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 2016-05                                                                                                          MAY 5, 2016

A.     PERSONNEL

  1. Co-curriculum Appointments                            Nothing to Report

    The Superintendent recommends the persons shown on SCHEDULE A be appointed to the listed co-curriculum positions at the stipends shown for the 2016-2017 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.  Approval is recommended.

 

  1. 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.


  2. Appointment Per Diem Substitute Staff          Nothing to Report

    The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute staff for the 2016-2017 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements.  Certificates held and compensation rates are also shown.  Approval is recommended.

 

  1. 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.

    

  1. 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.


       6.  Appointment: Instructional Technology Coordinator

            The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Instructional Technology Coordinator for
            the school year 2016-2017. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE J.



        7. Approval: Job Description


            The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Description:  
            Instructional Technology Coordinator, Athletic Secretary, Intramural Sports and Grounds
            Maintenance Personnel. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.


  1.  Approval Resignation

   The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following resignation:

          J.M., an Accounting Clerk at the District Office has submitted a letter of resignation,
          to be effective May 25, 2016.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this 
          resignation.

          S.W., an ELL Aide at Triton High School has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective
          June 30, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.


9.  Transfer-Professional Staff (Voluntary)

           The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfers for Triton
           and Highland professional staff, effective September 1, 2016, as listed on SCHEDULE L.



  1.   Approval Family Medical Leave, Family Leave and Medical Leave

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

                  K.M., a Special Education teacher at Timber Creek High School has requested to take a medical
                  leave of absence starting April 18, 2016 utilizing sick days. Anticipated return to work date is
                  May 9, 2016.

                  M.D., an English teacher at Triton High School has requested a leave starting October 7, 2016
                  through November 11, 2016 utilizing 22 sick days and personal days.  She also requested to
                  use FMLA for child rearing purposes from November 14, 2016 through November 23, 2016.

                  A.D., a Special Education teacher at Highland High School has requested a leave starting
                  September 8, 2016 utilizing 3 sick and 3 personal days.  She also would like to use FMLA
                  for child rearing purposes starting on September 16, 2016 through December 16, 2016.



   11.    Reappointment of District Professional Services 2016-2017

           The Superintendent recommends the appointment of district professional services for the    
           2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on the schedule below:

 

                  Webmaster- SCHEDULE M
                                                                                

                  Substitute Teacher Answering Service Coordinator- SCHEDULE N

                  Residency Verification Truancy Officer-SCHEDULE O


               
                  Coordinator of Co-Curriculum Music-SCHEDULE P


                

   12.  Reappointment: District Coordinator of School Safety and Security

          The Superintendent requests the Board of Education approve the appointment of Thomas
          Ambrose to serve as District Coordinator of School Safety and Security effective July 1, 2016
          through June 30, 2017 with a stipend of $5000.


    13. Approval: School Anti-Bullying Specialists and District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
         Compensation 2016-2017 School Year

         The Superintendent recommends approval, as per the attached exhibit, for the compensation of the
         district's School Anti-Bullying Specialists and District Anti-Bullying Coordinator for services provided
         beyond the regular working day. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.

 

  1. Appointment: Professional Staff

    The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
    2016-2017. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE R.


      

  1. Approval: Change in Assignment Support Staff

           The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignments
           for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on
           SCHEDULE S.


      

  1. Approval: Change in Assignment Professional Staff

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignments
         for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on
         SCHEDULE T.



B.    ATHLETICS                                  Nothing to report


C.    POLICY

       1.        First Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

              Policies:
                                   P5111           ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT PUPILS
                                   P5310           HEALTH SERVICES
                                   P5330.01      ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA                                            
                                   P8462           REPORTING POTENTIALLY MISSING OR ABUSED CHILDREN
                                   P8550           OUTSTANDING FOOD SERVICES CHARGES
                                   P5460            HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION                               
             
              Regulations:   R2431.2       MEDICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION ON A SCHOOL-
                                                        SPONSORED INTERSCHOLASTIC OR INTRAMURAL TEAM OR
                                                        SQUAD
                                    R5111          ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
                                    R5310          HEALTH SERVICES
                                    R5330.01      ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
                                    R8462          REPORTING POTENTIALLY MISSING OR ABUSED CHILDREN
                                    R5460          HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
    

                 2.      Second Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

                          Policies:                       
                                         P2422          HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
                                         P2425          PHYSICAL EDUCATION
                                         P6421.01     ENVIRONMENT PREFERABLE PURCHASING-GREEN PURCHASING POLICY
                                         P7461        GREEN INITIATIVES

             
                          Regulations:

     
 H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1.      Special Education - Out of District Placements 2015-2016     

         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 the 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 May 5, 2016
                Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the District Anti Bullying Coordinator.  
                Details are shown on SCHEDULE F.  



                Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education approves the
                results of the HIB Investigations that were presented and acknowledged with in Executive Session
                portion of the April 21, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the
                District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.





       3.     Approval:  Payment for Contracted Services

               The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the payment of contracted services
               at Triton High School.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE H. 

 






INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Nothing to Report

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE
Mr. David Cappuccio, Jr., Director of Special Services & Policy

Nothing to Report

 

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Mrs. Jean Grubb, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Public Budget

 

CURRICULUM UPDATE
Mr. Matthew Szuchy, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nothing to Report

 

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Supervisor of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report