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 2021-6                                                                                                                        June 22, 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 and 2021-2022 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.  
Approval is recommended.

2.   Approval: Memorandums of Agreement for the BHPEA & BHPSA              

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the Memorandums of Agreement for
the BHPEA & BHPSA. Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE B.

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: Professional Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the 2021-2022 school year.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE H.



6.  Approval: Leave of Absence

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

#1885, has requested FMLA beginning May 19, 2021 through June 4, 2021 unpaid.

#1881, has requested FMLA beginning May 14, 2021 through June 5, 2021 unpaid.

#1940, has requested FMLA beginning September 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022 using
all sick days then unpaid.

#0962, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning May 17, 2021 through May 21, 2021 using
sick days.

#0874, has requested a FMLA extension beginning June 7, 2021 through September 1, 2021 using
sick and personal days then unpaid.

#1851, has requested a FMLA extension through June 16, 2021 unpaid.

#0163, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning June 2, 2021 through June 17, 2021
using sick days.

#1681, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning May 19, 2021 through June 1, 2021
using sick days.

#1520, has requested FMLA beginning June 1, 2021 through July 1, 2021 unpaid.

#0536, has requested FMLA beginning May 24, 2021 through July 1, 2021 unpaid.

#3086, has requested a medical leave beginning September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 unpaid
and to continue insurance.

#0523, has requested a medical leave extension until July 10, 2021.




7.  Approval Resignation

L. Moore, a FACS teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

T. McKeever, a Custodian at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 16, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

J. Zuzulock, a Payroll/Benefits Clerk for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, has
submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends
acceptance of the resignation.

B. Spagnolia, a School Psychologist at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. Brooke, Grounds Maintenance at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

G. Demarco, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to
be effective August 1, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. DiPietro, a Counseling secretary at Timber Creek High School, to be effective June 30, 2021.
The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. Kennedy, a Custodian at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

C. Holmes, a Part-time General Office Helper at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.




8.  Appointment: Custom Indoor Percussion

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employee on the attached schedule
for the Custom Indoor Percussion position at Triton High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.



9.  Approval: 2021-2024 Support Staff Salary Guides 

The Superintendent recommends the approval of the 2021-2024 support staff salary guides. 
Details are shown on the following schedules:

Special Education Aides and Interpreters
 
Part-time Office Helper
 
Maintenance and Custodial Staff
 
Technology Staff
 
Office Staff
 
Cafeteria Staff
 

10.  Approval: Retirement

Mr. D. Schiraldi, a Senior Network Support Specialist has submitted a letter to the Board of
Education indicating he will retire September 1, 2021. Mr. Schiraldi has been an employee
of the district for nineteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation,
for the purpose of retirement, with regret.


11.  Superintendent’s Recommendation for Non-renewal of Employment Contract

Be it resolved that the Board of Education does hereby approve the Superintendent’s
recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract for the school year 2021-2022.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.

12.  Appointment: Summer Food Kiosk Workers

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule as
the Summer Food Kiosk Workers. Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.

13.   Appointment: Science Teachers Summer Work

 The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule for
Science summer work. Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.




14.  Appointment: Summer Music Program

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees on the attached schedule for the
Summer Music Program. Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.



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

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Highland High School employees on the
attached schedule as Game Security, Ticket Seller and Game Timers for sporting and activity
events for the 2021-2022 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE X.
 

 

16.  Appointment: Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hire for the 2021-2022 school year.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE Y.



17.  Appointment: Administrative Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hire for the 2021-2022 school year.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE Z.



18.  Approval: Change in Assignments

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the change in assignment for
the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2021-2020 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE AA.



19.  Approval:  Payment for Reading Specialists to Participate in a PLC

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the payment for the Reading
Specialists to participate in a PLC. Details are shown on SCHEDULE BB. 
 


20.  Reappointment: of District Professional Services 2021-2022

The Superintendent recommends the reappointment of district professional services for the
2021-2022 school year. Details are shown on the schedule below:

Substitute Teacher Answering Service Coordinator-

Residency Verification Truancy Officer-

School Safety Specialist-

Webmaster-



21.  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 2021-2022 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE GG.
 


22.  Appointment: Summer Bridge Program

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Summer Bridge Program Teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE HH.
 


23.  Acknowledgement: Business Administrator & Assistant Superintendent Contracts

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education acknowledge the County approval of the
Business Administrator and Assistant Superintendent’s 2021-2022 contracts.  Details are shown on
the attached SCHEDULE KK.
 


24. Approval: Transfer-Professional Voluntary

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfer
for the employee listed on the attached schedule, effective September 1, 2021.  Details are shown
on the attached SCHEDULE LL.
 


25.  Approval: Student Teachers/Interns

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University student(s)
to serve their Clinical Practice I & II Placements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement): Ryan Pennypacker*          
Dates:                                          September 1, 2021 – December 22, 2021 and

                                                    January 3, 2022 – March 22, 2022

Supervised by:                             Thomas Gratton

School:                                        Highland

Subject:                                       Math-STEM                            
*Pending completion of all paperwork.

Student (Practicum Placement):  Thomas Schwarz*

Dates:                                             September 1 – December 8, 2021 and

                                                      January 18 – May 6, 2022

Supervised by:                               Frank Marciano

School:                                            Triton  

Subject:                                           English
*Pending completion of all paperwork.


26.  Appointment: CPR Instructors for Coaching Staff

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the
following employees as CPR Instructors for Coaching Staff for the 2021-2022 school year.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE MM.
 

 

27.  Approval: Triton Activities/Fundraisers

The Superintendent recommends approval of the Triton Activities/Fundraisers for the
2021-2022 school year.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.



28. Appointment: Revised Summer School Teachers

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the following employees listed on the
attached schedule as Summer School Teachers for the 2019-2020 school year.  Details of assignments
and salaries shown on SCHEDULE OO.
 


29.    Appointment: Revised 2021-2022 Summer ESY Program              

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employees on the revised attached
schedule be appointed for the 2021-2022 Summer ESY Program.   Details are shown on SCHEDULE PP.  
 


30. Approval: Curriculum Writing

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Curriculum Writing for the
2021-2022 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE QQ.
 


31.  Appointment: Wilson Reading Instructor – Summer Instruction

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee on
the attached schedule as the Wilson Reading Instructor – Summer Instruction.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE TT.
 


32.  Appointment: Basic Skills Instructors (BSI Co-Coordinators)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the
employees listed on the attached schedule as Basic Skills Instructors (BSI Co-Coordinators) for the
2021-2022 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE VV.
 

 

33. Revised Salaries for Support Staff 2021-2022

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the revised salaries for the support staff for
the 2021-2022 school year. Details are shown on the schedules listed below.

                       

Technology Support and AV/TV Techs-

Hourly Special Education & ABA Aides-

Office Staff-

Maintenance Staff-

Special Education Aides-

Bus Drivers/bBus Aides

Cafeteria -

34.  Appointment: Assistant Athletic Directors

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Assistant Athletic Directors for the 2021-2022 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE DDD.
 

 

  B.   ATHLETICS


1. Approval Fall Sports Schedules

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Fall Sports Schedules
for Highland, Timber Creek and Triton for the 2021-2022 school year.  Details are on the
attached SCHEDULE DD.
 

    C.   POLICY                     Nothing to Report


    
    
   
H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1.  Special Education - Out of District Placements 2021-2022      

For the school year 2021-2022, 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 June 22, 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 May 13, 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 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 I.
 


4.  Approval: Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Student Success
Coach and District Webmaster Job Descriptions. Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.
 


5.  Approval: ReStart and Recovery Education Plan

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the ReStart and Recovery Education Plan.  
Details are shown on SCHEDULE CC.
 


6.  Approval: Triton Class of 2022 Senior Class Trip

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Triton Class of 2022 Senior Trip
to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida from March 21, 2022 through March 25, 2022.


7.  Approval: Overnight Field Trip   

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

Date of Event:                  August 23 – August 26, 2021

Nature of Event:                Cheer Camp Overnight Retreat

Location:                          Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, Honesdale, PA

Transportation:                 Bus   

Students:                         40 – Timber Creek Students

Chaperone(s):                  Nicole Santoro and second coach TBD

Cost to District:  No cost to District


8.  Approval: Highland Class of 2022 Junior Prom 

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Highland Class of 2022 Junior Prom
to be held at Valley Brook, on March 18, 2022.



9. Acknowledgement: Class of 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Triton,
      Highland & Timber Creek High Schools

The Superintendent is pleased to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the
Class of 2021 as follows:

 

Highland Regional H.S. – Valedictorian: Erica Simmons and Conway Zheng
                                          Salutatorian:  Ayushi Joshi

Timber Creek Regional H.S. - Valedictorians: Matthew Giovetsis, Myrna Kassem and Joseph Kornicki
                                                 Salutatorian: Corinne Blagojevic 
Triton Regional H.S. – Valedictorians: Madison Benfield, Yatra Patel, Emily Perez,
                                                             Nathan Piccolo and Jason Tran

                                     Salutatorian:   Erin Sommers


10. Approval: Volunteer Club

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Summer Theater Club at Triton
High School for the 2021-2022 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE RR.
 

 

 

11.  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 the attached SCHEDULE SS.

 

                                                        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