Cranford NJ School Board Meetings, Calendar, Schools & Parent Help
Cranford Board of Education information is spread across separate district pages for meetings, agendas, school calendars, registration, PowerSchool, policies and student services. This guide brings the practical details together for Cranford, New Jersey families and residents.
Use it to check remaining 2026 Board meetings, understand agendas and minutes, prepare 2026–27 registration documents, find the correct school, compare school-day schedules, use PowerSchool, request special-education help, report HIB concerns and reach the right district office without guessing.
Cranford Board of Education at a glance
District
Cranford Public Schools in Union County, New Jersey.
District office
132 Thomas Street, Cranford, NJ 07016.
Main phone
Board size
Nine members.
Board President
William Hulse.
Vice President
Kristin Cohen.
Superintendent
Mark Cantagallo.
Meeting site
Lincoln School Board Conference Room.
Use the right level: Board policy, governance, agendas and meetings belong at Board level. Classroom, attendance and dismissal questions usually start with the school. Registration, special education, HIB and business-office questions have dedicated district routes.
Board positions and terms can change after elections or reorganization, so verify current leadership before formal correspondence.
Verify current Cranford Board of Education members →When should you contact the Board instead of the school?
| Your issue | Best first route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Board policy or governance | Board resources | Direct Board responsibility. |
| Current meeting or agenda | Board Office | Meeting records and supporting material are maintained there. |
| Classroom or assignment | Teacher | The teacher has the direct instructional context. |
| Attendance or dismissal | School office | Student-specific daily operations are handled by the school. |
| Enrollment or residency | Registration | New-student eligibility and document verification use a separate process. |
| IEP, 504 or evaluation | Teacher / case manager / Student Services | Special-education procedures and communication steps apply. |
| Possible HIB | School / HIB route | Cranford provides dedicated HIB specialists and reporting forms. |
| Budget or purchasing | Business Office | Financial records and budget administration are handled there. |
Current Cranford Board of Education members
| Member | Role | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| William Hulse | President | December 2027 |
| Kristin Cohen | Vice President | December 2026 |
| Joseph Braxton | Board Member | December 2028 |
| Christopher Kolibas | Board Member | December 2026 |
| John McGovern | Board Member | December 2027 |
| Lauren Moyle | Board Member | December 2028 |
| Kurt Petschow | Board Member | December 2026 |
| Susan Shaw | Board Member | December 2028 |
| Jessica Soltys | Board Member | December 2027 |
Time-sensitive: membership and officer positions can change. Recheck the district Board page before addressing a member by title.
Cranford Board of Education 2026 meeting schedule
The district says meetings are generally held on Monday evenings twice a month in the Board Conference Room on the bottom floor of Lincoln School at 132 Thomas Street.
Remaining meetings after August 14, 2026
| Date | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Regular Monthly |
| September 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Open Work Session |
| September 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Regular Monthly |
| October 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Open Work Session |
| October 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Regular Monthly |
| November 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Open Work Session |
| November 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Regular Monthly |
| December 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Regular Monthly |
Earlier weather cancellations: the published schedule marks January 26 and February 23, 2026 as canceled due to weather. This is a useful reminder to verify a meeting again on the day you plan to attend.
Open Work Session does not mean “no action.” Cranford’s meeting notice says formal action may be taken at any of the listed meetings.
Check the current district posting for date, time, agenda and any cancellation or location change.
Verify the current Cranford BOE meeting schedule →How to prepare for Cranford BOE public participation
Open the current agenda
Confirm where public participation appears in that meeting’s agenda.
Decide whether the Board is the right level
Student-specific classroom, IEP or HIB issues may have a more appropriate school or district procedure.
Prepare a focused statement
Identify the issue, the relevant policy or decision and what action or clarification you are requesting.
Protect student privacy
Avoid publicly disclosing confidential education, medical, disciplinary or identifying records.
Agenda, approved minutes and the Official Minute Book
Agenda
Use before a meeting to identify scheduled Board business and public-participation timing.
Approved minutes
Use after a meeting when you need the formal approved written record.
Official Minute Book
Additional meeting material can be viewed through the Board Office at Lincoln School.
Important limitation: Cranford Public Schools states that its online Agenda and Minutes links do not contain all materials and data that are part of those records. Missing supporting material may be obtained through the Board Office or viewed in the Official Minute Book.
Start with the posted agenda or approved minutes. If a referenced document is absent, use the Board Office rather than assuming it does not exist.
Review Cranford Board agendas →Review approved Cranford Board minutes →
Board Secretary and Business Office contact
Useful phone script: “I’m calling about the Cranford Board meeting on [date]. I need the supporting material referenced under agenda item [number]. Can you tell me how to obtain or inspect it?”
The district Business Office page lists the current Board Secretary and finance-office contacts.
Open Cranford Public Schools Business Office →Board goals and Cranford’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan
The latest Board-goals page found during this audit contains the 2025–26 Board goals adopted October 13, 2025. Because the 2026–27 school year is beginning, check the district Board page for a newer goal adoption later in 2026.
PILOT funding
The 2025–26 goals include continued work with Cranford Township on PILOT-related funding and community communication.
New Board members
The goals include developing a structured mentoring approach for new Board members during their first term.
Staff engagement
The goals include strengthening engagement and working relationships with district staff and faculty.
Longer-term context: the separate 2023–2028 Strategic Plan includes planning sessions, goals, objectives, initiatives, milestones and an ongoing feedback route. Use it when a Board agenda item needs broader strategic context.
Use the current strategic-plan page rather than relying only on one Board meeting or budget presentation.
Review Cranford’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan →Cranford Public Schools 2026–27 calendar: key verified dates
For family planning, use the district’s current 2026–27 calendar rather than a saved 2025–26 PDF. Current school pages already confirm several important early-year dates.
| Date | What current Cranford pages show | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | First day of school; current school pages describe it as a single-session day. | Check your child’s building dismissal time. |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day; current Walnut Avenue information lists school closed. | No regular school day. |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur; current Walnut Avenue information lists school closed. | Confirm district calendar when arranging childcare. |
| November 3, 2026 | School closed for students for Election Day; professional development for staff. | Student day off. |
This is not the complete district calendar. It is a fast-reference list of dates independently visible on current district/school pages. Use the full 2026–27 calendar for every holiday, recess, single session, conference and closing.
Open the district’s current 2026–27 calendar and recheck it near the relevant date in case the schedule has been revised.
Open the Cranford 2026–27 school calendar →Closures, delayed openings and early dismissals
Cranford maintains separate inclement-weather procedures for school closures, delayed openings and early dismissals. The 2026 Board calendar also demonstrates that weather can affect Board meetings.
School closure
Check current district communication rather than assuming a normal school day during severe weather.
Delayed opening
Each building has a published delayed-opening schedule; start times differ by grade and school.
Early dismissal
Family pickup and childcare plans should use the current district notice and the child’s school instructions.
Cranford publishes current inclement-weather procedure information through the district website.
Review Cranford inclement-weather procedures →Full-day kindergarten begins in September 2026
Kindergarten age
A child must turn five on or before October 1 of the school year.
Full-day program
The current registration page says Cranford’s kindergarten program becomes full day starting September 2026.
DIAL-4
Students entering kindergarten in September 2026 are to be offered DIAL-4 developmental assessment scheduling through registration.
Bell-schedule transition: Cranford’s current bell pages are not fully consistent. Some building pages still display older AM/PM kindergarten rows while other content already references FDK. Verify the assigned school’s actual 2026–27 kindergarten schedule before arranging childcare or transportation.
Cranford Public Schools buildings and contacts
| School | Grades / program | Address | Phone used here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Avenue School | K–2 | 200 Bloomingdale Avenue | 908-709-6969* |
| Brookside Place School | K–5 | 700 Brookside Place | 908-709-6244 |
| Cranford High School | 9–12 | 201 West End Place | 908-709-6272 |
| Hillside Avenue School | K–8 | 125 Hillside Avenue | 908-709-6229 |
| Lincoln School | CAP / CAMP / LEAP | 132 Thomas Street | 908-709-6319 |
| Livingston Avenue School | 3–5 | 75 Livingston Avenue | 908-709-6248 |
| Orange Avenue School | 3–8 | 901 Orange Avenue | 908-709-6257 |
| Walnut Avenue School | PreK / K–2 | 370 Walnut Avenue | 908-709-6253* |
*Cranford’s own pages disagree: the central Schools directory currently displays different phone numbers for Bloomingdale and Walnut than their individual school homepages. This guide uses the individual school-page numbers above. Recheck the school homepage before an important call.
Staff-directory lag: some Cranford central pages also contain older principal assignments while 2026 district announcements show administrative changes. Avoid freezing a principal name into formal correspondence until you verify the current school page or staff directory.
Use Cranford’s Schools directory as the starting point, then confirm time-sensitive staff details on the individual building site.
Open the Cranford schools directory →Cranford school hours by building and grade group
| School / group | Regular day | Single session | Delayed opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Grades 1–2 | 8:20 a.m.–2:40 p.m. | 8:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | 9:50 a.m.–2:40 p.m. |
| Brookside Grades 1–5 | 8:35 a.m.–2:55 p.m. | 8:35 a.m.–12:35 p.m. | 10:05 a.m.–2:55 p.m. |
| Cranford High School | 8:00 a.m.–2:55 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m. |
| Hillside Grades 1–5 | 8:40 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. | 10:10 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Hillside Grades 6–8 | 8:00 a.m.–2:52 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–2:52 p.m. |
| Livingston Grades 3–5 | 8:25 a.m.–2:45 p.m. | 8:25 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | 9:55 a.m.–2:45 p.m. |
| Orange Grades 3–5 | 8:40 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. | 10:10 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Orange Grades 6–8 | 8:00 a.m.–2:52 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–2:52 p.m. |
| Walnut Grades FDK–2 | 8:35 a.m.–2:55 p.m. | 8:35 a.m.–12:35 p.m. | 10:05 a.m.–2:55 p.m. |
Kindergarten transition: verify kindergarten hours directly with the assigned school because the district is transitioning to full-day kindergarten while older AM/PM schedule rows remain visible on parts of the website.
The district bell page contains building-level regular, single-session and delayed-opening schedules.
Check current Cranford school bell schedules →Who needs to register for Cranford Public Schools?
Registration is required
New K–12 students, students returning after previously leaving Cranford Public Schools, and applicable preschool students who did not attend through June 2026.
No re-registration needed
Students already enrolled in Cranford Public Schools do not need to register again for 2026–27.
2026–27 registration workflow
Submit PowerSchool pre-registration
Select the correct school year when completing the online form.
Wait for approval
The district says approval can take a few business days.
Watch for the district email
After approval, instructions are emailed for the additional PowerSchool enrollment forms.
Complete the enrollment forms
Finish the forms referenced in the approval email.
Schedule the 2026–27 document appointment
The district requires an in-person appointment for families applying for the 2026–27 year.
Go to the Board Offices
Appointments are at 132 Thomas Street. The district says the entrance is behind Lincoln School near the parking lot and basketball court.
Custodial parent/legal guardian must attend
Cranford explicitly states that the custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to officially enroll the student.
Use the district registration page because it contains the current PowerSchool pre-registration, appointment and document routes.
Start with Cranford Student Registration →Cranford registration document checklist
Proof of age
Original birth certificate for copying, or a passport.
Domicile Form
Use when the student’s permanent home is the Cranford address stated on the registration form. Original signature is required.
One primary residency proof
Current mortgage statement, deed, property tax bill, lease agreement or contract of sale.
One secondary residency proof
Current utility bill or current bank statement. Cell-phone bills are not accepted for this category.
Custody or guardianship
Bring applicable court orders, custody or agency documents when relevant.
Health records
Medical Enrollment Form, recent physical, immunization/vaccination records and Medical History Enrollment form.
Previous school
Complete the district Record Release Form when the student attended another school.
Parent ID
Driver’s license, passport, voter registration or military card is listed as optional parental identification.
No generic residency affidavit: the district says generic internet affidavits and landlord letters cannot substitute for its residency process. Contact Registration if the standard Domicile Form or listed proofs do not match your situation.
Physical deadline: if the physical submitted at registration is not within 365 days of the first day of school, the district says an updated physical may be submitted to the school nurse by August 15.
Documents that are missing do not always mean enrollment must be denied
Cranford’s registration page contains several important New Jersey enrollment protections that families can easily miss.
Other residency situations exist. Cranford’s page also discusses temporary residence, homelessness, court placement, certain military/National Guard situations and students living with another district resident because of family or economic hardship.
How to find the correct Cranford school for your address
Use the residency address
Start with the exact Cranford address being used for enrollment.
Use the district School Boundaries list
The registration page links a street-by-street assignment resource.
Do not use distance alone
The closest building is not necessarily the assigned school.
Ask Registration if the address is unclear
District confirmation is safer than a real-estate website or third-party school-zone tool.
The current Student Registration page links both School Boundaries and school schedules.
Open Cranford registration and boundary resources →Cranford preschool eligibility and 2026–27 lottery status
Age requirement
Children must be three or four years old on or before October 1 of the school year.
Regular-education lottery
The inclusive half-day preschool program is tuition based and uses a lottery because of demand.
Special education
Special-education preschool placement is determined through the Child Study Team.
2026–27 lottery deadline has passed: the district page says the regular preschool lottery ran through 4:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Families looking for later availability should check with Registration rather than assume a place is available.
Where to find Cranford child-care provider information
The district Registration page links a separate list of local before- and after-care providers. Cranford does not present that list as one guaranteed district-run program, so families should verify each provider’s current availability and terms.
Use the Local Child Care Providers resource linked from Student Registration.
Open registration and local child-care resources →Cranford PowerSchool: registration vs gradebook access
New-student registration
PowerSchool is used for pre-registration and subsequent enrollment forms.
Student/Parent gradebook
The Parent & Guardian area also links PowerSchool for student and parent access to gradebooks.
If PowerSchool is not working as expected
Cranford’s Parent & Guardian hub links its current PowerSchool parent/student access.
Open Cranford parent and PowerSchool resources →Useful Cranford parent resources beyond PowerSchool
School Performance Reports
Use for NJDOE school/district performance information rather than an individual child’s report card.
NJSLA / NJGPA reports
The district’s Parent resources link statewide assessment reports and results.
Medical forms
Includes forms for registration and specific medical needs such as allergies, asthma, diabetes or seizures.
Water reports
The Parent area links school-water testing information.
Facilities/environmental reports
The district publishes items such as asbestos-compliance, pesticide and moisture-testing information.
Libraries
The parent hub links district Media Center and library resources.
Cranford lunch menus, ordering and Food Service help
Current menus
Cranford school pages route families to Pomptonian menu resources.
Food Service
Current school pages list 908-709-6288 for food-service questions.
Elementary pre-order timing
Brookside’s current lunch page says orders can be placed by credit card until 11:59 p.m. the day before; later orders are not received.
Verify the current school-year process. Menu items, pricing, ordering systems and free/reduced-meal information can change.
Cranford special education communication ladder
Cranford’s Student Services department publishes a step-by-step communication structure designed to start with the person closest to the student’s daily program.
| Concern | Recommended contact |
|---|---|
| Daily classroom progress, assignment, behavior or specific therapy | Classroom teacher or service provider |
| 504/IEP implementation, evaluations or meeting coordination | Case manager or counselor |
| Building-wide policy, safety, climate or unresolved school concern | Building principal |
| Complex program or district-resource question | Special Education Supervisor |
| Unresolved district-level special-services issue | Director of Student Services |
The Student Services area links special education, parental rights, IEP access and referral guidance.
Open Cranford Student Services →How to request a special education evaluation in Cranford
Prepare a written referral
Include the child’s full name, date of birth, home address and a brief description of your concerns or known disabilities.
Use an original signature
Cranford says emailed or scanned referrals cannot be accepted under its published referral procedure.
Mail it to Student Services
Department of Student Services, 132 Thomas Street, Cranford, NJ 07016, Attn: Director of Student Services.
Track the planning-meeting timeline
The district says the Child Study Team has 20 calendar days after receipt, excluding school holidays but including summer vacation, to schedule an Initial Planning Meeting.
Project Child Find
Cranford describes Child Find as a free referral/public-awareness service for potentially unserved or underserved youth ages 3 through 21.
Preschool services
Eligible preschool children can receive special education and related services for identified developmental needs.
Birth to age 3
The district directs families to the New Jersey Early Intervention System at 888-653-4463.
Read the current Child Find page before mailing the signed letter so you follow Cranford’s current requirements.
Read Cranford Project Child Find guidance →Cranford HIB reporting and anti-bullying contacts
Family reporting form
The district links an HIB 338 form specifically for families and caregivers.
District coordinator
Lisa Burfeindt, Director of School Counseling — 908-709-6296.
District specialist
Alyssa Willner, District Culture and Climate Coordinator — 908-956-0810.
Choose the right procedure: HIB, a normal peer conflict, a classroom concern, a Board-policy complaint and an immediate safety emergency are not automatically the same process.
Immediate danger: a school website form or future Board meeting is not an emergency-response system. Use the appropriate emergency channel when there is an immediate threat.
The district’s anti-bullying section contains current specialists, policy guidance and HIB 338 reporting routes.
Open Cranford HIB policy and reporting resources →School counseling and student-support routing
Cranford maintains K–12 counseling resources and building-level counselor contacts. Counseling can be the better starting point for academic planning, student wellness, school adjustment and other non-Board student concerns.
Academic planning
High-school counseling resources include 2026–27 course selection and scheduling information.
Student support
Each building has counseling or student-support personnel listed by the district.
District counseling
Director of School Counseling Lisa Burfeindt is listed at 908-709-6296.
Cranford school budget documents residents can review
Preliminary Budget Summary
High-level preliminary budget information.
District Budget Statement
The formal district budget statement.
General Fund Budget Summary
General-fund financial overview.
Detailed Revenue
Revenue-side supporting detail.
Detailed Appropriations
More granular spending detail.
User Friendly Budget
A more accessible New Jersey budget presentation.
Use the district budget area rather than relying on one presentation or a social-media summary.
Review Cranford 2026–27 budget information →Policies, legal notices and public complaints
Policies & Regulations
Use the actual policy text when the question concerns a district rule.
Legal Notices
Check formal notices when a meeting or district action may have changed.
Complaints & Grievances
The Board area links a specific public complaints/grievances policy route.
Before escalating: classify the problem first. A classroom issue, IEP concern, HIB report, registration dispute, policy complaint and missing Board record can require different processes.
The Board information page links Cranford’s policy, legal-notice and complaints resources.
Open Cranford Board governance resources →Cranford Public Schools district office contacts
Call efficiently: state the school, student’s grade when relevant, your callback number and the exact task—registration, Board record, budget, PowerSchool, HIB or special education—so the office can route you correctly.
What Cranford currently highlights about the school district
The district homepage currently identifies Cranford Public Schools as an NJQSAC-designated high-performing district and highlights several district-level indicators.
Graduation
98.5% high-school graduation rate is currently highlighted by the district.
K–8 activities
160 clubs and activities highlighted.
High-school activities
90 clubs/activities and 28 varsity athletic programs highlighted.
Arts
80 arts performances annually are highlighted by the district.
Do not confuse district promotional statistics with a student’s individual outcome. For formal school-performance comparisons, use NJDOE School Performance Reports and assessment data.
Cranford Public Schools jobs
Cranford uses Frontline Applicant Tracking for current vacancies. The employment system separates external applicants from current employees using internal transfer/application functions.
Use the applicant system linked by Cranford Public Schools for the live vacancy list.
View current Cranford Public Schools jobs →Where should a Cranford parent start?
| You need | Start here | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| New-student registration | Student Registration | Student details and residency documents |
| School assignment | School Boundaries | Exact Cranford address |
| Grades | PowerSchool parent access | Parent/student account |
| IEP concern | Teacher / case manager | Specific IEP concern and examples |
| New evaluation | Child Find referral | Signed written referral |
| HIB report | HIB family reporting route | Specific incident information |
| Lunch question | Food Service | School/student context |
| Meeting material | Board Office | Meeting date and agenda item |
Cranford school troubleshooting guide
📅 I saved the wrong calendar
Fix: reopen the current 2026–27 district calendar before using dates for travel or childcare.
🗓️ I need the next Board meeting
Fix: use Meeting Dates and check again on the meeting day for changes.
📄 An agenda document is missing
Fix: Cranford warns that online agendas/minutes do not include all supporting material; contact the Board Office.
🏫 I don’t know the assigned school
Fix: use School Boundaries rather than choosing the closest building.
☎ A school phone number conflicts
Fix: use the current individual school homepage and verify before an important call.
👤 Principal names differ
Fix: use current district news, the staff directory or the school homepage.
📝 Pre-registration still says pending
Fix: the district says approval can take a few business days.
🏠 I don’t have a standard residency document
Fix: contact Registration. New Jersey rules allow consideration of other documentation.
🔐 I need an IEP, not grades
Fix: use the separate special-services IEP access route rather than assuming regular PowerSchool gradebook access is the same thing.
🧩 I emailed an evaluation request
Fix: Cranford’s published process requires a written referral with an original signature.
🕒 Kindergarten hours conflict online
Fix: verify 2026–27 hours directly with the assigned school because the full-day transition is still reflected inconsistently online.
❄️ Weather may affect school
Fix: use the current inclement-weather notice and building-specific delayed-opening schedule.
Cranford Board of Education FAQs
What is the Cranford Board of Education address and phone number?
Cranford Public Schools lists its district offices at 132 Thomas Street, Cranford, NJ 07016. The main district phone is 908-272-9100. The Business Office/Board Secretary number is 908-709-6214.
When does the Cranford Board of Education meet?
Meetings are generally held on Monday evenings twice a month in the Board Conference Room on the bottom floor of Lincoln School at 132 Thomas Street. The normal listed start time is 7:30 p.m. unless another time is posted.
What are the remaining Cranford BOE meeting dates in 2026?
As of August 14, 2026, the published remaining dates are August 24; September 14 and 28; October 12 and 26; November 9 and 23; and December 14. Each is listed for 7:30 p.m. Recheck the current district notice before attending.
Can the public speak at Cranford Board meetings?
Yes. Cranford says all listed meetings are open to public attendance and members of the public may speak during the periods scheduled for public participation on each meeting agenda.
When does Cranford Public Schools start in 2026–27?
Current Cranford school pages list September 3, 2026 as the first day of school and identify it as a single-session day. Families should use the complete district calendar for all other dates and closings.
Is Cranford kindergarten full day in 2026–27?
Yes. Cranford’s registration page says its kindergarten program becomes full day beginning in September 2026. Because parts of the district bell-schedule system still contain older AM/PM kindergarten rows, verify the exact hours with the assigned school.
What documents are needed to register a child in Cranford?
Prepare proof of age, residency documentation, applicable custody or guardianship records, medical enrollment and history forms, physical and immunization records, and a Record Release Form when the student attended another school. A custodial parent or legal guardian must attend the in-person registration appointment.
Can Cranford deny enrollment if I do not have one of the listed residency documents?
Not solely for that reason. Cranford states that other documentation may be considered under New Jersey rules and that enrollment decisions are based on the totality of information presented. Contact Registration if the standard documents do not fit your situation.
What is Cranford PowerSchool used for?
Cranford uses PowerSchool for new-student pre-registration and enrollment forms as well as student/parent gradebook access. IEP and special-services access uses a separate district-linked special-education portal.
How do I request a special education evaluation in Cranford?
Cranford’s published Child Find process requires a written referral letter with an original signature. Emailed or scanned referrals are not accepted under the published procedure. After receipt, the district says the Child Study Team has 20 calendar days, excluding school holidays but including summer vacation, to schedule an Initial Planning Meeting.
Final Cranford school verification checklist
Correct district?
Confirm Cranford Public Schools in Cranford, New Jersey.
Current information?
Recheck meeting notices, calendars, school contacts and job openings.
Official submission route?
Start from the district site before entering credentials or uploading student documents.
Audit scope: this guide was rebuilt using Cranford Public Schools’ Board information, 2026 meeting schedule, agendas and minutes pages, Business Office, 2025–26 Board goals, 2023–28 Strategic Plan, 2026–27 registration, school directory and individual school pages, bell schedules, Parent & Guardian resources, Student Services, Child Find, HIB resources, food-service pages, inclement-weather information, 2026–27 budget pages, Superintendent information and district employment resources.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an informational website and is not Cranford Public Schools or the Cranford Board of Education. Official district notices, policies, Board records and enrollment decisions take priority.