Cape May City Board of Education Draft Minutes - November 15, 2007
I. Edward Connolly, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order at  CALL TO ORDER
7:05 p.m., read the usual opening statement in compliance with the OPENING
Open Public Meeting Act and led the flag salute.  A roll call was  STATEMENT
taken.  Present were: Edward Connolly, Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee FLAG SALUTE
Kustra, Mark J. LeMunyon, John W. Lord, III and Joseph McKenna. ROLL CALL
Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, Robert Fineberg, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deborah Phillips, Christine Meehan, Joan Maurer, Denis Crowley, DA
Sandmeyer-Bryan, Kathy Lucas, Patty Burns, Phyllis MacNaughton,
Karen Slack and Jack Fichter.  Absent were Linda Loughlin, Deborah
Smith and Roberta Townsend.  There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations  PRESENTATIONS
A. Victoria Zelenak presented Spring 2007 test results.
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #62-08 approving line item transfers totaling $40,083 RES. #52-08
made in October 2007 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered OCTOBER 2007
by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by TRANSFERS
Myra Kurkowski, Resolution #62-08 was adopted 6-0.
B. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the SEPTEMBER 2007
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's SECRETARY'S
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through September 30, 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 6-0.
C. On motion by John W. Lord, III, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, the THREE
Board unanimously approved three students to participate in the SCHOOL
Interdistrict Public School Choice Program for 2008/2009 school CHOICE
year.  Students are currently in third, fourth and fifth grade. PARTICIPANTS
D. Resolution #63-08 to approve NJ Special Education Medicaid RES. #63-08
Incentive (SEMI) and Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC)  SEMI AND
Program Data Sharing Agreement was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra. MAC APPROVED
On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon,
Resolution #63-08 was adopted 6-0.
E. Resolution #64-08 to request legislative representatives amend RES. #64-08
Chapter 62 to eliminate the provision of a super-majority (60%) vote LEGISLATIVE
for school district special questions was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra. AMEND
On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, CHAPTER 62
Resolution #64-08 was adopted 6-0.
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction  INSTRUCTION
Myra Kurkowski stated the committee did not meet.  Victoria Zelenak
noted the focus group reviewed the math program and second steps
program to be presented for approval tonight.
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
The pool needed valves replaced, but is now up and running again.
The doors were painted.  PAL will be fixing up and using the building
on the field.
C. Finance  FINANCE
A December date will be selected to start budget discussions.
D. Legislative - no report. LEGISLATIVE
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by John W. Lord, III,  APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the substitute list upon SUBSTITUTES
satisfactory completion of State mandated background checks, for
the 2007/2008 school year: 
Classroom Teacher: Kristen Averna
  Matthew McCloskey Hannah O'Donaghue
Aide: Janine Kreh
2. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Deborah Phillips to attend Governor's Initiative on Autism at Cape D. PHILLIPS
May County Special Services on November 30.  Cost to be travel NOV. 30
and substitute teacher.
b. Christine Meehan to attend "Outstanding First Grade Teaching  C. MEEHAN
Ideas" in Cherry Hill on December 4.  Cost to be $195  DEC. 4
registration, travel and substitute teacher.
c. Kathleen Lucas and Karen Slack to attend Curriculum Articulation K. LUCAS
meeting for Mathematics at Lower Township on December 5.  K. SLACK
Cost to be travel and substitute teachers. DEC. 5
d. Janine Minehan and LeeAnne Tarr to attend Conference for NJ J. MINEHAN
Kindergarten Teachers in Atlantic City on February 12 and 13 at L. TARR
a cost of $329 registration each, travel and two substitute teachers. FEB. 12 & 13
e. Kathleen Lucas and Phyllis McNaughton to attend Conference for K. LUCAS
NJ Second Grade Teachers in Atlantic City on Feb. 25 and 26 at P. MACNAUGHTON
a cost of $329 registration each, travel and substitute teachers. FEB 25 & 26
3. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, C. EWING
the Board unanimously approved use of eight days of personal LEAVE
illness for Christina Ewing during her leave of absence.  Five days DAYS
were approved in October.
4. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, C. LANGFORD
the Board unanimously approved full time custodian Christopher CUSTODIAN
Langford at $22,000 annually (pro-rated to November 19 start
date) plus benefits.  A black seal license will be required by
November 19, 2008 and a $1,000 pro-rated annual increase will
be given upon licensure.
5. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by John W. Lord, III, J. KREH
the Board unanimously accepted the resignation of classroom aide RESIGNATION
Janine Kreh.
6. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, A. CONNELLY
the Board unanimously approved classroom aide Alisha Connelly CLASSROOM
at 29 1/2 hours per week, $10 per hour, no benefits. AIDE
7. Resolution #65-08 to request emergency criminal background RES. #65-08
check for emergent hire Alisha Connelly was offered by Joseph EMERGENT HIRE
McKenna.  On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by A. CONNELLY
John W. Lord, III, Resolution #65-08 was adopted 6-0.
8. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, V. BOTTLES
the Board unanimously approved Val Bottles 2 hours per week, CAFETERIA
$9 per hour, starting in January to learn cafeteria reports and  BACKUP
provide backup for Nancy Graham.
9. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, M. MCKENNA
the Board unanimously approved Joseph McKenna, John W.  J. LORD
Lord, III, and Deborah Smith to attend CMCSBA December 4 D. SMITH
meeting at $35 registration each. DEC. 4
F. Policy  POLICY
Victoria Zelenak noted the policy on home schooling and extra
curricular activities will be reviewed next month.
G. Public Relations - no report PUBLIC RELATIONS
H. Education Foundation  ED FOUNDATION
Victoria Zelenak reported the Foundation is recruiting members to 
reach the required 25.
I. Shared Services  SHARED SERVICES
John W. Lord, III stated a meeting was held with Lower Cape May
Regional, West Cape May and Lower Township.  The meeting was
informative but no new programs were implemented.
VI. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
Kiwanis will co-sponsor the health fair.  The new acting county  REPORTS
Superintendent, Terry Crowley, attended the Superintendent round
table.  
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 Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon,
the Board approved the following consent agenda.  A roll call vote
was taken with all in favor.  Motion carried 6-0.
*1. Approval of payrolls: APPROVE
Sept 30 - October 13, 2007 $81,815.55 PAYROLLS
October 14 - 27, 2007 $80,336.39
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($109,756.34) and APPROVE
Food Service ($672.09) to October 31, 2007. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
Regular Meeting/ Executive Session October 11, 2007 MINUTES
Work Session  November 1, 2007
*4. Approve annual student reporting: APPROVE
2007 Fall Survey Reports: ANNUAL
  Current School Enrollment by Grade, Race and Sex REPORTS:
2007-08 District Report of Transported Resident Students: FALL SURVEY
  3 Non Public Students and 3 Special Education Students DRTRS
2007-08 Application for State School Aid (October 15 count): ASSA
  158 students on roll plus 3 out of district.  (prior yr 167 plus 4)
*5. Approve renewal of maintenance agreements with Allister Business MAINTENANCE
Systems, Inc. from 12/15/07 to 12/15/08 on the Sharp 507 Copier ALLISTER
and two Sharp 160 copiers at an approximate cost of $3,080. COPIERS
*6. Approve Lower Cape May Regional swim team's use of the pool LCMR SWIM
on Tuesdays from 3-4pm, Wednesdays from 6-8pm (with  TEAM
Recreation Department consent) and Fridays from 3-4pm.  All  USE OF POOL
fees to be waived.
*7. Approve Lower Township use of pool on Wednesdays from 1:30 LOWER TWP
to 2:40pm from January 9 through March 19 all fees waived. USE OF POOL
*8. Approve use of facility for Community Connections Health Fair HEALTH FAIR
on March 13 from 2pm to 8pm with all fees waived. USE OF BLDG
*9. Approve the PreK-6 Anti-Violence Steps Program. ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAM
* 10. Motion to amend use of school facilities for NJ State Film Festival  NJ FILM FEST
on November 17 to include gym as well as auditorium.  Originally  USE OF BLDG
approved in September. NOV. 17
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 Mark J. LeMunyon, FIELD TRIP
the Board unanimously approved the first grade walking field trip to FEB. 11
Cape Orient week of February 11.  No cost to the Board.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence - none CORRESPONDENCE
X. Old Business OLD BUSINESS
A. The district received a 2007 Safety Award from NJSBAIG.  Ms. Nowotny 
accepted the award, along with recognition for being the CAIP sub fund 
president, at the annual meeting held in Atlantic City during Workshop.
XI. New Business  NEW BUSINESS
Joseph McKenna noted the next CMCSBA county meeting is January
8 and will focus on the funding formula.
XII. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings  COMMENTS
A. Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan noted she and Karen Dilfield put together
the family book night as enrichment coordinators, thanking the many
teachers who donated supplies and time.  She also stated it is America
Recycles Day and made some suggestions to the district for recycling
and energy efficiency.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by John W. Lord, III, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
   
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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November 19, 2007