead Teachers for Triton High School for the 2015-2016 school year.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE N.



12.     Approval Resignation

D. Tomeo, a General Worker at the Highland High School Cafeteria, has submitted a
letter of resignation, to be effective September 28, 2015.  The Superintendent
recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Daniels, a Bus Driver for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District , has submitted
a letter of resignation, to be effective October 16, 2015.  The Superintendent
 recommends acceptance of the resignation.


13.   Appointment: Title 1A LMC literacy Program 2015-2016 School Year     

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appoint the teachers on the attached schedule for the Title 1A LMC Literacy Program for the 2015-2016 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.

 

 

14.   Appointment: Title 1A Night Counselors 2015-2016 School Year    

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appoint the counselors on the attached schedule for the Title 1A Night Counselors for the 2015-2016 school year.  Details are shown
on SCHEDULE P.

 

  

15.   Approval Student Teacher

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Farleigh Dickinson
University student to serve his student teaching/class observation assignment for the Fall
Semester of 2015-2016.

 

Student Teacher/

University

Supervised By

Dates

School

Subject

Alex DeVecchio*

FDU

Sue Nordone

October 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015

Timber Creek Regional High School

Social Studies

*Pending completion of all necessary paperwork.

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Western Governors University student to serve her student teaching assignment for the Fall Semester of 2015-2016.

 

Student Teacher/

University

Supervised By

Dates

School

Subject

Andrea Owings*

WGU

Tina Nocito

January, 2016 to April , 2016

Highland Regional High School

Math

                          *Pending completion of all necessary paperwork.





16.    Approval Revised Salary

The Superintendent recommends the revised school nurse salary for the 2015-2016
school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.

  


17.  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 2014-2015. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.

 

 
18.   Approval: Family Medical Leave & Family Leave & Leave of Absence             

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Medical Leave,
Family Medical Leave and Family Leave for the following employees:


               V.B., a World Language teacher at Triton High School has requested intermittent FMLA to care
               for his daughter, beginning immediately.

               R.A., a Secretary at Highland High has requested a medical leave of absence starting Monday,
               October 19, 2015 anticipated return to work date is December 11, 2015.

               P.A., a World Language teacher at Timber Creek High School has requested to take the following
               days without pay on October 30, November 2, 3, 4 and 9, 2015.

               D.W., a secretary at Highland has requested a medical leave of absence starting October 12,
               2015.   There is no anticipated return to work date. 

               K.P., a Special Education teacher at Triton High School has requested a medical leave 

                of absence utilizing accumulated sick days, beginning September 24, 2015 through 
                October 25, 2015.  
    
               C.D., cafeteria worker at Triton High School, has requested a medical leave of absence utilizing
               Accumulated sick days beginning September 21, 2015, anticipated return in 2 months. 
 
               C.C., a teacher at Triton High School, has requested intermittent unpaid FMLA to bond with
               his child, beginning October 15, 2015.

               S.M., a teacher at Triton High School, has requested to extend his unpaid medical leave through June                    30, 2016.                

19.   Approve Employee Terminations

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the termination of S.S. and
K.C. as of October 15, 2015.

      
20.  Appointment:Mentors 2015-2016 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning
Teacher Induction Program 2015-2016.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Y.

 


21. Appointment:Perkins Grant Positions 2015-2016 School Year

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education appoint the following teachers for the Perkins positions for the 2015-2016 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Z.
 




B.                    ATHLETICS   Nothing to Report

 


C.      POLICY             


       1.  First Reading – Policies & Procedure/Regulation

            Policies:          
            2468     Independent Educational Evaluations
            3322      Staff Member’s Use Of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication
                          Devices (teaching staff)
            4322      Staff Member’s Use Of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication
                          Devices (support staff)
            5330     Administration of Medication
            5339     Screening for Dyslexia
            5615    Suspected Gang Activity

            5756    Transgender Students
            8540    School Nutrition Programs
            8550    Outstanding Food Service Charges
            8820    Opening Exercises/Ceremonies
                       

Regulations:
          5330     Administration of Medication
          8540     Free and Reduced Meals
                   

 

H.          MISCELLANEOUS

1.     Special Education – Out of District Placements 2015-16  


For the school year 2015-16, 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 15, 2015 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent
of Schools and the District Anti Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE F.



3.   Approval I&RS Goals

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2015-16 I&RS Goals for Highland, Timber Creek and Triton High Schools. Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.





4. Week of Respect Activities

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Week of Respect
Activities for Highland, Triton, and Timber Creek Regional High Schools. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE J.



5.  Approval 2015-16 Nursing Services Plan

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2015-16 Nursing Services Plan. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.



   
6.    Approval Overnight Field Trip

                         Date of Event:             October 16 through October 18, 2015

                          Nature of Event:          Eastern Coast Track Championships

                          Location:                     Brown University, Rhode Island

                          Transportation:            Van     

                          Students:                     14 – Highland Students

                          Chaperone(s):              Josh Krowicki and Ed Casey

                          Cost to District:           Cost covered by Track Team


 

                          Date of Event:             December 6 through December 7, 2015

                          Nature of Event:          Teen Pep Retreat

                          Location:                     Port-O-Call Hotel in Ocean City, NJ

                          Transportation:             Bus    

                         Students:                       20– Timber Creek Students

                         Chaperone(s):                Kerri DiPietro and Marcie Yorkman

                         Cost to District:             Cost covered by Teen Pep Account

 

 

 


7.     Approval: Curriculum 2015-2016

            The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following  
            Curricula:
                                     AP Language
                                     Creative Writing
                                     Discussion and Debate 
                                     English Lab 
                                     Literacy Lab 
                                     Math Foundations I - Resource Level
                                     Math Foundations II - Resource Level 
                                     Poetry 
                                     Public Speaking 
                                    
                                 
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 Q.


 

9.    Acknowledgement: 2014- 2015 Violence, Vandalism & Substance Abuse Reports 
                                          
Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges that the 2014-2054 district Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Reports were presented within the Public portion of the October 15, 2015 Board of Education Meeting by the Supervisor of Personnel Management.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R. 


10.   Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance and approve the submission of the SOA, Declaration page and board resolution to the NJ Department of education. Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 

    

11.   Appointment The District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC)

 The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval the appointment  committee members of The District Evaluation Advisory Committee (DEAC), as stated by the DOE, has a purpose of advising the District on the implementation of AchieveNJ, at least through the 2016-2017 school year.  The committee members are shown on the attached SCHEDULE W.







INFORMATION ITEMS

Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Nothing to Report

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

“Technology Update”

PERSONNEL UPDATE

Julie Scully, Supervisor of Personnel Management

“Violence and Vandalism Reporting”