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 2019-11                                                                                                    NOVEMBER 14, 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.  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 I.



6.  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 J.

7.  Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on SCHEDULE K 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.
 


8.  Approval: Resignations

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resignations.

M. Kowalczyk, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on November 15, 2019.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.


9.  Rescind: Support Staff Appointment:

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to rescind the appointment of
K. Francis as a Special Education Aide at Triton High School.


10. Approval Retirement Support Staff

Mr. S. Burt, a Custodian at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the Board of
Education indicating he will retire March 1, 2020.  Mr. Burt has been an employee of the district for
thirteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose
of retirement, with regret.



11. Approval: Leave of Absence

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

#0163, beginning October 19, 2019 through a tentative return date of
November 19, 2019.  Using all sick, personal and unpaid if necessary.

#1440, beginning December 3, 2019 through a tentative return date of
January 6, 2020 unpaid. 

#1824, beginning October 3, 2019 through a tentative return date of
November 18, 2019.  Using all sick and the remaining time unpaid.

#0962, beginning October 30, 2019, intermittent leave, using sick days.

#0774, beginning January 29, 2020 through March 13, 2020, using 3 personal
days, then unpaid.

#1524, beginning January 22, 2020 through a tentative return date of June 10, 2020. 
Using 12 sick, 3 personal and the remaining time unpaid.

12. Appointment: Intensive Reading/Literacy Instructor

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee
on the attached schedule as an Intensive Reading/Literacy Instructor, after school for the 2019-2020
school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.

13.  Approval: Voluntary Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in the assignment
for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE O.

14.  Approval: Support Staff Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in the assignment
for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE P.

B.   ATHLETICS   Nothing to Report

C.   POLICY

First Readings:                     

Policies:
          2431      Athletic Competition
          3159      Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
          3218      Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Abuse
          4218      Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Abuse
          5460      High School Graduation
          5517      School District Student Identification Cards
          6112      Reimbursement of Federal and Other Expenditures
          8630      Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibility
          8670      Transportation of Students with Special Needs
          9210      Parent Organizations
          9400      Media Relations

Regulations:
           2624      Grading System
           3218      Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Abuse
           4218      Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Abuse
           5530      Substance Abuse
           6112      Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures
           7510      Use of School Facilities
 



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 November 14, 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 October 10, 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:

Astronomy
CP-Freshman Physics
Honors Freshman Physics
Zoology


4.  Approval: Foreign Exchange Student

The Superintendent requests approval for Lynn Anya Scherer, a foreign exchange student from
Switzerland, to attend Highland Regional High School from January 20, 2020 through a tentative date
of June 16, 2020. The Superintendent recommends Board approval.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.



5.   Approval: Highland Indoor Percussion Schedule

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Indoor
Percussion Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.




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 N.

                                                                                           INFORMATION ITEMS
                                                                                   Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

                                                                "BHPRSD Future Therapeutic Program at Camden County College"

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, Assistant Superintendent

Nothing to Report