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. "You have the nine egos of the Board members. All rights reserved. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. ", "Woodbridge is a hard district," he said. On behalf of the Board, Administration, and the Avenel St. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment . Julie Bair was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and was raised in Middletown. In 2001, Julie left Elizabeth to become the Supervisor of Special Education Programs in Woodbridge Township. Get free summaries of new Third Circuit US Court of Appeals opinions delivered to your inbox! 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. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. Ms. Reeshemah Zielinski, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools . Erin Williamson ewilliamson@woodbridgeps.org. Massimino is a very welcome addition to our board. Kendell Ali was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. 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. Students written assignments confirmed those accounts. 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 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. in Accounting in 1995. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D from Rutgers University in Learning Cognition, Instruction, and Development, with an emphasis on Mathematics Education. 8. In 2019 Mr. Ali was hired by the Woodbridge Township School District as the Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Academic Support Instruction. Congratulations Liz Hinkle Getka on being selected as the Delaware School Psychologist of the Year! Superintendent 8. "Administration" shall mean the Woodbridge Township School District central office administrators consisting of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Personnel Services, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Director of Special Services. Longtime Woodbridge educator named new Superintendent of Schools for district. 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. Anderson saidthat Zega is "so committed" that he has "offered to help with the transition of new Superintendent. Dr. Jay Dahya jdahya@woodbridgeps.org. He graduated from Rutgers in 2001 with a degree in American studies and a minor in political science from Rutgers University. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. 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 . Dr. Gencarelli returned to Seton Hall University and was awarded her Masters Degree in Education, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology, in 2006. I am pleased and thankful to report that the March 14, district-wide referendum passed overwhelmingly 2,236 to 573. [7], For the 2005-06 school year, the district was recognized with the "Best Practices Award" by the New Jersey Department of Education for its "Blooming Buddies-The Garden Club" Science program at Matthew Jago Elementary School. "I've always been impressed by the level of commitment Dr. Zega has. Box 428, School Street Paul T. Postorino Woodbridge, NJ . His supervisor received complaints about Alis instruction on the Holocaust. 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. 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. hb``b``a`` 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. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. 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. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. 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 . 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 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. Dr. Gencarelli enjoys spending time with her husband and her two daughters. 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. Grades 6 - 8 Woodbridge Middle School Grades 9 - 12 Woodbridge High School. ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. 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. 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. Massimino replacesRobert Zega, a longtime district employee and alumnusof district schools. 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. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. will be made to . Massimino currently servesas assistant superintendent for human resources for the school district. Cheryl Makin. 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. The superintendent of the Woodbridge Township School District has been appointed to the Educational Services Commission of New Jerseys (ESCNJ) Board of Directors. Paul Postorino Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 732-602-8487 . 2. He worked for a stint in scheduling for the governor's office, under then Gov. hWmo6+E m>,2J=-Ps$EyE0a2kAB1u2CDIOWAK Helping out: Amid remote learning, an army of NJ volunteers are building desks for kids, Graduation 2021 shopping list: Caps, gowns and COVID vaccinations. User Options. Julie currently resides in the Navesink section of Middletown Township. Administrative Assistant/Superintendent's Office Phone: 203-387-6631. BUSINESS OFFICE. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Tuition Rate . Seeking to engage the entire community in instructing and inspiring our students to be successful and significant beyond our. 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. With 26 schools and more than 13,000 students, Woodbridge is the eighth largest school system in the state. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Dr. Robert Zega is leaving and Dr. Joseph Massimino has been approved by the Board of Ed. YL^ i36b0>agrW `q?13DNA3(#'@ "Thank you for your service Dr. Zega," said DellaPietro, who was the previous board president. Third Circuit upholds the termination of a teacher for teaching anti-Semitic views. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Items for Discussion: A. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resourcesmaria.gencarelli@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8470. 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. 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. 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. 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. Welcome; Monroe Township School District . Woodbridge Township School District P.O. . 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. WOODBRIDGE - The Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph . 1:35. He attended Rutgers University for both his bachelors and doctoratedegrees,and has a masters degree from Kean University. 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. Elementary School community, we thank you for voting in support of the measure. I want to thank district personnel and our partners in the municipal government for once again organizing the annual Woodbridge Twp. 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. Sign up to get Patch emails: https://patch.com/subscribe Contact this Patch reporter: Carly.baldwin@patch.com. "We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. 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. Dr. "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) 750-3796 Joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us May 26, 2022 Dear Woodbridge Township Families, I hope this finds you and yours doing well. Brian Wolferman was born on Long Island on July 15, 1973. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT _____ P. O. Congratulations to all district student-athletes at all levels for your individual accolades, hard work, and sportsmanship. Please plan accordingly. Mr. Wolferman began his accounting career with the firm of Herbert L. Tannenbaum & Co. in Huntington on Long Island. "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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 . 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.. Dr. Massimino, congratulations and I look forward to working with you. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Anderson recognized Zega midway through Thursday's Board meeting prior to the announcement of Massimino's appointment. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. 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. He has three successful sons, all of whom have gone through the school district. The Board will meet in the gymnasium of the new Ross Street Elementary School #11, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge. The new superintendent contract stipulates a five-year term through June 30, 2026. Woodbridge Township Board of Education P. 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. I am writing to provide the community That was not correct and we regret the error. The 2022-2023 high school winter sports season was particularly notable as our sports teams had impressive runs and accomplishments along the way. In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. and the Woodbridge Township School District for the period April 1, 2022, through June 22, 2022: Case No. 94 0 obj <>stream Five board members voted in favor of the appointment. 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. Main Menu. . Search: Search. 2. endstream endobj startxref The district submitted an application for the States $350 million Regular Operating District capital grant program for a planned school roof replacement. The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. Woodbridge Board of Education president Marie Anderson did not directly answer when Patch asked why Zega's contract was not renewed. All rights reserved. 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. Julie attended Kean University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. 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. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. Superintendent's Office. One English teacher reported that her students were questioning historical accounts of the Holocaust, opining that . In July of 2021, Mr. Ali was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the district. Superintendent's. Message Heath Chasanov, Superintendent read now. Please note that the district will be closed for Spring Break beginning at dismissal on Friday, April 7. Defendant Robert Zega is the Superintendent of Schools for the Woodbridge Township School District. 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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. Brian WolfermanBusiness Administrator/Board Secretarybrian.wolferman@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8536. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Dr. Robert Zega is leaving and Dr. Joseph Massimino has been approved by the Board of Ed. [1] The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. Plaintiff knew both Lottman and Zega prior to his employment with the Woodbridge Township School District. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. In 2010, she was promoted to the Director of Special Services. 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. 5. "[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. 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 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 . Ali posted links to the articles on a school-sponsored website: U.S. 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. Contact: Cmakin@gannettnj.com or @CherylMakin. See id. [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. 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. 6 talking about this. 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. Find Us . See your school counselor for opportunities. &6c-#Oc$j+m-EI Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. This page is not available in other languages. 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. His research interests include rational number knowledge and equity in the mathematics classroom. Zega told Patch the Woodbridge BOE chose to not renew his contract, for reasons that remain unknown. 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. 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. joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. 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. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. In 2018, he was appointed as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources. 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