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 2016-8 AUGUST 25, 2016

PERSONNEL

Co-curriculum Appointments

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.

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.
Appointment Per Diem Substitute Staff

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.

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. Approval: Job Descriptions

             The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Descriptions:
             Intramural Team Program Coordinator, Career Education Counselor and Intramural Team Program Aide.
             Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.

6. Approval Resignation

J. Rosser, a Special Education Instructional Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter
of resignation, to be effective on August 3, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Rowland, an AV/Computer Tech at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on August 25, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. Fisher, a Chemistry teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 30, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

E. Fulton, a Master Mechanic at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective on September 9, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
resignation.

   S. Kinney, a One to One Aide and LOA SAC Substitute at Timber Creek High School, has submitted
a letter of resignation, to be effective on August 29, 2016. The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

M. Lemmel, a One to One Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on August 31, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
resignation.

           D. DiPierro, a General Worker in the Cafeteria at Highland High School, at Highland High School,
has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 31, 2016. The Superintendent
recommends acceptance of the resignation.

D. Broe, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective on August 31, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of
the resignation.

The Superintendent accepts the Resignation of L. McCoog as of August 24, 2016, as per the
agreement between Mrs. McCoog and the Board of Education.

7. Approval Retirement Professional

Mr. J. Fuscellaro, a Building Mechanic at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the Board
of Education indicating he will retire November 1, 2016. Mr. Fuscellaro has been an employee of the
district for fifteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the
purpose of retirement, with regret.

8. Approval: Change in Assignment Professional Staff

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

Approval: Change in Assignment Support Staff

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

10. Appointment: Professional Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year2016-2017.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE K.

11. Approval: Payment for Reading Specialists to Participate in a PLC

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for Reading Specialists to
Participate in a PLC AND plc FOR Freshmen Seminar. Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.

12. Appointment: Support 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.

13. Appointment: Sign-in Desk Monitors

The Superintendent requests approval of the persons shown on SCHEDULE T to be appointed a
Sign-in Desk Monitors for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of
assignments and salaries are shown on the schedule.

Appointment: Mentors 2016-2017 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning Teacher
Induction Program 2016-2017. Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.

Approval for School Practicum in Counseling

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan student to
serve her School Practicum in Counseling assignment for the 2016-2017 school year during
the day at Timber Creek as well as Twilight Program Hours at Highland.

Student Teacher:         Rachel Passarella
Dates: September 1, 2016 to December 20, 2016
Supervised by: Lisa Draper
School: Timber Creek - Day Hours
                                    Highland Regional High School – Twilight Program
Subject:                       School Counseling

Appointment: Game Security, Ticket Sellers & Game Timers

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Highland High School employees
on the attached schedule as Game Security, Ticket Sellers and Game Timers for sporting and
activity events for the 2016-2017 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown
on SCHEDULE V.

Approval: Payment for Additional Professional Development Hours

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for additional Summer Professional
Development hours. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Z.

Appointment of Assistant Athletic Director Highland 2016-2017

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Assistant Athletic Director for the
2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE AA.

19. Superintendent’s Recommendations for Reduction in Force

Be it resolved that the Board of Education does hereby approve the Superintendent’s
recommendations for reduction in force for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE BB.

Appointment: Health and Wellness Champion/Leader

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of J. Brown as the Health and Wellness
Champion/Leader as supported by the Health & Insurance Fund (HIF) grant for the 2016-2017
school year. Stipend to be paid through the Health & Insurance Fund.

Approval Family Medical Leave/Family Leave/Medical Leave/Unpaid Leave

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

C.D. is requesting to take maternity leave from September 5, 2016 through November 6, 2016.
Her anticipated return to work date is November 7, 2016.

N.M. is requesting to take medical leave of absence starting August 22, 2016. Anticipated return to
work date will be November 28, 2016.

K.D. has requested to take leave from October 11, 2016 through November 22, 2016 for child bearing
purposes. She will be utilizing any accumulated sick time and then the rest of leave will be unpaid.
Approval: Payment for Vacation Days

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for vacation days. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE GG.

Rescind Student Teaching

The Superintendent rescinds recommendation for the following Rutgers University student
previously approved.

Student Teacher/University Kaylee Mitchell/Rutgers
Supervised By Kim Loring and Lorraine Snyder
Dates September 7, 2016 – December 16, 2016
School Highland Regional High School
Subject Math Special Education

Revised Student Teaching

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following
University of Phoenix student to serve her Student Teacher Assignment for the
2016-2017 school year.

Student Teacher:                     Moriah Lilley
Dates:                                      September 2, 2016 to December 16, 2016 (Revised)
Supervised by:                         Ruth O’Donnell
School:                                    Triton Regional High School
Subject:                                   Special Education

Approval: Speak Club

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for a new club called SPEAK.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE HH.

26. Approval Research Study-Rowan University Form

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Elliott Karetny to use Rowan
University Consent Form in a research study using sample participants in Exploring the Potential
to Motivate High School Environmental Science students with Environmental Justice: A Mixed
Methods Approach, using Rowan University Consent Form. Details are on the attached
Schedule X.

ATHLETICS

Approval: 2016 Triton & Timber Creek Marching Band-Fall Schedule

The Superintendent recommends approval of the Triton and Timber Creek Marching Band fall
schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.

C. POLICY

       1.     First Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

              Policies:
1140 Affirmative Action Program
   1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator
1310 Employment of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan
                          1530 Equal Employment Opportunity
                          1550   Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract
Practices/Employment Practices Plan
2200 Curriculum Content
2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices
2411    Guidance Counseling
2423 Bilingual and ESL Education
2430 Co-Curricular Activities
                          2610 Educational Program Evaluation
2622 Student Assessments
3124 Employment Contract
3125 Employment of Teaching Staff Members
3125.1 Employment of Substitute Teachers
3126 District Mentoring Program
3141 Resignation
3144 Certification of Tenure Charges
3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
3231 Outside Employment as Athletic Coach
3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
3244 In Service Training
4159 Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
4434 Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
5305 Health Services Personnel
5350 Pupil Suicide Prevention
5460 High School Graduation
5514 Student Use of Vehicles on School Grounds
5339 Screening for Dyslexia
5750 Equal Educational Opportunity
5755 Equity in Education Programs and Services
5756 Transgender Students
7481 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as Drones)
8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons
8454 Management of Pediculosis
  8630 Bus Drivers/Bus Aide Responsibility
9541 Student Teachers/Interns

              Regulations:
1530 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Procedure
2200 Curriculum Content
2411 Guidance Counseling
2414 Programs and Services for Students in High Poverty and in High
Need School Districts
2423 Bilingual and ESL Education
2430 Co-Curriculum Activities
3126 District Mentoring Program
3144 Certification of Tenure Charges
3125.1 Substitute Professional Staff Employment
3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
3244 In Service Training
4212 Attendance
5330 Administration of Medication
5350 Student Suicide
5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons
8630    Emergency School Bus Procedures

2. Second Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

Policies:
2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
3216 Dress and Grooming
4432 Sick Leave
4434 Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
5240 Tardiness

                                    Regulations:
2412 Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction for General Education Pupils
5230 Late Arrival and Early Dismissal

MISCELLANEOUS

Special Education - Out of District Placements 2016-2017

For the school year 2016-17, 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.
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 August 25, 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 within Executive Session
portion of the June 23, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.

3. Approval: Letters to Parent/Guardian

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following letters to all
Parent/Guardian of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District for the 2016-2017 school year:

Parent Policy
Parent Involvement
Right to Know HQT
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Title 1A Selection Criteria

4.   Approval: Statement of Assurance and Mentoring & Professional Development Plans
  2016-2017:

            The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the New Jersey
            Department of Education District Mentoring and Professional Development Statement of Assurances
           for the Mentoring Plan (L) and Professional Development Plan (M) that has been developed for the 2016-
            2017 school year. Details for Development Plans are shown on SCHEDULE L and SCHEDULE M.
            Statement of Assurance is shown on SCHEDULE W.

5. Approval Curriculum 2016-2017

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

                  Freshman Seminar

                  Architectural Design

                   Biology

                    Chemistry

                     Dance I

                       Environmental Science

6.     Approval: Payment for Copying of Early Release/Late Arrival Forms

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for Copying of Early Release/Late
Arrival Forms. Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.

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

Nothing to Report

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

Nothing to Report

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report

Board Report

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