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 2018-1                                                                                                  JANUARY 18, 2018

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              Nothing to Report   

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: Rescind Student Teacher

The Superintendent recommends the following Rowan University student teacher assignment  
to be rescinded.

Student Teacher:                 Judith Augustin-Baji
Dates:                                     January 2, 2018 to April 9, 2018
Supervised by:                     Kerri Di Pietro and Marci Yorkman
School:                                    Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                                 Health

 

6.  Approval: Intramural Program Aide

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employee listed on
the attached schedule as an Intramural Program Coach for the Spring 2018 season.  Details
are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 



7.  Appointment: Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval of the new support staff
for the 2018-2019 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.
 
 


8.  Approval: BHPAA Agreement 2018-2021

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the
Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education and the Black Horse Pike Administors
Association for the period of June 30, 2021.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 




9.  Approval: BHPSA Agreement 2018-2021

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Agreement
between the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education and the
Black Horse Pike Supervisor Association for the period of July 1, 2018 to
June 30, 2021.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 


10.  Approval for Submission to the County: Business Administrator/Board Secretary
        Contract 2018-2019 

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Business
Administrator/Board Secretary 2018-2019 contract for submission to the County
Superintendent for approval.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.


 

11.  Approval Resignation

         R. Kennedy, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a
         letter of resignation, to be effective on January 19, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends
         acceptance of the resignation.

         T. Looby, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
         resignation, to be effective on February 1, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends
         acceptance of the resignation.

         F. Nkam, a World Language teacher at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
         resignation, to be effective on February 26, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends
         acceptance of the resignation.

        A. Mendez, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective February 14, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance
        of the resignation.

        M. Nuskey, a Special Education teacher at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
        resignation, to be effective January 18, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance
        of the resignation.

        M. Davidson has submitted a letter of resignation as Wrestling Head Coach at Highland
        High School to be effective January 18, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance 
        of the resignation.

12.  Approval: Medical Leave of Absence

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following medical leave
of absences:

       #7103 is requesting medical leave of absence from December 1, 2017 through
        December 27, 2017.

       #0506 is requesting an extension of medical leave from January 16, 2018 through
       January 22, 2018.

       #3136 is requesting a medical leave from January 23, 2018 through February 5, 2018.

       #0236 has requested to take maternity leave and unpaid leave for child
        rearing purposes from May 31, 2018 through September 30, 2018, returning on 
        October 1, 2018.  She will use 15 accumulated sick days from May 31, 2018 to
        June 20, 2018 and the remainder of the leave will be unpaid. 

 

13.  Approval: Payment for Contracted Services           

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for contracted services.   
Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q. 



14.  Appointment: Academic Enhancement Committee

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the following employees
as the Academic Enhancement Committee for Highland High School for the 2017-2018 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.



15.  Approval: Terminations

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the following employee termination: 

#0012, Special Education Aide 
       


16.  Approval: Employment Contract 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval of the 2018-2019 contracts for
the Central Office Administrators. Details are shown on the schedule.

SCHEDULE S- Director of Special Services & Policy
  
SCHEDULE T–Director of Curriculum & Instruction
  

SCHEDULE U- Director of Personnel Management
 
SCHEDULE V- Supervisor of Planning, Research, Assessment, Evaluation,
                              and Special Projects
 
SCHEDULE W- Assistant Business Administrator
 

17.  Student Long Term Suspension

The Superintendent recommends the long term suspension of Timber Creek High School
student #2008576 to begin on January 12, 2018 and extend to February 2, 2018. The
Superintendent is also recommending a psychological examination before the student may
return to Timber Creek Regional High School.  Home instruction services have been established
during this time. 


18. Appointment: Professional Staff


 The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year
 2018-2019. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE X.
 






B.   ATHLETICS    Nothing to Report



C.    POLICY

       1.  First Reading– For Review of Policies & Procedures/Regulations
                         0169.02 Board Member Use of Social Networks
                         3437      Military Leave
                         4437      Military Leave
                         7440      School District Security
                         7441      Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds
                         8507      Breakfast Offer Versus Serve
                         8630      Bus Driver Responsibility
                         9181      Volunteer Athletic Coaches and Co-Curricular Activity
                         9242       Use of Electronic Signatures 

            Regulation:
                        5350      Pupil Suicide
                        5460.1   High School Transcripts
                        7101      Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects
                        7440      School District Security
                        7441      Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds
                        8630      Emergency School Bus Procedures
                       

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

            Policies:
                       3240    Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
                       5000    Table of Contents
                       5111    Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Pupils
                       5701    Academic Dishonesty
                      
                                                      
                                       

 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 January 18, 2018  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 December 14, 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 2017-2018 Calendar


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.  Approval Highland Indoor Jazz Band Bus Schedule

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Indoor
Jazz Band bus schedule. Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE J.     
 



5.  Approval: Overnight Field Trip

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following overnight
field trip:
                                        Date of Event:             February 5 through February 6, 2018
                                       Nature of Event:          Teen Pep
                                       Location:                    Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean City, NJ
                                       Transportation:           Bus      
                                       Students:                   18 – Triton students
                                       Chaperone(s):            Christine Sroka and Tom Small
                                       Cost to District:          To be paid from Teen Pep Account

 


6.  Acknowledgement of the MOA Addendum 3-Live Streaming

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education
acknowledges the MOA addendum 3 – Live Streaming between Law Enforcement and
the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE L.
 


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 M.
 


INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Mary Baratta:Social Emotional Learning Support

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