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 2020-1                                                                                              January 28, 2021

  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      Nothing to Report

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: Retirement Support Staff

Ms. S. Bagienski, a Science Teacher at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the
Board of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2021.  Ms. Bagienski has been an employee
of the district for fifteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation,
for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Mr. G. Saunders, a Vice Principal at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the
Board of Education indicating he will retire July 1, 2021.  Mr. Saunders has been an employee
of the district for twenty eight years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation,
for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

6.  Approval: Resignation

D. Parker, a Special Education Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter
of resignation, to be effective on January 5, 2021. The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

M. Cursi, a Music teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter
of resignation, to be effective on January 29, 2021. The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

K. Curran, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective on January 29, 2021. The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

C. Keen, a Custodian at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective February 4, 2021.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.



7.  Appointment: Assistant Athletic Director      

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employee on the attached schedule as the
Assistant Athletic Director for Timber Creek High School.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.




8.  Approval: Leave of Absence

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

#1851, has requested a medical leave of absence, beginning January 19, 2021 through
March 6, 2021, using 6 sick days then unpaid. Anticipate return to work March 8, 2021. 

#7131, has requested a medical leave of absence, beginning February 19, 2021 through 
April 1, 2021, using 11.5 sick days; 2 personal days; 6.5 vacation days; remainder unpaid.

#1183, has requested unpaid FMLA, beginning on or before April 23, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

#1225, has requested FMLA, anticipated beginning March 29, 2021 through June 4, 2021,
using 15 sick days then unpaid.

#1796, has requested intermittent FMLA beginning January 25, 2021.

#0986, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning February 5, 2021 through
February 22, 2021.



9. Approval: Revised Horizontal Adjustment for Academic Re-Classification on Salary Guide

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

10. Approval: Salary Step Adjustment

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



11.  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 L.
 



12.  Appointment: Lead Teachers

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

13. Appointment: Game Security, Ticket Seller & Game Timer

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Triton 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.
 

14.  Approval: Change in Assignment

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the change in assignment for
the employee listed on the attached schedule. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on
SCHEDULE R.
 

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: Triton and Highland Wrestling

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval for Triton and Highland Wrestling
to form a cooperative Wrestling program for the 2020-2021 school year.



C.    POLICY


1.  First Reading Policies

     0164.6         Remote Public Board Meeting During A Declared Emergency
                  


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 January 28, 2021  
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 December 22, 2020 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 


3.  Acknowledge NJ QSAC Placement Letter

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education acknowledge the NJQSAC placement for
the 2020-2021 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.
 


4.  Approval: Triton Spring Musical Fundraiser

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval the Triton Spring Musical fundraiser. 
It is a sponsor ship from community businesses, and this year the sponsor’s will be acknowledged during
the livestream event.

INFORMATION ITEMS
 Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

 “Student Presentation & Student Awards”
  “COVID 19 Health Update”

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