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 2019-10                                                                                               OCTOBER 10, 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.  Approval: Resignations

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resignations.

J. Sheffield, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on October 5, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

M. Shuster, a Foreman at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on October 26, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

T. Roane, a Special Education Aides at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on October 12, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Green, a Science teacher at Timber Creek High school, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on December 2, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Trakimas, a teacher at the Highland Twilight program, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on October 24, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.


6.   Approval: Horizontal Adjustments for Academic Re-Classification on Salary Guide

The Superintendent recommends approval of the horizontal adjustments on the salary guide for staff listed
on schedule Y due to academic re-classification.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 


7.   Appointment: Revised Building a Culture of Literacy-Reading/Literacy Instructors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the revised employees on
the attached schedule as Building a Culture of Literacy-Reading/Literacy Instructors after school
for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.



8.   Appointment: Support Staff

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



9.  Appointment: Professional Staff

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



10.  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 2019-2020 school year.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE N.
 


11.  Appointment: Revised Wellness Committee

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee on
the attached schedule for the Wellness Committee for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE O.



12.  Approval: Leave of Absences

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the leave of absence for the
following employees:

#1378, has requested a leave of absence effective immediately, anticipated
return to work in 2 weeks. This leave is unpaid.

#1769, has requested a leave of absence effective November 18th, through
November 22nd.  This leave is unpaid.

#7818, has requested a leave of absence beginning September 30th, return to work
date has not yet been determined. Using sick, vacation and remaining personal days.

#1375, has requested a leave of absence beginning December 9th through
December 17th, using sick days.

#0767, has requested a leave of absence beginning December 11th through June 12, 2020.
Using sick days and then unpaid.

#7004, has requested a leave of absence beginning October 9th through October 16th, using
sick days.

#3149, has requested a leave of absence beginning September 25th through an
anticipated return date of October 9th, using sick days.

#1403, has requested a leave of absence beginning January 10, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
Anticipated return date of September 1, 2020, using sick days and then unpaid.



13.  Appointment: Title III Tutors for the ELL Program

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule as tutors for the Title III ELL Program at Triton High School for the 2019-2020
school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.



14.  Appointment: Title I Building Coordinators

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule as Title I Building Coordinators for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE R.



15.   Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on SCHEDULE S have complied with the conditions outlined in the
agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the school year 2018-2019.
In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made within fifteen days of the date
of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 

16.   Approval: Peer Mentoring Partnership

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the Peer Mentoring Partnership between Triton,
Highland, Gloucester Township, Bellmawr and Runnemede for the 2019-2020 school year.  Details are
shown on the attached SCHEDULE T.
 


17.   Approval: Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Vice Principal Secretary,
CST Secretary, Principal Secretary and Office Staff job descriptions. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE U.
 



18.  Appointment: Title IA Science & Math Empower Hour

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule for the Title IA Science & Math Empower Hour for the 2019-2020
school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.



19.  Appointment: Title IA Science Common Time Tutors

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule as Title IA Science Common Time Tutors for the 2019-2020 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE W.



20. Approval: Revised Curriculum Writing

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the revised Curriculum Writing for the
2019-2020 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Y.



21.  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 2019-2020 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE Z.
 


22.  Appointment: Instructional Technology Super-Users

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule as Instructional Technology Super-Users for the 2019-2020 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE AA.



23.  Appointment: Title IA Literacy Café

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule for Title IA Literacy Café for the 2019-2020 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE BB.


24.  Appointment: Title III – ELL Positions

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on
the attached schedule for the Title III ELL positions for the 2019-2020 school year. Details
are shown on SCHEDULE DD.


25.  Appointment: Highland Jazz Band

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee
on the attached schedule for the writing of (7) musical arrangements for the Highland Jazz Band.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE EE.



26.  Approval: Volunteer Office Staff

The Superintendent requests the Board of Education approves Amelio Perez as a volunteer office
staff member for the 2019-2020 school year at Highland High School, pending completion/receipt
of all paperwork.




B.   ATHLETICS   


1. Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2019-2020                   

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2019-2020 Highland, Triton and
Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE X.
 


2. Approval: Cheerleading Schedule

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2019-2020 Cheerleading schedule
for Triton High School.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE CC.
 



   
C.    POLICY                      Nothing to Report



H.     MISCELLANEOUS


1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2019-2020     

For the school year 2019-2020, 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 October 10, 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 September 12, 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: Volunteer Club

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the volunteer club listed
on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.




4. Approval Curriculum 2019-2020

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

Accelerated Freshman Physics
Accounting
Marketing
SCMD History


5.  Appointment: Revised Marching Band Positions

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the revised
Marching Band positions at Timber Creek High School for the school year 2019-2020. Details
of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE J.



6.  Approval: Nursing Services Plan 2019-2020

The Superintendent requests The Board of Education approve the Nursing Services Plan for the 
Black Horse Pike School District for the 2019-2020 school year.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.



7.  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 FF.
 






INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

 "Family Literacy Night"

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

Nothing to Report

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

“All NJ Assessment Scores”

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent

“SSDS reporting”
“Week of Respect and School Counseling Services Update”