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 2023-02                                                                                          February 23, 2023

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: Adjustment Per Diem Substitute    NOTHING TO REPORT

The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute staff
for the 2022-2023 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements.
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: Rescind Employment

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval to rescind the appointment of Amanda Hughes, Custodian at Triton Regional High School.

6.  Approval: Sign-In Desk Monitors

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

 

7.  Approval Retirement Support Staff

Mrs. C. Schliep, a Special Education Aide at Timber Creek, has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire July 1, 2023.  Mrs. Schliep has been an employee of the district for twenty-five years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

8.  Approval: Resignation

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

A. Starnes, a Cafeteria Worker at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be on February 10, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

 

J. Perez, a part-time aide at the Care Program (JT2), has submitted a letter of resignation, to be on February 23, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

 

A. Thomas, a Cafeteria Worker at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be on February 6, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

9.  Appointment: 2023 Special Services ESY Coordinator

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on the
attached schedule as 2023 Special Services ESY Coordinator.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.
 

10.  Appointment: Support Staff

 

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

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

 

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

 

#2195, has requested Maternity Leave, - 3/27/2023 – end of the school year, using 2 sick days
             and the remainder unpaid. 

#1649, has requested FMLA, intermittent unpaid, effective immediately.

#7685, has requested medical leave, 2/15/2023 – 3/3/2023, returning on 3/6/2023, using sick time.

#2115, extended FMLA, return date is now 2/28/2023, unpaid.

12.       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 Q.
 

 

13.      21.   Approval: Payment for Mentors 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the payment to the Mentor for Beginning
Teacher Induction Program.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.

 

 

 

B.   ATHLETICS    NOTHING TO REPORT     

C.    POLICY –

1.  First Reading – Policy

P0152               Board Officers
P0161               Call, Adjournment, and Cancellation
P0162               Notice of Board Meeting
P2423               Bilingual and ESL Education
P2425               Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program
P2624               Grading System
P5330.04          Administering and Opioid Antidote
P5460               High School Graduation
P8140               Student Enrollment
P8330               Student Records

2. First Reading – Regulations

R2423               Bilingual and ESL Education       
R2425               Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program
R2624               Grading System
R5200               Attendance 
R5330.04          Administering A Opioid Antidote
R5460               High School Graduation
R8140               Enrollment Accounting
R8330               Student Records
R8420.2            Bomb Threats
R8420.7            Lockdown Procedures
R8420.10          Active Shooter

 

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 February 23, 2023  
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 January 26, 2023 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.


3.  Approval: Overnight Field Trip

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

Date of Event: 2/27/23 – 3/1/23

Nature of Event: DECA State Competition

Location: Harrah’s – Atlantic City

Transportation: Bus

Students: 29 from all 3 schools

Chaperone(s): Verna Karim, Kristen Moderski, Jim Frank, Patricia Ferri

Cost(s): Costs for this trip will be paid out of the DECA Budget

Date of Event: 4/26/23 – 4/30/23

Nature of Event: Atlantic Coast Championship – Indoor Percussion

Location: Wildwood, NJ

Transportation: Bus

Students: 11 – Triton Students

Chaperone(s): Robert Adams and Stephen Visentin

Cost to District: Funds paid out Music Budget

4.    Approval Triton Class of 2024 Senior Trip to Orlando, Flordia

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Triton High School Class of 2024 Senior Trip to be held March 24 - 28, 2024 in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. 

5.  Approval: Highland Fundraisers

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

6.  Approval: Timber Creek Fundraisers

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

7.  Approval: Triton Fundraisers

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

8.  Approval: Job Description

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Vice Principal, Care Program.
Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE H.

9. Approval: New Club

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the International Thespian Society listed
on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.

 

10.  Approval Calendar 2023-2024 School Year                      

 

The Superintendent requests  Board of Education approval for the 2023 - 2024 School Year calendar on
attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
 

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
Nothing to Report

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent
 SSDS Reporting Report Period 1 2022-23 School Year