CAPE MAY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2008
Linda Loughlin opened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. in the library of the Cape May City Elementary
School.  Present were: Edward Connolly, Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J. LeMunyon,
John W. Lord, III, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, Deborah Smith and Roberta Townsend.  Also
present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, Robert Fineberg, David Craig, Rich Deigner, Jack
Fichter, Stacy Hughes, Val Gehrke, Brad Venendaal, R Eric Adams, William Williamson, Lisa Fortier,
Deborah Phillips, Jack Wichterman, Captain Stotz, Master Chief Bradley and Pete Zelinski.
Captain Stotz announced that the Coast Guard has been working with the school and city on the busing
issue.  Since the school can't provide busing and Impact Aid doesn't cover the expense, the Coast 
Guard will be able to continue to fund the busing for safety reasons.  Mr. Fineberg will draft a letter 
verifying Impact Aid doesn't cover the cost.  A parent asked if this will need to be re-evaluated each
year.  Mr. Zelinski explained the bid process and Master Chief Bradley stated the term of the busing
contract will determine if the district will need to provide a letter annually.  Captain Stotz noted they
will work with the school to reduce the cost of the busing.  Jack Wichterman commended both parties
for working together to resolve the issue.
Resolution #78-08 to enter executive session to discuss negotiations was offered by Deborah Smith.
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, Resolution #78-08 was adopted and
executive session was entered at 6:50pm.  The Board returned to public session at 7:00pm.
Resolution #79-09 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement and Sidebar Agreement between the
Cape May City Board of Education and the Cape May City Education Association was offered by
Edward Connolly.  On motion by John W. Lord, III, seconded by Deborah Smith, Resolution #79-09
was adopted 9-0.
The Meeting and Public Hearing date was moved from March 13 to March 20 to accommodate the
State budget calendar.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm on motion by Myra Kurkowski
seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra.
Respectfully submitted,
       
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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January 25, 2008