Julie returned to Kean and earned her Masters Degree in Educational Administration. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Important message regarding Pay Pams Managers, 2022 Educational Support Professionals of the Year. Zega told Patch the Woodbridge BOE chose to not renew his contract, for reasons that remain unknown. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . See your school counselor for opportunities. WOODBRIDGE - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph Massimino as the new Superintendent of Schools effective July 1 at Thursday's Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools 732-602-8472 joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. 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. 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 - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph . Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". You should be proud of the resume that you have and we thank you for your leadership through this time. She attended Bayview Elementary School, Bayshore Middle School and is a graduate of Middletown High School North. 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 . Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schoolsjoseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8550. Ali sued under New Jersey law and 42 U.S.C. Our students and faculty can more reasonably focus in climate-controlled classrooms during the warmer weather months. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT _____ P. O. Superintendent Notifications | Woodbridge Township School District Dr. Jay Dahya jdahya@woodbridgeps.org. Paul PostorinoAssistant Superintendent forCurriculum & Instructionpaul.postorino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8487. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. New Woodbridge superintendent calls for 'major shift' in philosophy 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). In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. User Options. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. 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. Over the years, Mr. Wolferman has maintained involvement in the community outside of his employment by coaching local little league baseball and street hockey league teams. Ali posted links to the articles on a school-sponsored website: U.S. I have one housekeeping reminder. 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. You can explore additional available newsletters here. 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. #kzN\}7>)RR[VcY1>2>a& 0 }.XI1i|p4Hi_[MXA]?bZ["fiIf^|*^G*Z)n/8$l)o}@cP2l. With 26 schools and more than 13,000 students, Woodbridge is the eighth largest school system in the state. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. Offered as a partnership between the Woodbridge Township School District and the Woodbridge Recreation Department This year, there are a variety of courses offered, including mostly in-person and one popular remote option, as indicated in course descriptions. He graduated from Rutgers in 2001 with a degree in American studies and a minor in political science from Rutgers University. Jeff Hughes jhughes@woodbridgeps.org. Dr. Michael Strambler mstrambler@woodbridgeps.org. His supervisor received complaints about Alis instruction on the Holocaust. ", "Woodbridge is a hard district," he said. 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. [1] The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Postorino was a student athlete, having been a 4 year participant in their NCAA baseball program. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. Policy and Planning B. Curriculum C. Finance and Insurance D. Security & School Safety . $ These steps take several months but I will keep you all apprised. Anderson saidthat Zega is "so committed" that he has "offered to help with the transition of new Superintendent. Tuition amounts listed are per 5-day class for one student. Box 428, School Street Paul T. Postorino Woodbridge, NJ . Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Helping out: Amid remote learning, an army of NJ volunteers are building desks for kids, Graduation 2021 shopping list: Caps, gowns and COVID vaccinations. Staff | Woodbridge Township School District Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. 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. In 2010, he was promoted to principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20 and in 2014, he received his PhD. The event is open to current students, recent graduates, and parents. All rights reserved. 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. Woodbridge Township School District, No. Woodbridge Township School District Contacting Justia or any attorney through this site, via web form, email, or otherwise, does not create an attorney-client relationship. 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. His research interests include rational number knowledge and equity in the mathematics classroom. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. PDF Woodbridge Township Board of Education Agenda 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. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. She holds both a principals and a supervisors certificate. ", "Thank you Dr. Zega for not only your service to the students of Woodbridge, but to the residents of Woodbridge," Molnar said. "The retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.". To contact the Board, e-mailBoard@woodbridge.k12.nj.usor call Board Secretary Nicole Lanigan at 732-602-8536. 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. The public portion of the meeting will begin after 6:30 PM. The district accepts only online applications on our district website at https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. hWmo6+E m>,2J=-Ps$EyE0a2kAB1u2CDIOWAK He has three successful sons, all of whom have gone through the school district. Sarah Beth Del Prete, Secretary sdelprete@woodbridgeps.org. Lottman directed Ali to remove the MEMRI links from the schools website. Prior to being named to the top job, Massimino was the assistant superintendent for the 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. The Colonia High School Boys' Basketball Team is now consecutive Group Three, North II sectional champions. Defendant Glenn Lottman is the principal of Woodbridge High School. Woodbridge Township Schools opened two weeks ago with a hybrid model where students take turns attending classes for half-days. 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. His supervisor received complaints about Ali's instruction on the Holocaust. The next steps are completing architectural drawings, DOE submissions, and bidding out the construction work. Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. The Policy and Planning Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 1. Be the first to know. Id. "We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. [44][45][46], Lois Rotella, former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, left her position in early August 2012. (732) 499-4809, Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. The superintendent of the Woodbridge Township School District has been appointed to the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey's (ESCNJ) Board of . She left the private school to teach learning disabled students and emotionally disturbed students for Elizabeth Public Schools. As both an avid New York Mets baseball and New York Rangers hockey fan, you can catch him rooting for his teams alongside his family in his free time. 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. I want to thank district personnel and our partners in the municipal government for once again organizing the annual Woodbridge Twp. Requests for meetings from the W.T.C.S.A. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. Four Schools In Woodbridge All-Remote Due To Coronavirus Uptick 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. Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing. The district submitted an application for the States $350 million Regular Operating District capital grant program for a planned school roof replacement. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 Dr. doctoral degree in educational administration from Rutgers University. See id. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. 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. PDF Woodbridge Township Board of Education Agenda 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.. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. 47 0 obj <> endobj 2. %%EOF The district encourages families to register before the summer so we may accurately account for staff needs and class sizes. Message from the Board President | 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. 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 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. 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 Our March Board meeting was rather busy. The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. MyCentralJersey.com. "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. [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. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. In February of 2015, Mr. Wolferman was named Acting Business Administrator and was hired as the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2015-16 school year. New Woodbridge Schools Superintendent is longtime district educator You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200. 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. 2020) Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. Editor's note: This article originally incorrectly reported that Zega chose not to renew his contract. All rights reserved. Brian Wolferman was born on Long Island on July 15, 1973. Message from the Board President. Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2021. I am writing to provide the community Julie BairDirector of Special Servicesjulie.bair@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8575. 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. Tuition Rate . 94 0 obj <>stream She was later suspended by vote at the Woodbridge Board of Education.[48]. 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. 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) "Dr. Zega will become a principal in the district, pursuant to an agreement between him and the Board," she told Patch. Since then, 36 students and teachers have tested positive for the . Kendell Ali was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Steven Lawrence slawrence@woodbridgeps.org. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. Massimino currently servesas assistant superintendent for human resources for the school district. Phone: 732-521-2111 . Box 428, School Street Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . 1:35. He alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, free speech and academic freedom violations, and defamation. 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. To learn more about ESCN and its programs, visitwww.escnj.us. Dr.Massimino I wish you all the luck in the world. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. "Thank you for your dedication to the students for serving in the role until the school year is done. Students written assignments confirmed those accounts. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. 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. 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. Superintendent of Schools: Ms. Chari Chanley . Looking at this past few years just getting through this COVID crisis, this was not an easy thing to navigate and with your leadership, you were a beacon of light, a calmness that guided us through this crisis. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Jenica Liang, a senior at . One English teacher reported that her students were questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust, opining that . 19-2217 (3d Cir. PDF Woodbridge Township School District Anderson recognized Zega midway through Thursday's Board meeting prior to the announcement of Massimino's appointment. %PDF-1.5 % Visit https://cicdnj.org/ to learn more and to register. 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