I. Terri Nowotny, Board Secretary, called the meeting to order at  CALL TO ORDER
7:00 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, Linda FLAG SALUTE
Loughlin, Joseph McKenna and Roberta Townsend.  Also present were ROLL CALL
Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, Robin Wise, Robert Fineberg, Marc ANNOUNCEMENTS
Flores, Marilyn Jo Tolley, Deborah Phillips, Phyllis MacNaughton,
Kathleen Lucas, LeeAnne Tarr, Barbara Duus, Joyce Fallon, Karen
Slack and Joan Maurer.  Arriving late were Sharon Lee Kustra and
Mark J. LeMunyon.  There were no announcements.
II. The Oath of Office was administered to Marc Flores and Marilyn Jo OATH OF
Tolley, elected on April 15, 2008.  It was noted the budget passed 149 OFFICE
to 56.
III. Edward Connolly nominated Linda Loughlin for President.  With no other ELECT PRESIDENT
nominations, a vote was taken with all in favor of Linda Loughlin for LINDA LOUGHLIN
President.  Joseph McKenna nominated Edward Connolly for Vice & VICE PRESIDENT
President and Myra Kurkowski nominated Roberta Townsend.  A vote ED CONNOLLY
was taken with Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, Marilyn Jo Tolley and
Edward Connolly in favor of Edward Connolly; Roberta Townsend and
Myra Kurkowski in favor of Roberta Townsend.  Terri Nowotny turned
the meeting over to President Linda Loughlin.
IV. Recognitions and Presentations PRESENTATIONS
A. Victoria Zelenak recognized Kathleen Lucas as Teacher of the Year.
V. The School Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics for School Board Members ETHICS
was discussed as required annually. DISCUSSION
VI. Comments from the public on agenda items - none. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Annual Resolutions #1-09 through #19-09 were offered by Edward ANNUAL
Connolly with Resolutions #3-09, #4-09, #5-09, #7-09, #13-09 and  RESOLUTIONS
#19-09 tabled.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra
Kurkowski, the remaining resolutions were adopted 7-0 as follows:
Resolution # 1-09 - Designate regular meeting dates, place and time for RES. #1-09
Board meetings for the ensuing year.   MEETING DATES
Resolution #2-09 - naming official polling places for School Districts:  RES. #2-09
1 & 2 - Cape May Fire House; 3 & 4 - Cape May United Methodist POLLING PLACES
Church; 5 - Kiwanis Clubhouse; and 6 - Corinthian Yacht Club.
Resolution #6-09 - Naming Joanne Bradley, Principal Tax Clerk of the RES. #6-09
City of Cape May, as Treasurer of School Monies and Bruce MacLeod, J. BRADLEY
the Treasurer and Tax Collector of the City of Cape May as Deputy  TREASURER,
Treasurer of School Monies for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 to June 30,  B. MACLEOD
2009. DEPUTY TREASURER
Resolution #8-09 authorizing the following signatures on school warrants:  RES. #8-09
President or Vice President; Secretary or Business/Office Secretary;  WARRANT
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer.  (Three signatures required.) SIGNATURES
Resolution #9-09 - Naming the Cape May Star & Wave and/or The Press  RES. #9-09
of Atlantic City as official newspapers of the Board.  (Note: This pertains OFFICIAL
only to legal advertising, not press coverage of school activities.) NEWSPAPERS
Resolution #10-09 authorizing contracts with certain approved State RES. #20-09
contract vendors (Quill, Dell). STATE CONTRACTS
Resolution #11-09 - Annual re-adoption of all prior Board policies as of RES. #11-09
this date, until specifically modified by action of the Board of Education. ADOPT POLICIES
Resolution #12-09 - Annual resolution adopting Educational Programs  RES. #12-09
(reference Curriculum Manuals, plus attached list of courses and  ADOPT ED
programs of school district.) PROGRAMS
Resolution #14-09 appointing Terri Nowotny as Business Administrator/ RES. #14-09
Board Secretary and District Purchasing Agent for the Cape May City  BUS ADM/BD SECR
Board of Education for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. T. NOWOTNY
Resolution #15-09 to name Robin Wise the PL 103-382 (Impact Aid) RES. #15-09
representative for the Cape May City Board of Education for the IMPACT AID
2008/2009 school year. REP - R. WISE
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Resolution #16-09 appointing Joan Maurer as Section 504 Compliance RES. #16-09
Officer for the fiscal year 2008/2009. 504 OFFICER
Resolution #17-09 appointing Terri Nowotny as Affirmative Action  RES. #17-09
Officer, Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, Conscientious Employee T. NOWOTNY
Protection Act (CEPA) officer and Public Agency Compliance Officer AFFIRMATIVE
and Public Agency Compliance Officer for the fiscal year 2008/2009.   ACTION OFFICER
Resolution #18-09 appointing custodians of school records:  Victoria  RES. #18-09
Zelenak for personnel and student records and Terri Nowotny for all SCHOOL RECORDS
other district records. CUSTODIANS
B. Resolution #20-09 approving line item transfers totaling $1,174 made RES. #20-09
in March 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered by MARCH 2008
Joseph McKenna.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by TRANSFERS
Marilyn Jo Tolley, Resolution #20-09 was adopted 7-0.
C. On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the APPROVE
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's TREASURER/
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through February 29, 2008. SECRETARY
Pursuant to NJAC statue, the Board Secretary certifies that as REPORTS
of that date, no budgetary line item account has obligations and  FEBRUARY 2008
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.
D. Resolution #21-09 to approve application for Indirect Cost Rate RES. #21-09
2008/09, as required to charge indirect (administrative) cost to a  APPLY
Federal grant, was offered by Edward Connolly.  On motion by INDIRECT
Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, Resolution #21-09 COST RATE
was adopted 8-0. 2008/09
E. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the RICH SERVICES
Board unanimously approved Rich Services for replacement of fans in FAN
the pool area at a cost of $21,690.  This was the only quote received, REPLACEMENT
but was reviewed by the architects for reasonableness.
F. The Oath of Office was administered to Sharon Lee Kustra.
G. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, the HARCOURT
Board unanimously approved Harcourt School Publishers HSP Math SCHOOL PUBL.
2009 textbook series.  A roll call vote was taken with all in favor. HSP MATH TEXT
VII. Committee Reports
Linda Loughlin appointed new committee appointment for the  COMMITTEE
upcoming year. APPOINTMENTS
A. Curriculum and Instruction - no report INSTRUCTION
B. Facilities - no report FACILITIES
C. Finance - no report FINANCE
D. Legislative LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna reported County Superintendent Terry Crowley
presented on the QSAC last month and Senator Van Drew gave a 
legislative update.  West Wildwood expressed concerns relating to the
non-operating district's representation being taken away.  The next
meeting is May 6.
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
1. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, 
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Joan Maurer & Janine Minehan to attend Response to Intervention J. MAURER
in Cherry Hill on May 20 at a cost of $199 registration each, travel  J. MINEHAN
plus substitutes. MAY 20
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1. Approved workshops (continued):
b. Theresa Riper to attend Traumatic Loss Workshop at Atlantic T. RIPER
Community College on May 29 at a cost of travel only. MAY 29
c. LeeAnne Tarr to attend Wilson Fundations Workshop in Cherry L. TARR
Hill on May 9 at a cost of $195 registration, travel and one day MAY 9
substitute.
2. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, HOME
the Board unanimously approved Phyllis MacNaughton for home TUTORING
tutoring position for 10 hours per week at $30 per hour. P. MACNAUGHTON
3. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, K. SLACK
the Board unanimously approved Karen Slack for ACCC course COURSE
Curriculum Development in the Elementary School at a cost of APPROVAL
$1,450.  Reimbursement upon successful completion as per
CMCEA agreement.
4. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna,  N. GRAHAM
the Board unanimously approved the retirement notification from  RETIREMENT
Nancy Graham effective July 1, 2008.
5. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for full time food FOOD SERVICE
service director effective July 1, 2008.  The district will also look DIRECTOR
at other options such as shared services and outsourcing.
6. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for two summer SUMMER
education teacher positions at $30 per hour and two summer SCHOOL
education classroom aides at $10 per hour.  Summer school is TEACHERS,
8:30-11:30 from June 23 through July 31. AIDES
7. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, WORKSHOP
the Board unanimously approved Joan Maurer and Janine J. MAURER
Minehan to attend Team Pilot Training for I&RS in Mays Landing J. MINEHAN
on May 27 and 28.  Cost is transportation and substitutes. MAY 27/28
F. Policy  POLICY
1. On motion by Roberta Townsend, seconded by Joseph McKenna, SECOND
the Board unanimously approved the following policies on second READINGS
reading:
Certification 4112.2 4112.2
Personnel Records  4112.6 4112.6
Assignment; Transfer 4113/4114 4113/4114
Reduction in Force / Abolishing a Position 4117.4 4117.4
Student Teachers / Interns 4122 4122
Nonschool Employment 4138 4138
Private Tutoring 4138.2 4138.2
Employee Safety 4147 4147
Attendance Patterns 4151 4151
Personal Illness and Injury / Health and Hardship 4151.1 4151.1
Jury Service 4152.5 4152.5
Recruitment, Selection, Hiring  4211 4211
Nondiscrimination, Affirmative Action  4211.1 4211.1
Non-Instructional Employees  4213.1 4213.1
Assignment; Transfer 4213/4214 4213/4214
Supervision  4215 4215
Evaluation  4216 4216
Non-Instructional Vacations  4252 4252
Role of Parents/Guardians 5020 5020
Suspension and Expulsion 5114 5114
Non-Residents  5118 5118
Transfers 5119 5119
Assessment of Individual Needs 5120 5120
Reporting to Parents / Guardians 5124 5124
Pupil Records (revised for second reading) 5125 5125
Award for Achievement 5126 5126
Treatments and Examinations - Married / Pregnant Pupils  5134 5134
Accidents 5141.1 5141.1
Pupil Records and Parents' Rights 5145.7 5145.7
Questioning and Apprehension 5145.11 5145.11
Search and Seizure 5145.12 5145.12
Nonpublic School Pupils 5200 5200
2. On motion by Roberta Townsend, seconded by Edward Connolly, FIRST
the Board unanimously approved the following policies on first READINGS:
reading:
Research, Evaluation and Planning 2240 2240
Local Wellness/Nutrition  3542.1 3542.1
Free or Reduced-Price Lunches/Milk 3542.31 3542.31
Nepotism  4112.8 4112.8
Conflict of Interest  4119.21 4119.21
Safety Committee  4136/4236 4136/4236
Publication of Articles 4232 4232
Photographs of Students 5145.5 5145.5
Goals and Objective  6010 6010
School Day 6112 6112
Articulation  6122 6122
Curriculum Adoption  6140 6140
Curriculum Design / Development 6141 6141
Subject Fields 6142 6142
Family Life Education  6142.1 6142.1
Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs  6142.2 6142.2
Physical Education and Health 6142.4 6142.4
Basic Skills 6142.6 6142.6
HIV Prevention Education 6142.13 6142.13
Curriculum Guides 6143 6143
Lesson Plans 6143.1 6143.1
Extra Curriculum Activities 6145 6145
Intramural Competition; Interscholastic Competition  6145.1/6145.2 6145.1/6145.2
Publications  6145.3 6145.3
Promotion/Retention  6146.2 6146.2
Standards of Proficiency  6147 6147
Evaluation of Individual Student Performance  6147.1 6147.1
Class Size  6151 6151
Instructional Planning/ Scheduling 6156 6156
Instructional Services and Resources  6160 6160
Guidelines for Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials  6161.1 6161.1
Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials 6161.2 6161.2
Community Resources 6162.4 6162.4
Research  6162.5 6162.5
Media Center / Library 6163.1 6163.1
Guidance Services 6164.2 6164.2
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2. Approved on first reading (continued): FIRST READING:
Child Study Team 6164.4 6164.4
Special Instruction Programs 6171 6171
Remedial Instruction 6171.1 6171.1
At-Risk and Title I  6171.3 6171.3
Long-Range Facilities Planning 7110 7110
Developing Educational Specifications 7115 7115
Role of the Member  9010 9010
Filling Vacancies  9113 9113
Election and Duties of President 9121 9121
Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies  9311 9311
Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws 9312 9312
Suspension of Policies, Bylaws and Regulations  9314 9314
Time, Place, Notification of Meetings 9321 9321
Agenda Preparation/Advance Delivery of Meeting Material  9323/9324 9323/9324
Voting Method 9325.4 9325.4
Minutes  9326 9326
Board Self-Evaluation 9400 9400
3. On motion by Roberta Townsend, seconded by Edward Connolly, RESCIND
the Board unanimously approved rescinding the following policies: POLICIES:
Educational Process Goals 6010.1 6010.1
Emergency Shutdown of School  6114P 6114P
Social events 6145.7 6145.7
Public and Executive Sessions  9322/BDC 9322/BDC
4. On motion by Roberta Townsend, seconded by Edward Connolly, POLICY 1330
the Board unanimously approved revised policy 1330 Use of FIRST
School Facilities on first reading. READING
G. Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted sending a photo with caption is working well.
The use of our facility for convention center activities should generate
publicity and goodwill.
H. Education Foundation ED FOUNDATION
A foundation meeting will follow tonight's Board meeting.
I. Shared Services - no report SHARED SERVICES
VIII. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
Victoria Zelenak highlighted the Energy Expo, Energy Committee REPORTS
through the Nature Center (Myra Kurkowski volunteered to participate),
Commander ceremony at USCG, Theresa Riper received certification
as disaster response crisis counselor and the district is eligible for state
funding for full day 4 year old program.
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 9-0.
*1. Approval of payrolls: APPROVE
February 17 - March 1, 2008 $82,144.36 PAYROLLS
March 2 - 15, 2008 $81,931.32
March 16-29, 2008 $83,461.40
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($106,799.99) and APPROVE
Food Service ($744.28) to February 29, 2008. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
March 20, 2008 Regular Meeting MINUTES
March 20, 2008 Executive Session
*4. Appoint Robert Britton as Asbestos Program Liaison for Cape ASBESTOS
May City School District for 2008/2009. LIAISON
*5. Approve seeking quotes for food service milk and bread/rolls  MILK/BREAD
for the 2008/2009 school year, action to be taken at June  QUOTES
Board meeting.
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B. CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED):
*6. Approve arrangements for the annual Volunteer Luncheon in  VOLUNTEER
combination with recognition activity for others before the close  LUNCHEON
of school.  Tentative date will be May 19-23.
*7. Approve participation in the Cape May County Purchasing  PURCHASING
Cooperative for 2008/2009 with the Business Administrator/ CO-OP
Board Secretary as district representative.
*8. Approve participation in Southern Region ETTC Technology  ETTC
Consortium for 2008-2009 at a cost of $2.75 per student, $424 CONSORTIUM
total.  The consortium provides professional development.  To be
paid through Title IID 2008/09 funds.
*9. Approve Application for Approval to Operate Summer School at SUMMER
the Elementary School June 23 - July 31 from 8:30-11:30 am. SCHOOL
* 10. Approve Volunteer Parent Aide Program for 2008/2009 as per PARENT AIDE
established guidelines.  (Parents may work directly in their PROGRAM
child/children's classrooms.)
* 11. Approve 2008/2009 school calendar. 07/08 CALENDAR
* 12. Approve Cape May City Recreation Department's 2008/2009  REC DEPT 
facility use request, including the 2008 summer program. SCHEDULE 08/09
* 13. Approve Extended School Year contract with Cape May County  EXTENDED 
Special Services School District for the 2008/2009 School Year  SCHOOL YEAR 
from June 30 to August 11, 2008 at a cost of approximately  CMCSSSD
$3,070 per student, plus $1,550 transportation.  Three students 
are anticipated.
* 14. Approve application for Dual Use of Instructional Space for 08/09. DUAL USE OF
Resource Room to be divided for two small instruction groups. SPACE 08/09
* 15. Approve Great American Trolley Co use of school parking lot USE OF PARKING
weekends only May 3 - June 11 and September 9-30 and daily LOT - GREAT
June 16 - September 1.  All fees to be waived.  Insurance  AMERICAN
certificate received. TROLLEY CO.
B. CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED):
* 16. Approve use of the pool by Lower Township School District for LOWER TWP
2008/2009 on Wednesdays when school is in session.  Three USE OF POOL
teacher, two of whom must hold Red Cross Life Saving certificates
and CPR certificates, will accompany approximately 20 sixth 
graders.
* 17. Approve use of parking lot by the Cape May Fire Department on C.M. FIRE DEPT
Sunday, June 8 from 11am to 12pm.  No fee will be charged. PARKING LOT USE
* 18. Approve Pre-K field trip on May 16 for educational tour of the PRE-K MAY 16
Rainforest Café in Atlantic City.  Cost is $13 per student, $20 per FIELD TRIP
adult plus transportation.
* 19. Approve Cape May Chamber of Commerce use of facility on USE OF FACILITY
April 25-27.  All fees except custodial to be waived. APRIL 25-27
IX. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
B. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, the USE OF GYM
Board unanimously approved Social Justice group for use of the gym MAY 17
on May 17 from 1:30 to 6:30pm.  Fees, except for custodial, to be
waived.
X. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration   BOARD AWARENESS
A. The Board was advised of cash flow concerns due to delayed receipt
of Impact Aid funding.
XI. Correspondence - none CORRESPONDENCE
XII. Old Business OLD BUSINESS
A. The Board Self-Evaluation was due to Jane Kershner.  Terri Nowotny
will set up a work session with Mrs. Kershner to review results.
XIII. New Business  NEW BUSINESS
A. October 22-24 is the Annual Workshop in Atlantic City.  At least 5
Board members must attend for the group registration to be cost
effective.  Please let Terri Nowotny know if you will be attending.
XIV. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings - none. COMMENTS
A. Kathleen Lucas asked when Impact Aid is usually received (anytime
from January through end of year.)
B. LeeAnne Tarr asked how many adults will be accompanying the
preschoolers to the Rain Forest Café.  Victoria Zelenak will set 
number then additional adults can attend at $20 each.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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