Superintendent's Report

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 2018-8                                                                                                  AUGUST 23, 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
2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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: Support 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 I.
 





6. Approval Resignations

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the following resignations:

J. Albano, a Special Education teacher at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective August 30, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

W. McKennon, a Master Mechanic at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective August 17, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. Pelkey, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective August 6, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

V. Rhea, a Physical Education teacher at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to
be effective August 31, 2018.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

T. Fruits, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective August 15, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

G. Chapman, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective August 31, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Kulinski, a School Psychologist at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective October 22, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.



7.  Appointment: Professional Staff

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



8. Appointment: Instructional Technology Super-User

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule as
Instructional Super-Users for the school year 2018-2019. Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 


9. Appointment: Intramural Program Coordinator 2018-2019 School Year

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the employee listed on the
attached schedule as the Intramural Program Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE N.



10. Appointment: Support Staff Technology Super-User

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule as
Support Staff Super-Users for the school year 2018-2019. Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 


11. Approval Retirement Professional Staff

Mrs. A. Gallagher-Noce, a Business teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of
Education indicating she will retire November 1, 2018, last day of work will be October 12, 2018. 
Mrs. Gallagher-Noce has been an employee of the district for nineteen years. The Superintendent
recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.


12. Approval: Leave of Absences

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the following leave of absences:

#1151, has requested an unpaid leave for child rearing purposes from November 7, 2018
through December 14, 2018, and from May 6, 2019 through June 17, 2019.  

#1098, has requested FMLA beginning September 9, 2018 through October 5, 2018,
using sick and personal days, remainder unpaid.

#7503, has requested a medical leave of absence starting August 29, 2018 and anticipated return
to work October 8, 2018.

#1375, has requested a medical leave of absence starting September 20, 2018.  Anticipated
return to work date is October 31, 2018.

#1066, has requested an unpaid family medical leave of absence starting September 4, 2018. 
Anticipated return to work date is October 10, 2018.

#0343, has requested an extension of family medical leave of absence from September 4, 2018
through December 21, 2018, using personal days and unpaid leave. 



13. Approval: Voluntary/Involuntary Transfers

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the voluntary transfers:

C. Martin, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School to a Special Education Aide at
Timber Creek High School, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 

M. Moyer, a Custodian (2nd shift) at Highland High School to a Custodian (2nd shift) Triton High School,
effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 


The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the involuntary transfer:

C. Murphy, a Custodian (2nd shift) at Timber Creek High School to a Custodian (2nd shift) Triton High
School, effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  


14. Approval: Change in Assignment

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


 

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 2018-2019. Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 

 

 

16. Approval: Change in Assignment

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




17. Appointment: Dynamic Teacher Leaders

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule as
Dynamic Teacher leaders for the school year 2018-2019. Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.
 

 

18.  Appointment: Mentors 2018-2019 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning Teacher
Induction Program 2018-2019.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE W.
 

B.  ATHLETICS  
 

1.  Approval Overnight Field Trips

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of any overnight field trips due to
tournament participation for the 2018-2019 school year.

 

C.   POLICY


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

 Policies:
                  1000   Table of Contents
                  1613   Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History
                  5000   Table of Contents
                  5512   Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
                  5561   Use of Physical Restraint Techniques for Students with Disabilities
                  8561   Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs

            Regulation:

                 1000   Table of Contents
                 1613   Disclosure and Review of Applicant’s Employment History
                 5000   Table of Contents
                 5512   Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
                 5600   Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
                 5561   Use of Physical Restraint Techniques for Students with Disabilities


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

            Regulation:

                 7510     Use of School Facilities
                                             


H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2018-2019

For the school year 2018-19, 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 August 23, 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 June 28, 2018 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.




3. Approval: Marching Band Bus Schedule 2018-2019


The Superintendent recommends approval of the Triton and Timber Creek Marching Band Bus
Schedules for the 2018-2019school year. Details are shown on the attached schedule.




4. Approval: Professional Development Plan 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2018-2019 Professional Development Plan.  Details
are shown on the attached schedule.



5.  Approval: Letters to the Parent/Guardian

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following letters to all
Parents/Guardians of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District for the 2018-2019 school year:

                 Parent Policy                                                
                 Parent Involvement
                 Right to Know 
                 Title 1A Selection Criteria


6.  Approval: Mentoring Plan 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2018-2019 Mentoring Plan. Details are shown on
the attached schedule.





7.  Board of Education and Superintendent Goals for the 2018-2019 School Year

     1. The BHPRSD will evaluate food quality and analyze food purchasing patterns in order to increase
         favorability ratings and food services revenue. The District will survey staff and students in
         September, then design three to five actionable strategies aimed at shifting client attitudes
         towards food offerings and improve revenue through increased breakfast, lunch, staff and after
         school sales. 

 

  1. The BHPRSD has made efforts to ensure the increased security of students and staff in its schools. 
    These efforts can be categorized into infrastructure changes and personnel changes, as follows:

~Double locked vestibules and entrances; changes in entrance permissions.

~ Ballistics glazing elements added

~ Front door security personnel hired

~ Student and staff use of identification expected

~ Telephone installation will increase communication abilities

 

8.  Junior Air Force Reserves Officer Training Corp site

The BHPRSD has been selected as a Junior Air Force Reserves Officer Training Corp site for the first
time in its history.  The Junior Air Force ROTC Program will be held at Highland Regional High School
within a newly renovated classroom.  The BHPRSD wants to maintain its initial enrollment of over 100
cadets and provide administrative support in order for the AFROTC to be a presence in the school and
larger community. 


9. Comprehensive Equity Plan Statement of Assurance

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the
Comprehensive Equity Plan 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 P.
 


10. Twilight Program Highland

The following students will be attending the Twilight Program at Highland High School for the
2018-2019 school year #2010751, 2009244, 2009671, 2008862, 2009244 and 2009096



11. Approval Termination

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval of the termination of employee #7516,
effective July 25, 2018.



12.  Approval Revised Calendar 2018-2019 School Year                    

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the revised calendar for the
2018-2019 School Year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 

 

13. Approval Curriculum 2018-2019

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

Anatomy
Culinary & Hospitality
Dance III
Earth Science – Life Skills
ELL Advanced
English – Life Skills
French I
French II
Freshman Health
Health II
Health III
Honors Physics (Syllabus)
Math Foundations II
Physics A (Syllabus)
Physics CP (Syllabus)
AP Psychology
Psychology I
Psychology II
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish III Honors
Transition – English
US II A
US II CP
Western Studies

 

14.  Acknowledge: Chief School Administrator Professional Development Plan 2013-2018

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education accept the acknowledgement of the Chief
School Administrator Professional Development Plan, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018.  Details
are shown on the attached schedule.




15.  Approval: Chief School Administrator Professional Development Plan 2018-2023

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the 2018-2023 Chief School
Administrators Professional Development Plan.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.



 

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

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

"State Assessment Results"

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report