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 2022-10                                                                              October 27, 2022

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 2022-2023 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
stafffor the 2022-2023 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 school year
2022-2023.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.
 


6.  Appointment: Support Staff

 

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the 2022-2023 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 


7.  Appointment: Teacher Leadership Committee - Revised

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees on the attached
schedule for the Teacher Leadership Committee.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.
 


8.  Appointment: Revised Wellness Committee

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the employees on the attached schedule as
the Wellness Committee.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE L.
 


9.  Approval: Nursing Services Stipend

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the stipend for the employee on the
attached schedule for Nursing Services for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE M.
 


10.   Approve: Location Transfer

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the transfer of P. Cotellese, building
mechanic at Triton to a building mechanic at Highland effective September 27, 2022, no chance in salary.


11.  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 2022-2023 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.

 


12.  Appointment: Revised Math Tutors

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees on the attached schedule
as Math tutors.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.
 


13.  Appointment: Revised Title III MLL Positions

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the employees on the attached schedule
for the Title III MLL positions.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 


14.  Approval: Resignation

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the resignations listed below:

 

J. Britt, an Instruction Aide at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be
effective December 23, 2022.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

T. Carlino-Filippone, a Special Education Teacher at Triton High School, has submitted a letter of resignation, to be effective January 1, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

15.  Approval Retirement Support Staff

Mrs. D. Angelastro, a Secretary at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire November 1, 2022.  Mrs. Angelastro has been an employee of the district for twenty two years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Mr. J. Lawlor, Sr., a Special Education Aide for the JT2 Program has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire January 1, 2023.  Mr. Lawlor has been an employee of the district for two years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.


16.  Approval:  FMLA, Medical and other Leaves of Absence

 

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

#0774, has requested FMLA effective January 3, 2023 through March 31, 2023, unpaid.

#1843, has requested FMLA effective November 7, 2022 through January 11, 2023, using 3 personal
and 17 sick days then unpaid.

#1653, has requested FMLA effective January 17, 2023 through April 2023, date TBD, unpaid.

#0657, has requested FMLA effective January 3, 2023 through May 24, 2023, using sick days from
January 3, 2023 through February 28, 2023 then unpaid.

#0957, has requested FMLA effective December 8, 2022 through April 10, 2023(anticipated), using vacation
days December 8, 2022 and December 9, 2022, using sick days December 12, 2022 through December 23, 2022, then remainder days unpaid.

#1631, has requested FMLA effective December 22, 2022 through December 23, 2023, using sick days
then unpaid.

#7015, has requested a leave of absence without pay effective March 15, 2023 through March 24, 2023.



17.  Appointment: Revised Wellness Committee

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the employees on the attached schedule
as the Wellness Committee.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.
 


18.  Approval: Student Teachers/Interns

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University 
student to serve Clinical Practice II Placement for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):         Laura Nolan*          
Dates:                                                  October 31, 2022 – December 21, 2022

Supervised by:                                      John Perkis
School:                                                 Timber Creek
Subject:                                                 Music – Vocal/Choral
*Pending completion of all paperwork

19.  Approval: Counseling Intern

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Gwynedd Mercy University 
student to serve CNS608 Internship I for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):         Jenna Brill*          
Dates:                                                  January 9, 2023 – April 30, 2023

Supervised by:                                      Alicia Guida
School:                                                 Highland
Subject:                                                 Counseling
*Pending completion of all paperwork

20.  Approval: School Nurse

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Western Governors University 
student to complete her Field Experience in the 2022-2023 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):         Nicole Linneman*          
Dates:                                                   May 5, 2023 (anticipated)

Supervised by:                                      Monica Coslove
School:                                                 Timber Creek
Subject:                                                 Nursing
*Pending completion of all paperwork

21.  Approval: Student Teachers/Interns - CHANGE

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Gwynedd Mercey University 
student to serve Clinical Practice Placement for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):         Olivia McEachern*          
Dates:                                                   January 9, 2023 – April 19, 2023

Supervised by:                                      Audrey DiRienzo
School:                                                 Timber Creek
Subject:                                                 Special Education
*Pending completion of all paperwork

22.  Rescind: Student Teachers/Interns

The Superintendent recommends the following Rowan University student to rescind his Clinical
Practice I and II Placement for the 2022-2023 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):         Andrew Gurcsik         
Dates:                                                   September 1, 2022 – December 14, 2022

                                                             January 3, 2023 – June 18, 2023           

Supervised by:                                      Stuart Merves
School:                                                 Highland
Subject:                                                 Biology

 

23.  Approval: Revised After School Sign-In Desk Monitors

The Superintendent requests approval of the persons shown on SCHEDULE AA to be appointed as Sign-in Desk Monitors for the 2022-2023 school year. Details of assignments and salaries are shown on the schedule.
 

 

24.   Appointment: Behavioral Threat Assessment Employees

 

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the employees for the 2022-2023 school year as Behavioral
Threat Assessment Employees.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE BB.                                                                                                                                                         

 
B.   ATHLETICS


1. Approval: Winter Sports Schedule 2022-2023                   

The Board of Education approval is requested to accept the 2022-2023 Highland, Triton and
Timber Creek Winter Sports schedule.  Details are shown on schedule H.
 


2.  Approval: Overnight Field Trip

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

Date of Event:                  4/13/23 – 4/15/23

Nature of Event:               Baseball Trip

Location:                          Mechanicsville, Virginia

Transportation:                 Bus   

Students:                         18 – Timber Creek Students

Chaperone(s):                  John Kates and Joe DiMartino
Cost to District:                Funds paid out TC Home Run Club

 

Date of Event:                   11/12/22-11/13/22

Nature of Event:                Cheerleading Competition

Location:                           Wildwood, NJ

Transportation:                  Bus

Students:                          20 Highland Students

Chaperones:                      Kim Simon, Stacey Gay

Cost to District:                  Funds paid out of Fundraising and Athletic Department

3.  2023-2024 Tri County Conference Proposed Budget and Ticket Prices

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2023-2024 Tri County Conference
proposed budget and ticket prices.  Details are shown on the attached schedule T. 
   


C.    POLICY

1.  First Reading – Policy

      5512                 Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying

2.  Second Reading – Policy

      2425                 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program


3.  Second Reading – Regulation

       2425                 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program

H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1.  Special Education - Out of District Placements 2022-2023       

For the school year 2022-2023, 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 October 27, 2022  
Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  
Details are shown on schedule F.
 

 

Nothing to Report
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 22, 2022 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 Curriculum 2022-2023

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the following Curricula: 

 Academic Lab

 Freshman Health


4. Approval: Timber Creek Book Club

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the volunteer club listed on the
attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.



5. Approval: Rotary Community Pantry

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for a Rotary Community pantry on the
property of Triton, Highland and Timber Creek High Schools.


6.  Approval: Nursing Services Plan 2022-2023

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the Nursing Nurses Plan 2022-2023
for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.  Details are
shown on SCHEDULE P.
 


7.  Approval: Triton Fundraisers

 

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

8.  Approval: Timber Creek Fundraisers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Timber Creek Fundraisers on the attached schedule.                                                                             

9.  Acknowledgement of the NJQSAC District Improvement Plan 2022-2023

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education acknowledgement of the NJQSAC District
Improvement Plan 2022-2023.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.
 


10.  Tuition Reimbursement

The staff members listed on SCHEDULE W have complied with the conditions
outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the
school year 2022-2023. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made
within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.
 

 

11.  NJQSAC 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 SCHEDULE O.

12.  Approval: Highland Fundraisers

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Fundraisers on the
attached schedule.
 

INFORMATION ITEMS
Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent
                                                   
Nothing to Report

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Mr. Frank Rizzo, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Nothing to Report

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE

Mrs. Erika Silich, Director of Special Services

 

Nothing to Report

CURRICULUM UPDATE
Mrs. Marcie Geyer, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction

Testing Data Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LtGnQ-MlUg8lOeKuyZe39ahDg-NycXlXyAO1MEU6ynI/edit?usp=sharing

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent

"Week of Respect" Activities
"School Violence Awareness Week"