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 2019-5                                                                                                MAY 29, 2019


  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
2019-2020 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           

The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute staff
for the 2019-2020 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.  Reappointment of Support Staff 2019-2020

The Superintendent recommends reappointment of the support staff for the 2019-2020 school
year. Details of assignments and salaries are shown on SCHEDULE H.




6.  Approval: Resignation

J. Albano, a Secretary at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, 
to be effective May 31, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

R. Collins, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective May 22, 2019. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
resignation.

J. Fowlkes, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective June 17, 2019. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
resignation.

J. Boyd, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective June 7, 2019. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the
resignation.



7.  Appointment: Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the employees
shown on the attached schedule to be appointed as a support staff for the
2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years. Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 



8.  Rescind: Professional Staff Appointment

The Superintendent requests approval to rescind the appointment of C. Lauber for
the 2019-2020 school year.



9.  Approval: Revised Salary Support Staff

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the revised salary on the
attached schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE J
 



10.  Approval: Leave of Absence

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the leave of absence for
#1387 beginning September 2, 2019 through January 9, 2020.



11.  Appointment: Lead Teachers

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule as Lead Teachers for the 2019-2020 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.
 



12.  Appointment: Professional Staff

The Superintendent request Board of Education approve the appointment of the new hires
for the school year 2019-2020. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE M.




13.  Appointment: Summer Music Program

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule for the Summer Music Program for the
2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 



14.  Appointment: ROTC Summer Work

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule for ROTC summer work for the 2019-2020 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 



15.  Approval School Anti-Bullying Specialists and District Anti-Bullying Coordinator Compensation

The Superintendent recommends approval, as per the attached exhibit, for the compensation of
the district's School Anti-Bullying Specialists and District Anti-Bullying Coordinator for services
provided beyond the regular working day for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on the
attached schedule P.
 



16.  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 and 2019-2020 school years. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 



17.  Appointment: Summer Professional Development

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule for Summer Professional Development for the
2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 


18.  Appointment: Dynamic Teachers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the
employees listed on the attached schedule as Dynamic Teachers for the 2019-2020 school    
year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.
 



19.   Approve: Student Teachers for the 2019-2020 School Year

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Stockton University student to
serve her Student Teacher/Clinical Practice for the 2019-2020 school year.

Student Teacher:          Eryn Swineford*
Dates:                                 September 3, 2019 – December 10, 2019 and
                                               January 2, 2020 through April 17, 2020
Supervised by:               Sherry Gucciardi
School:                               Triton Regional High School
Subject:                             English
*Pending completion of all paperwork.

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Wilmington University
student to serve her Field Experience Placement for the 2019-2020 school year.

Student Teacher:         Stacy Gay
Dates:                                September 1, 2019 through January 8, 2020
Supervised by:              Todd Wonderlin
School:                              Highland Regional High School
Subject:                           Social Studies

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University
students to serve their Clinical Experience for the 2019-2020 school year.

Student Teacher:         Steve Fini
Dates:                                September 3, 2019 – October 29, 2019
Supervised by:              Erika Silich
School:                              Triton Regional High School
Subject:                            Special Education

Student Teacher:         Catherine Lawrence
Dates:                                 September 3, 2019 – October 29, 2019
Supervised by:              Jessica Caffrey
School:                              Timber Creek Regional High School
Subject:                            Special Education

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Wilmington University
student to serve her Clinical Internship for the 2019-2020 school year.

Student Teacher:         Danielle Spinuzza
Dates:                                September 1, 2019 through December 20, 2019
Supervised by:              Amanda Parisi
School:                              Triton Regional High School
Subject:                            Counseling

 

20.   Appointment: Administrative Staff 2019-2020

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new administrative staff hire for the
school year 2019-2020. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE W.
 



B.   ATHLETICS       Nothing to Report 


C.   POLICY       Nothing to Report




H.     MISCELLANEOUS


1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2018-2019         Nothing to Report  

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 May 29, 2019  
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 May 9, 2019 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.




3.  Approval Curriculum 2019-2020

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula:
   
          Advanced Digital Photography
          Advanced Ceramics & Sculpture



4.  Approval: Volunteer Clubs

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following volunteer clubs at
Timber Creek High School.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.



5.  Overnight Field Trip

            Date of Event:               June 23 – June 29, 2019
            Nature of Event:           ROTC Annual Leadership Camp
           
Location:                         Ft. Dix, NJ
           
Transportation:            Bus      
           
Students:                        12 – Highland ROTC Students
           
Chaperone(s):               Major Simpson and Major Sergeant Miller
           
Cost to District:             Cost of transportation – TBD



6.  Approve: Addendum to the BHPSA Contract

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the addendum to the
BHPSA 2018-2021 contract.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.



7.  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 U.
 


8.  Approval: Job Description

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the Facilities and Project
Coordinator job description.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.
  



                                                                                                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

Nothing to Report

 

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Director of Personnel Management

Nothing to Report