Effective Parent-School Communication to Resolve School Issues
As a parent, you should be concerned about your child’s education. Most importantly, we
want to know about your concerns and answer your questions. With over 1,600 students in our
school, you can understand why it is necessary to follow some general guidelines to help
streamline communications.
At times, issues may arise between students and staff members. If this does occur, parents
should initiate contact with that specific staff member first. Parents are encouraged to email the
staff member, leave your phone number and a time for the staff member to call you. If the conflict
is not resolved after contacting the staff member, you should contact your child’s guidance
counselor at the following number:
Mr. Al Augelli
908-213-2422
Freshman Counselor
augelli.albert@pburgsd.net
Mrs.Terri Castagnoli
908-213-2428
Grades 10-12
castagnoli.terri@pburgsd.net
Mr. Brandon Beahn
908-213-2423
Grades 10-12
beahn.brandon@pburgsd.net
Mrs. Sarina Orta
908-213-2425
Grades 10-12
orta.sarina@pburgsd.net
Mr. Christopher Clarke
908-213-2439
Grades 10-12
clarke.christopher@pburgsd.net
Mrs. Janice Swick
908-213-2421
Student
swick.jan@pburgsd.net
Assistance Counselor
The counselor, most likely, will recommend a meeting with the staff member. The meeting will be
arranged at your convenience. If the matter is not handled to your level of satisfaction, you should
contact the department director:
Mr. Ryan Ditze
Mr. James Gonzalez
Mrs. Jeanette Schinstine
Ms. Michelle Chipaloski
Mr. Thomas Fisher
Mr. Thomas Fisher
Mr. Derrick Forsythe
English & Art
Social Studies, World
Languages, Business, Family
Consumer Science, and
Technical Education
Guidance
Mathematics and Science
Health & Physical Education
Athletics
Special Education
908-213-2437
908-213-2557
908-213-2426
908-213-2453
908-213-2555
908-213-2555
908-213-2417
If the issue is still not resolved, you should contact the grade level assistant principal:
Mr. John Stillo
9th Grade Students
908-213-2441
Mr. Kyle Rovi
10th, 11th Grade Students
908-213-2418
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Mr. Derrick Forsythe
12 Grade Students
908-213-2417
Only after you have followed the above protocol should you contact the principal’s office.