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 2017-6                                                                                                    JUNE 22, 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    
     2017-2018 school years and are paid for time served  in the positions.  Approval is recommended.
 


2.  Resolution for Emergency Hiring

     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 2017-2018 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.  Rescind Twilight Substitute

         The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval to rescind the
         appointment of Katrina Fowler as a substitute for the Twilight Program for the 
         2017-2018 school year.


    6.   Approval LMC Summer Work

          The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for LMC summer work for the
          2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
        


    7.  Approval Student Teaching

         The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University
         student to serve their Clinical Experience Assignment for the 2017-2018 school year.

Student Teacher:                     Nicholas Yotsko
Dates:                                      September 5, 2017 to October 27, 2017  
Supervised by:                         Lorraine Snyder
School:                                    Highland Regional High School
Subject:                                   Special Education

       Student Nurse:                        Amanda Palumbo
       Dates:                                      September 5, 2017 to October 27, 2017
       Supervised by:                         Denise Merendino
       School:                                    Triton Regional High School
       Subject:                                   Special Education

   The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rutgers University
   student to serve her Clinical Practice Placement for the 2017-2018 school year. REVISED*

      Student Teacher:                      Caitlyn Counts*
      Dates:                                      September 11, 2017 to December 15, 2017
      Supervised by:                         Robert Wankel* and Brook Krisch *
      School:                                    Triton Regional High School
      Subject:                                   Special Education & English
*Pending completion of all paperwork.


The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University student to serve her Practicum in School Nursing/Internship in Health for the 2017-2018 school year.

    Student Teacher:         Tiffany Speakman*       
    Dates:                          August 29, 2017 through December 4, 2017                                
    Supervised by:             Monica Coslove, RN       
    School:                        Timber Creek Regional High School
    Subject:                       School Nursing  

    Student Teacher:         Tiffany Speakman*       
    Dates:                          January 2, 2018 through April 9, 2018                             
    Supervised by:             Kerrri DiPietro   
    School:                        Timber Creek Regional High School
    Subject:                       Health              
*Pending completion of all paperwork.

 

 

  1. Appointment: Home Instruction Tutors

         The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Home Instruction Tutors for the
         2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.
 



 

  1. Approval:  Payment for Contracted Services

          The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for contracted services for Triton’s
          Indoor Percussion Ensemble.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K. 

 


  1. Approval Revised Curriculum Writing

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


  1. Approval Intramural Program Coordinator

          The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employee listed on
           the attached schedule as the Intramural Program Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school
           year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.
    


 

  1.  Approval Revised Business Administrator/Board Secretary Employment Contract  

           The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval of the revised 2017-2018
           contract for the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Details are shown on the schedule.

                          SCHEDULE Q- Business Administrator/Board Secretary



     13.   Appointment: Professional Staff

            The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
            2017-2018. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE R.

    


 

  1.  Appointment: Revised BSIP Coordinators 2017-2018

           The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the revised BSIP Coordinators for the
           2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.
         



     15.  Approval: Payment for Reading Specialists

           The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for Reading Specialists to 
           participate in a PLC for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE U. 

 


  1. Appointment: Instructional Technology Super-Users

         The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Instructional Technology Super-Users
         for the 2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.
 



    17.  Approval Retirement Professional Staff

          Ms. W. Calandra, a School Counselor at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the
          Board of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2017.  Ms. Calandra has been an employee of
          the district for twenty four years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation,
          for the purpose of retirement, with regret.



   18.  Approval: Job Description

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Description:
         Vice Principal Secretary. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Y.
 



   19. Appointment: Support Staff 2017-2018

        The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
        2017-2018. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE Z.
 



     20. Appointment: Administrative Staff 2017-2018

          The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new administrative staff hires for the
          school year 2017-2018. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE AA.



  1.  Approval: Change in Assignment

     The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment
     for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown
     on SCHEDULE BB.

  



  1.  Approval: Voluntary Transfers

           The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfers
           for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown
           on SCHEDULE CC.
  


  1. Approval Resignation

    J. Blackmon, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter
    of resignation, to be effective on June 30, 2017.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance
    of the resignation.

 

  1. Appointment: Additional Summer Professional Development Hours

          The Superintendent recommends the additional Summer Professional Development hours for
          the 2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE DD.
 



      25.  Approval Leave of Absence

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

                   #1225, a Special Education Aide, is requesting a leave of absence from 9/3/17 to
                   10/30/17 to complete her student teaching at in district at Triton High School.

                    #0922, a Special Education Aide, is requesting a leave of absence from 9/3/17 to
                   10/30/17 to complete his student teaching at in district at Highland High School.

                   #0874, PE teacher and Assistant AD at Timber Creek, is requesting a leave for maternity
                   and child rearing purposes utilizing sick time from October 23, 2017 through December 8, 2017
                   and unpaid leave from December 11, 2017 through February 26, 2018.


                   #0318, a World Language teacher, is requesting a leave of absence for child
                   rearing purposes from September 1, 2017 through April 8, 2018.


  1.   Approval: Revised Professional Staff 2017-2018

            The Superintendent recommends the approval of the revised professional staff for the
            school year 2017-2018. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE II.
 




      27.  Approval: Revised Bus Driver/Bus Aide

             The Superintendent recommends the approval of the revised Bus Driver/Bus Aide for the
             2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE EE.
 



       28.  Reappointment: Part-time Support Staff

             The Superintendent recommends the reappointment of the part-time support staff for the
             2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE FF.
 



       29.  Approval: Termination of Contract

             The Superintendent recommends the approval of the termination of contract for the 2017-2018
             school year for employee #1228.



       30.  Appointment: Title IA Summer Read 180 Nurse


             The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the school nurse for the Title IA Summer
             Read 180 Program.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE HH.
 

       31.  Appointment of Twilight Principals

             The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the employees shown on
             SCHEDULE KK to be appointed as Twilight Principals for the 2017-2018 school year.  
             Details are shown on SCHEDULE KK.
 



      32.   Special Services Intramural Program

               The Superintendent recommends the approval of the Special Services Intramural Program
               and staff for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE LL.
 



      33.  Appointment: Summer Tutors

            The Superintendent recommends the appointment of Summer Tutors for the
           2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE X.
 




   B.   ATHLETICS      


 
        1.  Approval Fall Sports Schedules
                 
             The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Fall Sports Schedules 
             for Highland, Timber Creek and Triton for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are on the
             attached SCHEDULE W.
 
                          

       2.  Approval Overnight Field Trips

            The Superintendent recommends approval of any overnight field trips due to tournament 
             participation for the 2017-2018 school year.





C.    POLICY


      1. First Reading – Policies & Procedures/Regulations

                Policies:

               3000        Table of Contents
               7000        Table of Contents
               8000        Table of Contents
               1240        Evaluation of Superintendent
               3126        District Mentoring Program
               3221        Evaluation of Teachers
               3222        Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators
               3223        Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals and
                              Assistant Principals
               3224        Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals
               3240        Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
               5610        Suspension
               5620        Expulsion
               7424        Bed Bugs
               8505        Local Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods
               8550        Outstanding Food Services Charges


               Regulations:
               
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               7000        Table of Contents
               1240        Evaluation of Superintendent
               2361        Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources
               3126        Induction Program for Provisional Teachers
               3221        Evaluation of Teachers
               3222        Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators
               3223        Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals and
                              Assistant Principals
               3224        Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals
               3240        Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
               5610        Suspension Procedures
               7424        Bed Bugs



                                     
                                       
     
 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 June 22, 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 within Executive
   Session portion of the May 11, 2017 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of
   Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
  



3.  Approval Revised Calendar 2017-2018 School Year             

            The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the revised calendar for the
            2017 - 2018 School Year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.

 



       4.    Acknowledgement: Class of 2017 Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Triton,
              Highland & Timber Creek High Schools

              The Superintendent is pleased to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the
              Class of 2017 as follows:

 

Highland Regional H.S. – Valedictorians: Camina Balmores, Lydia Logan, Nina Lopergolo,
Danielle Myers, Roshani Patel, Maria Prendergast, John Raws, Elizabeth Schmidt, Kaitlin Schmoyer,
Jamayka Young

                          Salutatorians: Amanda Clarkson, Kimberl Fermano,
                                                 Dionne Smith

Timber Creek Regional H.S. - Valedictorians: Madison Allen, Erica Cirineo, Krunal Desai,
Andrew Quigley, Rachel Shearer, Emily Weintraut

                                Salutatorians: Amanda Chen, Aybike Eraslan, Kayla Green

                       Triton Regional H.S. – Valedictorian: Aly Duffin

                                 Salutatorians: Amanda Mayer, John Sharman

 

 

          5.  Approval Overnight Field Trip

 

                                       Date of Event:             October 13 through October 15, 2017
                                       Nature of Event:          Northeast Cross Country Championship
                                       Location:                    Brown University, Rhode Island
                                       Transportation:           Bus      
                                       Students:                   Highland Cross Country Team
                                       Chaperone(s):            Bob Wagner, Josh Krowicki and Ed Casey
                                       Cost to District:           Cost covered by Booster Club


                                       

                                       Date of Event:             August 17 through August 20, 2017
                                       Nature of Event:          Cheerleading Camp
                                       Location:                    Lake Bryn Mawr, Hornsdale, PA
                                       Transportation:           Bus      
                                       Students:                    40 – Timber Creek Students
                                       Chaperone(s):             Nicole Santoro, Alyssa McManus and Devon Bobe
                                       Cost to District:           Cost covered by Cheerleading Booster Club
          6.  Approval Big Brother/Big Sister

               Approval for Highland High School to continue to participate in the Big Brother/Big Sister
               program during the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are on SCHEDULE M. 
 


         7.  Approval: Timber Creek Class of 2018 Senior Prom

             The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of
             2018 Senior Prom to be held at Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill, New Jersey on May 11, 2018.


         8.  Approval Triton Class of 2018 Senior Trip

              The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Triton Class of 2018 Senior
              Trip to Florida, Walt Disney World, March 12, 2018 to March 16, 2018.

 



        9.  Approval DNA and the Unity of Life Curriculum Field Test

             The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for Elliott Karetny to conduct a
             DNA and the Unity of Life Curriculum Field Test in the 2017-2018 school year. Details are
             shown on the attached SCHEDULE O.
 



       10.  Completion Superintendent’s Goals 2016-2017

               In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23A-3.1 (e) 10-12, the Board of Education has reviewed the
               Superintendent's Goals and certifies the successful completion of the identified 2016-2017 
               merit goals and submission to the Executive County Superintendent for approval of
               payment. Details are shown on SCHEDULE P. 
  



       11.  Request to Appoint Staff Pending Board of Education Approval

              The Superintendent requests permission to approve staff members for appointment,
              who have been properly certified and meet all requirements, prior to the 2017-2018
              Board of Education meetings.  These appointments will be approved by the Board retroactively.



       12.  Approve Anti-Bullying Grades Report

             The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the submission of the 2016-17
              Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act Self-Assessment Grades Report, as per the attached exhibit. 
 



       13.  Approve Bilingual/ESL Three Year Program Plan 2017-2020
              
              The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the Bilingual/ESL Three Year 
              Program Plan 2017-2020.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE GG.
 

 

       14.  Approval Revised Paraprofessional Evaluation

              The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the revised Paraprofessional
              Evaluation.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE JJ.

 


 

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

End of Year Goal’s Summary

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