CAPE MAY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
DRAFT MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2008
I. Linda Loughlin, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:20 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
Edward Connolly, Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J.  FLAG SALUTE
LeMunyon, John W. Lord, III, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna and ROLL CALL
Deborah Smith.  Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert Fineberg, Joan Maurer, Thomas Holden and Tony Jones.
Absent was Roberta Townsend.  There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations PRESENTATIONS
A. Tony Jones, NJ School Board Association Insurance Group, presented
the 2007 Safety Award to the Board of Education.
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #83-08 to approve preliminary School District Budget for RES. #83-08
2008/2009 for submission to the Cape May County Department of PRELIMINARY
Education was offered by Edward Connolly.  On motion by Deborah BUDGET
Smith, seconded by Joseph McKenna, Resolution #83-08 was
adopted 8-0.  A roll call vote was taken with all in favor.
B. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the CM POINT
Board unanimously approved the tuition agreement between Cape May TUITION
Point Board of Education and Cape May City Board of Education AGREEMENT
for 2008/2009.  Anticipated revenue to be $36,240, less a $10,940 
adjustment due to Cape May Point from 2005/06.  Net tuition revenue 
$25,300.  Rate is set by agreement and is less than calculated per pupil
cost and less than the maximum that can be charged.  As in the past, 
no increase will be made to adjust for cost per pupil.
C. Resolution #81-08 approving line item transfers totaling $5,597 RES. #80-08
made in January 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered JANUARY 2008
by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by TRANSFERS
Deborah Smith, Resolution #81-08 was adopted 8-0.
D. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the DECEMBER 2007
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's SECRETARY'S
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through December 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 8-0.
E. Resolution #82-08 to approve the Professional Development Plan for RES. #82-08
2008/2009 School Year as submitted and approved by the County  PROFESSIONAL
Department of Education was offered by Deborah Smith.  On motion DEVELOPMENT
by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, Resolution  PLAN
#82-08 was adopted 8-0.
F. On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the DENY
Board unanimously denied one fourth grade student's participation in CHOICE
the Interdisctrict Public School Choice program due to school's limit STUDENT
on participation. PARTICIPATION
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction - no report. INSTRUCTION
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
Mark J. LeMunyon requested a committee meeting with the architect.
C. Finance - no report. FINANCE
D. Legislative  LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna noted the sick leave bank legislative bill was passed.
1. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly,
the Board unanimously approved Joseph McKenna to attend the
March 4 legislative meeting at Tuckahoe Inn at a cost of $40.
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, the R. ECHEVARRIA
Board unanimously approved $500 increase in salary for Ralph SALARY
Echevarria's attainment of Boiler Operator License as per  INCREASE
employment contract.  ($1,000 prorated to half year) BOILER LICENSE
2. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Joan Maurer and Theresa Riper to attend Creating Safe Schools/ J. MAURER
Bullying/Domestic Violence Conference at Cape May County T. RIPER
Technical School on February 26.  Cost will be travel, substitutes. FEBRUARY 26
b. Terri Nowotny to attend NJASBO Preparing for Public Hearing/ T. NOWOTNY
Calculating State Aid in Mt. Laurel on March 10, 2008 at a cost MARCH 10
of $100 registration.
3. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the substitute list upon SUBSTITUTE:
satisfactory completion of State mandated background checks, for M. REED
the 2007/2008 school year: Megan F. Reed, Classroom Teacher.
4. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. One-on-one aide Lynn Faw to attend Autism conferences at  L. FAW
CMCSSSD on February 22, April 25 and May 23.  Cost to be  FEB. 22, APRIL 25,
travel and substitute aide. MAY 23
b. PACE/Literary teacher Sandy Sandmeyer-Bryan to attend NJ  S. SANDMEYER-
Association for Gifted Children conference on February 29 in  BRYAN
Princeton at a cost of $140 registration, travel and substitute.   FEBRUARY 29
Registration to be paid through NCLB.
c. Kindergarten teachers Janine Minehan and LeeAnne Tarr to attend J. MINEHAN
Six-Traits Writing Process for Kindergarten on March 7 in Lower  L. TARR
Township at a cost of travel and substitutes. MARCH 7
5. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, CURRICULUM
the Board unanimously approved Patty Burns to attend Technology DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum Development at West Cape May on February 7; P. BURNS
Kathy Lucas and Karen Slack to attend Curriculum Development K. LUCAS
at West Cape May on February 8. K. SLACK
F. Policy  POLICY
1. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Deborah Smith, 3240 TUITION
the Board unanimously approved revised policy 3240 Tuition on SECOND
second reading. READING
2. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Deborah Smith, POLICY
the Board unanimously approved the following policies on first FIRST READINGS
reading: SERIES 1000-3000
Concepts and Roles, Goals and Objectives in 3000/3010
Business and Non-instructional Operations
Transfer of Funds Between Line Items / Amendments / 
Purchases Not Budgeted 3160
Income From Fees, Fines, Charges 3250
Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and  3260/3270
Supplies; Sale, Licensing and Rental of Property
Gifts, Grants and Bequests  3280
Accounts 3400
Money in School Buildings 3450
Petty Cash Funds 3451
School Activity Funds  3453
Equipment 3514
Smoking Prohibition  3515
Transportation Routes and Services  3541.1
Transportation Safety  3541.33
Purchasing  3542.44
District Records and Reports  3570
Audit 3571.4
Concepts and Roles in Community Relations; 1000/1010
   Goals and Objectives
Communicating with the Public  1100
Media 1110
District Publications  1111
Distribution of Materials by Pupils and Staff  1140
Participation by the Public 1200
School Connected Organizations 1230
Visitors 1250
Community Complaints and Inquiries 1312
Contests for Pupils 1322
Local Units  1410
Relations Between Other Entities and the District  1600
Concept and Roles in Administration; Goals… 2000/2010
Line of Responsibility 2121
Chief School Administrator 2131
Administrative Leeway -Absence of Board Policy 2210
Action Planning for T&E Certification 2255
3. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, REMOVE
the Board unanimously approved removal of outdated policy 2000. POLICY 2000
G. Public Relations  PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted articles and pictures from school winter activities
in the Cape May Star & Wave.
H. Education Foundation  ED FOUNDATION
CCA representative Chase Jackson joined the Foundation.  Pretzel
fundraiser will be piloted on Fridays; pet portraits fundraiser was
discussed; dolphin mascots are available for purchase.
I. Shared Services  SHARED SERVICES
John W. Lord, III reported the Safety Team met and included 
representatives from emergency services, police and fire.
VI. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
Victoria Zelenak displayed the certificate of appreciation from NJ State REPORTS
Film Festival to our school as an outstanding host venue.  She noted
we are hosting the shared services curriculum meeting, Family NJ ASK
night and the community connections health fair.
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 Edward Connolly, seconded by Myra Kurkowski,
the Board approved the following consent agenda.  A roll call vote
was taken with all in favor.  Motion carried 8-0.
*1. Approval of payrolls: APPROVE
Dec 29, 2007 - January 5, 2008 $81,758.89 PAYROLLS
January 6 - 19, 2008 $77,984.98
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($124,197.70) and PAYMENT
Food Service ($1,782.82) to January 31, 2008. OF BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: MEETING
Special Meeting/Executive Session December 13, 2007 MINUTES
Regular Meeting/Executive Session January 10, 2008
Special Meeting/Executive Session January 24, 2008
*4. Approve Basetti Photo, Minotola, NJ, for photographic services, BASETTI
including spring program and fall yearbook, for 2008/2009 at no  PHOTO
cost to the Board.
*5. Approve GBC Equipment Maintenance Agreement for the GBC EQT
Laminator April 9, 2007 to April 9, 2008 at approximately $829.   MAINTENANCE
*6. Approve the following for the Annual School District Election  SCHOOL
being held on April 15, 2008: ELECTION
Six polling places to be open from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm: EXPENSES
 1st, 2nd  Districts    Fire House 
 3rd, 4th Districts    C.M. United Methodist Church 
5th District    Kiwanis Club 
6th District    Corinthian Yacht Club 
Pay approximately 12 election workers $10.00 per hour 
  for approximately 6 hours.  
Rental for six voting machines at a cost of $140.00 per machine 
  for a total of $840.  
*7. Approve use of Athletic Field by the Kiwanis Club for an Easter USE OF FIELD
Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 15 or 22, 2008.  Fee to be waived. MARCH 15/22
*8. Approve use of auditorium, gym, library and 2 classrooms for Jazz USE OF GYM
Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9:30am to 1:30pm.  APRIL 19
Fees except custodial to be waived.
*9. Approve use of auditorium and gym for Youth Arts Fair on  USE OF GYM
Saturday, May 3 from 9am to 2pm.  Fees except custodial to be MAY 3
waived.
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the DENY SIGN
Board unanimously denied placement of sign as requested by the ON PROPERTY
Presbyterian Church.
B. On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Edward Connolly, the USE OF GYM
Board unanimously approved Taxpayers' Association use of  CANDIDATES
auditorium and gym on April 17 5-9:30pm for candidates night.  All NIGHT
fees to be waived. APRIL 17
C. On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Deborah Smith, the WALKING TRIP
Board unanimously approved 4-6 grade walking trip to Physick Estate FEBRUARY 27
on February 27 at no cost to the Board.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence  CORRESPONDENCE
A. The Long Range Facilities Plan Final Determination letter was received
January 25.  The plan is now complete.
X. Old Business  OLD BUSINESS
A. Myra Kurkowski recognized Terri Nowotny for her work in updating
the policy manual.
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 - none COMMENTS
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
   
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Transcribed:
February 8, 2008