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 2018-5                                                                                                                             MAY 10, 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 AND 2018-2019 school year and are paid for time served  in the positions.  Approval is recommended.


     

 

  1. 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.
     



  1. Appointment: Per Diem Substitute Staff             

    The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute
    staff for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment
    requirements.  Certificates held and compensation rates are also shown.  Approval is recommended.
     


  2. 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.
     

 

  1. Appointment: Coordinator of Co-Curriculum Music 2018-2019

    The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employee shown on the
    attached schedule to be appointed as the Coordinator of Co-Curriculum Music for the 2018-2019
    school year.  Details are shown on the attached schedule H.
     


6. Reappointment: of District Professional Services 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends the reappointment of district professional services for the
2018-2019 school year. Details are shown on the schedule below:

Webmaster-
           
Substitute Teacher Answering Service Coordinator-
 

Residency Verification Truancy Officer-
 

Channel 19-
 




7.  Reappointment: School Safety Specialist

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the reappointment of the
employee listed on the attached schedule to serve as School Safety Specialist
for the 2018-2019 school year. Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE M.
 



8.  Appointment: Summer Credit Completion Program Monitors

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employee shown on the
attached schedule to be appointed as Summer Credit Completion Program Monitors for the
2017-2018 school year.  Details are shown on the attached schedule N.

 


9.  Appointment: 2018 Special Education ESY Program Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employee listed on the attached schedule for the 2018 Special Education ESY Program.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 


10. Appointment: Support Staff 2017-2018

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



11. Reappointment of District Supervisory Staff 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends reappointment of district supervisory staff for the 2018-2019 school
year. Details of assignments and salaries are shown on the schedules listed below.




12. Reappointment of District Administrative Staff 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends reappointment of district administrative staff for the 2018-2019
school year. Details of assignments and salaries are shown on the schedules listed below.




13.  Transfer-Professional/Support Staff (Voluntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfers for Triton,
Highland and Timber Creek, professional and support staff for the 2018-2019 school year as listed
on SCHEDULE S.
 


14.  Approve: 2018-2021 Support Staff Salary Guides

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the 2018-2021 support salary guides. 
Details are shown on the attached schedules:

                      Maintenance -
                      Technology -
                      Office Staff -
                      Special Education Aides/Interpreters -
                      Cafeteria -
                      Part-Time Office Helper -



15.  
Reappointment of District Support Staff 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends reappointment of district support staff for the 2018-2019 school
year.  Details of assignments and salaries are shown on the schedules listed below.

                    

Technology Support and AV/TV Techs-
 
Hourly Special Education & ABA Aides-
 
Office Staff-
 
Maintenance Staff-
 
Special Education Aides-
 
Bus Drivers/Aides-
 




16Superintendent’s Recommendations for Non-renewal of Employment Contracts

Be it resolved that the Board of Education does hereby approve the Superintendent’s
recommendations for non-renewal of employment contracts for the school year 2018-2019.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE FF.
         


17.  Approval: Leave of Absence

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the medical leave of absence
for the following:

#7558, has requested a leave of absence without pay, dates TBD.

#3181, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning June 6, 2018 through
June 30, 2018.

#0891, has requested a leave of absence utilizing 30 sick days starting September 4, 2018
and taking the rest of the leave without pay.  Anticipated return to work date is March 28, 2019.

#0868, has requested to extend his FMLA until June 7, 2018.


18.  Approval: Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Descriptions:
Assistant Business Administrator, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Director of Curriculum
& Instruction, Director of Personnel, Learning Disabilities Teacher- Consultant, School Psychologist,
School Social Worker, CST Secretary, Supervisor of Planning, Research, Evaluation, Assessment &
Special Projects.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE GG.




19.  Appointment: Basic Skills Instructors (BSI Co-Coordinators)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Basic Skills Instructors (BSI Co-Coordinators) for the 2018-2019
school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE HH.



20.  Appointment: Assistant Athletic Directors

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Assistant Athletic Directors for the 2018-2019 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE II.



21. Approval ABA Home-Based Consultative Services

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Mrs. Jessica Caffrey, Supervisor of 
Special Services/Behavior Analyst, to provide Home-Based ABA Consultative services at a rate of 
$75/hour for services provided above and beyond her normal working hours for the 2018-19 school year.


22. Approval: Student Teaching

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University students to serve their Clinical Experience for the 2018-2019 school year.*

 

Student Teacher:         Daniel Paladino*
Dates:                                October 29, 2018 to December 21, 2018
Supervised by:              Keith Kozak
School:                              Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                            Art

Student Teacher:         Mark Raquet*
Dates:                                September 4, 2018, through May 10, 2019
Supervised by:             Melissa Surynt
School:                             Triton Regional High School
Subject:                           Physics

Student Teacher:         Virginia Jankowsky*
Dates:                                September 4, 2018, through May 10, 2019
Supervised by:              Kim Loring
School:                              Highland
Subject:                            Math
*Pending completion of all paperwork.






23.  Appointment: 2018 Lead Teachers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees listed on the
attached schedule as Lead teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE KK.
 



24.  Appointment: CPR Instructors for Coaching Staff

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees listed on the attached schedule
as CPR Instructors for coaching staff.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE LL.
 


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

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees listed on the attached schedule as
Game Security, Ticket Sellers and Game Timers for sporting and activity events for the 2018-2019 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE MM.
 


26.  Appointment: Science Teachers-Summer Work 

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Science teachers listed on the attached schedule for
summer work. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE NN.
 



27.    Appointment: Summer Music Program

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees listed on the attached schedule for
the Summer Music Program. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE OO.
 


28.  Approval: Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment
for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2018-2019 school year.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE RR.

 



29.  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 SS.

 


30.  Approval Resignations

K. Farrell, a general worker in Triton High School’s cafeteria, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective June 30, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 


31.  Approval Student Registration Support Assistant

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for L. McMahon as the Student
Registration Support Assistant for the 2018 summer at her per diem rate.


32.   Reappointment of District Professional Staff 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends reappointment of district professional staff for the
2018-2019 school year.  Details of assignments and salaries are shown on the schedules listed below.
 


        33.  Approval: Revised Employment Contract 2018-2019

        The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval of the revised 2018-2019 contract
        for the Supervisor of Planning, Research, Assessment, Evaluation, and Special Projects. Details are
        shown on the attached schedule.
         


       

34.  Appointment: Summer Professional Development Presenters

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees listed on the attached shcedule
as the Summer Professional Development Presenters. Details of the assignment and salary are shown
on SCHEDULE WW.
  



        35.  Appointment: Title III ELL Home Visits

         The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees listed on the attached
         schedule to conduct home visits for Black Horse Pikes Title III ELL program.  Details are shown
         on SCHEDULE XX. 
           



       36.  Appointment: Title I Summer Math Program

       The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees listed on the attached 
       schedule for the Title I Summer Math Program.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE YY. 
         



B.   ATHLETICS      Nothing to Report


  1.    POLICY

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

                Policies:
                             1000
       Table of Contents
                              1550    Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices
                              2000    Table of Contents
                              2431.8 Varsity Letters for Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities
                              5000    Table of Contents
                              5350    Student Suicide Prevention
                              5533    Student Smoking
                              5561    Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for
                                            Students with Disabilities
                              8462    Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children

                             
                Regulation:
                            1550
         Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices
                             2431.2 Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored
                                            Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad                      
                             5000     Table of Contents
                             5350     Student Suicide Prevention
                             5561     Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for
                                            Students with Disabilities  


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

                 Regulation:
                             5200     Attendance
                   
       
          
     
    H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2017-2018                         Nothing to Report

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 May 10, 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 April 26, 2018 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.
 


3.  
Completion of Superintendent’s Goals 2017-2018

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 2017-2018 
merit goals and submission to the Executive County Superintendent for approval of
payment. Details are shown on the attached schedules. 


Quantitative Goals
Qualitative Goals 




4.  Approval to Establish Future Chefs of America Club

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education accept the proposal to establish the Future Chefs of
America Club. Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE PP.
 



5.  Educator of the Year


The Superintendent requests acknowledgement by the Board of Education of the following 2018 Educator
of the Year.

                                                            Pamela Frisch -Highland
                                                            Lauren Griffin – Timber Creek
                                                            Stephanie DeCosta – Triton High School

 

6.  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 QQ.
 



INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

Governor’s Educator of the Year


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