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 2019-12                                                                                               DECEMBER 12, 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     Nothing to Report

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: Revised ELL Positions

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee on
the attached schedule for an ELL position for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE H.



6.  Approval: 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 J.

 

7.  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 revised return date of January 3, 2020.
Using sick time and unpaid if necessary.

#1671, intermittent unpaid effective November 20, 2019.

#1631, extension of leave to June 30, 2019.

#1347, leave of absence beginning January 31, 2020, return date has not been determined yet.

#0924, beginning November 25, 2019 with an anticipated return date of December 16, 2019,
using sick time.


8.  Approval: Resignation

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following resignation.

K. Boesch, a Science teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on or before February 10, 2020.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance
of the resignation.

9.  Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on the attached schedule are seeking BOE approval for Tuition Reimbursement
for the 2019-2020 school year. Reimbursement will be provided within 15 days pending Board
of Education approval of all conditions outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education
and the BHPEA.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.
 



10.  Appointment: Revised Restorative Justice Committee

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule the revised Restorative Justice Committee for the
2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.



11.  Appointment: Title I Night Counseling & Administrator Services

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the
employees on the attached schedule as Title I Night Counselors and Administrator Services for the
2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.
 

12.   Approval Counseling Internship

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for Marisa Lomax a Rowan University
student to intern in the counseling center at Highland High School January 21, 2020 through
December 9, 2020. Supervised by counselor, T. Strauss, pending completion of all paperwork.

 13.  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 P.



B.   ATHLETICS   Nothing to Report



C.   POLICY
     

Second 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
           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 December 12, 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 November 14, 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: Indoor Percussion & Jazz Band Schedules

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Jazz Band, Timber Creek and
Triton’s Indoor Percussion Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.




4.  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.



5. Approval: Volunteer Club

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


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, Assistant Superintendent

Nothing to Report