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 2021-11                                                                                                               November 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 2021-2022 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.   Rescind Appointment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to rescind the following appointments:  

D. Venella, Timber Creek custodian
B. Williams, Highland cafeteria
V. Ewing, Highland cafeteria worker and District substitute custodian




6.  Approval: FMLA & Medical Leave of Absence

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

#1954, has requested FMLA beginning November 15, 2021, through December 6, 2021, unpaid.

#1291, has requested FMLA beginning January 24, 2022, through April 15, 2022, unpaid.

#1341, has requested a medical leave of absence beginning October 7, 2021, through
November 19, 2021, using sick days.

#0506, has requested a FMLA extension through March 29, 2022, unpaid. Anticipated return to
work March 30, 2022

#7558, has requested an unpaid leave of absence from December 20 through December 23, 2021 and January 3 and 4, 2022.


7.  Appointment: Revised Game Security, Ticket Sellers & Game Timers

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




8.   Appointment: Triton, Highland and Timber Creek Committees             

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employees on the attached
schedule to be appointed as the Wellness, Restorative Practice and Academic Enhancement
Committee members.  Details are shown on schedule I.




9.  Approval Resignation

N. Robinson, a Special Education Aide at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective November 8, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 

J. Monzo, an Art teacher at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to
be effective November 9, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 

O. Ramirez, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective November 26, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 

N. Payne, a part-time Custodian at Highland High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective November 5, 2021. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 

 

10.  Reduction in Force

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the reduction in force. Details are
shown on schedule R.



11.   Rescind Retirement

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to rescind the retirement date of
January 1, 2021 for J. Smith, the Student Database Specialist for the Black Horse Pike Regional School
District.  J. Smith’s retirement date will be May 1, 2022.


12.  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 U.



13.  Appointment: Building Affirmative Action Officer

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

Triton – Ashleigh Whitmore replacing Donna Lacovara 


14.  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 2021-2022 school year.  Details are shown on
SCHEDULE W.

15.  Counseling Intern Placement

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Wilmington University 
student scheduled to serve her MEC Counseling Internship during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.

Student (Practicum Placement):  Erika Fegley

Dates:                                                          January 3, 2021 – December, 2022

Supervised by:                                        Ashley Yandach

School:                                                        Highland

Subject:                                                       Counseling

 
16.  Appointment: Support Staff

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

17.  Appointment: Acting VP/Athletic Director – Timber Creek           

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the employee on the attached
schedule be appointed as the Acting VP/Athletic Director at Timber Creek High School. Details are shown
on SCHEDULE Y.  

B.   ATHLETICS                          

1.  2022-2023 Tri County Conference Proposed Budget and Ticket Prices

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2022-2023 Tri County Conference
proposed budget and ticket prices.  Details are shown on the attached schedule S. 
   


2.  Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2021-2022                  

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2021-2022 Highland, Triton and
Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on schedule T.
 


3.  Approval: Overnight Field Trips

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of any overnight field trips due to
tournament participation for the 2021-2022 school year.



C.    POLICY  


      1.     First Reading – Policies & Procedures

                1648.13       School Employee Vaccination Requirements
                1648.14       Safety Plan for Healthcare Settings in School Buildings - COVID-19 
                3223             Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and
                                       Assistant Principals
                4434             Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
                5751             Sexual Harassment of Students


      2.   First Reading – Regulations

                5200             Attendance
                5751             Sexual Harassment of Students
                


       3.     Second Reading – Policies & Procedures

                0131             Bylaws, Policies and Regulations
                1649             Federal Families First Coronavirus(COVID-19) Response Act
                2421             Career and Technical Education
                3134             Assignment of Extra Duties
                3221             Evaluation of Teachers
                3222             Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members Excluding Teachers and Administrators
                3224             Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals
                5460.02       Bridge Year Pilot Program
                6471             School District Travel
                8561             Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs

         4.     Second Reading – Regulations

                2421             Career-Technical Education
                3221             Evaluation of Non-tenured Teaching Staff Members
                3222             Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators
                3223             Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals,
                                     and Assistant Principals
                3224             Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals
                5460.02       Bridge Year Pilot Program
                6471             School District Travel


                                
   
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 November 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 September 16, 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: Volunteer Clubs

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the volunteer clubs listed
on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on schedule J.

4.  Approval: Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Student Database Support
Specialist and Special Education Aide job descriptions. Details are shown on schedule K.
 

5.  Approval: Nursing Services Plan 2021-2022

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the Nursing Services Plan for the 2021-2022
school year.  Details are shown on schedule L.
 


6.  Acknowledgement: Merit Goals

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education acknowledge that the Superintendent
Merit Goals for the 2021-2022 have been approved by the County Superintendent.  Details are
shown on the attached schedule M.
 


7. Approval: Triton Fundraisers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Triton Fundraisers listed
on the attached schedule N .
 


8. Acknowledgement: 2020-2021 HIB School Self-Assessment Report 

The Superintendent requests acknowledgement of the Board of Education in reference to
the 2020-2021 HIB School Self-Assessment Report for Highland, Triton, and Timber Creek
High Schools.  Details are shown on the O.
 


9. Approval: Safe Reopening Plan and Remote Learning Plan

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Safe Reopening Plan and
Remote Learning Plan.  Details are shown on the attached schedule P.
 


10. Approval: Girl’s Fitness Club

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Girl’s Fitness Club
at Triton High School.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.
 

11.  NJ QSAC District Performance Review

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education attests to the accuracy of the

NJ QSAC District Performance Review and approve the submission of the DPR, Declaration page
and board resolution to the NJ Department of education. Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 

12.  Approval: Highland Class of 2024/2025 Fundraiser

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Class of 2024/2025
Fundraiser,at Dave & Busters, Blackwood, March 16, 2022, 7 PM – 9 PM. Cost is $35/ticket – includes
food, game play & all other taxes and fees.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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

“State Testing Results”

   PERSONNEL UPDATE
     Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent

    “Week of Respect Activities”
       "HIB Self Report"