CAPE MAY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
DRAFT MINUTES ~ JANUARY 10, 2008
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
Edward Connolly, Myra Kurkowski, Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J.  FLAG SALUTE
LeMunyon, John W. Lord, III, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, ROLL CALL
Deborah Smith and Roberta Townsend.  Also present were Terri ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nowotny, Robert Fineberg, Deborah Phillips, Patty Burns, Debbie 
Sandmeyer-Bryan, Kathy Lucas, Christine Meehan, Valene Gehrke,
Robert Clerkin, Joan Maurer, Mary Dahler, Adrienne Colletti, Tomiko
Ferguson-Snook, Tasha Bryan, Bill Williamson and other members of
the community.  There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations PRESENTATIONS
A. The Board members were recognized for their service as part of
NJSBA Board Member Recognition Month.
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #73-08 approving line item transfers totaling $574 RES. #73-08
made in December 2007 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered DECEMBER 2007
by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by TRANSFERS
John W. Lord, III, Resolution #73-08 was adopted 9-0.
B. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the NOVEMBER 2007
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's SECRETARY'S
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through November 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 9-0.
C. Resolution #74-08 to approve authorizing the submission of capital RES. #74-08
projects (entrance vestibule, security control and upgrade of ADA SUBMIT
hardware and signage) and to acknowledge that the district will  CAPITAL
receive no state aid for the projects was offered by Deborah Smith. PROJECTS;
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by John W. Lord, III,  NO FUNDING
Resolution #74-08 was adopted 9-0.
D. Resolution #75-08 to accept the NCBL funding as approved by the RES. #75-08
NJ Department of Education was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On ACCEPT
motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by Edward Connolly,  NCLB
Resolution #75-08 was adopted 9-0. FUNDING
E. Resolution #76-08 to approve the Early Childhood One Year  RES. #76-08
Operational Plan for 2008/2009 was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  ECPA
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna, OPERATIONAL
Resolution #76-08 was adopted 9-0. PLAN 08/09
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction  INSTRUCTION
Myra Kurkowski reported the health curriculum was presented along
with a presentation by the math coordinator.  A new math text and
new resources will be piloted.
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
Mark J. LeMunyon noted mulch was spread with the help of public
works.
C. Finance  FINANCE
Sharon Lee Kustra stated the committee met and recommended a 20%
tuition increase over last year for the sending district and directed the
Business Administrator to maintain the current tax levy in the upcoming
budget.  The committee also met with Captain Stotz from the US
Coast Guard regarding the busing situation.  The Board expressed
concerns for student safety and will explore avenues to get the students
to school safely.  The Captain will meet with USCG families and the 
City to discuss the situation.
D. Legislative  LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna stated the next meeting is March 4 and will be the
Dialog with Eighth Graders.  Linda Loughlin asked if any Board 
member will be able to attend the Law Enforcement MOA meeting
on Tuesday.  Sharon Lee Kustra volunteered.
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. 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 S. LAFFEY
the 2007/2008 school year: Sharon Laffey, Classroom Teacher
2. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Jay Eppenbach and Ann Griffith to attend Conference for Third  J. EPPENBACH
and Fourth Grade Teachers in Atlantic City on January 24.  Cost A. GRIFFITH
will be $567 registration paid through Title II, travel and substitute  JANUARY 24
teachers.
b. Joan Maurer to attend Childhood Orthopedics Workshop in  J. MAURER
Cherry Hill on February 13 at a cost of $174 registration paid  FEBRUARY 13
through Title II travel and substitute.
c. Christopher Langford to attend Black Seal License 12 week  C. LANGFORD
course at Cape May County Technical School, Tuesdays 6:30- TUESDAYS
9:30pm at a cost of $97.25 plus textbooks and travel.
d. Victoria Zelenak to attend Mindfulness Education Teacher and  V. ZELENAK
Parent Training at The Brown School in Schenectady, NY on JANUARY 9-11
January 9, 10 and 11.  Costs to be paid by trainers.
e. Revise Terri Nowotny OSHA workshop from Sewell on January T. NOWOTNY
18 to Mays Landing on February 29.  Cost to be $20 registration FEBRUARY 29
plus travel.  (new location added by NJSBAIG)
3. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, SCHOOL NURSE
the Board unanimously approved the School Nurse job JOB DESCRIPTION
description.
4. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, CLASSROOM
the Board unanimously approved Sharon Laffey as classroom AIDE
aide 29 1/2 hours per week, $10 per hour, no benefits.   S. LAFFEY
(Replacement for Heidi Gerolstein who declined same position as
approved last month.)
5. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, REIMBURSE
the Board unanimously approved reimbursement for Patricia  P. BURNS
Burns for 2005/2006 through December 2007 for salary step SALARY STEP
increase.  Mrs. Burns has been paid one step below where she RETROACTIVE
should have been for this time period.  Retroactive placement ADJUSTMENT
results in a payment of $5,483.
6. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, SUBSTANCE
the Board unanimously approved the Substance Awareness AWARENESS
Coordinator job description. JOB DESCRIPTION
7. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith,  ADDITIONAL
the Board unanimously approved the following additional WORKSHOPS:
workshops:
a. Theresa Riper and Victoria Zelenak to attend MOA Training for  T. RIPER
School Personnel and Police Enforcement Officers, January 15,  V. ZELENAK
2008 10am in Cape May Court House at a cost of travel only. JANUARY 15
b. Patty Burns and Karen Slack to attend NJ ASK test coordinator  P. BURNS, K. SLACK
training on February 5 in Egg Harbor Twp at a cost of travel only. FEBRUARY 5
c. Robert Britton to attend Preventative Maintenance through Rutgers R. BRITTON
University at a cost of $400 plus travel.  This is the last required CERTIFICATION
course for certification. COURSE
d. Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan to attend Alliance for NJ Environmental D. SANDMEYER-
Education in Princeton on January 31, February 1 and 2 at a cost BRYAN
of $185 registration, $100 lodging, meals, travel and substitute  JAN. 31 - FEB. 2
teacher for January 31 & February 1.  Registration paid by NCLB.
e. Victoria Zelenak and Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan to attend NJ V. ZELENAK
Smart EdAnalyzer Training on Friday, January 29 in Vineland. D. SANDMEYER-BRYAN
Cost to be travel and one substitute. JANUARY 29
8. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, T. HOLDEN
the Board unanimously approved Thomas Holden for Rowan GRADUATE
Course Introduction to School Leadership at a cost of $590. COURSE
Reimbursement upon successful completion as per CMCEA APPROVAL
agreement.
9. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Deborah Smith, J. EPPENBACH
the Board unanimously approved Jay Eppenbach for Drexel GRADUATE
University Online School Law and Politics at a cost of $1,450. COURSE
Reimbursement upon successful completion as per CMCEA APPROVAL
agreement.
10. Resolution #77-08 to request emergency criminal background RES. #77-08
check for emergent hire Sharon Laffey was offered by Edward EMERGENT
Connolly.  On motion by Deborah Smith, seconded by John W. HIRE
Lord, III, Resolution #77-08 was adopted 9-0. S. LAFFEY
F. Policy  POLICY
1. On motion by Roberta Townsend, seconded by Edward Connolly, 3240 TUITION
the Board unanimously approved revised policy 3240 Tuition on FIRST
first reading. READING
G. Public Relations  PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted the many assemblies this month and said the
Education Foundation is looking for new members.
H. Education Foundation  ED FOUNDATION
Roberta Townsend reported the Foundation discussed the Health
Fair, the letter campaign is doing well and they are working to upgrade
the sound system in the auditorium.
I. Shared Services - no report SHARED SERVICES
VI. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary items for
for Board Approval:
A. Monthly Reports  MONTHLY
REPORTS
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 Edward Connolly,
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
November 25 - Dec 8, 2007 $80,231.18 PAYROLLS
December 9 - 22, 2007 $85,269.36
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($99,420.29) and APPROVE
Food Service ($1,207.07) to December 31, 2007. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
Regular Meeting/Executive Session December 6, 2007 MINUTES
Special Meeting/Executive Session December 13, 2007
*4. Approve Blast Termite and Pest Control for services from  BLAST PEST
February 2008 to February 2009 at a cost of approximately $624. CONTROL
*5. Approve Cape May County Audio-Visual Aids Commission  AUDIO-VISUAL
2008/09 budget at a $2 per pupil assessment. COMMISSION
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 USE OF MUSIC
Board unanimously approved instrumental music teacher Dorothy ROOM
Lippart to use the music room to teach piano lessons to one of our THURSDAYS
students on Thursdays from 3:20-4pm beginning January 17.  All fees
for use of facilities to be waived.
B. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Deborah Smith, the  FIFTH/SIXTH
Board unanimously approved fifth and sixth grade field trip to The FIELD TRIP
Mystery of King Tut at Lower Cape May Regional on January 28. JANUARY 28
Cost to the Board to be transportation only.
C. On motion by John W. Lord, III, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the USE OF FIELD
Board unanimously approved use of school field and bathrooms from JULY 28-AUG 1
July 28 through August 1, 2008 ~ 9am to 8pm for Lacrosse Evolution,
pending receipt of insurance certificate.  All fees to be waived.
D. On motion by Myra Kurkowski, seconded by Edward Connolly, the FIFTH/SIXTH
Board unanimously approved fifth and sixth grade field trip to FIELD TRIP
Teitleman for Middle School Math Experience on Friday, February 22. FEBRUARY 22
Cost to be transportation only.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration   BOARD AWARENESS
A. School Board Candidate Kits are available in the Elementary School Office.
The deadline for filing petitions is 4:00pm, Monday, February 25, 2008. 
Three full term (three year) positions will be on the ballot.
B. The South Jersey Cooperative for food service has changed its name to
Garden State Cooperative.
IX. Correspondence  CORRESPONDENCE
A. The Department of Education has issued a draft Long Range Facilities Plan
approval letter.  It appears correct.  If no comments are made by us, the final
approval will be issued in 30 days (draft dated January 2).
X. Old Business  OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution #69-08 to adopt insurance waiver plan for State Health RES. #69-08
Benefits Plan was offered by Edward Connolly.  Employee participation HEALTH PLAN
is optional.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Deborah WAIVER
Smith, Resolution #69-08 was adopted 9-0.
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. Parents expressed concerns on the US Coast Guard's withdrawal of
busing services.  The Board stated they are trying to work with the
City and legislators to reach a solution.  Parents voiced concerns with
safety and noted they may consider home schooling or sending their
children to Lower Township.  The Board said there are budget
contraints and concern with voter support of the budget if expense and
tax levy are increased.
B. Kathy Lucas thanked the Board for rectifying the salary step situation
with Mrs. Burns, noting it was handled quickly and in good faith.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
   
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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