A regular meeting of the State Board of Court Reporting was held at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, N.J. on the sixth floor, on Monday, January 14, 2008. The meeting was convened in accordance with the schedule filed with the Secretary of State and was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act. Chapter 321, P.L. Notice of the meeting was prepared in the office of the Board and mailed out to the Secretary of State., the Attorney General, the Star Ledger, the Record, the Press of Atlantic City, the Asbury Park Press and the Trenton Times. Board Chairman Marianne Cammarota called the meeting to order at 9:45 A.M. A roll call was taken and the following attendance of Board members was recorded for these minutes:

Marianne Cammarota      Present
Jean Dolan                      Present
Richard McCormack         Present
Susan Scardilli                 Present

Also in attendance were: Dianne L. Tamaroglio, Executive Director, State Board of Court Reporting; Ellen Green, Service Support Clerk to the Board and Deputy Attorney General Olga Bradford

I. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SESSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007

A motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Richard McCormack to approve the Public Session Minutes of November 19, 2007 as corrected. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously.

II. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMARKS

Executive Director, Dianne L. Tamaroglio expressed concern to the Board regarding the decline in the number of applicants seeking certification in New Jersey since the time we adopted the National Court Reporter Association?s RPR examination as our certifying examination. The Board members feel that applicants are not preparing enough for the examination as most are busy working. The Board will monitor this situation.

III. BOARD PRESIDENT REMARKS

Board Chairman, Marianne Cammarota discussed with the Board that because of the increased interest in the Certified Realtime Court Reporter Examination at this time the Board will offer the examination twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Should the number of applicants decline we may go back to one examination a year. Ms. Cammarota also advised the Board of the National Court Reporter Association?s Firm Owners Conference being held in February. Ms. Cammarota will forward to the Board the conference materials in order for the Board to review them for continuing education credit. Ms. Cammarota also advised that May 12, 2008 would be a good date for the Banker?s examination.

IV. REGULATORY MATTERS

Appearance Patricia Schiripo, Regulatory Analyst
Re: Proposed Regulations
Registration of Temporary Registered Reporters

On August 20, 2007, the Board?s revised regulations necessitated by the Board?s new statute were published in the New Jersey Register. The only comments received were from the Certified Court Reporters Association of New Jersey to the provisions regarding the Registration of Temporary Reporters. On November 19, 2007 the Board reviewed the comments and voted to reserve these sections as the comments had merit. Regulatory Analyst Patricia Schiripo met with the Board today to review and discuss the changes made to the provisions of the Registration of Temporary Reporters based upon the comments received. Upon review and discussion a motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Richard McCormack to approve the proposed regulations with changes. Ms. Schiripo will prepare the prefatory language for publication in a future New Jersey Register.

V. OLD BUSINESS

A. Correspondence from William J. Wood, Administrative Analyst,
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Re: The Hiring of Uncertified Court Reporters

The Board reviewed correspondence from William J. Wood, Administrative Analyst, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In said correspondence Mr. Wood advised the Board of the names of the contracted agencies who provide Certified Court Reporting services to the Division of Workers? Compensation. The agencies named in Mr. Wood's correspondence are: John F. Trainor, Inc., William C. O?Brien, Associates, Inc., Jersey Shore Reporting, LLC and Global Court Reporting Services. Upon review, the Board decided to correspond with each of the above contracted vendors asking each to forward to the Board a complete list of any and all Non-Certified Court Reporters each provides for the Division of Workers? Compensation proceedings.

B. Correspondence from William B. Vorsteg, CCR 30XI00031900
Re: Continuing Education Extension until December 30, 2007

Mr. Vorsteg wrote to the Board asking for an additional amount of time to complete the remaining three (3) credits needed for his 2006 - 2008 biennial renewal. Upon review a motion was made by Richard McCormack and seconded by Jean Dolan to grant Mr. Vorsteg an extension until April 1, 2008 to complete the remaining three (3) credits needed to fulfill the requirement for the completion of 15 Continuing Education credits. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Vorsteg will be advised that he will need to forward proof of completion of the Continuing Education Credits to the Board and that he will be responsible to obtain another15 Continuing Education credits for the 2008 - 2010 Biennial Renewal.

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Requesting Continuing Education Approval

1. Career Track
Re: Great Grammar & Painless Proofreading

The Board reviewed the Great Grammar & Painless Proofreading Seminars materials offered by Career Track. Upon evaluation, a motion was by Richard McCormack and seconded by Jean Dolan to approved the seminar for a total of 6 Continuing Education Credits. A vote was taken the motion was passed by a unanimous vote.

03-2008 Basics of Proofreading, Rules to Remember,
Punctuation, Usage and Form 6 Credits

2. Veritext
Re: Woody Waga Seminars

The Board reviewed the course materials sent in by Woody Waga for the Woody Waga Seminars. A motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Jean Dolan to approve the Woody Waga Seminars as a Morning Session and Afternoon Session totaling eight (8) Continuing Education Credits. Additionally, the verification sheet will need to be changed to reflect the morning and afternoon sessions and the attendance verification sheet will need to be given at the end of each session. A vote was taken and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.

01-2008 Morning Session
Realtime for Beginners, Introduction to Speedbuilding, Deaf Culture 3 Credits

02-2008 Afternoon Session Advanced Realtime, How to Cultivate Your Own Business, Advanced Speedbuilding, Court Reporting Technology, Financial Planning 5 Credits

The Board has been advised that Mr. Waga hands out attendance verification sheets to attendees at the beginning of his seminars rather than at the end. This practice could result in the attendees leaving the seminars prior to the end of the course and receiving full credit for courses not completed. With this in mind, a motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Jean Dolan that Mr. Waga should revise his verification sheets to have one for the morning session and one for the afternoon. He will also be advised to hand them out at the end of each session. A vote was taken and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Mr. Waga will be asked to provide the Board with copies of his verification sheets.

3. Sylandia Brock, CCR 30XI00148100
Re: New York State Court Reporters Seminar

The Board received the New York State Court Reporters Seminar materials sent in by Sylandia Brock, CCR for review. After review, a motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Richard McCormack to approve the New York State Court Reporters Seminar for a total of five (5) Continuing Education Credits. A vote was taken and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.

Morning Session Unlocking Your Performance Potential, Polishing The Pearl, Cybercrime: Recent Issues and Concerns 3.5 Credits

Afternoon Session Concurrent Sessions: Stenograph Overview, Eclipse Overview, Procat Overview, Technology Tips 1.5 Credits

The following course was not approved by the Board because it does not meet the requirements of the continuing education regulation, specifically, N.J.A.C. 13:43-7.3.

Workplace Wellness (Times Square Ballroom)

B. Requesting Reinstatement

The following agenda items were moved from Public Session to Executive session for advice of counsel.

1. Brandy Michelle Dale, CCR 30XI00228200

2. Donna E. Kells, CCR 30XI00120700

Ratification of approval by Board Secretary/Treasurer, Susan Scardilli, Board Member, Jean Dolan and Executive Director, Dianne Tamaroglio

3. Pearl C. Caramazza, CCR 30XI00098000

VII. FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A. Notification to the Office of the Attorney General
Re: Election of Court Reporting Board Officers for 2008

The Board received correspondence from Larry DeMarzo, Acting Director, advising The Office of the Attorney General of the election of the following individuals to serve as officers of the New Jersey Board of Court Reporting for the period of December 2007 through November 2008:

Marianne Cammarota Chairman
Susan Scardilli Secretary/Treasurer

B. Third Quarter Legislation Report for 2007

The Board reviewed the Third Quarter Legislation Report for Fiscal Year 2007. This was considered informational for the Board deeming no discussion or decision-making.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Susan Scardilli and seconded by Richard McCormack to adjourn Public Session at 12:30 P.M. and move into Executive Session at 12:35 P.M. A vote was taken and the motion was passed by a unanimous vote. The Board moved into Executive Session to discuss confidential matters.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dianne L. Tamaroglio
Executive Director

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