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 2016-10                                                                                                OCTOBER 13, 2016

 A.  PERSONNEL

      1.  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.
 

 

  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

    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.  Appointment Support Staff

         The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the support staff for the 2016-2017 school year.
         Details of the salaries are shown on SCHEDULE H.
 



      6.  Approval: Job Descriptions

           The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Descriptions:
           Skilled Substitute Maintenance, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Secretary to the
           Business Administrator. Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 




      7. 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 2015-2016. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
 within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 

 

     8.  Approve Twilight Alternative Program Substitute

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve Mr. Vicente Borrero as
         a substitute teacher within the 2016-2017 Twilight Alternative Program at the rate of
         $42.00 per hour.



    9.   Approval:  Payment for Teachers to Participate in a PLC for Freshman Seminar     

         The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for teachers to participate in a
         PLC for Freshman Seminar Details are shown on SCHEDULE K. 

 

 

  1. Approval Curriculum Writing

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Curriculum Writing for
         the 2016-2017 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 


  1. Approval Curriculum 2016-2017

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

                              Engineering
                              Introduction to Physical Science-Physical Systems 2016

  1. Appointment Title IA Night Counselors

          The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff members
          list on the attached schedule for the Title IA Night Counselors for the 2016-2017 school year.
         Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.
 

  1. Appointment Title IA LMC Literacy Program

          The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the staff members
          list on the attached schedule for the Title IA Literacy Program for the 2016-2017 school year.
          Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 

     14.  Approve APEX On-line Monitor

           The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve Samantha Spaulding as the APEX
           on-line monitor and Lauren McElroy as a substitute APEX on-line monitor at Triton at $42.00 hour.


     15.  Approval Retirement

           Mr. T. Savidge a Custodian at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board
           of Education indicating he will retire January 1, 2017.  Mr. Savidge has been an employee
           of the district for twenty five years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance
           of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.


           Mr. R. Lanzilotta, a Counselor at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board
           of Education indicating he will retire July 1, 2017.  Mr. Lanzilotta has been an employee
           of the district for thirteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance
           of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.



     16.   Approval:  Payment for Contracted Services of Activities

              The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for contracted services
              of activities for Triton and Timber Creek Marching Band.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE O. 

 

 

     17.  Approval Family Medical Leave

           The Superintendent recommends approval for M.V. request to take Family Medical Leave
           beginning October 28, 2016 and ending December 23, 2016.

 

     18.  Appointment: Revised Home Instruction Tutors

           The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the revised Home Instruction Tutors for
           the 2016-2017 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 


 

  1.   Approval:  Payment for Staff Services for Title I Parent Meeting

           The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for staff services for
           Title I Parent Meeting.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE S. 
 



    20.  Approval to Work at Gloucester Township Housing Authority

          The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached
          schedule to work at Gloucester Township Housing Authority for the 2016-2017 school
          year.  Details of the salaries are shown on SCHEDULE T.
 



     

  1.   Approval Resignation

       E. Norcross, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of
      resignation, to be effective October 28, 2016.  The Superintendent recommends
      acceptance of the resignation.  



 B.  ATHLETICS                  

          1.   Approval Winter Sports Schedule           

                The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2016-2017 Highland,
                Triton and Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on
                SCHEDULE P.
 



          2.  2017-2018 Tri County Conference proposed budget and ticket prices

             The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2017-2018 Tri County Conference
              proposed budget and ticket prices.  Details are shown on the attached schedule Q. 
 



 C.    POLICY

          1.   First Reading - Policies & Procedures/Regulations

               Policies:  
                        2361       Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources
                          
               Regulations:
                         2361       Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources
                         7510       Use of School Facilities
                       


     

  H.  MISCELLANEOUS

  1. 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.
     


  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 13, 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 September 22, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools
          and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
       


     3.  Approval Overnight Field Trip

Date of Event:   February 16 through February 17, 2017
Nature of Event: Teen Pep
Location:           Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean City, NJ
Transportation:  Bus      
Students:          22 – Triton Students
Chaperone(s):   Christine Sroka and Tom Small
Cost to District:  To be paid from Teen Pep Account

 

  1.  Acknowledgement: 2015- 2016 Violence, Vandalism & Substance Abuse Reports  

    Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges
    that the 2015-2016 district Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Reports were presented within
    the Public portion of the October 13, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Director of Personnel
    Management.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE U. 
    5,29,30,49,54'$](Click Here to View SCHEDULE U)[$ELSE If GROUP$]

 

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

PARCC performance report

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Violence and Vandalism Report