Cape May City Board of Education Draft Minutes
June 5, 2008
I. Linda Loughlin, Board 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, Marc Flores, Sharon Lee Kustra, FLAG SALUTE
Mark J. LeMunyon, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, Marilyn Jo Tolley, ROLL CALL
and Roberta Townsend.  Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria ANNOUNCEMENTS
Zelenak, Robert Fineberg and Peter Iurato.  Absent was Myra Kurkowski.
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. Revised Resolution #24-09 approving line item transfers totaling  REVISED  #24-09
$6,967 made in April 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered APRIL 2008
by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by TRANSFERS
Joseph McKenna, Resolution #24-09 was adopted 8-0.
B. Resolution #26-09 approving line item transfers totaling $16,339 made #26-09
in May 2008 for the 2007/2008 school year was offered by Edward MAY 2008
Connolly.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee TRANSFERS
Kustra, Resolution #26-09 was adopted 8-0.
C. 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 March 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  MARCH 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. 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 April 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  APRIL 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.
E. Resolution #27-09 requesting district tax levy from City of Cape May RES. #27-09
for July 2008 through June 2009 was offered by Edward Connolly.  REQUEST
On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Joseph McKenna, TAX LEVY
Resolution #27-09 was adopted 8-0.
F. Resolution #28-09 to re-establish Petty Cash Fund for 2008/2009 RES. #28-09
school year at $300 with Office Secretary as Petty Cash Custodian PETTY CASH
was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph McKenna,
seconded by Edward Connolly, Resolution #28-09 was adopted 8-0.
G. Resolution #29-09 to award bid for New Entrance Vestibule and RES. #29-09
Security Upgrades to Gaudelli Construction at $35,000 was offered by GAUDELLI
Sharon Lee Kustra.  This was the lowest of six bids received.  On  CONSTRUCTION
motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley,  AWARD BID
Resolution #29-09 was adopted 8-0.
H. Resolution #30-09 to submit amended IDEA 2007/2008 adding $566 RES. #30-09
carryover funding (nonpublic) to current year was offered by Sharon AMEND
Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Joseph IDEA 07/08
McKenna, Resolution #30-09 was adopted 8-0.
I. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the RFP FOOD
Board unanimously approved request for proposals for food service SERVICE
management companies for 2008/2009. MGMT. CO.
J. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, the AFTER SCHOOL
Board unanimously approved after school summer program from SUMMER
11:30am to 2:30pm following summer school June 23-July 25 at $50 PROGRAM
program fee per student per week.
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction INSTRUCTION
Victoria Zelenak reviewed the suggested changes to the curriculum
liaison teacher job description.
B. Facilities FACILITIES
Roberta Townsend noted the committee walked through the building
with Mr. Britton.  She stated weeding and gardening needs done at the
back of the building, the cover on the walk-in unit motor needs 
replaced and the trailer needs painted.
C. Finance FINANCE
Mark J. LeMunyon reviewed the bills and voiced concerns over the
trailer rental fee (continues through June) and the volunteer lunch cost.
D. Legislative LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna reported on legislative bills in progress and discussed
at the spring dinner.
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. Terri Nowotny to attend Title I Workshop on Tuesday June 10 in T. NOWOTNY
Mays Landing at a cost of $20 registration plus travel. JUNE 10
b. Joan Maurer to attend Advances in School Nursing on July 15 and J. MAURER
16 in Atlantic City at a cost of $409 registration plus travel. JULY 15/16
2. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement of the following EXTRA DUTY
positions as listed for 2008/2009 at $550 each per agreement POSITIONS
with Cape May City Education Association:
1 Student Council Moderator 2 Volunteer Coordinators
1 Safety Patrol Moderator 2 Curriculum Members
1 Newspaper Moderator 1 After School Chorus
2 Homework Club Moderators 1 World Language Club Moderator
1 Athletic Programs After School at $550 per semester
Other positions as approved by the Board at $550.00 for 2008/2009:
1 Character Education 2 I&RS Members
1 Yearbook Moderator 1 Earth Club Moderator
1 Drama Club Moderator 1 Science Teacher Liaison
1 Math Teacher Liaison 1 Communication Arts Teacher Liaison
1 Social Studies Liaison 2 Enrichment Moderators
1 Computer Club Moderator 1 Website/Activities Coordinator
1 Guitar Club Moderator
3. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, ADVERTISE
the Board approved advertisement of the following positions for HEAD TEACHER;
2008/2009: CURRICULUM
a. Head Teacher at $3,200 annual stipend LIAISON
b. Curriculum Liaison Teacher at $3,200 annual stipend TEACHER
Motion carried 7-1 with Mark J. LeMunyon opposed.
4. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, V. LINDEMON
the Board unanimously approved Veronica Lindemon for summer SUMMER HOURS
hours/flex schedule - 40 hours based on 2007/2008 contract rate. SPEECH
5. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, RESIGNATION
the Board unanimously accepted with regret the resignation of  J. ANDELFINGER
Vocal Music Teacher John Andelfinger as of June 30, 2008.
6. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, RESIGNATION
the Board unanimously accepted with regret the resignation of  D. LIPPART
music substitute Dorothea Lippart as of June 30, 2008.
7. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, JOB DESCRIPTION
the Board unanimously approved the job description for Medical MEDICAL
Inspector. INSPECTOR
8. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, TREASURER/
the Board unanimously approved 2008/2009 Treasurer and DEPUTY TREAS.
Deputy Treasurer of School Monies contracts at $2,846 and $683 CONTRACTS
respectively.  This is a 4 1/4% increase.
9. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, SUPERINTENDENT
the Board unanimously approved the Superintendent to carry 12 VACATION
unused vacation days into 2008/2009. CARRY OVER
10. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for after summer AFTER SCHOOL
school program coordinator June 23 - July 25 from 11:30am to SUMMER
2:30pm at $30 per hour. COORDINATOR
11. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, SUMMER
the Board unanimously approved the following summer curriculum CURRICULUM
revision positions: REVISION:
3 Reading at 40 hours each: Karen Slack, Debbie Sandmeyer- K. SLACK
  Bryan and Karen Dilfield. D. SANDMEYER-BRYAN
2 Math at 20 hours each: Karen Slack and Kathy Lucas. K. DILFIELD
2 Basic Skills at 20 hours each: Karen Slack and LeeAnne Tarr K. LUCAS
2 County Curriculum at 10 hours each: not needed. L. TARR
12. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, APPOINT
the Board unanimously approved allowing Mrs. Zelenak to appoint AFTER SCHOOL
after summer school program coordinator June 23-July 25, 3 hours SUMMER
daily at $30 per hour.  COORDINATOR
13. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, D. JOHNSON
the Board unanimously approved Darren Johnson as summer  SUMMER
custodial substitute and extra duty (20 hours per week - summer SUBSTITUTE/
only) at a rate of $9 per hour. EXTRA DUTY
14. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, CURRICULUM
the Board unanimously approved Curriculum Liaison Teacher job LIAISON
description, as revised. JOB DESCRIPTION
15. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, N. GRAHAM
the Board unanimously approved crediting 5 sick days back to  CREDIT
Nancy Graham for hours worked while out on sick leave.  (Total  SICK DAYS
hours reported were 95 or 13 1/2 days)
F. Policy - no report. POLICY
G. Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted the front page color coverage for the Tri-Athalon
in the Cape May Star & Wave.
H. Education Foundation ED FOUNDATION
A foundation meeting will be held after the Board of Education meeting.
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 highlighted the author visit tomorrow and graduation REPORTS
next week.  Last day of school is next Thursday.
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 Sharon Lee Kustra,
the Board approved the following consent agenda.  A roll call vote
was taken with all in favor.  Motion carried 8-0.
*1. Approval of payrolls: APPROVE
April 27 - May 10, 2008 $84,103.62 PAYROLLS
May 11 - 24, 2008 $84,564.72
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($30,085.76) and APPROVE
Food Service ($2,450.42) to April 30, 2008. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
May 8, 2008 Regular Meeting MINUTES
May 8, 2008 Executive Session
*4. Approve use of fax machine and incidental use of other office  FAX USE
equipment by Cape May Point Board of Education for an annual  CAPE MAY POINT
fee of $200.00.
*5. Approve continuation of ABCO Credit Union for employee  ABCO
payroll deductions at no cost to the Board. CREDIT UNION
*6. Approve filing 2008/2009 application for No Child Left Behind  NCLB 08/09
(NCLB) with Terri Nowotny named as agent for the Board. APPLICATION
*7. Approve continued participation in the New Jersey State Health  CONTINUE
Benefits Program - Local Employer Group - Education for the  SHBP
2008/2009 school year.  Current rates remain through December
31, 2008.  Rates for 2009 to be released in June.
*8. Approve payment of New Jersey School Board Association 2008/ NJSBA
2009 membership dues in the amount of $3,456.  There is a $1 DUES
increase from prior year.
*9. Approve membership in National Association of Federally Impacted NAFIS
Schools (NAFIS) from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 at an  DUES
approximate cost to the Board of $1,047.
* 10. Approve pay schedule for 2008/2009 school year. PAY SCHEDULE
* 11. Approve renewal of Participation Agreement with Asbury Park ASBURY PARK
Information Technology Center for the 2008/2009 school year at  ITC
a cost of $8,710, a $265 increase. AGREEMENT
* 12. Ratify use of auditorium, kitchen/cafeteria for DARE Graduation USE OF FACILITY
on May 20, 6-7:30pm.  All fees to be waived. DARE MAY 20
* 13. Approve use of auditorium and gym on Tuesday July 29 and USE OF FACILITY
Wednesday July 30 by Cape May Recreation Department REC DEPT
from 9-11 am and 6:30-9pm for Queen Maysea Coronation.  Fees, JULY 29/30
except custodial, to be waived.
* 14. Approve use of auditorium, gym and kitchen/cafeteria on Saturday USE OF FACILITY
December 6 from 6am to 6pm for Christmas Craft Show.  Fee to  CRAFT FAIR
be $100 for use of building plus custodial fees. DECEMBER 6
* 15. Ratify walking field trip for beach cleanup on May 23 for grades 4, FIELD TRIP
5 and 6.  No cost to the Board. MAY 23
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. On motion by Linda Loughlin, seconded by Edward Connolly, the CANNONE
Board unanimously approved Cannone Brothers for summer painting  BROTHERS
project to include the following areas for $12,700: SUMMER
Pool deck (change color white to green), locker room floors, PAINTING
physical education office floor, hallway and foyer outside physical
education office and janitor's closet, walls and floors.  Iron work
(post and railings) will be included in project.
B. On motion by Linda Loughlin, seconded by Edward Connolly, the  MENTORING 
Board unanimously approved the District Mentoring 3-Year Plan for  PLAN 
2008-2011.
C. On motion by Linda Loughlin, seconded by Edward Connolly, the  USE OF FACILITY 
Board unanimously approved City of Cape May use of auditorium  CAPE MAY CITY 
Tuesday, June 17 from 6-10pm for Town Hall meeting.  All fees to  JUNE 17 
be waived.
D. On motion by Linda Loughlin, seconded by Edward Connolly, the USE OF FACILITY
Board unanimously approved Jonathan Zelenak use of building for J. ZELENAK
filming in July, pending receipt of application form and certificate of JULY
insurance.  All fees to be waived.
E. Resolution #31-09 to accept FY05 additional Impact Aid funds of RES. #31-09
$2,774.14 and allocate this amount for instructional expense was  FY05
offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph McKenna,  IMPACT AID
seconded by Edward Connolly, Resolution #31-09 was adopted 8-0.
F. Resolution #32-09 to accept FY08 Impact Aid funds of $702,699.57, RES. #32.09
of which $600,000 was originally budgeted, the balance to be  FY08
allocated for instructional expense, was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra. IMPACT AID
On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, 
Resolution #32-09 was adopted 8-0.
G. Resolution #34-09 to deposit $50,000 into the capital reserve account RES. #34-09
to fund upcoming projects as eligible under the Long Range Facilities CAPITAL
Plan was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph RESERVE
McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, Resolution #34-09 was
adopted 8-0.
H. On motion by Linda Loughlin, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, the HONEYWELL
Board unanimously approved service agreement from 7/1/08 to 7/1/09 SERVICE
with Honeywell Building solutions at a cost of $22,153. AGREEMENT
I. Resolution #33-09 to honor Nancy Graham for her 27 years of  RES. #33-09
service was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Joseph HONOR
McKenna, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, Resolution #33-09 was RETIREE
adopted 8-0. N. GRAHAM
J. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, the RE-APPOINT
Board unanimously approved, subject to the State law requirements for V. ZELENAK
public notice, reappointment of Superintendent Victoria Zelenak for a 
period of three years on terms of a new contract to be negotiated.
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence  CORRESPONDENCE
A. A thank you letter was received from the Cape May City Fire
Department for use of the pool for their water rescue class.
X. Old Business OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution #3-09 to appoint Inverso & Stewart as Public School RES. #3-09
Accountants for the ensuing year, with the Board President and  APPOINT
Secretary authorized to execute the agreement was offered by  ACCOUNTANTS
Sharon Lee Kustra.  The Board has received, reviewed and evaluated INVERSO &
the external peer/quality report dated August 11, 2005.  Professional STEWART
services will be advertised.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded
by Joseph McKenna, Resolution #3-08 was adopted 8-0.
B. Resolution #4-09 to appoint Robert Fineberg, Esquire of Cape May RES. #4-09
Court House as solicitor for the ensuing fiscal year with Cooper APPOINT
Levenson as alternate solicitor was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On R. FINEBERG,
motion by Marilyn Jo Tolley, seconded by Edward Connolly,  COOPER
Resolution #4-09 was adopted 8-0.  Professional services will be LEVENSON
advertised. ATTORNEYS
C. Resolution #5-09 naming official depository for school funds as RES. #5-09
Sturdy Savings Bank, Franklin Street, Cape May was offered by OFFICIAL
Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by DEPOSITORY
Marilyn Jo Tolley, Resolution #5-09 was adopted 8-0.  Professional STURDY BANK
services will be advertised.
D. Resolution #7-09 appointing Dr. Drake as district medical inspector RES. #7-09
for the fiscal year 2008/2009 was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On APPOINT
motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon, DR. DRAKE
Resolution #7-09 was adopted 8-0.  Professional services will be MEDICAL
advertised. INSPECTOR
E. Resolution #13-09 naming NIA Group, Cape May, as Broker of  RES. #13-09
Record for the 2008/2009 school year except for dental insurance  NIA GROUP,
which shall be Helen Parker, Management Benefit Solutions was  HELEN PARKER
offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  Professional services will be  MGMT BENEFIT
advertised.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Marilyn SOLUTIONS
Jo Tolley, Resolution #13-09 was adopted 8-0. BROKERS
F. Resolution #19-09 appointing Garrison Architects as district architect RES. #19-09
of record for 2008/2009 was offered by Edward Connolly.  On motion APPOINT
by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Joseph McKenna, Resolution  GARRISON
#19-09 was adopted 8-0.  Professional services will be advertised. ARCHITECTS
XI. New Business  NEW BUSINESS
A. Linda Loughlin reminded the Board that Jane Kershner will conduct
a training session on June 23 at 6pm to review the Board Self-Evaluation.
XII. Receive comments from the public in accordance with the Board's policy PUBLIC
on participation at Board meetings  COMMENTS
A. Peter Iurato asked if the staff lunch was increased (no).
B. Robert Fineberg thanked the Board for his re-appointment.
C. Marilyn Jo Tolley reported on the Energy Meeting she attending on 
behalf of the Board.  Suggested actions included low flow toilets and
showers, new light fixtures and turbines behind the school.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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