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 2023-04                                                                                          April 27, 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 on the stipends shown
for the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 school years 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:  Retirement Support Staff

Mr. Fred Dunn, a Bus Driver for Black Horse Pike Regional School District  has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire September 1, 2023. Mr. Dunn has been an employee of the district for over 4 years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

6.         Approval: Resignation

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

W. Wright, a Custodian at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be on April 20, 2023. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

J. Bello, School Security at Timber Creek High School, has submitted a letter of resignation,
to be effective immediately. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

 

S. Felice – a Custodian at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter of resignation to be on April 17, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation.

7.         Approval: Employee Resignation

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resignation of employee #2278, effective immediately.

 

8.         Approval: Summer School Coordinators

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Summer School Coordinators for the individuals listed on the schedule for the Summer 2023.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule L.
 

9.         Approval: Summer Program - Nurses

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Summer School Nurses for the individuals listed on the schedule for the Summer 2023.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule M.
 

10.       Approval: Summer Reading Enhancement 2023

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Summer Reading Enhancement for the individuals listed on the schedule for the Summer 2023.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule N.
 

11.       Approval: Summer College Application Bootcamp

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Summer College Application Bootcamp for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2023 – 2024 schoolyear.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule O.
 

 

12.       Appointment: Special Education Summer 2023 ESY Program Staff           

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

13.       Appointment: Change in Category/Assignment

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Change in Category for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the schedule S.
 

14.         Approval:  Retirement  - Teacher

Ms. Carolyn Hand, an English Teacher at Timber Creek, has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire October 1, 2023. Ms. Hand has been an employee of the district for over 24 years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

 

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

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

 

#3113, has requested FMLA, - 5/25 – 6/19/2023, all sick days

#0935, has requested FLMA April 17, 2023, through the end of the school year and continuing through October 4, 2023 in the 2023 – 2024 school year, Sick days from April 17 – April 24, then unpaid.

#1603, LOA without pay extension, revised return date of May 1, 2023

#1653, FMLA extension, through the end of the school year, unpaid

#2201, FMLA – Paternity Leave, on or about September 23, 2023, returning January 2, 2024, unpaid

#0480, FLMA intermittent- effective immediately

#2221, Medical Leave of Absence, from 4/20/ - 5/31/2023, unpaid, request insurance be continued, pending her payment of contributions.
 #1522, FLMA from 9/1/2023 – 11/17/2023, unpaid

16.  Approval: Employment Contract 2023 – 2024 School Year

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval of the 2023-2024 contracts for 
the Central Office Administrators. Details are shown on the schedules.

Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction
 
Assistant Business  Administrator

 Instruction Technology Coordinator 

Director of Special Services

Chief Academic Office/Director of CARE

Dean of Students
 

17.       Approval: Transportation Staff Salary Guide 2023 – 2024

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Transportation Staff Salary Guide for the 2023-2024 school year . Details of salaries are shown on SCHEDULE CC.

 

 

18.  Approval: Transfers Support Staff (Voluntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary transfer
for support staff, effective May 1, 2023, as listed on SCHEDULE EE.
  

 

19.  Approval: Transfers Support Staff (Involuntary)

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the involuntary transfer
for professional staff for the 2023 – 2024 school year, as listed on SCHEDULE FF.
 

 

20. Superintendent’s Recommendations for Non-renewal of Employment Contracts

Be it resolved that the Board of Education does hereby approve the Superintendent’s
recommendations for non-renewal of employment contract for the school year 2023-2024.
Details are shown on the SCHEDULE GG listed below.
 

21.  Appointment: Professional Staff

 

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

 

B.   ATHLETICS  -

  

1.         Approval: New Sport – Esports - 2023- 2024 School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the new Esports for the 2023 -2024 school year for the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.

2.         Approval: New Sport – Esports Coach - Job Description - 2023 – 2024 School Year

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Esports Coach, job description.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEUDLE BB.
 

 

C.    POLICY –

1.         First Reading – Policy

P0144               Board Member Orientation
P2520               Instructional Supplies
P3127               Use of Corporal Punishment
P4217               Use of Corporal Punishment
P5305               Health Services Personnel
P5308               Student Health Records
P5310               Health Services
P5450.1             Retirement of Athletic Jerseys
P6112               Reimbursement of Federal and other Grant Expenditures
P6115.04           Federal Funds – Duplication of Benefits
P6311               Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants
P7440               School District Security
P8550               Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Services Bill
P9100               Public Relations
P9140               Citizens Advisory Committees

2.         First Reading – Regulations

R2520               Instruction Supplies
R5308               Student Health Records
R5310               Health Services
R6115.01           Federal Awards/Funds Internal Controls – Allowability of Costs
R9140               Citizens Advisory Committee

 

 

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 April 27, 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 March 15,, 2023 Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent 
of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  Details are shown on the attached schedule.


3.           Appointment:  Change in 2022-23 Affirmative Action/Title IX Investigators/
              Decision Makers for Triton High School

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the 2022-23 Affirmative Action/Title IX
Investigators/Decision Makers:

Triton - Tom Ambrose and Christina Durante

4.         Annual Statement of Assurance – New Jersey High School Voter Registration Law

The Superintendent requests acknowledgement of the Board of Education in reference to
the Annual Statement of Assurance – New Jersey School Voters Registration Law  Details are shown on SCHEDULE I.

5.         Approval: Job Description

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for Dean of Students, Care Program job description.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEUDLE J.

6.         Approval: Overnight Field Trip –

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

Date of Event: 5/4/23 through 5/7/23
Nature of Event: Atlantic Coast Championship – Indoor Percussion
Location: Wildwood, NJ
Transportation: Bus
Students: 12 – Timber Creek Students
Chaperone(s): Nora Hartley and Bailey Wood
Cost to District: Funds paid out Music Budget

Date of Event: 6/19/23 – 6/24/23

Nature of Event: AFJROTC Leadership Camp

Location: Fort Dix

Transportation: Bus

Students: 20

Chaperone(s): Major Simpson and Chief Mahoney

Cost(s): Costs for this trip will be paid by the District

 

7.          Approval Timber Creek Class of 2024 Senior Prom

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek Class of 2024 Senior Prom to be held on May 10, 2024, at The Historic Flanders Hotel Banquet and Conference Center in Ocean City, NJ.

8.          Approval Highland Class of 2024 Senior Trip

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Highland Class of 2024 Senior Trip to Orlando, Florida from April 22 – 26, 2024.   

9.          Approval Highland Class of 2024 Senior Prom

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Highland High School Class of 2024 Senior Prom to be held on May 31, 2024, at The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ.

10.       Approval: Timber Creek Fundraisers

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

11.       Approval: Triton Fundraisers

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

12.       Approval: School Volunteers - Athletics

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the School Volunteers, Athletics for the individuals listed on the schedule for the 2022 – 2023 school year.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the SCHEDULE Q.
 

13.       Long-term Student Suspension

#2012748, is suspended for 45 days from Black Horse Pike Regional School District, being placed on Home Instruction.
#2012852, is suspended for 45 days from Black Horse Pike Regional School District, placed on Home Instruction.
#2014531, is suspended for 45 days from Black Horse Pike Regional School District, being placed on Home Instruction.

14.    Approval: Timber Creek  - Class of 2024 Senior Trip to Orlando, Florida

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Timber Creek High School Class of 2024 Senior Trip to be held April 15 - 19, 2024 in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.

15.        Approval: Clinical Practice

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University student to serve his Clinical Practice I and II for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement): Andrew Gurcsik*          
Dates:                                          September 6, 2023 – December 15, 2023

                                                    January 2, 2024 – June 13, 2024

Supervised by:                             Stuart Merves              School:     Highland                                       
Subject:                                        Biology
*Pending completion of all paperwork

Approval:  Clinical Practice

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University student to serve his Clinical Practice I and II for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement):  Mark Colavito*          
Dates:                                           September 6, 2023 – December 15, 2023

                                                      January 2, 2024 – June 13, 2024

Supervised by:                               Timothy Seibert            School:     Highland
Subject:                                          Math
*Pending completion of all paperwork

Approval:  Clinical Practice

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rowan University student to serve his Clinical Practice I and II for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement): Perry Gallo*          
Dates:                                         September 6, 2023 – December 13, 2023

                                                    January 12, 2024 – June 13, 2024

Supervised by:                             Darcy Lucia                   School:     Triton 
Subject:                                        English
*Pending completion of all paperwork

Approval:  Clinical Practice

The Superintendent recommends permission be granted for the following Rutgers University student to serve his Clinical Practice I and II for the 2023-2024 school year.

Student (Practicum Placement): Michael Giaquinto*          
Dates:                                          September 6, 2023 – December 21, 2023

                                                     January 2, 2024 – April 19, 2024

Supervised by:                              Ryan Kendall                School:   Timber Creek
Subject:                                         Social Studies
*Pending completion of all paperwork

 

16.         Approval: New Club - Future Teachers of America - Job Description

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the Future Teachers of America  for
Timber Creek High School, listed on the attached SCHEDULE H.
Details are shown on SCHEDULE H.

 

 

 

           
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
Nothing to Report