Woodbridge Township Board of Education P. O. The 2022-2023 high school winter sports season was particularly notable as our sports teams had impressive runs and accomplishments along the way. 9-12, 14. Planned, Carried Out 9/11 AttacksBut Blames Others and U.S. $ WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. We have always had good leadership at the top and I am sure that is going to be the way going forward.". "It is nice to see someone with such talent, skills and experience come up through the ranks to the levelof Superintendent," Board of Education President Marie Anderson said. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Superintendent of Schools Telephone: (732) 602-8472 Fax: (732) 750-3493 superintendent@woodbridge.k12.nj.us April 28, 2022 Dear Colonia High School Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds everyone doing well after Spring Break. The board of education adopts policies under which the school district operates; oversees the budget; approves the curriculum; hires and evaluates the superintendent; represents the public during contract negotiations; and serves as a communications link between the community and the school system. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending sixteen third grade students for their artistic excellence in the . Longtime Woodbridge educator named new Superintendent of Schools for district. Defendant Robert Zega is the Superintendent of Schools for the Woodbridge Township School District. Message from the Board President. Lottman directed Ali to remove the MEMRI links from the schools website. "Thank you for your dedication to the students for serving in the role until the school year is done. Woodbridge Township School District. The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. In 2018, he was appointed as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources. YL^ i36b0>agrW `q?13DNA3(#'@ He is currently pursuing a Ph.D from Rutgers University in Learning Cognition, Instruction, and Development, with an emphasis on Mathematics Education. [3], During the 2008-09 school year, Kennedy Park School #24 was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education,[4] the highest award an American school can receive. As a loving husband and father to three sons and one daughter, Mr. Ali enjoys international travel as well as donating his time to support local youth sports clubs. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment . "The board chose not to offer me a contract. Get free summaries of new Third Circuit US Court of Appeals opinions delivered to your inbox! Jim McGreevey (D) who famously later resigned in disgrace and Massimino then began his teaching career in 2002 as a social studies teacher at Woodbridge High School. Woodbridge Township School District P.O . In 2002 Dr. Gencarelli began her teaching career at Woodbridge Middle School as an English Language Arts teacher. Massimino is a lifelong resident of Woodbridge Township and he attended Woodbridge public schools from kindergarten until his graduation from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 1997, according to his bio on the district's website. The superintendent of the Woodbridge Township School District has been appointed to the Educational Services Commission of New Jerseys (ESCNJ) Board of Directors. Five board members voted in favor of the appointment. Justia makes no guarantees or warranties that the annotations are accurate or reflect the current state of law, and no annotation is intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal advice. The event is open to current students, recent graduates, and parents. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Administrative Assistant/Superintendent's Office Phone: 203-387-6631. BUSINESS OFFICE. Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. Massimino received his Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration from Rutgers University in 2014 where his research focused on the referents of faculty trust and student achievement. Grades 6 - 8 Woodbridge Middle School Grades 9 - 12 Woodbridge High School. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resourcesmaria.gencarelli@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8470. There is politics it's a very hard district. All rights reserved. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Upon graduating from high school, Dr. Gencarelli attended Seton Hall University and received her Bachelor of Science Degree, double majoring in Secondary Education and English, in 2002. ", Molnar added that being on superintendent searches allows board members to see the "stable" they have of "up and coming rising stars. Four Board of Education members abstained from the roll call vote after Board of Education attorney Jonathan Busch said any member who is "conflicted," shouldabstainon the matter. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. Paul PostorinoAssistant Superintendent forCurriculum & Instructionpaul.postorino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8487. Box 428, School Street Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Launching into Healthy Learning Initiative; Superintendent; About Woodbridge; . As always, you can view or read up on all previous Board meetings through the districts website. She holds teaching certificates for Teacher of the Handicapped and Elementary Education. After beginning his teaching career at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 2002, Mr. Postorino has held many leadership positions, rising through the educational ranks, and gaining extensive knowledge at various levels in the Woodbridge Township School District. "The retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.". He graduated from Rutgers in 2001 with a degree in American studies and a minor in political science from Rutgers University. As of the 201819 school year, the district, comprising 26 schools, had an enrollment of 13,888 students and 1,122.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 12.4:1. Fax: (732) 750-3493 superintendent@woodbridge.k12.nj.us March 30, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds you well. The Board will meet in the gymnasium of the new Ross Street Elementary School #11, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge. I want to thank district personnel and our partners in the municipal government for once again organizing the annual Woodbridge Twp. Being a part of the Woodbridge school system for so many years, and working with students with disabilities, I believe my contribution will be mutually beneficial to the students in my district as well as the students at ESCNJ.. will be made to . Steven Lawrence slawrence@woodbridgeps.org. Superintendent of Schools. The mission of the Woodbridge School District is to educate all students to become highly successful, healthy, and contributing citizens in a global society. Zega, who said during Thursday's meeting that he was "not retiring," was appointed superintendent in December 2013 after serving as Interim Superintendent for five months. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. Be the first to know. The Board will actively discuss our budget at the annual Open Public Finance Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:00 pm from the Ross Street Elementary School gymnasium. Woodbridge High School alumnus Haley Resta conducted a color run and plank-a-thon to heighten awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Amid remote learning, an army of NJ volunteers are building desks for kids, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The yearly Board meeting calendar is as follows: April 25 (Open Public Budget Meeting); April 27 (Board Meeting and Budget Adoption); May 18; June 15; July 13; August 10 and 24; September 21; October 19; November 16; and December 21. 94 0 obj <>stream Requests for meetings from the W.T.C.S.A. As a life-long learner, he went back to school and in May of 2014, Mr. Ali earned a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Learning and Teaching from Drexel University. JosephMassimino, who has worked with the Woodbridge school district for almost 20 years, began his career in 2002 as a social studies teacher at Woodbridge High School and held various administrative positions in the district before being named the schools superintendent earlier this year, according to information provided by ESCNJ. The board of education adopts policies under which the school district operates; oversees the budget; approves the curriculum; hires and evaluates the superintendent; represents the public during contract negotiations; and serves as a communications link between the community and the school system. in Accounting in 1995. https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. Like Zega, Massimino is a longtime district employee and alumnuswho attended townshippublic schools from Kindergarten throughgraduation from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 1997. Plaintiff had previously . In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. August 20, 2021. [9], Schools in the district (with 201819 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[10]) are:[11], Core members of the district's administration are:[42][43], The district's board of education, with nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Massimino currently servesas assistant superintendent for human resources for the school district. Ali cannot show that his termination for teaching anti-Semitic views was a pretext for discrimination. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins, Windows of Understanding addresses social justice issues through art, Edison welcomes Lunar New Year in festive style. Visit https://cicdnj.org/ to learn more and to register. Dr. Michael Strambler mstrambler@woodbridgeps.org. Affirmative Action Officer: Kendell Ali, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (732) 602-8565. To learn more about ESCN and its programs, visitwww.escnj.us. 47 0 obj <> endobj Cheryl Makin. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Superintendent of Schools Telephone: (732) 602-8472 Fax: (732) 750-3796 Joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us May 26, 2022 Dear Woodbridge Township Families, I hope this finds you and yours doing well. In 2008, Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Supervisor of English, Media Centers and ESL/Bilingual Programs for the District, a role she served in until 2011. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". The successful passage will now allow the district to transfer monies set aside from the March 2020 referendum for the construction of a replacement building for the existing Avenel Street . Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. In August of that same year, he married his loving wife, Denise. Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2021. Massimino replacesRobert Zega, a longtime district employee and alumnusof district schools. Dr. Third Circuit upholds the termination of a teacher for teaching anti-Semitic views. One English teacher reported that her students were questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust, opining that . His research interests include rational number knowledge and equity in the mathematics classroom. An active volunteer in several youth sports organizations, Massimino is married andthe father oftwo children. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. To contact the Board, e-mailBoard@woodbridge.k12.nj.usor call Board Secretary Nicole Lanigan at 732-602-8536. I have one housekeeping reminder. Julie returned to Kean and earned her Masters Degree in Educational Administration. 4. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. #kzN\}7>)RR[VcY1>2>a& 0 }.XI1i|p4Hi_[MXA]?bZ["fiIf^|*^G*Z)n/8$l)o}@cP2l. In July of 2021, Mr. Ali was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the district. endstream endobj startxref Robert Zega, who was approved by the Woodbridge Township school board on Wednesday, criticized an old outlook that he said placed an "emphasis on performing in state tests." 2. The following morning, Ali met with Zega and Lottman; his employment was terminated. You're all set! Dr. Massimino received his Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration from Rutgers University in 2014 where his research focused on the referents of faculty trust and student achievement. All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. [44][45][46], Lois Rotella, former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, left her position in early August 2012. Dr. Gencarelli returned to Seton Hall University and was awarded her Masters Degree in Education, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology, in 2006. Previously, Zega hadbeen serving as the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction but moved into the interim superintendent position whenthen-Superintendent John Croweresigned as superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Lois Rotella retiredas news of the state Department of Education investigation into cheating at various townshipschools was coming to light. and the Woodbridge Township School District for the period April 1, 2022, through June 22, 2022: Case No. Woodbridge Township School District is returning to all-remote learning at four of its schools due to new COVID-19 cases.As of Wednesday, Superintendent Robert Zega said that 15 positive coronavirus cases had been reported in the school di He graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. Id. From serving as Athletic Director at JFKMHS, to Assistant Principal of first, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and then, Iselin Middle School, to Elementary Language Arts & Physical Education Supervisor, to Principal of Indiana Avenue School #18 and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, respectively. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. We have become aware of a social media post and associated news Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. Paul T. Postorino is an educational leader whose roots in the Woodbridge Township School District go back to his kindergarten days at Avenel Street School 4&5 until his graduation from Colonia High School. Search: Search. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT _____ P. O. Board of Education members Frank DellaPietro III and Brian Molnar, who bothabstained on the vote, saidit was a pleasure to work with Zega and congratulated Massimino on theappointment. Massimino is a very welcome addition to our board. The district encourages families to register before the summer so we may accurately account for staff needs and class sizes. Massiminoreceived his Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Kean University in 2004 and was promoted to Department Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages in 2009. District Offices - Woodbridge School District. Mr. Wolferman began his accounting career with the firm of Herbert L. Tannenbaum & Co. in Huntington on Long Island. The virtual instructor will Woodbridge Township School District P.O. Later, he moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey and took a job at the Cohen, Friedman, Dorman, & Leen accounting firm in Union. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schoolsjoseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8550. WOODBRIDGE - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph . Please plan accordingly. She attended Bayview Elementary School, Bayshore Middle School and is a graduate of Middletown High School North. Kendell AliDirector of Diversity, Equity and Inclusionkendell.ali@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8565. He was promoted by Newark Public Schools to a Teacher Coach for Mathematics in 2015, and in 2016 he earned a Graduate Certificate for Principalship from Penn State. "[47], In 2015, it was found out that Ford Avenue School #14 principal Cathie Bedosky was encouraging students to cheat on the NJASK standardized test. Julie currently resides in the Navesink section of Middletown Township. In 2010, she was promoted to the Director of Special Services. He received his Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Kean University in 2004 and was promoted to Department Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages in 2009. The public portion of the meeting will begin after 6:30 PM. Find Us . Brian Molnar Joseph Velez Susan Bourdin Ezio Tamburello Business Administrator Brian Wolferman Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Zega Woodbridge Township Education Association 34 Green Street, Suite A Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 732-634-5028 . (732) 499-4809, Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. Disclaimer: Justia Annotations is a forum for attorneys to summarize, comment on, and analyze case law published on our site. %PDF-1.5 % She was later suspended by vote at the Woodbridge Board of Education.[48]. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. "The Woodbridge Township School District, like many districts in the state, is doing its best to manage the bus driver shortage," superintendent Dr. Joe Massimino told Patch Tuesday. School District varsity hockey team advanced to the State Championship at Newarks Prudential Center to ultimately fall in the fourth overtime and longest state championship hockey game in state history. Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. She holds both a principals and a supervisors certificate. Monroe Township School District Home of the Falcons Translate Language . Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. That the Board of Education approve the previously submitted 2019-2020 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act for the 25 schools of the Woodbridge Township School District. On behalf of the Board, Administration, and the Avenel St. Our March Board meeting was rather busy. . The event will feature representatives from the contractor community as well as building trades such as operating engineers, laborers, and ironworkers to name a few. Brian Wolferman was born on Long Island on July 15, 1973. In addition to working as a math teacher, Mr. Ali coached basketball and the robotics team, which enabled him to improve student outcomes through a holistic approach that addressed both academics as well as students physical and social-emotional wellbeing. The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "DE", the fifth-highest of eight groupings. Contacting Justia or any attorney through this site, via web form, email, or otherwise, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution acknowledging Macy's of Woodbridge for their generous donation of hundreds of dresses to the Woodbridge Township School District Annual Prom Dress Giveaway Event. In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. Finally, after an annual audit, the Boards Buildings and Grounds committee revealed that the district now has 100% of all classrooms air-conditioneda feat made possible by diligent staff and the "financial support of our taxpayers. The Woodbridge School District does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities, based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, creed, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness status, military status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by State and Federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title 19, Chapter 7 of the Delaware Code. With nearly 14,000 students, the township isone of the largest school districts in the state with 17elementary schools, five middle schools,three high schools andmore than 1,000 teachers. Woodbridge Township Schools opened two weeks ago with a hybrid model where students take turns attending classes for half-days. Also, please note that to date the district has not yet used any of the built-in inclement weather days, thus as per the official student calendar, the following dates will become days off: Friday, May 26, Tuesday, May 30, and Monday, June 5. User Options. doctoral degree in educational administration from Rutgers University. Woodbridge Township School District officials said a total of 10 teachers and other staff members and five students from elementary, middle and high school grades tested positive for the . "You have the nine egos of the Board members. "Thank you for your service Dr. Zega," said DellaPietro, who was the previous board president. 732-602-8550. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of the Superintendent: 203-387-6631 or csyriac@woodbridgeps.org. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. Since then, 36 students and teachers have tested positive for the . Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200. Superintendent's. Message Heath Chasanov, Superintendent read now. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. Zega led the Woodbridge school district through the tumultuous year of the coronavirus pandemic, when schools first went all virtual last March, reopened in a hybrid form this fall, then went back to all virtual in November in the second wave to finally reopen five days a week at last by the end of April. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. See id. See your school counselor for opportunities. In 2019 Mr. Ali was hired by the Woodbridge Township School District as the Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Academic Support Instruction. Julie attended Kean University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. The district introduced its preliminary 2023-2024 school budget where the district is a deserved recipient of an additional $19.8 million in new State Aid as part of the States seven-year phase-in to underfunded school districts. Woodbridge GSP Crash Blocks Lane Saturday Morning: DOT, Photos From Reading At LeGrand Coffee House In Woodbridge, Ex-Woodbridge Wrestling Coach Accused Of Sex Crimes Pleads Guilty, Take better care of your bones Join HSS for a new webinar on 5/3, LDANJ 2023 Transitions and Beyond Annual Spring Conference, JCC of Middlesex County to Celebrate Israel @75 with IDF Concert, School Bus Company Seeking Fleet Mechanic, Terms Of The Deal Rutgers Reached With Faculty Unions, Father Of Man Killed By Old Bridge Police: 'This Could Be Your Son', Latest Job Listings In The Woodbridge Area, 5 New Homes For Sale In The Woodbridge Area. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. Ms. Reeshemah Zielinski, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools . Superintendent's Office. [5][6] Lynn Crest School was recognized as a "Blue Ribbon" School during the 2009-10 school year. 1981, claiming that Lottman referred to him as Mufasa, asked Ali if they had computers in Egypt, and remarked on his ethnicity during the meetings that resulted in Alis termination. Ali sued under New Jersey law and 42 U.S.C. 19-2217 (3d Cir. ", "Thank you Dr. Zega for not only your service to the students of Woodbridge, but to the residents of Woodbridge," Molnar said. A native of Woodbridge,Massimino attended the same schools he oversees today as superintendent, a district he truly calls home. endstream endobj 48 0 obj <>/Metadata 2 0 R/Pages 45 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 49 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 45 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 50 0 obj <>stream Julie Bair began her career in a private school teaching students with autism and multiple disabled students. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. 1:35. Julie BairDirector of Special Servicesjulie.bair@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8575. Congratulations Liz Hinkle Getka on being selected as the Delaware School Psychologist of the Year! Though clearly dedicating much of his time to his career and the betterment of WTSD, Mr. Postorino manages to find enjoyment volunteering for several youth sports programs and spending time with his wonderful wife and two children. One year later he took on the additional role of District Diversity and Equity Coordinator. After her departure, "the district has been notoriously tight-lipped about matters since various schools have been under investigation by the State Board of Education's Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance because of a high number of wrong-to-right erasures on the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) standardized tests. Tuition amounts listed are per 5-day class for one student. The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. After working in the Scheduling and Advance Department for the Governor's Office, Dr. Massimino began his teaching career in 2002 at Woodbridge High School as a teacher of Social Studies. Superintendent March 10, 2022 11. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. With 26 schools and more than 13,000 students, Woodbridge is the eighth largest school system in the state. These steps take several months but I will keep you all apprised. hb``b``a`` I thank the public and private sector employers for participating. Ali posted links to the articles on a school-sponsored website: U.S. 6 talking about this. He alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, free speech and academic freedom violations, and defamation.
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