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 2018-2                                                                                                  FEBRUARY 22, 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            

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.  Appointment: Mentors 2017-2018 School Year

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

6.  Appointment: Professional Staff

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 I.
 

 

7.  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 J.
 

 

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

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

9.  Appointment of Twilight Principals

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


10.  Approval for Submission to the County: Superintendent Contract 2018-2019 

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Superintendent 2018-2019
contract for submission to the County Superintendent for approval.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 

11. Appointment: NCLB TITLE IA – PARCC Review Teachers

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of NCLB TITLE IA – PARCC review teachers
for the school year 2017-2018. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 

12.  Approval: Medical Leave of Absence

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

#0318 has requested to extend her unpaid leave with benefits until August 31, 2018.  Anticipated
return to work date is September 1, 2018.

#3198 has requested intermittent Family Medical Leave of Absence, beginning
March 14, 2018.

#0868 has requested Family Medical Leave of Absence for child rearing purposes
from March 12, 2018 through April 30, 2018.

#7716 has requested a leave of absence from February 12, 2018 through
March 23, 2018.  This leave is unpaid.

#1189 has requested intermittent Family Medical Leave effective immediately.

#7467 has requested intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning February 26, 2018.

#1135 has requested intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning February 12, 2018.

#3086 has requested Family Medical Leave (maternity) beginning April 9, 2018 through June 20, 2018,
using 29 sick days, 2 personal days. September 6, 2018 through November 14, 2018 will be unpaid
leave, 30 unpaid days.

13.  Approval Retirement Professional Staff

Ms. K. McCollaum, an English teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of
Education indicating she will retire June 30, 2018.  Ms. McCollaum has been an employee of the district
for thirty eight years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose
of retirement, with regret.

Mr. K. Whalen, an Industrial Education teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire June 30, 2018.  Mr. Whalen has been an employee of the district for sixteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.



14. Approval Voluntary Transfer

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the voluntary transfer for Sandra Steger, a
Special Education Aide, from Timber Creek to Highland effective January 29, 2018.


15.  Appointment: Restorative Justice Teachers

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached
schedule as Restorative Justice teachers for the school year 2017-2018. Details of the
assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 


16.  Approval: Staff to Write and Design Custom Percussion and Color Guard Design

The Superintendent recommends the approval of the staff on the attached schedule to write
and design Custom Percussion and Color Guard Design for Timber Creek for the
2017-2018 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE T.
 


17.  Appointment: Academic Enhancement Workshop Presenters

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached
schedule as Academic Enhancement Workshop Presenters for the 2017-2018 school year. Details
of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE U.
 



B.  ATHLETICS  


1.  Approval Spring Sports Schedules

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

C.  POLICY 


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

Policies:
                         5200     Attendance


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

Policies:
                         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
                                                                         
                                       

 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
February 22, 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 January 18, 2018 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
 

 

3.  Approval: Timber Creek Class of 2020 Junior Prom

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of 2020 Junior
Prom to be held at the Palace, Blackwood, New Jersey on April 12, 2019.

 

4.  Overnight Field Trips

Date of Event:                  March 8 through March 9, 2018
Nature of Event:              Teen Pep
Location:                            Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean City, NJ
Transportation:               Bus   
Students:                           21 – Timber Creek Students
Chaperone(s):                  Marcie Yorkman and Kerri DiPietro
Cost to District:               To be paid from Teen Pep Account
** This was rescheduled from January due to emergency school closing.

Date of Event:                  March 19 through March 20, 2018
Nature of Event:              Teen Pep
Location:                            Port-O-Call Hotel, Ocean City, NJ
Transportation:                Bus   
Students:                            23 – Highland Students
Chaperone(s):                  Teresa Blaese and April Wilson
Cost to District:                To be paid from Teen Pep Account


Date of Event:                  August 31 through September 2, 2018
Nature of Event:             Campus tour and academic presentation by the University
                                               of Toledo and Eastern Michigan University and Football Game
                                               against Toledo Central Catholic
Location:                            Toledo, Ohio
Transportation:               Bus   
Students:                           42 – Timber Creek Football Team
Chaperone(s):                  Robert Hinson, Chuck Newsom, Greg Pease,
                                               Marques Cosby, Dan Boguszewski, Jamal White
Cost to District:                There will be no cost to the district as this is being paid for by Toledo
                                               Central Catholic, fundraising and parents/students.

5. Approval: Calendar 2018-2019 School Year

Approval is requested from the Board of Education for the calendar for the
2018-2019 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.
 

6.  Approval: Timber Creek Class of 2018 Senior Prom Promenade

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of
2018 Senior Prom Promenade to be held at the Timber Creek Auditorium, May 11, 2018
from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

7.  Acknowledgement: Article 16 Annual Review and Revisions of Agreement

Be it resolved that the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education acknowledges
the Memorandum of Understanding between Law Enforcement and the Black Horse Pike Regional
School District.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE Q.
 



8.  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 R.
 

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Nothing to Report

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

Nothing to Report

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BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Mr. Frank Rizzo, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Nothing to Report

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CURRICULUM UPDATE
Mr. Matthew Szuchy, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nothing to Report

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PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report

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