Cape May City Board of Education
Draft Minutes ~ August 14, 2008
I. Edward Connolly, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order at  CALL TO ORDER
7:30 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, Marc Flores, Myra Kurkowski, FLAG SALUTE
Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J. LeMunyon, Marilyn Jo Tolley and Roberta ROLL CALL
Townsend.  Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert Fineberg, Barbara Duus, Katherine D. Sloan, Jayne McDonough
and Charlene Zoerb.  There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations - none PRESENTATIONS
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #44-09 approving additional line item transfers totaling  #44-09
$258 made in June 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered  JUNE 2008
by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Marilyn Jo Tolley, seconded by  TRANSFERS
Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #44-09 was adopted 7-0.
B. Resolution #45-09 approving line item transfers totaling $3,192 made #45-09
in July 2008 for the 2008/2009 school year was offered by Sharon JULY 2008
Lee Kustra.  On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by  TRANSFERS
Marc Flores, Resolution #45-09 was adopted 7-0.
C. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, the APPROVE
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's TREASURER/
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through June 30, 2008. SECRETARY
Pursuant to NJAC statue, the Board Secretary certifies that as REPORTS
of that date, no budgetary line item account has obligations and  JUNE 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 7-0.
D. Resolution #46-09 to approve the annual renewal of insurance package RES. #46-09
for the period September 1, 2008 through September 1, 2009 through RENEW
NJ School Boards Association Insurance Group was offered by NJSBAIG
Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Marc Flores, seconded by INSURANCE
Myra Kurkowski, Resolution #46-09 was adopted 7-0. POLICIES
E. Resolution #47-09 to submit a waiver for Special Education Medicaid RES. #47-09
Initiative (SEMI) program based on low eligibility was offered by SUBMIT
Mark J. LeMunyon.  On motion by Marc Flores, seconded by SEMI
Roberta Townsend, Resolution #47-09 was adopted 7-0. WAIVER
F. Resolution #48-09 to accept additional FY07 Impact Aid funds RES. #48-09
totaling $79,329.58 and appropriate them for instructional purposes FY08 IMPACT
was offered by Mark J. LeMunyon.  On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, AID ADD'L
seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, Resolution #48-09 was adopted 7-0. FUNDS
G. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, the TRANSPORTATION
Board unanimously approved the 2008/2009 Joint Transportation AGREEMENT
Agreements with Lower Cape May Regional: LCMR
Route V-37, Cape May County Special Services, $888, 1 student V-37, C-09
Route C-09, Cape Christian Academy, $1,734, 2 students
H. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Marc Flores, the UNIFORM
Board unanimously approved the Update to Uniform State STATE MEMO
Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement OF
Officials. AGREEMENT
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction  INSTRUCTION
Sharon Lee Kustra reported revised curriculums will be presented for
approval tonight.
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
Roberta Townsend stated she met with Bob Britton last week.  She
noted issues with the front of the building with regards to shrubs,
edging and weeding; oil stains in the parking lot and overnight parking;
and pool drainage.
C. Finance - no report. FINANCE
D. Legislative - no report. LEGISLATIVE
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, SUBSTITUTES
the Board unanimously approved, upon satisfactory completion of  2008/2009
State mandated background checks, the following substitute list for 
2008/2009:
Teachers: John Reading, David Heary, Janice Davis, Ruby
Monaghan, Linda Phillips, Kathleen Moore, Megan Reed, 
Gretchen Hoekenga, Kimberlee Davis, Joyce Fallon, Megan
Reese, Douglas Haley, Liz Spackman, Lauren Harner,
Kimberly White and Hope Perry
Office: Jo Ann Boraski
Aide: Janine Kreh
2. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra,
the Board unanimously approved the following workshop: WORKSHOPS:
Superintendent, Business Administrator/Board Secretary and any NJSBA/NJASA/
interested Board members to attend NJSBA/NJASA/NJASBO  NJASBO
Workshop in Atlantic City on October 24, 25 and 26 at a  cost of OCT. 24 - 26
$1,100 group registration plus travel.
3. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, NP NURSE
the bus the Non Public Nurse contract for Our Lady Star of the  CONTRACT
Sea: Ann Zilinek $10,399 less 2007/08 overpayment $574.74, A. ZILINEK
plus pass-through funds of $3,638 from Lower Cape May
Regional.  Salary to be paid through Non-Public Nursing funds,
with an additional $100 for supplies.
4. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Marc Flores, the APPROVE
Board unanimously approved the following personnel for 2008/09: PERSONNEL:
a. Extra duty positions at $550 each per agreement with Cape EXTRA DUTY
May City Education Association, including other positions POSITIONS
approved by the Board: 
Guitar Club Jay Eppenbach
Homework Club (2 days) Karen Dilfield
World Language Club Karen Slack
After School Athletics (2) Thomas Holden
Earth Club Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan
Drama Club Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan
Comm. Arts Teacher Liaison Karen Slack
Math Teacher Liaison Phyllis MacNaughton
Curriculum Members Kathy Lucas
Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan
Volunteer Coordinators LeeAnne Tarr
Kathy Lucas
I&RS Moderators Joan Maurer
Janine Minehan
Enrichment Moderator Joan Maurer
Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan
Computer Club Patricia Burns
Curriculum Liaison Teacher Karen Slack
b. After School Teacher, 15 hours per week, $30 per hour, no AFTER SCHOOL
benefits: Dee Sloan. TEACHER: D SLOAN
c. Head Teacher/Acting Administrator Kathleen Lucas to be  HEAD TEACHER
paid $3,200 annual stipend. K. LUCAS
5. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, REVISED
the Board unanimously approved the following new/revised job JOB
descriptions: DESCRIPTIONS
Food Service Worker 1
Food Service Worker 2
Head Food Service Worker
Special Education Teacher
Instrumental Music Teacher
Vocal Music Teacher
World Language/Spanish Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Bilingual Education Teacher/English Language Services Plan
School Library Media Specialist
Literacy Teacher
PACE/Gifted & Talented Teacher
Technology Teacher
Basic Skills/Title I Coordinator
Superintendent/Chief School Administrator
Physical Education and Health Teacher
School Bus Aide
6. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for one part-time AIDES
preschool aide and one part-time personal one-on-one special
education aide for 2008/2009 school year at $10 per hour, no
benefits.
7. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, REVISED
the Board approved the revised employment contract 2008/2009 B.A./B.S.
for Business Administrator/Board Secretary as approved by the CONTRACT
Executive County Superintendent.  A roll call vote was taken with 2008/2009
Edward Connolly, Marc Flores, Marilyn Jo Tolley and Roberta
Townsend in favor; Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee Kustra and
Mark J. LeMunyon opposed.  Motion carried 4-3.
8. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Karen Slack, Patty Burns and Debbie Phillips for SRA Reading  K. SLACK
Program Training at Cape May City Elementary School on August  D. PHILLIPS
21.  Cost to be $75 each training pay. AUGUST 21
b. Katherine Dee Sloan to attend Curriculum Showcase for 
Preschool Expansion Districts in Trenton on September 18.  Cost  D. SLOAN
to be travel and one day substitute. SEPT. 18
9. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, W. GRIER
the Board unanimously approved William Grier as part time  PERSONAL
personal aide, 29 hours per week, $10 per hour, no benefits. AIDE
10. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, MINDFULNESS
the Board unanimously approved Victoria Zelenak participation TRAINING
and training of teachers in Mindfulness Education in Nantucket  V. ZELENAK
Public School District on September 22, 23 and 24 at no cost to SEPT. 22-24
the Board (professional days to be taken).
11. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, HEAD FOOD
the Board unanimously approved Veronica Leider as Head Food SERVICE
Service Worker effective September 2, 2008 at $13 per hour, no WORKER
benefits, ten months, 5 1/2 hours daily. V. LEIDER
12. Resolution #50-09 requesting emergent hire status for Veronica RES. #50-09
Leider was offered by Edward Connolly.  On motion by Myra EMERGENT
Kurkowski, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #50-09 HIRE
was adopted 7-0. V. LEIDER
13. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, P. MARTEN
the Board unanimously approved Patricia Marten for preschool PRESCHOOL
classroom aide at $10 per hour, no benefits, 29 hours per week. AIDE
14. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, ELIMINATE
the Board unanimously approved to eliminate one third grade THIRD GRADE
teaching position for 2008/2009. POSITION
F. Policy  POLICY
1. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Sharon Lee  FIRST READING
Kustra, the Board unanimously approved the following policies POLICIES
on first reading: 3326, 3327, 
Payment for Goods and Services 3326 4133, 9272
Relations with Vendors 3327
Travel Expense Allotment 4133
Pay-To-Play 9272
G. Public Relations - no report PUBLIC RELATIONS
H. Education Foundation - no report ED FOUNDATION
I. Shared Services - no report SHARED SERVICES
VI. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
Victoria Zelenak distributed actions plans for her goals.  The REPORTS
unsatisfactory bus service for USCG students was discussed with the
new commander.  Music instructor Jayne McDonough was introduced
to the Board.  Enrollment is at 153, up from 147 at the end of the year.
Welcome Back to School Day is scheduled.  Victoria Zelenak thanked
the secretaries and custodians for all their work in the summer.
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 Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Myra Kurkowski,
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
June 22 - July 5, 2008 $1,591.18 PAYROLLS
July 6 - 19, 2008 $21,190.14
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($88,008.70) and APPROVE
Food Service ($324.76) for July 2008. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
July 10, 2008 Regular/Executive Meetings MINUTES
July 31, 2008 Special Meeting
*4. Approve continued participation in the National and State School NATIONAL
Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the school year 2008/2009. BREAKFAST/LUNCH
*5. Approve continued participation in the approved Food  COMMODITIES
Commodities Program for 2008/2009. PROGRAM
*6. Approve one student (OD078) to attend Cape May County ONE STUDENT
Special Services School District for the school year 2008/2009. CMCSSSD
*7. Approve Black Box Network Services for maintenance of  BLACK BOX
Norstar telephone system from August 27, 2008 to August 27, NETWORK
2009 at approximately $3,204.   MAINTENANCE
*8. Approve renewal of Student Accident Policy with Maksin &  STUDENT
Associates through NIA Insurance Group from September 7,  ACCIDENT
2008 to September 7, 2009 at premium of $975, a $37 increase. POLICY
*9. Ratify use of gym by Cape May City on July 29 and August 14  USE OF GYM
for Town Meetings.  All fees to be waived. JULY 29/AUG. 14
* 10. Ratify use of auditorium by Cape May Stage from August 5-16,  USE OF FACILITY
11am to 4pm.  Fees to be $150 for use of auditorium plus  AUGUST 5-16
custodian wages to be paid directly by Cape May Stage.
* 11. Approve Stroehmann Bakeries, LC, Mays Landing, NJ to deliver STROEHMANN
bread and bakery products for the 2008/2009 school year.  BAKERIES
(Lowest of two quotes received, 9-12 cent increase per piece)
* 12. Approve Lehigh Valley Dairies, Landsdale, PA, to deliver milk LEHIGH
products for the 2008/2009 school year.  (Only quote received, VALLEY
2.5-4.2 center increase per half-pint.) DAIRY
* 13. Motion to approve school breakfast, lunch and snack prices for BREAKFAST,
the school year 2008/2009 as follows: LUNCH, SNACK
Student Breakfast $1.00  ($0.25 increase) PRICES
Student Milk $0.40  (no increase)
Student Lunch $2.00  ($0.25 increase)
  Weekly Student Lunch $9.00  ($0.50 increase)
Staff Lunch $3.50  ($0.50 increase)
Student Snack $0.50  (no increase)
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Marc Flores, the FIRST READING
Board unanimously approved policy #3324 Public Relations and  POLICY #3324
Professional Services on first reading.
B. Resolution #49-09 to re-establish Petty Cash funds for 2008/2009 RES. #49-09
school year: Food Service $50 with Head Food Service Worker as FOOD SERVICE
custodian was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by  PETTY CASH
Marilyn Jo Tolley, seconded by Myra Kurkowski, Resolution #49-09
was adopted 7-0.
C. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, MINUTES
the Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11,  AUGUST 11
2008 special meeting.
D. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, the MATH, READING,
Board unanimously approved Math, Reading and Basic Skills BASIC SKILLS
curriculum guides as revised this summer. CURRICULUM
E. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, the TRANSPORTATION
Board unanimously approved Joint Transportation Agreement with LCMR
Lower Cape May Regional School District for Route V-40 for Our ROUTE V-40
Lady Star of the Sea students under Chapter 192 for the school year
2008/2009 at a cost of $5,378.
F. A motion was made by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee  USE OF GYM
Kustra, to approve MAC use of gym on Saturday, October 11 from OCTOBER 11
6pm to 11:30pm for Victorian Costume Ball.  Fees to be $175 room
use plus custodial wages.  Myra Kurkowski questioned the room use
fee.  On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra,
the Board approved use of the gym with the room use fee waived.  A
roll call vote was taken with Edward Connolly, Marc Flores, Myra
Kurkowski and Sharon Lee Kustra in favor; Mark J. LeMunyon,
Marilyn Jo Tolley and Roberta Townsend opposed.  Motion carried
4-3.  Note: Myra Kurkowski should have abstained as a MAC Board
Member so a re-vote will be taken in September.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence  CORRESPONDENCE
A. Taylor Vendetta thanked everyone for supporting his Eagle Scout
project.
B. Letters were sent from CREW coordinator Dee Sloan to thank the 
following for their donations to support summer CREW: Cape May
Housing, Cape Island Baptist Church, Sturdy Bank, First Presbyterian
Church and Mrs. Oberholtzer.
C. Letters were sent to all Cape May County districts regarding
establishing shared services for the open Business Administrator/Board
Secretary position.
X. Old Business - none OLD BUSINESS
XI. New Business  NEW BUSINESS
A. The Board discussed weekend custodial coverage for the fall
recreation department programs.  Victoria Zelenak will contact 
Terry Brown to discuss further.
XII. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings  COMMENTS
A. Charlene Zoerb thanked the Board members for inviting her to the
meeting and noted training will be held on October 2.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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August 25, 2008