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 2021-7                                                                                                           July 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 2021-2022 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.  
Approval is recommended.



2.  Approval: Memorandums of Agreement for the BHPAA              

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement for
the BHPAA. 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.  Approval: FMLA & Medical Leave of Absence

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

#0536, has requested a medical leave extension until August 15, 2021.

#1520, has requested a medical leave extension until August 2, 2021.

#1403, has requested FMLA beginning September 1, 2021 through September 1, 2022,
using 26.5 sick days and 3 personal days, the unpaid.


6.  Approval Resignation

K. Armstrong,
a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective August 31, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

T. Bonmati, a Vice Principal at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective June 30, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

L. Boyd, a Part-time Nurse for the Black Horse Pike Regional, has submitted a letter of
resignation, to be effective August 5, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance
of the resignation.

B. Henry, a Science teacher at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective on or before September 14, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance
of the resignation.


7.  Approval: Leave of Absence

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the leave of absence for J. Kates
beginning September 9, 2021, through May 6, 2022, unpaid.


8. Approval: Retirement

Mr. C. Newsom, a Special Education Teacher at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the
Board of Education indicating he will retire July 1, 2022.  Mr. Newsom has been an employee of the district
for fourteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of
retirement, with regret.

Mrs. K. Sciscio, a Main Office Secretary at Triton High School has submitted a letter to the Board
of Education indicating she will retire October 1, 2021.  Mrs. Sciscio has been an employee of the district
for nineteen years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of
retirement, with regret.


9.  Appointment: Revised 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 H.
 


10.  Appointment: Intramural Coaches

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Intramural Coaches for the 2021-2022school year.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE I.
 



11.  Appointment: Intramural Aides

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees
listed on the attached schedule as Intramural Aides for the 2021-2022school year.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE J.
 


12.  Appointment: Community Liaison

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employee
listed on the attached schedule as the Community Liaison for the 2021-2022school year.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE K.



13.  Appointment: Building Affirmative Action Officers

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approve the appointment of the following
employees as Building Affirmative Action Officers for the 2021-2022 school year.

Triton - Tom Ambrose and Donna Lacovara 
Highland - Ron Strauss and Christine Hubbert
Timber Creek - Jennifer Brown and Rob Milavksy

14. Reappointment: of District Professional Service 2021-2022

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

 

15.  Appointment: Revised 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 M.
 


16.  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 N.



17.  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 O.



18.  Approval: Change in Assignment

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



19.  Appointment: Administrative Staff

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




20.   Approval: Student Teachers/Interns

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

Student (Practicum Placement):    Kaitlyn Buoni*
Dates:                                                            August 25, 2021 – December 15, 2021
Supervised by:                                         Christopher Bennett
School:                                                         Highland
Subject:                                                       School Counselor
*pending completion of all paperwork

Please see the following Rowan University student rescinding her Practicum Placement for the 2021-2022 school year.

RESCINDED:

Student (Practicum Placement):   Leila Boyd*   
Dates:                                                           September 1, 2021 - December 16, 2021
Supervised by:                                        Monica Coslove, RN
School:                                                         Timber Creek
Subject:                                                      School Nursing
*Pending completion of all paperwork.



21.  Approval: Transfers Support Staff (Voluntary & Involuntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary and involuntary
transfers forTimber Creek support staff, effective August 1, 2021, as listed on SCHEDULE S.
 

 


B.   ATHLETICS            Nothing to Report



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 July 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 June 22, 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: Timber Creek Class of 2023 Junior Prom

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of
2023 Junior Prom to be held at Villa Manor - Brigalias, Hammonton, New Jersey on
April 29, 2022, 6 PM – 10 PM.



4.  Approval: Triton Class of 2022 Senior Prom

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Triton Class of 2022
Senior Prom to be held at Collingswood Ballroom, Collingswood, New Jersey on
June 9, 2022, 6 PM – 11 PM.


5.   Approval: Letters to the Parent/Guardian

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following letters to all
Parents/Guardians of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District for the 2021-2022 school year:

Parent Policy
Parent Involvement
Right to Know
Title 1A Selection Criteria
ELL Refusal of Services


6.   Approval: Revised Calendar 2021-2022 School Year                   

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


7.   Approval: Triton Welcome Back Students and Their Families, Faculty and Staff Event

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Welcome Back Triton Students
and their families, Faculty and Staff Event.  The event will take place at Triton High School utilizing
the back parking lot, with food, games and activities.  August 24, 2021 from 3 pm – 7 pm.


8.   Approval: Timber Creek Welcome Back Students and Their Families, Faculty and Staff Event

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Welcome Back Timber Creek Students
and their families, Faculty and Staff Event.  The event will take place at Timber Creek High School utilizing
the back parking lot, with food, games and activities.  August 24, 2021 from 3 pm – 6 pm.


9.   Approval: Highland Welcome Back Students and Their Families, Faculty and Staff Event

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Welcome Back Highland Students and
their families, Faculty and Staff Event.  The event will take place at Highland High School utilizing the
outdoor areas which can include, parking lots, and sporting fields, parking lots, with food, games and
activities. August 30, 2021 from 3 pm – 6 pm.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent
                                                          
   New Jersey School Board Strategic Planning Discussion
Empathy and Equity Training
                                                            

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