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 2020-12                                                                                              December 22, 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.  Approval: Leave of Absence

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

#0962, has requested intermittent FMLA beginning immediately, using sick days.

#7731, has requested a leave of absence, beginning February 16, 2021 through 
February 18, 2021, using 3 personal days, February 19 – 26 unpaid.

#0506, has requested a FMLA extension through January 21, 2021, unpaid.

#0219, has requested a FMLA extension through March 31, 2021, unpaid.


6.  Approval Retirement Support Staff

Mr. G. Kim, a custodian at Timber Creek, has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating
he will retire April 1, 2021.  Mr. Kim has been an employee of the district for sixteen years. The
Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.



7.  Approval Resignation

R. Wankel, an English Teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective
on December 31, 2020. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 

W. Trotman, a Custodian at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on December 31, 2020.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

N. Sochanski, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on January 15, 2021.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.




8. Approval: Co-Curricular Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Co-Curricular Job
Descriptions: Academic Bowl Challenge Advisor, African American Club Advisor, Miss Timber Creek
Competition Advisor, Mock Trial Advisor, One-Act Play Advisor, Photography Club Advisor, SAAD/Be
the Change Advisor and Word Club advisor. Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 



9.  Approval: Revised Office Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following revised Job Descriptions:
Accountant Clerk, Accountant/Payroll, Assistant Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, Secretary to the Assistant
Superintendent and Secretary to the Director of Curriculum. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.
 

 

10.  Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on the attached schedule have complied with the conditions
outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the
school year 2020-2021. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 


11.  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 Q.
 



12.  Approval: Salary Adjustment

The Superintendent recommends the approval of the salary adjustment for the following employee
listed on the attached schedule.  Details of the salary are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 


13.  Appointment: Perkins Grant Positions

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees
on the attached schedule for the Perkins Grant positions.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.



B.  ATHLETICS


1. Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2020-2021

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2020-2021 Highland, Triton and
Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 



2. Approval: Revised Basketball Schedule 2020-2021                       

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the revised 2020-2021 Highland, Triton and
Timber Creek Basketball schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE P.
 
 

   
C.    POLICY  Nothing to Report

    

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 December 22, 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 November 19, 2021 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 



3.  Approval Revised Calendar 2020-2021 School Year                        

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the revised calendar for the
2020-2021 School Year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.




4.  Approval:  Payment for Marching Band Services

The Superintendent recommends approval of the payment for Marching Band Services to the individuals
list on the attached schedule. Details are shown on SCHEDULE I. 
  


5.  Approval of Merit Goals 2020-2021

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the 2020-2021 Merit Goals.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.




6.  Approval Revised Triton Class of 2021 Senior Trip

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the revised Triton High School Class
of 2021 Senior Trip to be held May 24-28, 2021 in Walt Disney World, Florida.


7.  Approval Books for Change Club

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the volunteer Books for Change Club at
Timber Creek High School for the 2020-2021 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.


8.  Approval Triton Fundraiser

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve Triton fundraiser.  In accordance with
Board Policy #7230, the football team would like to have a fundraiser that local businesses will pay
a fee to have a sign displayed on our fence surrounding the football field.  For aesthetic purposes, all
signs will be a standard size and will be appropriate for a school setting.  The school principal will
determine the advertising signs' location.

9.  Approval: Triton Class of 2021 Senior Prom

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Triton Class of 2021 Senior
Prom to be held Thursday, June 10th @ 6:00 PM, Brigalias, 396 Williamstown Road, Sicklerville,
NJ  08081.


  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