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 2020-9                                                                                                                                    SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 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: BSIP Coordinators

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as BSIP Coordinators for the 2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown
on SCHEDULE H.
 


6. Approval Resignation

N. Payne, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on August 30, 2020. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Gladden, a Special Education Teacher at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on August 24, 2020. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

C. Marchetti, a Cafeteria Worker at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on August 30, 2020. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.



7. Appointment: Intramural Coaches-Fall Season

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Intramural Coaches-Fall Season for the 2020-2021 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 


8. Appointment: Professional Development Teacher Leaders

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the
employees listed on the attached schedule as Professional Development Teacher Leaders for the
2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.
 

 

9. 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 K due to academic re-classification.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 



10. Appointment: Intramural Aides

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employees listed on
the attached schedule as the Intramural Program Aides for the 2020-2021 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.

11. Appointment: Testing of Special Education Students and Report

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employees listed on the
attached schedule for the testing of Special Education Students and Report Writing for the
2020-2021 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.




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

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Timber Creek High School employee
on the attached schedule as a Game Security, Ticket Seller and Game Timer for sporting and activity
events for the 2020-2021 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 


13. Appointment: Title IA Community Liaison

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employee listed on the
attached schedule as a Title IA Community Liaison for the 2019-2020 school year.  Details are shown
on SCHEDULE O.



14. Appointment: Mentors 2020-2021 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning Teacher
Induction Program 2020-2021.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.
 

 
15. Rescind: Lead Teacher

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to rescind the appointment of the
employee listed on the attached schedule as a Lead Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.  Details
are shown on SCHEDULE Q.




16. Transfer-Support Staff (Voluntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfer to a Cafeteria
substitute for the 2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 


17. Approval: Change of Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change of assignment for the
employee listed on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 

 

18. Approval Retirement Support Staff

Mrs. M. Miller, a Counseling Secretary at Highland High School has submitted a letter to the Board
of Education indicating she will retire November 30, 2020.  Mrs. Miller has been an employee of the
district for sixteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the
purpose of retirement, with regret.

19. Appointment: Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hire for the school year
2020-2021. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE T.
 


20. Approval: Leave of Absence

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

#1727, has requested a leave of absence beginning December 18, 2020 for approximately 6 weeks,
using sick time.

#0219, has requested an unpaid leave of absence beginning October 1, 2020 through December 24, 2020.

#1698, has requested an unpaid leave of absence beginning September 21, 2020 through
September 28, 2020.

#1514, has requested an extension for the unpaid leave of absence until June 16, 2021.  Anticipated
return to work September 1, 2021.

#1452, has request a leave of absence beginning September 2, 2020 and anticipated return to
work November 1, 2020.  Using sick, vacation and personal days then unpaid.

 

21. Appointment: Title IA Coordinators

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as the Title IA Coordinators for the 2020-2021 school year.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE U.
 

22. Appointment: Lead Teachers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees 
listed on the attached schedule as Lead Teachers at Timber Creek for the 2020-2021 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.



23.  Appointment: Instructional Technology Super Users

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Instructional Technology Super Users for the 2020-2021 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE W.
 

24.  Approval: Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment for the
employee listed on the attached schedule, effective September 18, 2020 through June 16, 2021.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE X.
 

25.  Approval Curriculum Writing

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Curriculum Writing for
the 2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Z.
 

 

26.  Appointment: Intramural Coordinator

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employee
listed on the attached schedule as Intramural Coordinator for the 2020-2021 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE AA.
 

27.  Appointment: Title IA Parent Liaisons/Building Coordinators

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as the Title IA Parent Liaisons/Building Coordinators for the
2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE BB.
 

B.   ATHLETICS   Nothing to Report



   
C.    POLICY

          1.  Policies Second Reading

                        1648.02Remote Learning Options for Families

            2.  Regulations Second Reading

                        5200     Attendance
                        5600     Student Discipline/Code of Conduct         

                     


H.   MISCELLANEOUS


1.  Special Education - Out of District Placements 2020-2021          

For the school year 2020-2021, 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      Nothing to Report

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 August 27, 2020  
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 17, 2020 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 2020-2021

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula:              
 
Accelerated Freshman Physics
Algebra 2 Integrated
AP Calculus AB
Architectural Design Curriculum    
Art & Design 1
Art 3 Portfolio Preparation
Calculus
Culinary Arts Hospitality Careers                                            
D&T 1
D&T 2
D&T 3
Freshman Physics
Honors Freshman Physics
Music Appreciation
SAT Prep English
SAT Prep Math
 

4. Approval Merit Goals

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 permits a Board of Education to include in its contract with
the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian Repici, qualitative and quantitative criteria and
associated merit salary bonuses in recognition of his achievement during the 2020-2021 school
year, and WHEREAS, the Black Horse Pike Regional School Board of Education has now
developed a set of annual goals for the 2020-2021 school year that it wishes to include in its
Employment Agreement with the Superintendent, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
the Black Horse Pike Regional School District Board of Education establishes the following
quantitative and qualitative criteria and merit salary bonuses for his achievement. Details are
shown on SCHEDULE Y and the link below.

https://www.bhprsd.org/Page/1290         

 

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