Cape May City Board of Education Minutes September 11, 2008
I. Linda Loughlin, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:20pm, 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  STATEMENT
were: Edward Connolly, Marc Flores, Sharon Lee Kustra, Mark J. FLAG SALUTE
LeMunyon, Linda Loughlin, Joseph McKenna, Marilyn Jo Tolley and ROLL CALL
Roberta Townsend.  Also present were Terri Nowotny, Victoria Zelenak, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert Fineberg, Deborah Phillips, Kathy Lucas, Phyllis MacNaughton,
 Jack Fichter, Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan, Kate Pratt, Greg M. Shannon, 
Bernadette Shannon, Joan Maurer, Theresa Riper, Emile Garry, Dee 
Sloan, Amber Wallin, Thomas Holden and Mrs. Pentowski.  There were
no announcements.
II. Recognitions and Presentations  PRESENTATIONS
A. Linda Loughlin led a moment of silence for the victims of September 11th.
B. Mrs. Loughlin announced the Board of Education social.
III. Comments from the public on agenda items - none. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. Items for Board Action BOARD ACTION
A. Resolution #52-09 approving line item transfers totaling $65,611 made #52-09
in August 2008 for the 2008/2009 school year was offered by Sharon AUGUST 2008
Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by  TRANSFERS
Joseph McKenna, Resolution #52-09 was adopted 8-0.
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 2008/2009 school year through July 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  JULY 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.
V. Committee Reports
A. Curriculum and Instruction  INSTRUCTION
Victoria Zelenak reported the curriculum group consisting of staff,
Board members and parents met and discussed the curriculums 
revised over the summer.  This group meets the second Tuesday of
every month.
B. Facilities  FACILITIES
Roberta Townsend stated the committee met on September 5th to
re-prioritize outstanding facility projects.  The security system will be
in place by the end of the month.
C. Finance - no report. FINANCE
D. Legislative  LEGISLATIVE
Joseph McKenna distributed the schedule of CMCSBA meetings.
E. Personnel and Negotiations PERSONNEL
All motions are on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
1. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for breakfast and BREAKFAST/
before school child care program aide, 1 1/2 hours daily, $10 per BEFORE SCHOOL
hour, no benefits. AIDE
2. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly,
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops: WORKSHOPS:
a. Dee Sloan and Victoria Zelenak to attend Pre-School Expansion  V. ZELENAK
5 Year Plan Technical Assistance in Sewell on September 8 at a  SEPT. 8 & 12
cost of travel and substitute teacher.  Victoria Zelenak to attend D. SLOAN
second meeting on September 12 at a cost of travel only. SEPT. 8
b. District to participate in County In-Service on October 10 at a  CO. IN-SERVICE
cost of $200 plus travel as applicable. OCT. 10
3. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for part-time PART-TIME
custodians at $10 per hour, no benefits. CUSTODIANS
4. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, JOB DESCRIPTION
the Board unanimously approved the job description for Website WEBSITE
Coordinator. COORDINATOR
5. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, B. INDERWEIS
the Board unanimously approved appointment of Basic Skills BASIC SKILLS
teacher Bridget Inderweis at Our Lady Star of the Sea School. TEACHER
Salary of $29,000 to be paid through Chapter 192 Comprehensive STAR OF SEA
Education; $13,137 Lower Cape May Regional pass through;
$15,863 Cape May City.
6. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, A. GANGLOFF
the Board unanimously approved appointment of instructional INSTRUCTIONAL
aide Amanda Gangloff at Our Lady Star of the Sea School. AIDE
Salary of $12,050 to be paid through Chapter 192 Comprehensive STAR OF SEA
Education.
7. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, T. NOWOTNY
the Board unanimously approved payment of 6 unused vacation  UNUSED
days to Terri Nowotny as per agreement. VACATION PAID
8. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Marc Flores, T. RIPER
the Board unanimously accepted with regret the retirement of RETIREMENT
Theresa Riper effective December 31, 2008. DEC. 31, 2008
9. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, C. DUKES
the Board unanimously approved Cynthia Woodson-Dukes as  BEFORE SCHOOL
part-time Before School Program Aide at $11 per hour, no AIDE
benefits.
10. Resolution #53-09 requesting emergent hire status for Cynthia RES. #53-09
Woodson-Dukes was offered by Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion EMERGENT
by Marc Flores, seconded by Edward Connolly, Resolution  HIRE
#53-09 was adopted 8-0. C. DUKES
11. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, EXTRA DUTY
the Board unanimously approved the following extra duty POSITIONS
positions at $550 each per agreement with Cape May City
Education Association:
Yearbook Club William Grier W. GRIER
Student Council Deborah Phillips D. PHILLIPS
Safety Patrol Thomas Holden T. HOLDEN
Social Studies Liaison Kathleen Lucas K. LUCAS
Character Education, Science Teacher Liaison and Newspaper
remain vacant.
12. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, J. EPPENBACH
the Board unanimously approved Jay Eppenbach's and Thomas  T. HOLDEN
Holden's requests for course approval for Instructional and  GRADUATE
Curriculum Leadership through Drexel University Online.  $1,450  COURSE
to each to be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course  APPROVAL
per CMCEA agreement.
13. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, APPROVE
the Board unanimously approved the following workshops at a  WORKSHOPS:
cost of travel only:
a)  Jay Eppenbach to attend Small Schools Conference in Trenton  J. EPPENBACH
     on September 18.  Cost will include one substitute. SEPT. 18
b)  Victoria Zelenak or representative to attend IPM (Integrated  V. ZELENAK
      Pest Management) training at Gloucester County College on  OCTOBER 1
      October 1.
c)  Linda Loughlin and Roberta Townsend to attend CMCSBA  L. LOUGHLIN
      New Accountability Regulations at the Cape May County  R. TOWNSEND
      Technical School on October 7. OCTOBER 7
d)  Theresa Riper to attend School Safety Meetings at Rutgers  T. RIPER
      Extension on October 22 and December 7. OCT 22 & DEC 7
14. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, ADVERTISE
the Board unanimously approved advertisement for one part-time PART-TIME
(50%) preschool teacher effective October 20 through June 30. PRESCHOOL
Class must be split due to new state regulations requiring preschool TEACHER
class size of no more than 18.
15. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, APPOINT
the Board unanimously approved appointment of Patricia Marten P. MARTEN
as interim part-time (50%) preschool teacher at Step 1, B.A., no INTERIM PT
benefits effective September 22 through October 17. PS TEACHER
16. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, ADVERTISE
the Board approved advertisement for first grade classroom aide, CLASSROOM
29 1/2 hours per week, no benefits, $10 per hour, pending  AIDE
County Executive Superintendent approval for position.  Motion
carried 7-1 with Marilyn Jo Tolley opposed.
17. On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Edward Connolly, ADVERTISEMENT
the Board approved advertisement for preschool aide, 15 hours PRESCHOOL
per week, $10 per hour, no benefits, pending clarification of state  AIDE
regulations.  Motion carried 7-1 with Mark J. LeMunyon opposed.
Victoria Zelenak reported that a 3 and 4 year old preschool
program may begin next year, depending on availability of state
funding.  Parents will be surveyed first for preference of morning
or afternoon session.  Amber Wallin asked if lunch will be an
option for the afternoon students.
F. Policy  POLICY
1. On motion by Mark J. LeMunyon, seconded by Edward SECOND READING
Connolly, the Board unanimously approved the following policies POLICIES
on second reading:
Public Relations and Professional Services 3324
Payment for Goods and Services 3326
Relations with Vendors 3327
Travel Expense Allotment 4133
Pay-To-Play 9272
G. Public Relations  PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Loughlin noted the Board of Education social to be held and
Back to School Night.
H. Education Foundation  ED FOUNDATION
Victoria Zelenak reported additional funding for the sound system was
approved and fund raisers were discussed.  Help will be needed for 
the proposed spaghetti dinner in February.
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 spoke to parent concerns on first grade class size. REPORTS
She stated every year the Board looks at the enrollment which is 
difficult to project and assessed the situation.  This August, a position
was reduced.  A comparison to other area schools was done.
Parents voiced concerns about the elimination of two teachers from the
original budget, the short notice on first grade consolidation, space and
noise levels in the classroom, potential for additional transfer students
and their preference for small class sizes.  Parents also noted a stress
level between office staff and parents this year.  Victoria Zelenak 
promised to look into this.
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
July 20 - August 2, 2008 $23,211.62 PAYROLLS
August 3-16, 2008 $21,333.27
August 17-30, 2008 $16,654.41
*2. Approve payment of bills from General Fund ($130,738.66) APPROVE
to August 31, 2008. BILLS
*3. Approve minutes from the following Board of Education meetings: APPROVE
August 14, 2008 Regular/Executive Meetings MINUTES
August 27, 2008 Special Meeting
*4. Approve filing ASSA (Application for State School Aid) Report ASSA
for 2008/2009, data collected as of October 15, 2008. OCTOBER 2008
*5. Designate October 13-17, 2008 as Violence Awareness Week. VIOLENCE WEEK
*6. Approve Joint Transportation Agreement with Lower Cape May  TRANSPORTATION
Regional School District to provide transportation on Route #V-37 AGREEMENT
for one student to Cape May County Special Services School LCMR
District for the school year 2008/09 at a cost of $859 per student. V-37
*7. Ratify use of auditorium and gym for Town Meeting on August 26. USE OF GYM
All fees to be waived. AUGUST 26
*8. Approve MAC use of gym on Saturday, October 11 from 6pm to  USE OF GYM
11:30pm for Victorian Costume Ball.  Fees to be $175 room use  OCTOBER 11
plus custodial wages.
*9. Approve Transportation Guidelines for US Coast Guard Students TRANSPORTATION
as distributed.   GUIDELINES
* 10. Approve use of auditorium, gym and kitchen/cafeteria by Back Bay USE OF FACILITY
Adventures Fishing Flea Market on Sunday, October 19 from 6am OCTOBER 19
to 4pm.  Fees to be $300 plus custodial staff and kitchen staff if
applicable. 
VII. Consideration of additional items which may have arisen after ADDITIONAL
preparation of the agenda ITEMS
A. Resolution #54-09 approving amendment to Long Range Facilities  RES. #54-09
Plan to add pool backwash upgrade to projects was offered by AMEND
Sharon Lee Kustra.  On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by LRFP
Mark J. LeMunyon, Resolution #54-09 was adopted 8-0.
B. Resolution #55-09 approving 2008/2009 NCBL application with  RES. #55-09
funds allocated as follows was offered by Edward Connolly. NCLB
Title I $45,731.00 APPLICATION
Title II Part A $14,395.00
Title II Part D $379.00
Title IV  $1,044.00
Title III ~ Refused as $10,000 minimum or consortium is required
On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Mark J. LeMunyon,
Resolution #55-09 was adopted 8-0.
C. Resolution #56-09 approving Robin Wise to sign purchase orders as RES. #56-09
interim purchasing agent until Business Administrator/ Board Secretary R. WISE
vacancy is filled was offered by Edward Connolly.  This appointment INTERIM
has been recommended and approved by the County Department of PURCHASING
Education.  On motion by Joseph McKenna, seconded by Marc AGENT
Flores, Resolution #56-09 was adopted 8-0.
D. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Marilyn Jo Tolley, the ARCHITECT
Board unanimously approved architect to begin work on specifications SPECS FOR
for second phase of security project and upgrade to pool backwash SECURITY 2
system. AND BACKWASH
E. On motion by Edward Connolly, seconded by Sharon Lee Kustra, POLICIES
the Board unanimously approved the following policies on first reading: FIRST
Food Service 3542 READING
Vacations and Other Provision for Certified 4152
 Personnel on a 12-month Contract
Non-Instructional Employees 4213.1/4214
Administering Medication 5141.21
Controversial Issues 6144
F. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, RESCIND
the Board unanimously approved deletion of the following policies: POLICIES
Salary Disbursement 4242
Overtime 4243
Absence and Leave 4250
G. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, USE OF FACILITIES
the Board unanimously approved Center for Community Arts use of CCA
facilities as follows.  Fees to be charged for custodial and kitchen NOV 8
staff as appropriate.  All other fees to be waived. DEC 1
Saturday, November 8 Jazz Festival Workshops JAN 17
Monday, December 1 The Great Cookie Exchange APRIL 25
Saturday, January 17 MLK Pot Luck Dinner MAY 2
Saturday, April 25 Jazz Festival Workshops
Saturday, May 2 Youth Arts Fair
H. On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly, JCP&L
the Board unanimously approved authorizing Victoria Zelenak to AMENDED
sign and return the letter of consent requested by JCP&L for REMEDIATION
their amended remediation plan. PLAN
VIII. Items for Board Awareness and/or Board Consideration - none  BOARD AWARENESS
IX. Correspondence - none CORRESPONDENCE
X. Old Business OLD BUSINESS
A. Sharon Lee Kustra requested the October 2 training session be 
rescheduled as she has a conflict.  Victoria Zelenak will contact 
Charlene Zoerb for possible dates.
XI. New Business and Public Comments NEW BUSINESS
A. Linda Loughlin noted an advertisement for the school Board vacancy  PUBLIC
was run with no response.  It will be re-advertised.  If not filled within COMMENTS
65 days, the County office may appoint someone.
B. Victoria Zelenak reported she contacted Terry Brown regarding the
black seal requirement for weekend use of the building.  He will get
back to her with a recommendation.
C. Marc Flores asked for an update on the busing situation, noting pick up
times are inconsistent with 5-20 minute variances.  Victoria Zelenak is
collecting data from last year and this to present to the Coast Guard
through our attorney.
D. Marilyn Jo Tolley presented an energy commission report, noting  PUBLIC
conservation awareness should be stressed, citing solar panels and COMMENTS
recycling as part of the greening of the school, and praising the Earth
Club. 
E. Debbie Sandmeyer-Bryan stated the engineer toured our Nature Trail
and will provide a proposal for building education platforms.  The Earth
Club is working with the Nature Center on community energy audits.
F. Sharon Laffey suggested parents consider the Board member vacancy
as a chance to have a voice and add parent perspective to the Board.
G. Amber Wallin asked if the pool will still be open for community use and
was assured it will be.
H. Sharon Laffey asked if this was Terri Nowotny's last meeting as
Business Administrator and thanked her for her years of service.
XII. Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board returned to Executive Session from 8:45pm to 8:50pm.
XIII. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Sharon Lee Kustra, seconded by Edward Connolly and 
affirmed by all, the Board adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Terri Nowotny
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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