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 2021-3                                                                                             March 18, 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 Nothing to Report 

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 recommends the Board of Education approve the leave of absence for the
following employee:

#0774, has requested an unpaid FMLA effective May 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, and
September 1, 2021 through October 15, 2021. Anticipated return to work October 18, 2021.

#3007, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning April 12, 2021 through June 7, 2021
using sick time.

#7060, has requested FMLA beginning May 24, 2021 through June 17, 2021 using personal
and sick days.

#1156, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning March 17, 2021 through
March 31, 2021, using sick days.

#0837, has requested a FMLA beginning March 12, 2021 through April 12, 2021 unpaid.

#0497, has requested a FMLA beginning April 12, 2021 through the end of the
2020-2021 school year.

#0998, has requested a FMLA beginning May 1, 2021 through June 17, 2021 unpaid.

#0980, FMLA March 29, 2021 through the end of school year unpaid.



6.  Approval Resignation

J. Taylor, Cafeteria worker at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective
March 12, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

D. Brocco-Saul, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective March 17, 2021.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of
the resignation.



7.   Appointment: 2020-2021 Summer ESY Program              

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employees on the
attached schedule be appointed for the 2020-2021 Summer ESY Program.   Details are shown on
SCHEDULE I.  

8.  Approval: Timber Creek Class of 2021 Senior Class Trip Chaperones

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of 2021 Senior Trip Chaperones:

        Julie Grone            Garry Saunders, Administrator
        Diane Masters       Robert DiMaulo, Jr., Administrator
        Monica Coslove   Gavin Sarkees
        Lauren Ritz           Jack Campbell
                                            Tyler Hines




9.   Approval: Retirement

Ms. A. Eldridge, an English Teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education
indicating she will retire July 1, 2021.  Ms. Eldridge has been an employee of the district for seven years.
The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Ms. N. Zappile, a Social Studies Teacher at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education
indicating she will retire March 31, 2021.  Ms. Zappile has been an employee of the district for fourteen and
one half years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement,
with regret.


10.  Approval: Transitional Coach for the 2021-2022 school year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval to hire a Transitional Coach (Name TBD), who
is an independent contractor, to provide school based services in fulfillment of the Camden County
Educational Services Mental Health Grant for the 2021-22 school year at each high school in the district.
Approval of each transitional coach is subject to successful interview and completion of NJ DOE
background check.


11.   Appointment: Acting Principal - Highland              

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employee on the attached
schedule be appointed as the Acting Principal for Highland High School. Details are shown on
SCHEDULE K.  

12.  Appointment: Part-time Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new part-time Skilled Mechanic hire for the
school year 2020-2021. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 

13.   Approval: Highland Class of 2021 Senior Class Trip Chaperones

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Highland Class of 2021
Senior Trip Chaperones:

Mike Jones, Administrator
Todd Wonderlin
Jeff Oberg
Brittney Henry
Audrey DiRienzo

14.  Approval: Adjusted Office Staff Salary Guide 

The Superintendent recommends the approval of the adjusted office staff salary guide, March 2021 through
June 30, 2023.  Details of thesalaries are shown on SCHEDULE N.
 

B.   ATHLETICS


1. Approval: Spring Sports Schedule 2020-2021

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2020-2021 Triton and Timber Creek
Spring Sports schedules.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.



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 2021-2022 school year.

C.    POLICY


1. Second Reading Policy and Regulation

     Policy:
     4434            Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
     5460            High School Graduation

     Regulation:
     5460            High School Graduation

                  


H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1. Special Education - Out of District Placements 2020-2021     Nothing to Report

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 March 18, 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 February 25, 2021 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 



3.  Approve: Overnight Field Trip

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following field trip:

Date of Event:                  August 19 – August 22, 2021
Nature of Event:            Cheer Camp Overnight Retreat
Location:                          Pine Forest Camp, Greely, PA
Transportation:             Bus               
Students:                         28 – Triton Students
Chaperone(s):                Amanda Parisi and Alyssa Parisi
Cost to District:            No cost to District


4.  Approval: Timber Creek Class of 2022 Junior Prom

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of 2022
Junior Prom to be held at Briglia’s, Sicklerville, New Jersey on April 30, 2021, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

5.   Approval Calendar 2021-2022 School Year

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year.  
Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.
 

6.  Approval: Resolution Approving The Black Horse Pike Regional School District Phase III
     Re-Opening and Remote Learning

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the Resolution approving the Black
Horse Pike Regional School District Phase III re-opening and remote learning plan.  Details
are shown on the attached SCHEDULE M.
 

                                                                                               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

“STEAM Award Winners”

  PERSONNEL UPDATE
   Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent

      “SSDS reporting period 1 - presentation"
     “Student and Staff Wellness updates”