John R Swain
Superintendent
Salem County Special Services School District
(856) 769-0101 ext. 5301
The Mission
The mission of the Salem County Special Services School District, a regional educational service agency, is to provide high quality, cost-effective programs and services to the schools and districts of Salem and Cumberland Counties.
Our Schools are learning communities where adults with special gifts serve students with special needs. The program is cooperative ventures that foster shared services and expertise in an effort to both increase quality of service and decrease cost to local districts.
Standards and Commitments
Our schools will provide an engaging and challenging curriculum that addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Teaching and learning will take place in physically and emotionally safe environments that have an active commitment to ensure trust, mutual respect, communication, effective collaboration, and good citizenship. The vision of Salem County Special Services School District is that all students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to succeed in life.
Salem County Special Services District Office
880 Route 45. Woodstown, NJ 08098
Telephone: (856) 769-0101
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Board of Education Members:
Linwood Donelson - President (7/1/19-6/30/21)
Earl Ransome - Vice President (7/1/19-6/30/21)
James Davis - Member (7/1/20-6/30/23)
Patrica Bomba - Member (7/1/18-6/30/21)
Daryl Halter - Member (7/1/20-6/30/23)
Julie Smith - Member (8/24/18-6/30/21)
Margaret Nicolosi - Member Executive County Superintendent (Lifetime)
Board Policies
Equal Education Opportunity
Affirmative Action Program
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
2016/2017 School Budget
2017/2018 School Budget
2018/2019 School Budget
2019/2020 School Budget
COVID - 19 Information
Please review the information to keep your family safe from COVID - 19.
ARP ESSER - PLAN FOR USE OF FUNDS
The Board of Education for SCSSSD & SCVTS of the County of Salem
Meeting Dates for 2021-2022 School Year
July 1, 2021 (11:00 am)
July 27, 2021
August 24, 2021
September 28, 2021
October 26, 2021
November 23, 2021
December 21, 2021
January 25, 2022
February 22, 2022
March 22, 2022
April 26, 2022
May 10, 2022
June 14, 2022 (SCSSSD Graduation)
July 1, 2021 (11:00 am)
Meal Application Survey (Spanish)
Meal Application Instructions (Spanish)
Cumberland Campus Lead Testing Report 3/30/21
John R Swain Superintendent
Salem County Special Services School District
jswain@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101 ext. 5301
Bonnie M Baker
Public Relations and Marketing
bbaker@scvts.org
Phone: 856-769-0101 ext 5391
Stacy Lockwood
Principal, Daretown School
slockwood@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101, ext. 5101
Shawn Rebman
Director Of Early Intervention Program
Asst. Principal Cumberland Campus
srebman@scsssd.net
(856) 351-2238
Meggin Wentzel
Director of Child Study Team
Director of Related Services
Director of Student Admissions
mwentzell@scsssd.net
(856) 459-1061 Ext: 5202
Frank H. Maurer, III
Assistant Superintendent & School Business Administrator
fmaurer@scsssd.net
fmaurer@scvts.org
(856) 769-0101, ext. 5124
Shachara Adams
Human Resources
shadams@scvts.org
(856) 769-0101, ext.5312
Harry Rodriguez
Technology Supervisor
hrodriguez@scsssd.net
Office: 856-769-0101 ext. 5084
Jennifer Bates
Assistant Superintendent & School Business Administrator
jbates@scvts.org
(856) 769-0101 ext. 5346
James Helder
Principal Salem Campus
Principal Upper Pittsgrove Program
jhelder@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101 ext. 5361
Randy Wentzell
Director of Building and Grounds
rrwentzell@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101 ext.5366
Fax: (856) 769-3602
Vivian Hampshire
Administrative Assistant
vhampshire@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101 ext.5269
Fax: (856) 769-3602
Brian Cummings
Principal Cumberland Campus
bcummings@scsssd.net
(856) 769-0101 ext. 5013
Special Services District/Business Office Personnel
Welcome to Salem County Special Services Business Office Webpage:
At Salem County Special Services, we strive to meet the needs of each individual student from the classroom to the Board room and everywhere in between. Many times that involves staff behind the scenes who help keep the district moving forward and meeting its' goals.
Business Administrator/Assistant Superintendent/Board Secretary
Frank H. Maurer, III
856-769-0101, extension 5371
fmaurer@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5124
Mr. Maurer oversees the daily business operations of the district as well as the learning environment of each building. Mr. Maurer is also the School Safety Specialist for the district.
Confidential Business Office Assistant to the Business Administrator
Susan Costello
scostello@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5371
Mrs. Costello coordinates all contracts with vendors once approved by the Board of Education as well as working with the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Accounts Payable
Michelle Fimiani
mfimiani@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5203
Mrs. Fimiani coordinates all payments with vendors once services have been rendered.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Accounts Receivable
Marie Donahue
madonahue@scsssd.net or acctsrec@scssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5311
Mrs. Donahue coordinates all billing with sending districts.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Employee Benefits
Tonya Paroda
tparoda@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5305
Mrs. Paroda coordinates with the Human Resource Supervisor to handle health, dental, and vision benefits.
Business Office Assistant
Sarah Jackson
sjackson@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5357
Mrs. Jackson works with the Business Office to balance accounts and board secretary reports.
Shachara Adams
shadams@scvts.org
856-769-0101, extension 5312
Mrs. Adams completes the intake of new employees, enters daily staff attendance, works with staff on FMLA and NJFLA, as well as assisting employees with 403 B planning and pension accounts for staff.
tzane@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5319
Mr. Zane completes payroll for all staff, including salary and hourly staff. Mr. Zane completed pension, 403B, AFLAC, and all other elected deduction related to an employees payroll.
clewis@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5358
Mrs. Lewis completes all student data for our students and staff. This includes enrollment, state reporting, and IEP review.
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Vivian Hampshire
vhampshire@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5269
Mrs. Hamsphire oversees the functions involving the Superintendent. This includes scheduling meetings and all necessary paperwork involving the Superintendent. Mrs. Hamsphire also oversees all Worker's Comp claims.
Vocational District/Business Office Personnel
Welcome to Salem County Vocational Technical Business Office Webpage:
At Salem County Vocational, we strive to meet the needs of each individual student from the classroom to the Board room and everywhere in between. Many times that involves staff behind the scenes who help keep the district moving forward and meeting its' goals.
Business Administrator/Assistant Superintendent/Board Secretary
Dr. Jennifer Bates
856-769-0101, extension 5346
jbates@scvts.org
Dr. Bates oversees the daily business operations of the district as well as the learning environment of each building. Dr. Bates is also oversees the Curriculum Team for the district.
Confidential Business Office Assistant to the Business Administrator
Susan Costello
scostello@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5371
Mrs. Costello coordinates all contracts with vendors once approved by the Board of Education.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Accounts Payable
Laurie Taormino
ltaormino@scvts.org
856-769-0101, extension 5306
Mrs. Taormino coordinates all payments with vendors once services have been rendered.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Accounts Receivable
Kaitlyn DeRosa
kderosa@scvts.org or acctsrec@scssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5303
Ms. DeRosa coordinates all billing with sending districts.
Confidential Business Office Assistant Human Resources
Tonya Paroda
tparoda@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5305
Mrs. Paroda coordinates with the Human Resource Supervisor to handle health, dental, and vision benefits.
Business Office Assistant
Sarah Jackson
sjackson@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5357
Mrs. Jackson works with the Business Office to balance accounts and board secretary reports.
Shachara Adams
shadams@scvts.org
856-769-0101, extension 5312
Mrs. Adams completes the intake of new employees, enters daily staff attendance, works with staff on FMLA and NJFLA, as well as assisting employees with 403 B planning and pension accounts for staff.
tzane@scsssd.net
856-769-0101, extension 5319
Mr. Zane completes payroll for all staff, including salary and hourly staff. Mr. Zane completed pension, 403B, AFLAC, and all other elected deduction related to an employees payroll.
Supervisor of Student Data - Helen Hoffman
hhoffman@scvts.org
856-769-0101, extension 5356
Mrs. Hoffman completes all student data for our students and staff. This includes enrollment, state reporting, and IEP review.
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Paula DeRosa
pderosa@scvts.org
856-769-0101, extension 5304
Mrs. DeRosa oversees the functions involving the Superintendent. This includes scheduling meetings and all necessary paperwork involving the Superintendent. Mrs. ReDosa oversees all grant related purchases through the office of the Assistant Superintendent.
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
Salem – Maureen Lewis
Daretown – Chris Jones & Robyn Veale
Cumberland – Kristen Maltman
Alternative H.S. – Dr. Karen Stallings
HIB, Bullying Information
Staff Resources
SCSSSD Staff Reopening Survey 20-21
Accommodations and Leave Request Form
- Additional Resources Below:
Welcome to the Human Resource tab. If you have a life event please complete the following form for the events that apply.
Wish to change your salary deductions (W-4) form.
Changed or add bank accounts (Direct Deposit) form.
**This form MUST be submitted in person or interoffice mail only. (Photo or fax is not acceptable.)
Need to change or add an emergency contact (form).
If you change you address you need to complete the following:
Special Services address and benefits forms **This includes changing dependents (add or drops)
Vocational address and benefits forms **This includes changing dependents (add or drops)
Application for enrollment:
All applications for enrollment should be completed using the link attached below. Once completed the application will be sent to the Director of Related Services, Child Study Team, and Admissions (Dr. Meggin Wentzell). Additionally, Mrs. Colleen Lewis will be copied as well on the application. These two individuals will make contact with the building principals about your request and for tours of the programs. Please do not contact the building principals directly to by-pass the application process.
Dr. Meggin Wentzell - 856-769-0101, ext. 5202 mwentzell@scsssd.net
Mrs. Colleen Lewis - 856-769-0101, ext. 5358 clewis@scsssd.net
Program Administrators at a glance:
Cumberland Campus: Mr. Brian Cummings, Principal and Mr. Shawn Rebman, Asst. Principal and Early Intervention Director
Daretown Campus: Mrs. Stacy Lockwood, Principal
Salem and Upper Pittsgrove Campuses: Mr. James Helder, Principal