CAPE MAY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
DRAFT MINUTES JULY 10, 2008
I. Linda Loughlin, Board President, called the meeting to order at  CALL TO ORDER
7:10 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, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna,  ROLL CALL
Marilyn Jo Tolley and Roberta Townsend.  Also present were Terri  ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, Robert Fineberg and Peter Iurato.  
There were no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations  PRESENTATIONS
A. The Board recognized Nancy Graham for her years of service as
food service director.
B. Victoria Zelenak reported on the 2007/2008 Violence and Vandalism
Report.  No incidents were reported.
C. The Public Hearing for the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
contract for 2008/09 was held with no comments.
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #36-09 approving line item transfers totaling $20,577.30  #36-09
made in June 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered by  JUNE 2008
Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by  TRANSFERS
Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #36-09 was adopted 9-0.
B. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the APPROVE
Board unanimously approved the Board Secretary's and Treasurer's TREASURER/
Reports for the 2007/2008 school year through May 31, 2008. SECRETARY
Pursuant to NJAC statue, the Board Secretary certifies that as REPORTS
of that date, no budgetary line item account has obligations and  MAY 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 9-0.
C. Resolution #37-09 to limit school choice enrollment for 2008/2009 at RES. #37-09
2% per grade level was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by LIMIT CHOICE
Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #37-09 ENROLLMENT
was adopted 9-0.
D. Resolution #38-09 to revise Resolution #75-08 accepting No Child RES. #38-09
Left Behind 2007/2008 to include specific salary information as  REVISE
required was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward NCLB
Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #38-09 was ACCEPTANCE
adopted 9-0.
E. Resolution #39-09 to accept additional Impact Aid Construction RES. #39-09
Formula Payment of $1,512 for fiscal year 2005 and allocate these  ACCEPT
funds for construction activities as directed was offered by Sharon ADDITIONAL
Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by IMPACT AID
Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #39-09 was adopted 9-0. CONSTRUCTION
F. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the HORIZON
Board unanimously approved participation in the Horizon Dental  DENTAL
Option plan for 2008/2009 at a monthly cost to the Board as follows: OPTION
Single Coverage $42.18 PLAN
Husband/Wife or Parent/Child $71.71
Family $118.95
This is a 2.25% increase over current year.  Comparative quotes were
received.
G. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the LCMR
Board unanimously approved contract with Lower Cape May  SPEECH
Regional for speech therapist Veronica Lindemon.  Salary and benefits THERAPIST
at 50% time for 2008/2009 total $45,575, an increase of $1,071 or CONTRACT
2.41%.
H. Resolution #40-09 to accept $24,010.10 Department of Defense funds RES. #40-09
for 2008/2009 was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by  DOD FUNDS
Edward Connolly, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #40-09
was adopted 9-0.
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction - no report. INSTRUCTION
B. Facilities - no report. FACILITIES
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 Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly,
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Superintendent and Business Administrator/Board Secretary SUPERINTENDENT
attendance at respective monthly roundtable meetings, cost B.A./B.S.
to be mileage and tolls only. ROUNDTABLES
b. Board legislative representative or alternate to attend Cape LEGISLATIVE
May County School Board Association monthly meetings. REP MEETINGS
c. Patty Burns to attend How to Use the Mimeo (portable smartboard) P. BURNS
at Lower Cape May Regional on July 18th.  Cost to be travel and JULY 18
one day summer training pay at $75.
2. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement of Before & B&A SCHOOL
After School positions: POSITIONS
a. Coordinator with substitute teacher certification at $30 per 
hour, no benefits, 3 hours per day.
b. Aide at $10 per hour, no benefits, 1 1/2 hours per day.
3. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, B.A./B.S.
the Board approved the 2008/2009 administrative contract for CONTRACT
Business Administrator/Board Secretary Terri Nowotny, pending 2008/2009
approval by the Executive County Superintendent.  A roll call vote
was taken with Edward Connolly, Marc Flores, Myra Kurkowski,
Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna and Marilyn Jo Tolley in favor;
Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J. LeMunyon and Roberta Townsend 
opposed.  Motion carried 6-3.
4. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, HOURLY
the Board unanimously approved an increase in hourly wage for WAGE
office secretary Lauren Harner from $11 to $11.50 per hour. L. HARNER
5. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, D. SLOAN
the Board unanimously ratified Dee Sloan as coordinator for  SUMMER CREW
summer CREW program at $30 per hour, June 23 - July 25, COORDINATOR
11:30am to 2:30pm.
6. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for special SPECIAL ED
education teacher for summer school students with IEP's, 1 hour TEACHER
per day, $30 per hour, 15 days. SUMMER SCHOOL
7. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, J. MCDONAOUGH
the Board unanimously approved appointment of Jane VOCAL/
McDonaough as vocal/instrumental music teacher 2008/2009, 3 INSTRUMENTAL
days per week, no benefits.  Hire at step 2 pending County MUSIC
approval. INSTRUCTOR
8. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, WORKSHOP:
the Board unanimously approved Karen Slack's attendance at K. SLACK
Summer Literacy Institute for Coaches' in West Windsor, NJ on AUGUST 12
August 12, 2008.  Cost to be $50 registration, travel and one day
summer training pay at $75.
9. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, K. SLACK
the Board unanimously approved Karen Slack as Curriculum CURRICULUM
Liaison Teacher at $3,200 stipend for 2008/2009. LIAISON
10. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, D. SLOAN
the Board unanimously approved appointment of Dee Sloan as SPECIAL ED
special education teacher for summer school program, 1 hour per TEACHER
day, 5 days per week at $30 per hour, July 7 through July 25. SUMMER SCHOOL
11. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, S. NEUMAN
the Board unanimously approved Stephanie Neuman's request LEAVE
for maternity leave from October 20, 2008 through June 30, 2009. APPROVED
F. Policy - no report. POLICY
G. Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted pictures in Exit Zero from the author visit to the
Elementary School.
H. Education Foundation ED FOUNDATION
The next meeting will be held in September.
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 gave credit to Dee Sloan for making the summer  REPORTS
school after care program a success.  Curriculum revisions are under
way this 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 Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph McKenna,
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
May 25 - June 7, 2008 $83,811.96 PAYROLLS
June 8 - 13, 2008 (10 month) $64,663.93
June 8-13, 2008 (final ck, 10 mo) $61,074.48
June 8-21, 2008 (12 mo/stipends) $44,134.35
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($80,801.50) and APPROVE
Food Service ($1,545.62) for June 2008 and General Fund BILLS
($87,028.64) for July 2008.
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
June 5, 2008 Regular Meeting MINUTES
June 5, 2008 Executive Session
*4. Approve 2007/2008 Vandalism, Violence and Substance Abuse APPROVE
Incident Report.   VIOLENCE REPORT
*5. Approve Cape May City Recreation Department use of facilities REC DEPT
at a fee of $16,000.  Schedule of activities approved earlier. USE OF FACILITIES
*6. Approve payout of unused sick time for retiree Nancy Graham, UNUSED SICK
$6,600 as capped by policy. PAYOUT
*7. Approve SNiP internet communications provider contract renewal SNIP
from 8/11/08 to 8/11/09 at a cost of $300 per month, eligible for CONTRACT
40% discount under E-Rate.  
*8. Approve revised payment of bills from General Fund ($54,934.64) MAY BILL
to May 31, 2008.  Health insurance direct payment was not  LIST REVISED
included in original total.
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. Resolution #41-09 approving additional line item transfers totaling RES. #41-09
$2,455 made in June 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was  LINE ITEM
offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly,  TRANSFERS
seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #41-09 was adopted 9-0. JUNE 2008
B. Resolution #42-09 to approve three year English Language Service  RES. #42-09 
(ELS) plan as presented was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On   ELS PLAN 
motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly,   APPROVED 
Resolution #42-09 was adopted 9-0.
C. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the  USE OF FACILITY 
Board unanimously approved use of facility for Red Cross Blood   AUGUST 7 
Drive/Century 21 Gilmartin on August 7, 12-6pm, fees except
custodial to be waived.
D. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Joseph McKenna, the USE OF FACILITY
Board unanimously ratified use of facility by Cape May Fire  JULY 8
Department for NJSP Open Water Rescue Class on July 8 from 12:30-
3, all fees to be waived.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration   BOARD AWARENESS
A. Location and date for September social and years-of-service 
recognition:  the Board suggested September 25 or 23rd at a new
location like Harbor View if possible or Lucky Bones.
B. Board Member training required under the Accountability Act this term:
New Board Member Orientation: Marc Flores (completed)
Advanced Training - Legal Update: Sharon Lee Kustra, Marilyn Jo 
Tolley and Roberta Townsend
Course will be available through NJSBA from October through March, 
online and in-person (including at Workshop 2008).
IX. Correspondence  CORRESPONDENCE
A. Mr. Doto submitted a letter of commendation for substitute teacher
Linda Reiderer.
X. Old Business - none OLD BUSINESS
XI. New Business  NEW BUSINESS
A. Food service options for 2008/2009 were discussed.  On motion by CMCSSSD
Linda Loughlin, seconded by Edward Connolly, the Board unanimously FOOD SERVICE
approved the interlocal agreement with Cape May County Special INTERLOCAL
Services School District. AGREEMENT
XII. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings  COMMENTS
A. Sharon Lee Kustra asked the pool discoloration and edging in front 
of the school be addressed.
B. Myra Kurkowski asked for a discussion on enrollment.  Roberta 
Townsend noted the teacher on leave may not be replaced next year.
C. Myra Kurkowski asked the policy for summer office hours.  Victoria
Zelenak noted the hours are 8-1.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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July 15, 2008