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  Then, students Kaitlyn Gurcik, Nicole DeMarco, Justin Ly, Nicole Nieves and Nina Ahrens presented a Power Point demonstration on forensic science under the direction of their teachers, Sandy Hubler, Nancy Cohn and Matt Whitecar.

  Through a partnership with Mercer County Technical School, students at Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School were able to participate in an interscholastic program that allowed them to investigate a “real” crime scene at GCHS, as well as learn about forensics, fingerprint analysis and DNA extraction.

  The student representative from the Highland Park Program for Success, Shannon Hazelwood, is on track to graduate with honors.

  She thanked the School Board for enabling her to obtain her diploma. After graduation, Shannon plans to pursue studies as a surgical technician.

  Mary Ethel Costello student representative, fifth-grader Juliana Graves, said she appreciated the “great education” she is receiving. Juliana especially likes the “Hour of Power,” and learning math skills and about famous explorers.

  Third-grade student representative from Cold Springs, Gabriel Flowers, said he enjoys art, gym and attending New Jersey After 3.

  Gabriel said the hard-working third graders recently celebrated with a “Beach Party” before taking the NJ ASK.  They are also rehearsing for the upcoming musical, “The Cheese Stands Alone.” 

  Board Member Jacqueline Borger noted that for the 2011-2012 school year, there will be an increase in school lunches.

  However, the increase will not be passed onto families, she said. The cost will be absorbed by the Board.

  Bruce Darrow made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Borger, to disallow the busing of students from Highland Park to Gloucester High. There were not enough votes to carry the motion.

  Edward Hubbs indicated there is a meeting scheduled with the Gloucester City Education Association CEA May 18 without a mediator concerning the teachers’ contract.