SUPERINTENDENT

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 2017-10                                                                                                    OCTOBER 12, 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       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 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.  Approval Title IA Night Time Counselors

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees listed on the
attached schedule as Title IA Night Time Counselors for the 2017-2018 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE J.  
 


6.   Approval Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the change in assignment
for M. Ruh, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School to a Special Education
Aide at Triton High School effective October 9, 2017.


7.  Approval Curriculum 2017-2018

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


8.   Approval Resignation

H. Booth, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letterof resignation,
to be effective on October 6, 2017.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

E. Klus, a General Cafeteria worker at Highland High School, has submitted a letter
of resignation, to be effective on September 22, 2017.  The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

V. Cipparone, a Part-time Custodian at Triton High School, has submitted a letter
of resignation, to be effective on October 4, 2017. The Superintendent recommends 
acceptance of the resignation.

 

9.  Appointment Teachers for 2017-2018 Perkins Positions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as teachers of the 2017-2018 Perkins Positions. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE P.  
 



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

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Triton High School employees on the
attached schedule as Game Security, Ticket Sellers and Game Timers for sporting and activity events for
the 2017-2018 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE Q.
 



11.  Approval New Clubs

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

                         Ceramics Studio
                         Design Studio
                         Dream Team
                         Women in S.T.E.M. Club
                         H.E.R.O.
                       

12.  Approval Leave of Absence

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following leave of absence:

              #0569, a World Language teacher, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence
               from December 14, 2017 through December 19, 2017.




13.  Appointment: Support 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.
 




14. Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on SCHEDULE S have complied with the conditions
outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the
school year 2016-2017. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 




15.  Approval: Revised Title IA Math Tutors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the Revised Title IA Math Tutors
for the 2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.
 


16.  Appointment of Twilight Staff Math Teacher

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the persons shown on the
attached schedule to be appointed as Twilight Program staff for the 2017-2018 school
year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.
 




B.   ATHLETICS    


1. Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2017-2018                       

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2017-2018 Highland,
Triton and Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE M.
 
 
  


    



C.   POLICY


 1. Second Reading – For Review of Policies & Procedures/Regulations

               Policies:

               Regulations:
               5519     Dating Violence at School     

              
                                     
                                       
 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    

    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 12, 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 Nothing to Report
          the results of the HIB Investigations that were presented and acknowledged within Executive
          Session portion of the September 12, 2017 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent
          of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
  




  1. NJQSAC Statement of Assurance

           The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the
           NJ QSAC Statement of Assurance and approve the submission of the SOA, Declaration
           page and board resolution to the NJ Department of education. Details are shown on
           SCHEDULE H.
 

 

  1.   Approval Nursing Services Plan 2017-2018

      The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the 2017-2018 Nursing
      Services Plan.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.        
     


  2. Acknowledgement: 2016- 2017 Violence, Vandalism & Substance Abuse Reports                                  
                
    Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education
    acknowledges that the 2016-2017 district Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Reports
    will be presented within the Public portion of the October 12, 2017 Board of Education Meeting
    by the Director of Personnel Management.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.

 


      6.  Approval Merit Goals

           WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 permits a Board of Education to include in its contract with
           the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian Repici, qualitative and quantitative criteria and
           associated merit salary bonuses in recognition of his achievement during the 2017-2018 school
           year, and WHEREAS, the Black Horse Pike Regional School Board of Education has now
           developed a set of annual goals for the 2017-2018 school year that it wishes to include in its
           Employment Agreement with the Superintendent, NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
           the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education establishes the following
           quantitative and qualitative criteria and merit salary bonuses for his achievement. Details are
           shown on the attached SCHEDULE N.
 




    7.   Approval Field Trips

         The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the field trips that are
         shown on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE O.
 

      

 

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Nothing to Report

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE
Mr. David Cappuccio, Jr., Director of Special Services & Policy

“Week of Respect”

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

“School Violence Awareness”