", Molnar added that being on superintendent searches allows board members to see the "stable" they have of "up and coming rising stars. A native of Woodbridge,Massimino attended the same schools he oversees today as superintendent, a district he truly calls home. Ms. Dorothy Domke, Secretary . CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. Prior to being named to the top job, Massimino was the assistant superintendent for the district. ALI v. WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT The districts high school counselors are arranging buses for select students to attend. "Dr. Zega will become a principal in the district, pursuant to an agreement between him and the Board," she told Patch. 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. Dr. Massimino is an active volunteer in several youth sports organizations and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. We had a lot of firstsand you got thrown a curveball and you handled it well. Board of Education - Woodbridge School District All rights reserved. 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. "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. Julie Bair began her career in a private school teaching students with autism and multiple disabled students. 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. 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. Woodbridge School District Dealing With Bus Driver Shortage as the new superintendent of Woodbridge schools effective July 1, 2021. The new superintendent contract stipulates a five-year term through June 30, 2026. 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. Maria Gencarelli, Ed.D.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resourcesmaria.gencarelli@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8470. YL^ i36b0>agrW `q?13DNA3(#'@ 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. Maria Gencarelli was raised in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, and is a proud product of our public schools. 1:35. Phone: 732-521-2111 . 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. [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. Administrative Assistant/Superintendent's Office Phone: 203-387-6631. BUSINESS OFFICE. Since then, 36 students and teachers have tested positive for the . Dr. Jay Dahya jdahya@woodbridgeps.org. Message from the Board President | Woodbridge Township School District Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . Superintendent's Office. Zega Ousted, Woodbridge Gets New School Superintendent 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. 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. The Colonia High School Boys' Basketball Team is now consecutive Group Three, North II sectional champions. "The board chose not to offer me a contract. 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. Later, he moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey and took a job at the Cohen, Friedman, Dorman, & Leen accounting firm in Union. There is politics it's a very hard district. 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. 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. Message from the Board President. Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing. will be made to . 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The 2022-2023 high school winter sports season was particularly notable as our sports teams had impressive runs and accomplishments along the way. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a minor in Political Science from Rutgers University. About the Board | Woodbridge Township School District 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. Brooke Hopkins bhopkins@woodbridgeps.org. Woodbridge Township School DistrictP.O. In 2010, she was promoted to the Director of Special Services. He alleged discrimination, hostile work environment, free speech and academic freedom violations, and defamation. https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/student-registration. Monroe Township School District Home of the Falcons Translate Language . ", "Woodbridge is a hard district," he said. In addition to teaching, he also coached baseball and served as an internal coordinator for Middle States. "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. 2. "I've always been impressed by the level of commitment Dr. Zega has. 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. The virtual instructor will Dr. Gencarelli was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2021. This page is not available in other languages. Visit https://cicdnj.org/ to learn more and to register. WOODBRIDGE, NJ Dr. Robert Zega is leaving and Dr. Joseph Massimino has been approved by the Board of Ed. Classes will resume on Monday, April 17. 9-12, 14. She was later suspended by vote at the Woodbridge Board of Education.[48]. He graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. With 26 schools and more than 13,000 students, Woodbridge is the eighth largest school system in the state. Joseph Massimino, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schoolsjoseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us732-602-8550. In 2010, he was promoted to principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20 and in 2014, he received his PhD. 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. Box 428, School Street Joseph Massimino, Ed.D. That the Board of Education approve the tuition payment . 2020) Ali, a non-practicing Muslim of Egyptian descent, was a non-tenured high school teacher. 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. The district encourages families to register before the summer so we may accurately account for staff needs and class sizes. Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 #kzN\}7>)RR[VcY1>2>a& 0 }.XI1i|p4Hi_[MXA]?bZ["fiIf^|*^G*Z)n/8$l)o}@cP2l. During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Mr. Postorino was a student athlete, having been a 4 year participant in their NCAA baseball program. Massimino is an active volunteer in several youth sports organizations and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, according to his bio on the district website. %PDF-1.5 % Ali cannot show that his termination for teaching anti-Semitic views was a pretext for discrimination. Mr. Wolferman began his accounting career with the firm of Herbert L. Tannenbaum & Co. in Huntington on Long Island. My current contract will expire at the end of June," said Zega. Fax: (732) 750-3493 superintendent@woodbridge.k12.nj.us March 30, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this finds you well. &6c-#Oc$j+m-EI 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. Cheryl Makin. Woodbridge Township School District Box 428 School Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: 732-750-3200 Tuition Rate . endstream endobj startxref August 20, 2021. Woodbridge Township Schools opened two weeks ago with a hybrid model where students take turns attending classes for half-days. I am trulyhonoredto have this opportunity to be a member of the prestigious ESCNJ board,Massimino said in the statement. . 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. Donna Coonan, Director of Business Services/Operations Phone: 203-389-2195 ext. "You have the nine egos of the Board members. 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. Longtime Woodbridge educator named new Superintendent of Schools for district. 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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 Board of Education P. O. 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. The public is welcome. Dr. Stay Connected . Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 . ", "Thank you Dr. Zega for not only your service to the students of Woodbridge, but to the residents of Woodbridge," Molnar said. and the Woodbridge Township School District for the period April 1, 2022, through June 22, 2022: Case No. 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. 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). Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Important message regarding Pay Pams Managers, 2022 Educational Support Professionals of the Year. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of the Superintendent: 203-387-6631 or csyriac@woodbridgeps.org. 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. Employment Opportunities - Woodbridge School District Box 428, School Street Paul T. Postorino Woodbridge, NJ . In 2010, he was promoted to Principal of Claremont Avenue Elementary School #20. PDF Employee Agreement Between the Woodbridge Township Board of Education 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. In 2006 he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. "We go back to School #25 but we really got close during the pandemic. Dr. Gencarelli returned to Seton Hall University and was awarded her Masters Degree in Education, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology, in 2006. Copyright 2023 Woodbridge Township School District. 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 . On behalf of the Board, Administration, and the Avenel St. Julie returned to Kean and earned her Masters Degree in Educational Administration. Defendant Glenn Lottman is the principal of Woodbridge High School. Superintendent of Schools: Ms. Chari Chanley . Launching into Healthy Learning Initiative; Superintendent; About Woodbridge; . The Superintendent of Schools presents the following recommendations: 1. She also poorly trained test proctors, and hired unqualified people to administer the test. He attended Rutgers University for both his bachelors and doctoratedegrees,and has a masters degree from Kean University. After several years, he joined the Woodbridge Township School District as the School Accountant. Contracts See your school counselor for opportunities. Grades 6 - 8 Woodbridge Middle School Grades 9 - 12 Woodbridge High School. Superintendent of Schools 732-602-8472 joseph.massimino@woodbridge.k12.nj.us. Brian Wolferman was born on Long Island on July 15, 1973. She holds both a principals and a supervisors certificate. Congratulations to all district student-athletes at all levels for your individual accolades, hard work, and sportsmanship. Superintendent Notifications | Woodbridge Township School District 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 StreetWoodbridge, NJ 07095Phone: 732-750-3200.