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 2017-4                                                                                                     APRIL 27, 2017

A.  PERSONNEL

1.  Co-curriculum Appointments 

The Superintendent recommends the persons shown on schedule A, highlighted in yellow, be appointed to the
listed co-curriculum/athletic coaching positions at the stipends shown for the 2016-2017school 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 
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 Retirement Professional/Support Staff

G. Steet, a Vice Principal Secretary at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board 
of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2017.  Mrs. Steet has been an employee 
of the district for twelve years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this 
resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

W. Frantz, a Health/Physical Education teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the 
Board of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2017.  Mrs. Frantz has been an employee 
of the district for thirty three years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this 
resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

J. Morris, a Business Education teacher at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the 
Board of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2017.  Mrs. Morris has been an employee 
of the district for thirty one years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this 
resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.



6. Transfers-Professional/Support Staff Voluntary & Involuntary

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary and involuntary
transfers for the professional and support staff listed on the attached schedule H, effective
September 1, 2017.
 

7.  Approval: Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Descriptions:
Be the Change Advisor, L.A.D.I.E.S. Leadership Advisor, Men’s Leadership Advisor and Twilight
Alternative Program Principal. Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.
 




B.    ATHLETICS        Nothing to Report      

C.  POLICY


1.  First Reading – Policies & Procedures/Regulations

                       5460       High School Graduation



2. Second Reading – Policies & Procedures/Regulations

                       2000      Table of Contents
                       5000      Table of Contents
                       7000      Table of Contents
                       8000      Table of Contents

                 Policies:
                       0000.02   Introduction
                       2320       Independent Study Programs
                       2340       Field Trips
                       2415.06  Unsafe School Choice Option
                       2464       Gifted and Talented Students
                       2622       Student Assessments
                       3160       Physical Examination
                       4160       Physical Examination
                       4432       Sick Leave
                       4434       Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
                       5116       Education of Homeless Children
                       5465       Early Graduation
                       7446      School Security Program
                       8350       Records Retention


                  Regulations:
                       0000.03   Introduction
                       3160       Physical Examination
                       3432       Sick Leave
                       4160       Physical Examination
                       4432       Sick Leave
                       5116       Education of Homeless Children
                     



     
 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 April 27, 2017 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 6, 2017 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools
           and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
  



      3.  Overnight Field Trip

   Date of Event:        September 1 through September 3, 2017
   Nature of Event:     Football Team to play against East St. Louis High School
   Location:                East St. Louis, IL
   Transportation:       Bus   
   Students:               45 – Timber Creek Football Team
   Chaperone(s):         Robert Hinson, Chuck Newsom, Nick Yotsko, Wayne Goldman
   Cost to District:      There will be no cost to the District

4. Approval: Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to apply for Sustainable Jersey
         for Schools Small Grants Program for all three schools.  Grant award is $4000.  Information
         is attached on schedule I.
 

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
Mr. Frank Rizzo, 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