"We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. Jeff Hughes jhughes@woodbridgeps.org. Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. Since then, 36 students and teachers have tested positive for the . One English teacher reported that her students were questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust, opining that Hitler didnt hate the Jews and that the death counts were exaggerated. 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. "I am still tenured in several different administrative positions in the district, but I dont know yet where I will end up.". "You have the nine egos of the Board members. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. Five board members voted in favor of the appointment. 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.. With a passion for both equity and mathematics, he joined Teach for America and in 2006 began teaching mathematics for Newark Public Schools. 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. as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. Main Menu. I am writing to provide the community 6 talking about this. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. 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Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Postorino was a student athlete, having been a 4 year participant in their NCAA baseball program. 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. The Policy and Planning Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 1. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment . "Thank you for your service Dr. Zega," said DellaPietro, who was the previous board president. Dr. Joseph Massimino. Rite of passage: What will NJ proms look like in 2021? endstream endobj startxref Dr. Gencarelli once again returned to Seton Hall University to earn her Doctorate in Education Leadership, Management and Policy in 2011. Our March Board meeting was rather busy. 1:35. Dr. On behalf of the Board, Administration, and the Avenel St. August 20, 2021. Policy and Planning B. Curriculum C. Finance and Insurance D. Security & School Safety . $ Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. Ali sued under New Jersey law and 42 U.S.C. Welcome; Monroe Township School District . 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 Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. . Our students and faculty can more reasonably focus in climate-controlled classrooms during the warmer weather months. Massimino replacesRobert Zega, a longtime district employee and alumnusof district schools. In 1998, Mr. Wolferman took, and passed, the Certified Public Accounting Exam. 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 . He has three successful sons, all of whom have gone through the school district. The district submitted an application for the States $350 million Regular Operating District capital grant program for a planned school roof replacement. He said he looks forward to working closely with other superintendents on the Board of Directors and the ESCNJ administrative team to provide the latest services available that enhance the quality of education for students with challenging disabilities, according to the statement. Cheryl Makin. In August of that same year, he married his loving wife, Denise. Fax: (732) 750-3493 superintendent@woodbridge.k12.nj.us March 30, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds you well. hWmo6+E m>,2J=-Ps$EyE0a2kAB1u2CDIOWAK Defendant Glenn Lottman is the principal of Woodbridge High School. District Information. [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. 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. In 2002 Dr. Gencarelli began her teaching career at Woodbridge Middle School as an English Language Arts teacher. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. 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. 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. In 2019 Mr. Ali was hired by the Woodbridge Township School District as the Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Academic Support Instruction. 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. 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. She attended Bayview Elementary School, Bayshore Middle School and is a graduate of Middletown High School North. "Dr. Zega will become a principal in the district, pursuant to an agreement between him and the Board," she told Patch. Woodbridge Township Schools opened two weeks ago with a hybrid model where students take turns attending classes for half-days. Find Us . "I've always been impressed by the level of commitment Dr. Zega has. There is politics it's a very hard district. Julie Bair was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and was raised in Middletown. The district encourages families to register before the summer so we may accurately account for staff needs and class sizes. YL^ i36b0>agrW `q?13DNA3(#'@ . The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. #kzN\}7>)RR[VcY1>2>a& 0 }.XI1i|p4Hi_[MXA]?bZ["fiIf^|*^G*Z)n/8$l)o}@cP2l. The mission of the Woodbridge School District is to educate all students to become highly successful, healthy, and contributing citizens in a global society. There were a lot of challenges it was a pleasure working with you lastyear and all the years prior. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. 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. With 26 schools and more than 13,000 students, Woodbridge is the eighth largest school system in the state. $Aqn '\5$+S6Y $0g`$tK h 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. As always, you can view or read up on all previous Board meetings through the districts website. 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He graduated from Rutgers in 2001 with a degree in American studies and a minor in political science from Rutgers University. hbbd```b``"+c ._0"3`0 That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending sixteen third grade students for their artistic excellence in the . 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. Career Fair for our high school juniors and seniors later this month. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. Congratulations Liz Hinkle Getka on being selected as the Delaware School Psychologist of the Year! "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. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Jenica Liang, a senior at . 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. 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. Zega told Patch the Woodbridge BOE chose to not renew his contract, for reasons that remain unknown. Sarah Beth Del Prete, Secretary sdelprete@woodbridgeps.org. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. 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. 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. You're all set! Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. [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. Dr.Massimino I wish you all the luck in the world. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resourcesmaria.gencarelli@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8470. These steps take several months but I will keep you all apprised. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. "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. Dr. Gencarelli enjoys spending time with her husband and her two daughters. 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. Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. Tuition amounts listed are per 5-day class for one student. Ms. Dorothy Domke, Secretary . Id. Requests for meetings from the W.T.C.S.A. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Assistant Superintendent Telephone: (732) 602-8487 for Curriculum and Instruction Fax: (732) 636-3103 Paul.Postorino@Woodbridge.k12.nj.us April 20, 2023 RE: New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Launching into Healthy Learning Initiative; Superintendent; About Woodbridge; . Elementary School community, we thank you for voting in support of the measure. In 2018, he was appointed as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources. Dr. Gencarelli attended Robert Mascenik School #26, Iselin Middle School and graduated from John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in 1998. After several years, he joined the Woodbridge Township School District as the School Accountant. The following morning, Ali met with Zega and Lottman; his employment was terminated. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schoolsjoseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8550. "The retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.". His supervisor received complaints about Ali's instruction on the Holocaust. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. Julie Bair began her career in a private school teaching students with autism and multiple disabled students. 732-602-8550. Kendell AliDirector of Diversity, Equity and Inclusionkendell.ali@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8565. I am truly grateful and I appreciate all the work he has done for our school district.". His extensive background and many years of experience as an educator and administrator will make him a valuable resource as we chart our future, ESCNJ Schools Superintendent Mark Finkelstein said in the statement. She left the private school to teach learning disabled students and emotionally disturbed students for Elizabeth Public Schools. District Offices - Woodbridge School District. 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). 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. 67 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<88618E4C31743A4189E33E2D04D9B009>]/Index[47 48]/Info 46 0 R/Length 104/Prev 594687/Root 48 0 R/Size 95/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream (732) 602-8550. The event is open to current students, recent graduates, and parents. All rights reserved. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. Julie attended Kean University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. &6c-#Oc$j+m-EI District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. 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. Monroe Township School District Home of the Falcons Translate Language . See your school counselor for opportunities. A native of Woodbridge,Massimino attended the same schools he oversees today as superintendent, a district he truly calls home. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D from Rutgers University in Learning Cognition, Instruction, and Development, with an emphasis on Mathematics Education. Message from the Board President. He attended Rutgers University for both his bachelors and doctoratedegrees,and has a masters degree from Kean University. Dr. Gencarelli returned to Seton Hall University and was awarded her Masters Degree in Education, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology, in 2006. 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. Massimino currently servesas assistant superintendent for human resources for the school district. 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 Elementary School to be used for a major renovation and refurbishment of the existing school. 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. 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. He worked for a stint in scheduling for the governor's office, under then Gov. 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. 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. Woodbridge Township Board of Education P. O. as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Lottman directed Ali to remove the MEMRI links from the schools website. 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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