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 2018-11                                                                                                  NOVEMBER 15, 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      Nothing to Report           

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.  Approval: Family Medical Leave & Family Leave

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Family Medical Leave, Medical Leave
and Family Leave for the following employees:

 

       #0204, has requested intermittent family leave of absence beginning October 18, 2018.  Using
       personal and unpaid days.

        #1512, has requested FMLA for maternity purposes with an anticipated start date of March 29, 2018,
        and continuing until the end of the school year, using sick and personal days, with the remainder
        of the leave unpaid.

        #1211, has requested FMLA for maternity purposes with an anticipated start date of February 25, 2019
        and returning May 28, 2019, using 20 sick days, 3 personal days and the remainder unpaid.

        #3127, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning November 30, 2018, with an anticipated
        return date of January 2, 2019, using sick time.

        #0962, has requested intermittent FMLA beginning October 26, 2018, using sick time.

        #7503, has requested a leave of absence without pay from December 3, 2018 through
        December 8, 2018.

 
6.  Approval: NCLB After-School/During-School Programs Additional Hours

The Superintendent requests approval of additional hours for the part-time employees shown on the
attached schedule for the NCLB After-School\During-School Programs – Cafeteria Supervision. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE H.

7.  Appointment: Revised Restorative Discipline Committee

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employee on the attached revised schedule
as the Restorative Discipline Committee at Timber Creek High School for the school year 2018-2019.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 


8. Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on SCHEDULE J have complied with the conditions outlined in the
agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the school year 2017-2018.
In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made within fifteen days of the date
of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 

 

9.  Appointment: Revised Mentor 2018-2019 School Year

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



 

10. Approval: Resignation

M. Moyer, a Custodian at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective on
October 31, 2018. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

E. Ross-Bailey, a Social Worker at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective January 15, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

11. Approval Retirement Professional Staff

Mrs. E. Bannan, a Math Teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education
indicating she will retire July 1, 2019.  Mrs. Bannan has been an employee of the district for sixteen years.
The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Mrs. G. Barnshaw, a Math Teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education
indicating she will retire July 1, 2019.  Mrs. Barnshaw has been an employee of the district for thirty five
years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement,
with regret.

12. 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 M.
 

 

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

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Highland High School employee on the
attached schedule as a Game Security, Ticket Seller and Game Timer for sporting and activity
events for the 2018-2019 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 

14.   Approval: Student Advisory Club

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the proposal to establish the Student
Advisory Club at Highland High School.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE R.
 



B.   ATHLETICS    

 
1. Approval: Winter Track Schedule 2018-2019                     

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2018-2019 Highland,
Triton and Timber Creek Winter Track schedule’s.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE L.

C.   POLICY


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

         Policy:

              4434      Support Staff Vacations and Holidays

        Regulation:
              5530      Substance Abuse

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

           Policy:

               1510      Americans with Disabilities Act
               2418      Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Students
               5116      Education of Homeless Children
               5511      Dress and Groom
               5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
               8468      Crisis Response

           Regulation:

               2460.1   Special Education-Location, Identification, and Referral
               2460.8   Special Education-Free and Appropriate Public Education
               2624      Grading System
               5116      Education of Homeless Children
               5420      Reporting Pupil Progress
               5460      High School Graduation
               9150      School Visitors




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 November 15, 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 October 18, 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 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.

4. NJQSAC District Performance Review

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the
NJ QSAC District Performance Review and approve the submission of the DPR, Declaration
page and board resolution to the NJ Department of education. Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.

5. Approval Curriculum 2018-2019

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of Advanced Digital Video Curriculum. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

“Highland's Vocal Revolution - The "acapella" group” 

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

 "Cafeteria Board Goal Update" 
"HVAC Update"

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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