%PDF-1.5 % In 2018, he was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and was appointed to the Superintendent of Schools in July of 2021. Superintendent's Office. Fax: (732) 750-3493 [email protected] March 30, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds you well. (732) 499-4809, Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. 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. A native of Woodbridge,Massimino attended the same schools he oversees today as superintendent, a district he truly calls home. Policy and Planning B. Curriculum C. Finance and Insurance D. Security & School Safety . On behalf of the Board, Administration, and the Avenel St. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Helping out: Amid remote learning, an army of NJ volunteers are building desks for kids, Graduation 2021 shopping list: Caps, gowns and COVID vaccinations. Main Menu. Superintendent 8. 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 . She left the private school to teach learning disabled students and emotionally disturbed students for Elizabeth Public Schools. endstream endobj startxref 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 [8], For the 2004-05 school year, Matthew Jago Elementary School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Superintendent of Schools Telephone: (732) 602-8472 Fax: (732) 750-3493 [email protected] April 28, 2022 Dear Colonia High School Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds everyone doing well after Spring Break. He has three successful sons, all of whom have gone through the school district. Massimino is an active volunteer in several youth sports organizations and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, according to his bio on the district website. I am pleased and thankful to report that the March 14, district-wide referendum passed overwhelmingly 2,236 to 573. Woodbridge Township School District, No. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. hbbd```b``"+c ._0"3`0 District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. Ali sued under New Jersey law and 42 U.S.C. Administrative Assistant/Superintendent's Office Phone: 203-387-6631. BUSINESS OFFICE. In 2002 Dr. Gencarelli began her teaching career at Woodbridge Middle School as an English Language Arts teacher. In 2018, he was appointed as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources. The virtual instructor will In 2017 he was appointed Special Assistant for Mathematics, with the job of driving improvements to the teaching and learning of mathematics at the district level. 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. (732) 602-8550. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. 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. 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 . The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. There is politics it's a very hard district. as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Gencarelli attended Robert Mascenik School #26, Iselin Middle School and graduated from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 1998. 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. This page is not available in other languages. 732-602-8550. Career Fair for our high school juniors and seniors later this month. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Superintendent of Schools Telephone: (732) 602-8472 Fax: (732) 750-3493 [email protected] May 3, 2022 Hello Colonia High School families, Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. 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. 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." WOODBRIDGE - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph . 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"Thank you for your service Dr. Zega," said DellaPietro, who was the previous board president. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 To contact the Board, [email protected] call Board Secretary Nicole Lanigan at 732-602-8536. "[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. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Important message regarding Pay Pams Managers, 2022 Educational Support Professionals of the Year. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. 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. Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Superintendent's. Message Heath Chasanov, Superintendent read now. 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. as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. Julie Bair began her career in a private school teaching students with autism and multiple disabled students. 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. Contact: [email protected] or @CherylMakin. Joseph Massimino is a lifelong resident of Woodbridge Township having attended our public schools from Kindergarten until his graduation from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 1997. ", "Woodbridge is a hard district," he said. Massimino currently servesas assistant superintendent for human resources for the school district. In 2011, she was promoted to Principal of Woodbine Avenue School #23 where she worked for one year before settling in at Avenel Street School #4&5 for the last nine years. He received his masters degree in educational administration from Kean University in 2004 and was promoted to department supervisor of social studies and world languages of the entire Woodbridge school district in 2009. I am writing to provide the community Ali also presented a lesson on the September 11 terrorist attacks, requiring students to read online articles translated by the Middle Eastern Media Research Institute (MEMRI). The next steps are completing architectural drawings, DOE submissions, and bidding out the construction work. He graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. Dr. Massimino is an active volunteer in several youth sports organizations and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Dr. Robert Zega is leaving and Dr. Joseph Massimino has been approved by the Board of Ed. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. 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. The fair annually introduces students to "fields ranging from public services like law enforcement, fire, and EMS, military, as well as private sector professions in automotive services, building trades, manufacturing, and utilities to name a few. 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 All rights reserved. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. Our students and faculty can more reasonably focus in climate-controlled classrooms during the warmer weather months. . Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. In 2010, he was promoted to principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20 and in 2014, he received his PhD. Ali cannot show that his termination for teaching anti-Semitic views was a pretext for discrimination. Defendant Glenn Lottman is the principal of Woodbridge High School. Donna Coonan, Director of Business Services/Operations Phone: 203-389-2195 ext. I want to thank district personnel and our partners in the municipal government for once again organizing the annual Woodbridge Twp. 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. In no particular order, congratulations are warranted to both the Colonia High and JFK Memorial High School Cheerleading teams on State Championships in their respective groupings. Affirmative Action Officer: Kendell Ali, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (732) 602-8565. As always, you can view or read up on all previous Board meetings through the districts website. Superintendent of Schools 732-602-8472 [email protected]. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. Id. The districts high school counselors are arranging buses for select students to attend. She holds both a principals and a supervisors certificate. He said he looks forward to working closely with other superintendents on the Board of Directors and the ESCNJ administrative team to provide the latest services available that enhance the quality of education for students with challenging disabilities, according to the statement. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". The district submitted an application for the States $350 million Regular Operating District capital grant program for a planned school roof replacement. He alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, free speech and academic freedom violations, and defamation. MyCentralJersey.com. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Jenica Liang, a senior at . Woodbridge Township School District. [44][45][46], Lois Rotella, former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, left her position in early August 2012. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. 0 336. Launching into Healthy Learning Initiative; Superintendent; About Woodbridge; . "We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. 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. After working in the Scheduling and Advance Department for the Governor's Office,Massimino began his educationcareer in 2002 at Woodbridge High School as a Social Studies teacher. Julie Bair was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and was raised in Middletown. %%EOF Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. The event is open to current students, recent graduates, and parents. His supervisor received complaints about Ali's instruction on the Holocaust. Disclaimer: Justia Annotations is a forum for attorneys to summarize, comment on, and analyze case law published on our site. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. 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. User Options. Rite of passage: What will NJ proms look like in 2021? Dr. Gencarelli once again returned to Seton Hall University to earn her Doctorate in Education Leadership, Management and Policy in 2011. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Kendell Ali was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Congratulations Liz Hinkle Getka on being selected as the Delaware School Psychologist of the Year! Plaintiff knew both Lottman and Zega prior to his employment with the Woodbridge Township School District. 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 retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.". Dr. Massimino, congratulations and I look forward to working with you. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of [email protected]. Welcome; Monroe Township School District . She was later suspended by vote at the Woodbridge Board of Education.[48]. All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. From there, Mr. Postorino continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature, before earning his 1st Masters in Teaching and 2nd in School Administration, both through FDU. [email protected]. 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. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. Contacting Justia or any attorney through this site, via web form, email, or otherwise, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Tuition Rate . During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Postorino was a student athlete, having been a 4 year participant in their NCAA baseball program. Congratulations to all district student-athletes at all levels for your individual accolades, hard work, and sportsmanship. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human [email protected]. Dr. Joseph Massimino. Find Us . He attended Rutgers University for both his bachelors and doctoratedegrees,and has a masters degree from Kean University. Julie currently resides in the Navesink section of Middletown Township. The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants. All rights reserved. [1] The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. Superintendent of Schools. The Board will meet in the gymnasium of the new Ross Street Elementary School #11, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge. Later, he moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey and took a job at the Cohen, Friedman, Dorman, & Leen accounting firm in Union. Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. 0:00. Steven Lawrence [email protected]. Lottman directed Ali to remove the MEMRI links from the schools website. Paul Postorino Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 732-602-8487 . In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. Elementary School community, we thank you for voting in support of the measure. We have always had good leadership at the top and I am sure that is going to be the way going forward.". $ I thank the public and private sector employers for participating. I am trulyhonoredto have this opportunity to be a member of the prestigious ESCNJ board,Massimino said in the statement. "You have the nine egos of the Board members. In July of 2021, Mr. Ali was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the district. The following morning, Ali met with Zega and Lottman; his employment was terminated. See your school counselor for opportunities. Planning 9/11 Style Attack Using ISIS in Early 2015. The MEMRI articles also contained links to other articles, such as The Jews are Like a Cancer, Woe to the World if they Become Strong. A reporter questioned Principal Lottman and Superintendent Zega. The Woodbridge Township School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.. As of the 2018-19 school year, the district, comprising 26 schools, had an enrollment . That was not correct and we regret the error. 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. The new superintendent contract stipulates a five-year term through June 30, 2026. In 1998, Mr. Wolferman took, and passed, the Certified Public Accounting Exam. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. . Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2021. 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. With a passion for both equity and mathematics, he joined Teach for America and in 2006 began teaching mathematics for Newark Public Schools. The Woodbridge School District will provide equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, national original ancestry, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, sex, marital .
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