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 2023-8                                                                                                             August 24, 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 2023 - 2024 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE A.   Approval is recommended.
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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 2023 - 2024 school year, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Certificates
held and compensation rates are also shown.  Approval is recommended.
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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.
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5.         Appointment: Professional Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hire for the 2023-2024 school year.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE H.


6.         Appointment: Paraprofessional/Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hire for the 2023-2024 school year.
Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE I.

7.         Appointment: Intramural Coaches & Paraprofessionals

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of Intramural Coaches and Paraprofessionals for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Details of the assignments and salary are shown on SCHEDULE L.

8.         Appointment: Lead Paraprofessionals

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of

the employees listed on the attached schedule as Lead Paraprofessionals for the 2023-

2024 school year. Details are shown on SCHEDULE M.

9.       Appointment: Revised Work Based Coordinator Assistant

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee on the

attached schedule as a work-based coordinator assistant.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE N.

 

10.       Appointment: BSIP Coordinators for the 2023 – 2024 School Year

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the

employees listed on the attached schedule as BSIP Coordinators for the 2023 – 2024  school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE V.

 

11.       Appointment: Summer Music Program – Revision

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employees on the
attached schedule for the revised summer music program.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE S.

12.       Approval: Anti-Bullying Specialist

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the appointment of Nicole Hohl, Timber Creek, Stephanie Rodgers, Highland and John Barnett, Triton as the Anti-Bullying Specialist for the 2023 – 2024  school year.

13.       Approval: Extra HIB Hours

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the extra HIB hours for the
employees listed on the attached schedule.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE X.  
 

14.       Approval: Anti-Bullying Specialist -  Assistants

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ashlea Reese, Timber Creek, Abigail Altman, Highland and Paulette Kohout, Triton to assist the Anti-Bullying Specialist, when necessary, for the 2023 – 2024  school year.

15.       Appointment: Mentors 2022 – 2023  School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning
Teacher Induction Program 2022 - 2023.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.
 

16.       Approval Resignation

The Superintendent recommends approval of the resignations listed below.

R. Kraft, a School Security Support Staff at Timber Creek, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on July 1, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

M. Ernst, a Spanish  Teacher at Highland, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 25, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

J. Chando, a Maintenance Worker at Highland, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on July 28, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

C. Garnes, a Paraprofessional at Timber Creek, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 7, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

S. White, a Science Teacher at Triton, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on October 2, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

M. Lomax, a Paraprofessional at Triton, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 30, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

T. Soterion, a Paraprofessional at Triton, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 15, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

 

D. Dilario, a cafeteria worker at Highland, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on August 16, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation.

A. Panameno-Triver, a ELL Aide at Triton, has submitted a letter of resignation to be effective on or before September 22, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the resignation. 


17.         Approval:  Retirement

 

Ron Strauss, a Vice Principal at Highland Regional High School , has submitted a letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire on October 1, 2023. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this retirement, with regret.

 
J. Trakimas, a Special Education Teacher at Highland, has submitted a letter of retirement to be effective on November 1, 2023.  The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this retirement, with regret.

 

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

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

 

#1631, FLMA revised – return date will be January 1, 2024.

#1773 FLMA from January 2, 2024 – January 2025: using 34 sick days, 3 personal days, then unpaid.

#0536,FLMA- Intermittent, unpaid; August 30, 2023 – August 30, 2024.

#2305, Military Leave from January 29, 2024 – May 16, 2024; paid.

#7055, Medical leave of absence from 9/1/2023 – 9/8/2023; using sick time.

#1518, FLMA 11/27/2023- 4/30/2024, using sick days from 11/27/23 – 1/19/2024, the rest unpaid.

#1726, FLMA to Intermittent beginning August 14, 2023 - unpaid.

#2037, Medical LOA 9/7/-9/21/23, using sick time.

19.       Appointment: Title I Coordinators for the 2023 – 2024 School Year

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the

employees listed on the attached schedule as Title I Coordinators for the 2023 – 2024  school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE Y.

20.       Appointment: Mentors 2023 2024  School Year

The Superintendent requests Board of Education appointment of the Mentors for Beginning
Teacher Induction Program 2023 - 2024.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE U.
 

21.       Appointment: Title II Funding – Equity Council for the 2023 – 2024 School Year

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees listed on the attached schedule as Title II – Equity Council for the 2023 – 2024  school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE CC.
 

 

22.       Appointment: Title II Funding – Student Voice Committee for the 2023–2024 School Year

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees listed on the attached schedule as Title II – Student Voice Committee for the 2023 – 2024  school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE DD.
 

 

23.       Appointment: Title II – Equity Professional Development Coordinator

for the 2023 – 2024 School Year

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employee listed on the attached schedule as Title II – Equity Professional Development Coordinator for the 2023 – 2024  school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE EE.
 


24.       Appointment: ARP ESSER -Community Literacy Specialist

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employee listed on the attached schedule as ARP ESSER – Community Literacy Specialist  for the 2023 – 2024  school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE HH.
 


25.       Appointment: Parent Liaison/Marketing Specialists

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employees listed on the attached schedule as Parent Liaison/Marketing Specialists  for the 2023 – 2024  school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE II.
 

26.       Approval: Adjustment in Salary

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the adjustment in salary for individuals listed on the schedule for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE JJ.
 

 

27.  Approval: Voluntary Support Staff Change in Assignment

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the voluntary change in assignment
for the individual listed on the schedule for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE KK.

 

28.       Appointment: Title II – Teacher Leadership Committee – Revision

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the appointment of the employee listed on the attached schedule as Title II – Teacher Leadership Committee for the 2023 – 2024  school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE NN.
 

29.       Appointment: Bus Aides – Supplemental Hours – Support Staff

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approve the appointment of the employee on the

attached schedule as bus aides.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE J.

 

B.   ATHLETICS   
                       
1.          Approval: Overnight Field Trips Cross County -  Timber Creek

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of an overnight field trip from September 22, 2023 – September 23, 2023 to Hershey Park Race.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE Q.

 

2.         Approval: Timber Creek Fall Sports Schedules

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of Timber Creek’s Fall Sports Schedules
for the 2023-2024 school year.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE R.
  

3.         Approval: Overnight Field Trips Cheerleading – Highland

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of an overnight field trip from August 13, 2023 to August 16,2023 to Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, Honesdale, PA.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE T.

 

4.         Approval: Timber Creek Athletic Clinics

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the 2023 – 2024 school year for  Timber Creek Athletic Department teams to host clinics with middle school students from Gloucester Township.    During these clinics, Mullen athletes will observe a Timber Creek practice, and then participate in drills that do not allow for physical contact. Parents or  guardians of all middle-school participants will be required to complete the Accident Waiver & Release of Liability Form prior to participation.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE W.

 

C.    POLICY& REGULATION

1.         1st Reading  – Policy

P 1642.01         Sick Leave

P 2419              School Threat Assessment Teams

 

2.         1st Reading – Regulations

R 1642.01         Sick Leave  

R 2419              School Threat Assessment Teams

R 2624              Grading System

3.            2nd Reading – Regulations


R 2431.8           Varsity Letters for Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities                               

             
H.     MISCELLANEOUS

1.         Special Education - Out of District Placements 2023 - 2024    
For the school year 2023 - 2024, 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   - NOTHING TO REPORT

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       
Board of Education Meeting by the Superintendent of Schools and the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator.  
Details are shown on schedule.

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 29, 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: Professional Development – Rowan Literacy Consortium

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the Professional Development – Rowan Literacy Consortium.  Details are shown on the attached SCHEDULE P. 
 

4.         Approval: Friends & Family Day & Community Event & Welcome Back Picnic

 

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for a Friends & Family Day at
Timber Creek High School, August 29, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm; Triton High School Community
Event, August 30, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm; Highland Welcome Back Picnic, August 30, 2023
from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.


5.         Acknowledgement: 2022-2023 HIB School Self-Assessment Report 

The Superintendent requests acknowledgement of the Board of Education in reference to
the 2021-2022 HIB School Self-Assessment Report for Highland, Triton, and Timber Creek
High Schools.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE K.
 

6.         Approval: 2023-2024 COVID-19 Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan

The Superintendent requests the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 COVID-19 Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan.  Details are shown on SCHEDULE O.
 

7.         Approval: STRONGE EVALUATION TOOL

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval for the use of STRONGE EVALUATION Tool to be used to evaluate professional staff for the 2023 – 2024 school year.

8.           Approval: Highland Fundraisers 2023 -2024

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Highland Fundraisers 2023-2024 on the attached SCHEDULE Z.  Details are shown on the attached schedule Z.
 

9.           Approval: Triton Fundraisers 2023 -2024

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Triton Fundraisers 2023-2024 on the attached SCHEDULE AA.  Details are shown on the attached schedule AA.
 

10.         Approval: Timber Creek Fundraisers 2023 -2024

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval of the Timber Creek Fundraisers 2023-2024 on the attached SCHEDULE LL.  Details are shown on the attached schedule LL.
 


11.       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 2023 - 2024 school year.  Details of these requests and costs to the district are shown on the SCHEDULE FF.
 

12.       Approval: Mentoring Plan 2023-2024

The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2023 - 2024 Mentoring Plan.  Details are shown on
the attached schedule GG.
 

13.       Approval: Curriculum 2023- 2024

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

Sociology
World History Cultures Honors
Woodworking
Health 10 
Health 11
Health 12
9th Grade Honors ELA
10th Grade American Studies ELA
11th Grade CP.A ELA 
2023 American Studies
Advanced Digital Photography 
Advanced Woodworking 
AP Calculus BC Syllabus and Curriculum
AP Psychology 
Art and Design 2
Digital Photography
French 2
Holocaust and Genocide 
Human Behavior Psychology 1
Human Behavior Psychology 2 
Life Skills 

14.        Approval Board and Superintendent Goals

 

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 permits a Board of Education to include in its contract with
the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian Repici, qualitative and quantitative criteria and
associated merit salary bonuses in recognition of any achievement during the 2023-2024 school
year, and WHEREAS, the Black Horse Pike Regional School Board of Education has now
developed a set of annual goals for the 2023-2024 school year. 
Details are shown on SCHEDULE MM.
 

 

15.       Request to Appoint Staff Pending Board of Education Approval

The Superintendent requests permission to offer contracts and approve staff members for appointment,
who have been properly certified and has met all requirements, prior to the Board of Education
meetings for August and September.  These appointments will be approved by the Board
retroactively.

 

INFORMATION ITEMS
                                              Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent                                             
Nothing to Report

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Mr. Frank Rizzo, Board Secretary/Business Administrator
New Program Board Docs- Discussion

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE

Mrs. Erika Silich, Director of Special Services

Nothing to Report

CURRICULUM UPDATE
Mrs. Marcie Geyer, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Nothing to Report

PERSONNEL UPDATE
Mrs. Julie Scully, Assistant Superintendent
Nothing to Report