Monroe Township School District Home of the Falcons Translate Language . 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. He has three successful sons, all of whom have gone through the school district. Superintendent March 10, 2022 11. [44][45][46], Lois Rotella, former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, left her position in early August 2012. [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. The district submitted an application for the States $350 million Regular Operating District capital grant program for a planned school roof replacement. 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. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. 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 district accepts only online applications on our district website at https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. 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. The mission of the Woodbridge School District is to educate all students to become highly successful, healthy, and contributing citizens in a global society. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D from Rutgers University in Learning Cognition, Instruction, and Development, with an emphasis on Mathematics Education. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. You can explore additional available newsletters here. Superintendent of Schools: Ms. Chari Chanley . The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "DE", the fifth-highest of eight groupings. That was not correct and we regret the error. Grades 6 - 8 Woodbridge Middle School Grades 9 - 12 Woodbridge High School. 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. Our March Board meeting was rather busy. Phone: 732-521-2111 . Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. 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. Classes will resume on Monday, April 17. hWmo6+E m>,2J=-Ps$EyE0a2kAB1u2CDIOWAK 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. ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. 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We have become aware of a social media post and associated news Jeff Hughes jhughes@woodbridgeps.org. 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. WOODBRIDGE - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph . She left the private school to teach learning disabled students and emotionally disturbed students for Elizabeth 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. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schoolsjoseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8550. 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. Plaintiff knew both Lottman and Zega prior to his employment with the Woodbridge Township School District. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. In 2001, Julie left Elizabeth to become the Supervisor of Special Education Programs in Woodbridge Township. Massimino replacesRobert Zega, a longtime district employee and alumnusof district schools. Lottman directed Ali to remove the MEMRI links from the schools website. Students written assignments confirmed those accounts. Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. In 2018, he was appointed as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources. 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. Third Circuit upholds the termination of a teacher for teaching anti-Semitic views. 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. 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. Paul PostorinoAssistant Superintendent forCurriculum & Instructionpaul.postorino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8487. Disclaimer: Justia Annotations is a forum for attorneys to summarize, comment on, and analyze case law published on our site. 2. Crowewent on to become principal at Woodbine Elementary School and currently serves as principal at Woodbridge Middle School. The Colonia High School Boys' Basketball Team is now consecutive Group Three, North II sectional champions. In July of 2021, Mr. Ali was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the district. He graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. The next steps are completing architectural drawings, DOE submissions, and bidding out the construction work. 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." Tuition Rate . as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. In 2019 Mr. Ali was hired by the Woodbridge Township School District as the Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Academic Support Instruction. Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. Brian WolfermanBusiness Administrator/Board Secretarybrian.wolferman@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8536. 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. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. "We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. 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. Editor's note: This article originally incorrectly reported that Zega chose not to renew his contract. Search: Search. 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. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. 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. Find Us . 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. These steps take several months but I will keep you all apprised. All rights reserved. You're all set! in Accounting in 1995. I am truly grateful and I appreciate all the work he has done for our school district.". 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. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. 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. Please plan accordingly. 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. Sign up to get Patch emails: https://patch.com/subscribe Contact this Patch reporter: Carly.baldwin@patch.com. Dr. There were a lot of challenges it was a pleasure working with you lastyear and all the years prior. . The Policy and Planning Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 1. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. With a passion for both equity and mathematics, he joined Teach for America and in 2006 began teaching mathematics for Newark Public Schools. The virtual instructor will Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Dr. Jay Dahya jdahya@woodbridgeps.org. Id. 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. The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. 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. 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. 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. Dr. Joseph Massimino. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. 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, 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. Rite of passage: What will NJ proms look like in 2021? [1] The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. Superintendent 8. 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 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. MyCentralJersey.com. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT _____ P. O. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of the Superintendent: 203-387-6631 or csyriac@woodbridgeps.org. Dr.Massimino I wish you all the luck in the world. Steven Lawrence slawrence@woodbridgeps.org. I am writing to provide our entire school community 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 . Ms. Reeshemah Zielinski, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools . We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. Superintendent of Schools 732-602-8472 joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. 732-602-8550. Find Us . 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. 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. 336. In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. Congratulations to all district student-athletes at all levels for your individual accolades, hard work, and sportsmanship. 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. 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. The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants. Requests for meetings from the W.T.C.S.A. Mr. Wolferman began his accounting career with the firm of Herbert L. Tannenbaum & Co. in Huntington on Long Island. 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. 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 ", "Thank you Dr. Zega for not only your service to the students of Woodbridge, but to the residents of Woodbridge," Molnar said. ", Molnar added that being on superintendent searches allows board members to see the "stable" they have of "up and coming rising stars. 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. Tuition amounts listed are per 5-day class for one student. The public is welcome. 5. "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. 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. 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. Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2021. https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. 2. Plaintiff had previously . 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 Superintendent of Schools Telephone: (732) 602-8472 Fax: (732) 750-3493 superintendent@woodbridge.k12.nj.us May 3, 2022 Hello Colonia High School families, Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. Erin Williamson ewilliamson@woodbridgeps.org. . 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 . The following morning, Ali met with Zega and Lottman; his employment was terminated. . In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. That the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution commending Jenica Liang, a senior at . 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. Id. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resourcesmaria.gencarelli@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8470. hbbd```b``"+c ._0"3`0 The new superintendent contract stipulates a five-year term through June 30, 2026. "Dr. Zega will become a principal in the district, pursuant to an agreement between him and the Board," she told Patch. Woodbridge Township School District P.O . District Offices - Woodbridge School District. In 2018, he was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and was appointed to the Superintendent of Schools in July of 2021. The districts high school counselors are arranging buses for select students to attend. Dr. Michael Strambler mstrambler@woodbridgeps.org. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". 94 0 obj <>stream District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. 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. Prior to being named to the top job, Massimino was the assistant superintendent for the district. I am pleased and thankful to report that the March 14, district-wide referendum passed overwhelmingly 2,236 to 573. Dr. Massimino is an active volunteer in several youth sports organizations and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Julie Bair was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and was raised in Middletown. 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. After an undefeated regular season and a consecutive county championship, the joint Woodbridge Twp. 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. 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. He worked for a stint in scheduling for the governor's office, under then Gov. She was later suspended by vote at the Woodbridge Board of Education.[48]. [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 retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.".

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