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 2017-8                                                                                                    AUGUST 24, 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 year 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 Practicum in School Nursing/Internship and Health

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education rescind the following Rowan University
student’s Practicum in School Nursing/Internship and Health for the 2017-2018 school year.

Student Nurse:            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 Nurse:            Tiffany Speakman
Dates:                         January 2, 2018 through April 9, 2018                             
Supervised by:            Kerrri DiPietro   
School:                        Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                       Health  



6.  Approval Curriculum Writing

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Curriculum
writing for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.
 

7.  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 K.
 


8.  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 L.
 

9.  Approval Resignations

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education acceptance for the following resignations:

        E. Folcarelli, Special Education teacher at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective August 31, 2017.

        A. Whitman, a Math teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
        effective August 31, 2017.

        M. Trunk, an Office Secretary at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to
        be effective August 19, 2017.

        L. Shine, a Business Education teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective August 31, 2017.

        L. Franco, Special Education aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective August 31, 2017.

         
        N. Yotsko, Special Education aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective August 31, 2017.


         T. Larkin, Special Education aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
         to be effective August 18, 2017.

         J. Arcolesse, a Vice Principal at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
         to be effective October 7, 2017.

         K. O’Hanlon, a custodian at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to 
         be effective on August 31, 2017.

         J. Taglienti, a custodian at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be 
         effective on September 8, 2017.

         R. Perney, a special education aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, 
         to be effective September 8, 2017.


10.  Appointment: Game Security, Ticket Sellers & Game Timers

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employee on the attached schedule as a Game Security,
Ticket Seller and Game Timer for sporting and activity events for the 2017-2018 school year. Details of the assignment
and salary are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 

11.  Appointment: Professional 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 P.
 


12.  Rescind Student Practicum

The Superintendent recommends that the following Rowan University student’s Practicum in
Special Education for the 2017-2018 school year be rescinded.

 

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

 

13. Approve Student Practicum

The Superintendent recommends that the following Rowan University student’s Practicum in
School Nursing/Internship in Health for the 2017-2018 school year be approved.

 

Student Nurse:              Judith Augustin-Baji
Dates:                            August 29, 2017 through December 4, 2017                                
Supervised by:              Christa Moore, RN         
School:                          Triton Regional High School
Subject:                         School Nursing  

Student Nurse:              Judith Augustin-Baji
Dates:                            January 2, 2018 through April 9, 2018                             
Supervised by:              Kerrri DiPietro   
School:                          Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                         Health

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Eastern University student to serve her
Student Teacher Coursework for the 2017-2018 school year.

 

Student Teacher:         Ashley Siegman*
Dates:                          September 1, 2017 to December 7, 2017
Supervised by:            Stacy Kind
School:                        Triton High School
Subject:                       Chemistry/Science
*Pending completion of all paperwork.

                         

14.  Appointment: Administrative Staff 2017-2018

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

15.  Appointment: Mentors 2017-2018 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning Teache
Induction Program 2017-2018.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 


16.  Approval Curriculum 2017-2018

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula:
   
             Dance II – Complete
             Physical Education Grade 9
             Physical Education Grade 10        
             Physical Education Grade 11
             Physical Education Grade 12
             Health Grade 12
             Math 180 – Final
             Spanish I Complete
             Spanish II Complete
             Life Skills World Language

17.  Transfer-Professional Staff (Voluntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfer,
effective September 1, 2017, as listed on SCHEDULE J.

 



18.  Approve Family Medical Leave/Leave of Absence

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

        #7027, a World Language teacher at Highland High School, is requesting a medical leave
         of absence, utilizing sick days, to be effective September 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018.

        #3116, a SAC at Timber Creek High School, is requesting a leave of absence for child rearing
        purposes from November 6, 2017 through March 21, 2018, using sick pay and unpaid days.  From
        September 1, 2017 through November 6, 2017 is requesting to work part-time, due to medical
        reasons using sick time.  #3116 is requesting to continue to contribute to medical benefits in order
        to maintain them throughout the leave.

        #1019, a secretary at Highland High School, is requesting intermittant FMLA effective August 15, 2017.

         #0471, a Special Education teacher, has requested to extend her leave of absence for child rearing,
         starting September 1, 2017 through January 10, 2018.

         #7731, a secretary at Triton High School, is requesting intermittant FMLA, beginning
         September 1, 2017.



19.  Approval Revised Special Services Intramural Program Staff

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Revised Special Services Intramural Program Staff
for the 2017-2018 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.

   
B.  ATHLETICS      

1.  Approve: Timber Creek Marching Band Bus Schedule

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Timber Creek Marching
Bus Band Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on the attached
SCHEDULE M.
  

2.  Approval Triton Marching Band Transportation Schedule

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Triton Marching Band
Transportation Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 

C.  POLICY


1.  Second 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
               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:
               3000       Table of Contents
               7000       Table of Contents

               1240       Evaluation of Superintendent
               2361       Acceptable Use of Computer Network/Computers and Resources
               3126       District Mentoring Program
               3221       Evaluation of Teachers
               3222       Evaluation of Teaching
               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
               7424       Bed Bugs


       2.     First Reading – For Review of Policies & Procedures/Regulations

               Policies:
              2700        Services to Nonpublic School Pupils
              5512        Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
              5512.01   Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying-Policy Statement
              7100        Long-Range Facilities Planning
              7101        Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects
              7102        Site Selection and Acquisition
              7130        School Closing
              7300        Disposition of Property
              8462        Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

               Regulations:
               5512      Reporting Procedure-Hazing and/or Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying
               5600      Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
               5600      Chart
               7100      Long-Range Facilities Planning
               7101      Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects
               7102      Site Selection and Acquistion
               7300.1   Abolish-Disposition of Instructional Property
               7300.2   Disposition of Land
               7300.3   Disposition of Personal Property
               7300.4   Disposition of Federal Property
               8462      Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

                                     
                                       
     
 H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2017-2018      
   
   For the school year 2017-18, 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 Nothing to Report
   
   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 24, 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 June 22, 2017 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of
          Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
  



     3.  Approval: Student Transfer

          The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the transfer of #2008734 from
          Triton High School to Timber Creek High School, effective September 1, 2017.



    4.   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 2017-2018 school year:

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


    5.  Approval: New Clubs

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

 

                           Film Study and Production Club-Highland
                           Science NHS Club-All Schools
                           Volleyball Club-Highland
                           African American Culture Club-Timber Creek

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