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 2016-11                                                                                                     NOVEMBER 17, 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.

 

     3.  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 Description

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Description:
         Residency Verification Truancy Officer. Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.
 


  1. Approve Revised On-Course Super-Users

          The Superintendent requests approval of the revised On-Course Super-Users for the 2016-2017
          school year. Details of are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 



       7.  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 J.
 


       8.  Approval: Salary Adjustment

           The Superintendent recommends approval of the salary adjustment on the salary guide
           for staff listed on schedule K.
  


  1.  Approval: Payment for Staff Services

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



    10.   Appointment: Assistant Athletic Director

            The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employee on the attached
            schedule as the Assistant Athletic Director for Highland High School for the 2016-2017
            school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N. 
 

 

  1. Approval Student Teachers

    The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University
    students to serve their Clinical Practice Placements for the 2016-2017 school year.

Student Teacher:         Dominique Locantore
Dates:                          January 18, 2017 to May 8, 2017
Supervised by:            Heather Clifford 
School:                        Highland Regional High School
Subject:                       English

Student Teacher:         Courtney Stumpf
Dates:                          March 13, 2017 to May 8, 2017
Supervised by:             Dave Johnson   
School:                        Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                       Art

Student Teacher:         Cody Fauver*
Dates:                          January 18, 2017 to May 8, 2017
Supervised by:             Kim Loring
School:                        Highland Regional High School
Subject:                       Math
*Pending completion of all paperwork.

  1.    Approval: Horizontal Adjustments for Academic Re-Classification on Salary Guide

             The Superintendent recommends approval of the horizontal adjustments on the salary guide
             for staff listed on schedule O due to academic re-classification.
 


  1. Approve Resignations

          R. Cooper, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
          to be effective on or before November 16, 2016. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
          resignation.


          J. Grubb, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
          effective January 3, 2017.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.


           K. Fowler, a Twilight Alternative teacher at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
           resignation, to be effective November 14, 2016.

 


    14.  Approval: Nursing Students

           The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Thomas Jefferson
           College of Nursing students to serve their clinical assignments for the 2016-2017 school year.

              Student Nurse:          Kiera Jones* – Triton High School
                                                Kelsey Doud* – Timber Creek High School
              Dates:                         January 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 23
              Supervised by:            Monica Coslove @Timber Creek & Christa Moore@ Triton

              Student Nurse:           Naomi Bond* – Triton High School
                                                Cassandra Ehinger* – Timber Creek High School
              Dates:                         March 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, April 6, 7, 13, 28, May 3, 4
              Supervised by:            Monica Coslove @Timber Creek & Christa Moore@ Triton  
             *Pending completion of all paper work.

 

      15.  Approval Family Medical Leave and Medical Leave

               The Superintendent recommends approval for the following:

               B.C., a Special Education teacher at Highland High School, has requested to take maternity leave
               and FMLA leave for child rearing purposes from January 17, 2017 through April 7, 2017. The
               entire leave will be unpaid.

               J.B., SAC at Triton High School, has requested to take intermittent leave without pay for the
               2016-17 school year to care for a family member.

               S.H., Special Education teacher at Highland High School has requested to take intermittent FMLA
               beginning on October 31, 2016, to care for a sick family member.

 

               J.D., Special Education Aide at Highland has requested to take unpaid leave for child rearing
               purposes from November 14, 2016 through November 22, 2016, and January 3, 2017 through
               February 16, 2017.

               A.W., English teacher at Highland High School, has requested to extend her leave of absence
               until April 24, 2017. She is also requesting an extension of her health insurance benefits.

               A.D., Special Education teacher at Highland High School, has requested to extend her leave
               return date from December 16, 2016 to January 9, 2017 for child rearing purposes.

               J.F., Secretary to the Director of Special Services and Policy, has requested medical leave from
               November 7, 2016 through November 23, 2016, pending doctor's release to return to work.  She
               will use 2 vacation days and sick days for the remainder of the LOA.

               M.H., Secretary to the Superintendent, has requested a medical leave of absence starting
               December 9, 2016.  Anticipated return to work is December 20, 2016.  She will be using seven
               sick days.

               N.H., SAC at Timber Creek High School, has requested to extend her unpaid leave of absence for
               child rearing purposes through the end of the 2016-17 school year.
               

               J.G., has requested a medical leave of absence starting November 28, 2016 through Doctor’s release.
               Accumulated sick days will be used.

               R.L., Maintenance worker at Highland High School, has requested a medical leave of absence
               beginning November 3, 2016 until the doctor clears him to return.  He has requested to use his
               accumulated sick time for this leave.

               A.K., School Counselor at Highland High School, has requested to take FMLA for child rearing
               purpose beginning on March 23, 2017, using sick and personal days.  Anticipated return to work
               date is June 12, 2017.

 16.  Appointment Acting Business Administrator/Board Secretary

       The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve Anthony Tarsatana as the
       Acting Business Administrator/Board Secretary for a period of time as needed, starting
       December 1, 2016.


 17.  Approval Curriculum 2016-2017

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

Engineering
Introduction to Physical Science-Physical Systems


           

        18.  Approval: Business Administrator/Board Secretary          


              The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to the appointment of
              F.R. as Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Please see SCHEDULE S for details.
 


   
B.   ATHLETICS                   Nothing to Report                               

                
     

C.    POLICY


       1.      First Reading – Policies & Procedures/Regulations

                Policies:
                          9191      Booster Clubs

              Regulations:
                         5200       Attendance
                         5330      Administration of Medication
                       
                          
       2.    Second 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    Nothing to Report    

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 November 17, 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 October 13, 2016 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools
        and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
       


3.  Approval: 2016-2017 Nursing Services Plan

 The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the 2016-2017 Nursing Services Plan.
 Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 


  1.   Approval: Solicitation of the Gloucester Composite Mountain Biking Team


    The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the solicitation of the attached
    material to our students.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.
     

        

  1. Acceptance of Special Olympics of New Jersey Grant Award

    The Superintendent recommends Board of Education acceptance of the Special Olympics of New
    Jersey Grant Award in the amount of $5,000.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.
     


  2. Settlement of Litigation

    " The Board of Education authorizes the settlement of litigation between MM1 and MM2 and the
    Black Horse Pike Regional School District et. al. and settlement of litigation between Student A
    and the BHPRSD et. al. as stipulated in the attached schedule R."
     

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

"Principals - Schools and GT Programs"

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

"Mrs. McElroy and Career Exploration Program"

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report