The following morning, Ali met with Zega and Lottman; his employment was terminated. 9-12, 14. Defendant Glenn Lottman is the principal of Woodbridge High School. Plaintiff knew both Lottman and Zega prior to his employment with the Woodbridge Township School District. Id. The superintendent of the Woodbridge Township School District has been appointed to the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey's (ESCNJ) Board of . I want to thank district personnel and our partners in the municipal government for once again organizing the annual Woodbridge Twp. joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. . In 2002 Dr. Gencarelli began her teaching career at Woodbridge Middle School as an English Language Arts teacher. "The retention of highly talentedemployees is critical to the success of the school district.". [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. . August 20, 2021. [1] The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. 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. To contact the Board, e-mailBoard@woodbridge.k12.nj.usor call Board Secretary Nicole Lanigan at 732-602-8536. #kzN\}7>)RR[VcY1>2>a& 0 }.XI1i|p4Hi_[MXA]?bZ["fiIf^|*^G*Z)n/8$l)o}@cP2l. A native of Woodbridge,Massimino attended the same schools he oversees today as superintendent, a district he truly calls home. In 2010, he was promoted to principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20 and in 2014, he received his PhD. 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. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Dr. Robert Zega is leaving and Dr. Joseph Massimino has been approved by the Board of Ed. 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. The mission of the Woodbridge School District is to educate all students to become highly successful, healthy, and contributing citizens in a global society. 1:35. 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. Woodbridge Township Schools opened two weeks ago with a hybrid model where students take turns attending classes for half-days. Affirmative Action Officer: Kendell Ali, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (732) 602-8565. After several years, he joined the Woodbridge Township School District as the School Accountant. endstream endobj startxref Plaintiff had previously . Visit https://cicdnj.org/ to learn more and to register. Five board members voted in favor of the appointment. 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. See id. After her departure, "the district has been notoriously tight-lipped about matters since various schools have been under investigation by the State Board of Education's Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance because of a high number of wrong-to-right erasures on the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) standardized tests. 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. User Options. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. All rights reserved. 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. Woodbridge Township School District, No. Students written assignments confirmed those accounts. Launching into Healthy Learning Initiative; Superintendent; About Woodbridge; . Woodbridge Township Board of Education P. O. 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. YL^ i36b0>agrW `q?13DNA3(#'@ 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. I am pleased and thankful to report that the March 14, district-wide referendum passed overwhelmingly 2,236 to 573. ", Molnar added that being on superintendent searches allows board members to see the "stable" they have of "up and coming rising stars. 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 P.O. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. 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. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. "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 approve the tuition payment . ", "Dr. Zega has always been committed to our students, parents, teachers, staffand Board members," Anderson said. See your school counselor for opportunities. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. Dr. Gencarelli once again returned to Seton Hall University to earn her Doctorate in Education Leadership, Management and Policy in 2011. Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Box 428, School Street Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . The next steps are completing architectural drawings, DOE submissions, and bidding out the construction work. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. Welcome; Monroe Township School District . The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. Julie Bair began her career in a private school teaching students with autism and multiple disabled students. Massimino is a very welcome addition to our board. 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 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. "Thank you for your dedication to the students for serving in the role until the school year is done. 6 talking about this. 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 1998, Mr. Wolferman took, and passed, the Certified Public Accounting Exam. Donna Coonan, Director of Business Services/Operations Phone: 203-389-2195 ext. Woodbridge Board of Education president Marie Anderson did not directly answer when Patch asked why Zega's contract was not renewed. hWmo6+E m>,2J=-Ps$EyE0a2kAB1u2CDIOWAK 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. hbbd```b``"+c ._0"3`0 Congratulations Liz Hinkle Getka on being selected as the Delaware School Psychologist of the Year! Find Us . The Policy and Planning Committee, on recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, presents the following: 1. In 2018, he was appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, and was appointed to the Superintendent of Schools in July of 2021. 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. Rite of passage: What will NJ proms look like in 2021? 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. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. Crowewent on to become principal at Woodbine Elementary School and currently serves as principal at Woodbridge Middle School. 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. Massimino replacesRobert Zega, a longtime district employee and alumnusof district schools. 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. In July of 2021, Mr. Ali was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the district. I am trulyhonoredto have this opportunity to be a member of the prestigious ESCNJ board,Massimino said in the statement. Kendell AliDirector of Diversity, Equity and Inclusionkendell.ali@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8565. Third Circuit upholds the termination of a teacher for teaching anti-Semitic views. In August of that same year, he married his loving wife, Denise. All rights reserved. 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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. 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. 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. Dr. Massimino, congratulations and I look forward to working with you. Speaking of workforce development, the annual Construction Industry Career Day is back on Tuesday, May 30, and 31, at the NJ Convention and Expo Center in Edison. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Important message regarding Pay Pams Managers, 2022 Educational Support Professionals of the Year. 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. The event is open to current students, recent graduates, and parents. 732-602-8550. $ Julie currently resides in the Navesink section of Middletown Township. Planned, Carried Out 9/11 AttacksBut Blames Others and U.S. His research interests include rational number knowledge and equity in the mathematics classroom. In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. 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 doctoral degree in educational administration from Rutgers University. His supervisor received complaints about Ali's instruction on the Holocaust. "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. To learn more about ESCN and its programs, visitwww.escnj.us. Elementary School community, we thank you for voting in support of the measure. 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. 47 0 obj <> endobj In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. 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 . I have one housekeeping reminder. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. The new superintendent contract stipulates a five-year term through June 30, 2026. hb``b``a`` "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. "The board chose not to offer me a contract. Classes will resume on Monday, April 17. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. Box 428 School StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200. Zega told Patch the Woodbridge BOE chose to not renew his contract, for reasons that remain unknown. Please note that the district will be closed for Spring Break beginning at dismissal on Friday, April 7. Grades 6 - 8 Woodbridge Middle School Grades 9 - 12 Woodbridge High School. Later, he moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey and took a job at the Cohen, Friedman, Dorman, & Leen accounting firm in Union. Ali sued under New Jersey law and 42 U.S.C. Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for MyCentralJersey.com, part of the USA Today Network. The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants. Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. 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. 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.. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of the Superintendent: 203-387-6631 or csyriac@woodbridgeps.org. Dr. Jay Dahya jdahya@woodbridgeps.org. I am pleased and thankful to report that the March 14, district-wide referendum passed overwhelmingly 2,236 to 573. MyCentralJersey.com. Woodbridge Township 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. District Information. Superintendent of Schools: Ms. Chari Chanley . "I've always been impressed by the level of commitment Dr. Zega has. That was not correct and we regret the error. Career Fair for our high school juniors and seniors later this month. His supervisor received complaints about Alis instruction on the Holocaust. Main Menu. 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. In 2019 Mr. Ali was hired by the Woodbridge Township School District as the Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Academic Support Instruction. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. 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." She also poorly trained test proctors, and hired unqualified people to administer the test. Monroe Township School District Home of the Falcons Translate Language . Cheryl Makin. 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. Ms. Reeshemah Zielinski, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools . Seeking to engage the entire community in instructing and inspiring our students to be successful and significant beyond our. 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. Superintendent 8. 0 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. She attended Bayview Elementary School, Bayshore Middle School and is a graduate of Middletown High School North. Policy and Planning B. Curriculum C. Finance and Insurance D. Security & School Safety . Paul PostorinoAssistant Superintendent forCurriculum & Instructionpaul.postorino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8487. Woodbridge Township School District P.O. $Aqn '\5$+S6Y $0g`$tK h You're all set! In 2010, she was promoted to the Director of Special Services. Brian WolfermanBusiness Administrator/Board Secretarybrian.wolferman@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8536. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an Internal Coordinator for Middle States. I am truly grateful and I appreciate all the work he has done for our school district.". 4. We ask for your patience as applications take time to thoroughly vet each application for accuracy and proper residency. Contacting Justia or any attorney through this site, via web form, email, or otherwise, does not create an attorney-client relationship. 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. ", "Thank you Dr. Zega for not only your service to the students of Woodbridge, but to the residents of Woodbridge," Molnar said. 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. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. 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. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. 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. 2020) Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. 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. 8. Box 428, School Street Paul T. 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Items for Discussion: A. She holds both a principals and a supervisors certificate. Find Us . "You have the nine egos of the Board members. . 94 0 obj <>stream Search: Search. [44][45][46], Lois Rotella, former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, left her position in early August 2012. Anderson recognized Zega midway through Thursday's Board meeting prior to the announcement of Massimino's appointment. All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Superintendent of Schools. Tuition amounts listed are per 5-day class for one student. Defendant Robert Zega is the Superintendent of Schools for the Woodbridge Township School District. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Brian Wolferman was born on Long Island on July 15, 1973. The Colonia High School Boys' Basketball Team is now consecutive Group Three, North II sectional champions. We had a lot of firstsand you got thrown a curveball and you handled it well. Contact: Cmakin@gannettnj.com or @CherylMakin. 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. 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 . 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. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. [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. https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. This page is not available in other languages. Be the first to know. These steps take several months but I will keep you all apprised. Id. Dr. Gencarelli enjoys spending time with her husband and her two daughters. The district encourages families to register before the summer so we may accurately account for staff needs and class sizes. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. 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. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. Erin Williamson ewilliamson@woodbridgeps.org. During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Postorino was a student athlete, having been a 4 year participant in their NCAA baseball program. Julie BairDirector of Special Servicesjulie.bair@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8575. 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. Phone: 732-521-2111 . 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 .