Rahway BOE Calendar, Office Visit Help & Meeting Information
The Rahway Board of Education pages are where residents can verify Board meetings, members, policies, agendas and district governance. Other day-to-day school tasks—registration, transportation, school records, parent access and individual school questions—are handled through separate Rahway Public Schools departments.
This guide separates those routes so you can find the right office, calendar or meeting record without treating every school question as a Board of Education issue.
Rahway Board of Education essentials
Board members
The current district page lists nine Board of Education members, led by President Joseph Toma and Vice President Shanna Raysick.
District office
Rahway Public Schools
1157 Kline Place
Rahway, NJ 07065.
Next visible meeting
The live district calendar lists a regular Board meeting for October 27, 2026 at Rahway High School.
Office hours
No single universal public walk-in schedule for the central BOE/district office was found on the official pages reviewed. Call before visiting.
Office-hours distinction: Rahway publishes a School Hours page for student school schedules, but that is not the same as central Board of Education office hours. Do not use school bell times as BOE walk-in hours.
Next Rahway BOE meeting: October 27, 2026
The live district calendar lists a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Rahway High School, 1012 Madison Avenue. The meeting is held in the Performing Arts Center.
The district’s meeting guidance says Board meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. unless posted otherwise. The Board opens in public, immediately recesses into private executive session, and then reconvenes the public portion at 7:00 p.m.
October 27 meeting
Location: Rahway High School PAC
Address: 1012 Madison Avenue
Meeting opens: 6:00 p.m.
Public business reconvenes: 7:00 p.m.
Remote access
The current district calendar entry includes a Google Meet link and dial-in information for the regular Board meeting. Use the live calendar entry for the current access link.
Before attending: Rahway says meeting date, time and location changes will be posted on rahway.net. Check the live Board Meeting Dates or District Calendar page before traveling.
Rahway Board of Education office hours: what is actually published?
The district publishes the central Rahway Public Schools address, phone and department contacts, but the official pages reviewed do not show one universal public walk-in schedule for every central-office or BOE service.
That matters because registration, OPRA, Business Office, Superintendent and other services may have different staff contacts or appointment needs. Calling the correct department first is more reliable than assuming standard business hours.
Best visit strategy
Call first and identify your task—registration, business office, superintendent, records or another service—before going to the district office.
Rahway 2026–2027 district calendar vs. BOE meeting calendar
Rahway separates school-year planning from Board meeting records. The District Calendar page currently links a Printable 2026–2027 District Calendar approved August 25, 2026 and also shows live district events.
District calendar
Use this for school-year dates, closures, early dismissals, staff workshops and district-wide schedule planning.
BOE meeting dates
Use the separate Board Meeting Dates page for Board-specific meeting rules, location and schedule changes.
Example: the live district calendar shows October 7, 2026 as an early dismissal/staff workshop and October 27, 2026 as the regular Board meeting. Those are different types of calendar entries and should not be treated interchangeably.
How to find Rahway Board of Education agendas and minutes
Rahway links its Board Agendas & Minutes through BoardDocs. The correct record depends on whether you are preparing for an upcoming meeting or checking what happened after it.
Confirm the meeting date
Start with Rahway’s Board Meeting Dates or live District Calendar so you know the correct date and location.
Open BoardDocs
The district’s BOE navigation sends Board Agendas & Minutes to its BoardDocs portal.
Use the agenda before the meeting
The agenda shows planned business. Do not treat a proposed agenda item as proof that the Board approved it.
Use minutes for the later record
Minutes are the better source when you need to confirm the formal record after the meeting.
Rahway Board of Education members
The current official Meet the Board page lists nine members and their district email addresses. Officer roles and terms can change, so verify the live page before formal correspondence.
| Board member | Current role | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Toma | President | 2028 |
| Shanna Raysick | Vice President | 2027 |
| Najah Allen | Board Member | 2027 |
| Timothy Antisz | Board Member | 2028 |
| Carlos Garay | Board Member | 2026 |
| Laura Giacobbe | Board Member | 2028 |
| Jennifer Moteiro | Board Member | 2026 |
| Bernard Robson | Board Member | 2027 |
| Sean White | Board Member | 2026 |
Board Secretary
Eric Burnside
Business Administrator / Board Secretary
732-396-1010
eburnside@rahway.net
Superintendent
Dr. Aleya Shoieb
Superintendent of Schools
732-396-1020
ashoieb@rahway.net
Which Rahway school should you contact?
Student-specific issues normally belong with the school rather than the Board. Rahway Public Schools includes Rahway High School, the 7th & 8th Grade Academy, four elementary schools and Rahway Preschool.
| School | Address / phone | Start here for |
|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | 1012 Madison Ave. 732-396-1073 | High-school office, activities, student services and the BOE PAC meeting location. |
| 7th & 8th Grade Academy | 1138 Kline Place 732-396-1025 | Grades 7–8 administration and student support. |
| Cleveland Elementary | 486 E. Milton Avenue 732-396-1040 | Elementary school office and family questions. |
| Franklin Elementary | 1809 St. Georges Avenue 732-396-1050 | Elementary school office and family questions. |
| Madison Elementary | 944 Madison Avenue 732-396-1070 | Elementary school office and student-specific questions. |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 811 St. Georges Avenue 732-396-1060 | Elementary school office and student-specific questions. |
| Rahway Preschool | Kline Place 732-396-2968 | Preschool program and early-childhood questions. |
Simple routing rule: daily student issue → school. Enrollment issue → Registration. District business/OPRA → Business Office. Governance, policy or Board meeting issue → Board of Education.
Rahway school registration: documents to prepare before you start
Rahway’s Registration page lets families begin the process online, but the application cannot be submitted until required fields and supporting documents are uploaded.
Identity and guardianship
Proof of age: birth certificate or passport.
Proof of guardianship: birth certificate, adoption letter or legal custody documentation as applicable.
Guardian ID: current photo identification such as a driver’s license.
Residency documents
Rahway separates residency evidence into categories. Examples include a current deed, property-tax bill, mortgage statement or lease, plus an additional current utility bill, payroll document, government mail, bank statement or tax bill.
Have a working email address
The district says a valid email account is required to register a child.
Review the registration manual
Rahway provides a registration manual and tutorial so families can understand the online workflow first.
Collect and scan documents
Prepare clear digital copies or photos of the required proof-of-age, guardianship, ID and residency documents.
Submit through Register Now
Use the district’s current registration portal after the required information and documents are ready.
Pre-K note: Rahway states that PreK3 and PreK4 registration is first come, first served because space is limited.
OPRA requests are different from student records
Rahway’s Business Office provides an OPRA request route for qualifying public records. That does not mean every school record is public.
Board/public records
Agendas, minutes, budgets, policies, legal notices and other qualifying district records may be available publicly or through OPRA.
Student records
Grades, attendance, health records, discipline and other student-specific information belong through the appropriate private school or district process.
Public-comment privacy
Do not disclose private student or family information during a public Board meeting when the issue can be handled privately.
Rahway BOE committees cover different district issues
Residents sometimes contact the full Board for an issue that is already assigned to a committee. Rahway publishes committee responsibilities and membership on its Board Committees page.
Education / Curriculum
Handles curriculum, textbooks, student relations and related policies. The district lists this committee for the first Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Finance / Facilities
Covers athletics, budget, buildings and grounds, safety and security, transportation and related policies.
Community Relations
Includes community relations, legislative affairs, relevant policies and School Boards Association connections.
Personnel
Covers employee relations, negotiations, affirmative-action matters and related policies.
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Rahway Board of Education FAQs
What is the Rahway Board of Education address?
Rahway Public Schools lists its central district address as 1157 Kline Place, Rahway, NJ 07065.
What is the Rahway Public Schools main phone number?
The district’s main phone number is 732-396-1000.
What are the Rahway Board of Education office hours?
The official pages reviewed do not clearly publish one universal central-office walk-in schedule. Call the appropriate district department before visiting.
When is the next Rahway BOE meeting?
As of October 2, 2026, the live district calendar lists a regular Board meeting for October 27, 2026 at Rahway High School.
Where are Rahway BOE meetings held?
The district says meetings are held at the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center unless another location is posted.
Why does the meeting start at 6:00 p.m. if public business is at 7:00 p.m.?
The district says the meeting opens at 6:00 p.m., immediately recesses to private executive session, and reconvenes in public at 7:00 p.m. for the public portion.
Where can I find Rahway BOE agendas and minutes?
The district’s Board of Education navigation links Board Agendas & Minutes to its BoardDocs portal.
Who is the Rahway Board of Education president?
The current official Meet the Board page lists Joseph Toma as Board President.
Who is the Rahway superintendent?
Rahway Public Schools currently lists Dr. Aleya Shoieb as Superintendent of Schools.
Where can I find the Rahway 2026–2027 school calendar?
The District Calendar page links the printable 2026–2027 calendar approved by the Board on August 25, 2026.
What documents are needed for Rahway school registration?
Families should prepare proof of age, proof of guardianship, guardian photo ID and the required current residency documents listed by the district.
Is Rahway Pre-K registration guaranteed?
No. The district says PreK3 and PreK4 registration is first come, first served because space is limited.
Where do I request public records from Rahway Public Schools?
The Business Office page provides the district’s OPRA request route for qualifying public records.
Are Board records the same as student records?
No. Student-specific records such as grades, attendance, health and discipline information should be handled privately through the appropriate school or district process.
Should I call the Board office for a classroom or attendance question?
Usually no. Contact the student’s school first for classroom, attendance, teacher or school-specific questions.
How this Rahway BOE guide was verified
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Rahway Public Schools and is not the Rahway Board of Education. Official district notices, BoardDocs records, calendars and registration instructions control if anything here differs from the live district website.