Cape May City Board of Education ~ Draft minutes for December 6, 2007
I. Linda Loughlin, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm, CALL TO ORDER
read the usual opening statement in compliance with the Open Public OPENING
Meeting Act and led the flag salute.  A roll call was taken.  Present were: STATEMENT
Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee Kustra, John W. Lord, III, Linda FLAG SALUTE
Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, Deborah Smith and Roberta Townsend. ROLL CALL
Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, Robert Fineberg, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deborah Phillips, Kathy Lucas and Karen Slack.  Absent were
Edward Connolly and Mark J. LeMunyon.  There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations - none. PRESENTATIONS
III. Comments from the public on agenda items PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Debbie Phillips stated the health insurance waiver is a negotiable item.
Robert Fineberg said this was reviewed by the labor consultant and is
not negotiable, although prescription and dental are.  Kathy Lucas
said their attorney said it is negotiable.  Linda Loughlin stated the
Board would table this item to give Robert Fineberg time to research.
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #67-08 approving line item transfers totaling $5,390 RES. #67-08
made in November 2007 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered NOVEMBER 2007
by Deborah Smith.  On motion by John W. Lord, III, seconded by TRANSFERS
Joseph McKenna, Resolution #67-08 was adopted 7-0.
B. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, the OCTOBER 2007
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's SECRETARY'S
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through October 31, 2007. TREASURER'S
Pursuant to NJAC statue, the Board Secretary certifies that as REPORTS
of that date, no budgetary line item account has obligations and 
payments which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district
Board of Education, and the Board certifies that as of that date, after 
review of the secretary's monthly financial report and upon consultation 
with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no 
major account or fund has been overexpended and that sufficient funds 
are available to meet the district's financial obligations for this fiscal year.
All revenues have been recorded and received as anticipated.  The
Board Secretary and Treasurer reports are in agreement.  A roll call
vote was taken with all in favor.  Motion carried 7-0.
C. Resolution #68-08 to approve continued partnership with Stockton RES. #68-08
College for field and student teaching placements was offered by STOCKTON
Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by STUDENT
Myra Kurkowski, Resolution #68-08 was adopted 7-0. PLACEMENTS
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction - no report INSTRUCTION
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
Sharon Lee Kustra stated the changes were reviewed and the 
committee recommends approval.  Victoria Zelenak noted the 
county Business Administrator was here for the QSAC building review
We passed 29 of 31 items and he was pleased with the reports and
the condition of the building.
C. Finance - no report FINANCE
D. Legislative  LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna reported he, John W. Lord, III and Deborah Smith 
attended the meeting on regionalization, consolidation and shared 
services.  They met the county Superintendent who does not support
regionalization or consolidation.  Deborah Smith added the public is
not aware of all the shared services and they suggested collecting costs
saved over the years.
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Joseph McKenna,  APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Karen Dilfield, Stephanie Neuman, Deborah Phillips, Lynn Faw  DEC 17 - DILFIELD,
and Malieka Vasser to attend "Understanding Autism" at  NEUMAN, PHILLIPS,
CMCSSSD on December 17 at a cost of mileage and substitutes. FAW, VASSER
b. Karen Dilfield, Deborah Phillips, Lynn Faw and Malieka Vasser  JAN 25, 2008
to attend "Transition Planning for Students with Autism" at K. DILFIELD
CMCSSSD on January 25 at a cost of mileage and substitutes. D. PHILLIPS
(Note: This workshop was approved by the Board but later L FAW
cancelled because it is geared toward high school students.) M VASSER
c. Terri Nowotny to attend "Claims Coordinator Duties and OSHA JANUARY 18
Recordkeeping" at NJ DOE Gloucester County Office on January T. NOWOTNY
18 at a cost of mileage only.
2. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Joseph McKenna, CURRICULUM
the Board unanimously approved Patty Burns for 10 additional REVISION - 10 HRS
curriculum revision hours for technology at $30 per hour. P. BURNS
3. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by John W. Lord, III,  H. GEROLSTEIN
the Board unanimously approved Heidi Gerolstein as Preschool BEFORE & AFTER,
Aide 3 1/2 hours per day, $10 per hour, no benefits to be paid PRE SCHOOL
through ECPA funds and 2 hours per day $10 per hour as AIDE
Before & After School Aide.
4. Resolution #70-08 to request emergency criminal background RES. #70-08
check for emergent hire Heidi Gerolstein was offered by Deborah EMERGENT
Smith.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by John W. HIRE
Lord, III, Resolution #70-08 was adopted 7-0. H. GEROLSTEIN
5. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, RESCIND
the Board approved rescinding Dorothea Lippart's 2007/2008 D. LIPPART
employment contract pending receipt of music teacher certification. 07/08 CONTRACT
Motion carried 6-0 with Sharon Lee Kustra abstaining.
6. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, D. LIPPART
the Board approved hiring Dorothea Lippart as long term LONG TERM
substitute for music teacher.  Motion carried 6-0 with Sharon Lee MUSIC
Kustra abstaining. SUBSTITUTE
7. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by John W. Lord, III, OFFICE & AIDE
the Board unanimously approved office and aide substitute Lynn SUBSTITUTE
Hedley upon satisfactory completion of State mandated  L. HEDLEY
background check.
8. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by John W. Lord, III,  WORKSHOP
the Board unanimously approved Linda Leonard to attend  DEC. 17
Understanding Autism at CMCSSSD on December 17, 2007 at L. LEONARD
a cost of travel and substitute.
F. Policy  POLICY
1. Policy #5119 was tabled.
G. Public Relations  PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted the cookie exchange was successful and 
several pictures were in the Star & Wave.
H. Education Foundation  ED FOUNDATION
Victoria Zelenak noted discussions on a pretzel sale, letter campaign,
and dolphin mascot sale.  Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan reported to the
Foundation on the use of funds for the Nature Trail.
I. Shared Services  SHARED SERVICES
Victoria Zelenak noted the new school website, a shared service
arrangement with Lower Cape May Regional, is up and running.
VI. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
Victoria Zelenak spoke on the health fair, recognized Mrs. Gerke for REPORTS
heading the voter registration drive, stated an articulation meeting was
held, fourth grade and chorus went to Victorian Towers, the safety
meeting was held, today was a one hour delay for snow, the Coast 
Guard stated a town meeting would be held on the busing situation and
the staff really appreciated the holiday breakfast this morning.
B. CONSENT AGENDA: CONSENT
The following items were voted upon a single roll call vote.  No AGENDA
members elected to have any of the items removed and placed on
the other part of the agenda for discussion.
On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by John W. Lord, III,
the Board approved the following consent agenda.  A roll call vote
was taken with all in favor.  Motion carried 7-0.
*1. Approval of payrolls: APPROVE
October 28 - Nov 10, 2007 $80,353.63 PAYROLLS
November 11-24, 2007 $79,982.07
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($87,482.18) and APPROVE
Food Service ($2,945.51) to November 30, 2007. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
Regular Meeting/ Executive Session November 15, 2007 MINUTES
*4. Approve renewal of nonprofit Postal permit for 2008 at a cost POSTAL PERMIT
of $150. RENEWAL
*5. Approve quarterly service plan for pool filtration, pump and MAIN LINE
chemical systems with Main Line Distributors, Inc. from QUARTERLY
January 1 to December 31, 2008 at a cost of approximately SERVICE
$2,000.
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, the ARCHITECT
Board unanimously approved architect proposal for entrance vestibule, PROPOSAL
access control at doors and upgrade of ADA hardware and signage at APPROVED
an estimated cost of $75,100.  Approval is for architect to prepare
specifications and bid projects.  Bids will later be awarded by the
Board of Education.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence - none CORRESPONDENCE
X. Old Business - none OLD BUSINESS
XI. New Business - none NEW BUSINESS
XII. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings  COMMENTS
A. Karen Slack asked if the rescinded contract took effect as of the date
of this meeting.  Robert Fineberg said long term pay begins tomorrow
in this case.
B. The Coast Guard parents asked if there is a better way to communicate
with the Board, such as a letter.  Linda Loughlin suggested a letter
delivered to the Board Secretary.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
   
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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December 11, 2007