Teaneck Schools: 2026–27 Calendar, Board Meetings & Family Routes
The Teaneck Board of Education governs Teaneck Public Schools in Bergen County. Parents and residents often arrive looking for one thing—a meeting agenda, school calendar, board member, registration packet or school phone number—but those services are spread across several district sections.
This independent guide brings the main Teaneck routes together and explains which office handles each task. For meeting changes, Zoom links, calendar revisions or registration requirements, use the linked Teaneck Public Schools page as the final source.
Teaneck Board of Education quick facts
Teaneck Public Schools lists its Central Administration Building at 651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666. The current Board consists of nine trustees, and 2026 public meetings are held at Teaneck High School’s third-floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center unless a notice says otherwise.
Central Administration
651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
District phone
Board President
Nadia Hosein is listed as Board President for a 2025–2027 term.
Next listed meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Teaneck High School.
Teaneck-specific distinction: the Board of Education handles school-district governance. Township services, municipal taxes, zoning, police and other municipal matters belong with the Township of Teaneck, not Teaneck Public Schools.
Upcoming Teaneck Board of Education meetings
The revised 2026 schedule moved Teaneck to combined Workshop/Regular Public Meetings for much of the year. The next listed public meeting after October 2, 2026 is Thursday, October 15.
| Date | Meeting type | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 15, 2026 | Workshop/Regular Public Meeting | Teaneck High School | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 11, 2026 | Workshop/Regular Public Meeting | Teaneck High School | 7:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 9, 2026 | Workshop/Regular Public Meeting | Teaneck High School | 7:00 p.m. |
| Jan. 6, 2027 | Reorganization Meeting | Teaneck High School | 7:00 p.m. |
Meeting room: the district identifies the Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center on the third floor of Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue, as the public meeting location.
Use the revised schedule: older 2026 notices show separate Workshop and Regular dates. A March Board action changed the pattern for later 2026 meetings, so an older calendar can now be misleading.
Teaneck High School meeting entrance, parking and online access
Teaneck currently directs the public to enter Board meetings through the courtyard entrance at the back of Teaneck High School. Security staff are stationed at the Elevator Lobby door, and the district says the other entrances are closed for Board meeting access.
Entrance
Use the marked courtyard/rear entrance and Elevator Lobby door.
Parking
Community members may use the Teaneck High School parking lot accessible from Elizabeth Avenue.
Virtual options
The district posts a Zoom webinar link for interactive participation and a separate livestream for viewing without comments.
Same-day check: meeting Zoom, livestream and agenda links may be posted on or close to the meeting date. Open the live meeting page before joining remotely.
How public comment works at Teaneck BOE meetings
Teaneck’s 2026 agendas use two public-comment periods. The first is for agenda items, while the second later in the meeting is open to other matters of public concern.
Attend in person or join the Zoom webinar
In person, wait for the public-comment portion. Online, use the Zoom participation link rather than the view-only livestream.
Wait to be recognized
In person, approach the microphone when public comment opens. Virtually, use the “raise hand” function and wait to be moved into the speaker role.
Identify yourself
The current agenda language asks speakers to state their name, town of residence and any group affiliation. For the first comment session, identify the agenda item being discussed.
Stay within three minutes
Current Teaneck agendas limit comments to three minutes per person. Speakers may not transfer unused time to another person.
Use the proper private route for confidential issues
The Board says confidential student and personnel matters will not be discussed publicly and may be referred through administrative channels.
Student privacy matters: do not use public comment to disclose a student’s disability, health information, discipline history, private address, grades or other protected education records.
How to find Teaneck BOE agendas, minutes and meeting videos
Teaneck maintains separate pages for schedules/agendas, approved minutes and meeting videos. That separation is useful because an agenda only shows planned business, while minutes and recordings help document what occurred.
Agenda
Use the Meeting Schedule & Agenda page before a meeting to review current Board business and supporting material.
Minutes
The Minutes page currently includes 2026 records through August 19 plus special-meeting and retreat minutes.
Video
The Meeting Videos page includes the September 23, 2026 Workshop/Regular Public Meeting and earlier 2026 recordings.
Teaneck Board of Education members and terms
The live district Board page lists nine trustees. Several terms expire at the end of 2026, so use the district’s current member page again after the annual reorganization if you need a current officer title.
| Trustee | Current role | Term shown |
|---|---|---|
| Nadia Hosein | President | 2025–2027 |
| Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum | Vice President | 2024–2026 |
| Dr. David Gruber | Trustee | 2024–2026 |
| Latisha Isley-Robinson | Trustee | 2026–2028 |
| Jennifer Levy | Trustee | 2025–2027 |
| Ana Marte | Trustee | 2026–2028 |
| Jonathan Rodriguez | Trustee | 2025–2027 |
| Clara Williams | Trustee | 2026–2028 |
| James Wolff | Trustee | 2024–2026 |
Teaneck Public Schools 2026–27 calendar
Teaneck’s current calendar page identifies the revised 2026–27 district calendar as Board-approved on August 19, 2026. That revised version should be used instead of an earlier calendar PDF.
| Date | Calendar item | What families should know |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3, 2026 | Schools open / students return | First student day shown on the current district calendar. |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day | District closed. |
| Sept. 11, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah | Half day for students and staff. |
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur | District closed. |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Staff professional development | Schools closed for students. |
| Oct. 28, 2026 | PLC Day | Half day for students. |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Election Day | Schools closed for students; staff PD day. |
| Nov. 5–6, 2026 | NJEA Convention | Schools closed. |
Use the revised PDF: the district explicitly labels the current 2026–27 calendar as revised and Board-approved August 19, 2026. Do not rely on a saved March version when planning a school day.
Teaneck schools by grade level
Teaneck’s school structure is more specific than a simple elementary-middle-high sequence. Bryant and Theodora Smiley Lacey serve early-childhood students, the district has three K–4 elementary schools, two grades 5–8 middle schools and Teaneck High School.
| School | Grades / role | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary School | Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 | 1 Tryon Avenue | 201-833-3976 |
| Theodora Smiley Lacey School | Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 / kindergarten registration route | 1 Merrison Street | 201-862-2508 |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | K–4 | 201 Fycke Lane | 201-833-5540 |
| Lowell Elementary School | K–4 | 1025 Lincoln Place | 201-833-5550 |
| Whittier Elementary School | K–4 | 491 West Englewood Avenue | 201-833-5535 |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 5–8 | 1315 Taft Road | 201-833-5455 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 5–8 | 655 Teaneck Road | 201-833-5475 |
| Teaneck High School | 9–12 | 100 Elizabeth Avenue | 201-833-5401 |
Don’t guess the assigned elementary school: new families can use the district’s InfoFinder route through School Listing/Zones to identify the correct school for an address.
How to register a student in Teaneck Public Schools
Teaneck’s Central Registration office currently provides a specific 2026–27 registration packet in English and Spanish. Only a parent or legal guardian may register a student, and the district says no in-person registrations are accepted without an appointment.
Download the correct 2026–27 packet
Use the active school-year packet rather than a prior-year form. English and Spanish PDF/RTF versions are posted.
Complete the Central Registration documents
The current requirements include the completed packet, student’s birth certificate, immunization record and proof of residency.
Choose the residency category that actually applies
Homeowners, leaseholders, renters without a lease, and families living in a private home without paying rent each have different evidence requirements.
Submit the packet or arrange an appointment
The registration page allows document submission by email and provides 201-833-5512 for an in-person appointment. Email is preferred.
Wait for the school to complete enrollment
After Central Office approves the registration documents, the school secretary contacts the parent or guardian to finish the enrollment process.
Teaneck residency proof: four common situations
1. Homeowner
Provide a current property tax bill, tax assessment card, deed or recent mortgage statement, plus a recent utility bill.
2. Leaseholder
Provide a current lease showing the parent/guardian’s name, plus a recent utility bill.
3. Rent without a lease
A notarized Affidavit of Landlord is required, along with the owner’s housing proof and the parent/guardian’s recent utility bill.
4. Living in a private home without rent
The owner completes a notarized landlord affidavit and supplies housing proof; the parent/guardian also provides a bill showing the Teaneck address.
Residency compliance: Teaneck states that only Teaneck residents may attend Teaneck Public Schools free of charge, subject to legally applicable exceptions. Address changes should be reported immediately to the Registration Office.
Where grades 1–12 families go next
Central Registration verifies residency first. The next step depends on the student’s grade band, which is useful when a family is unsure whether to call a school main office or a guidance department.
Grades 1–4
After residency is established, contact Hawthorne, Lowell or Whittier’s main office to schedule the school-level registration appointment.
Grades 5–8
After residency approval, contact the Guidance Department at Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Grades 9–12
Contact Teaneck High School Guidance at 201-833-5426. Incoming high-school records/transcripts are reviewed before enrollment is finalized.
Who qualifies for Teaneck school transportation?
Teaneck’s 2026–27 registration material explains both New Jersey’s required transportation distances and the district’s courtesy-busing rule for younger students.
| Student group | Distance rule shown by TPS | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grades K–8 | More than 2 miles from school | State transportation requirement |
| Grades 9–12 | More than 2.5 miles from school | State transportation requirement |
| Special education | According to valid IEP transportation requirement | IEP-based service |
| Pre-K through Grade 4 | More than 1.3 miles from school | Teaneck courtesy busing, subject to district rules |
Courtesy busing is not universal: Teaneck’s registration packet lists exclusions for middle- and high-school students and certain preschool placements. Confirm eligibility with Transportation rather than assuming the 1.3-mile rule applies to every child.
Teaneck Superintendent’s Office
The district lists Dr. Andre D. Spencer as Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent is responsible for day-to-day district administration under policies and direction established by the Board of Education.
Dr. Andre D. Spencer
Superintendent of Schools
Central Administration Building, 651 Teaneck Road.
When to use this office
The Superintendent’s Office is an administrative escalation route. For a classroom, attendance, guidance or building-level issue, start with the relevant school or department before escalating.
Useful distinction: the Board sets governance direction and acts in public meetings; the Superintendent manages district operations. Sending every operational question directly to trustees can slow down resolution.
Teaneck Public Schools 2026–27 budget resources
Teaneck maintains a dedicated 2026–27 budget page with both a Budget Presentation and the 2026–27 User Friendly Budget. These are better starting points for district finance questions than individual agenda references.
Budget Presentation
Use the presentation for the district’s explanation of the 2026–27 spending plan.
User Friendly Budget
Use the state-format User Friendly Budget when you need the formal public budget document.
Teaneck Board of Education office and map
Do not assume every task is walk-in: registration explicitly requires an appointment for in-person processing. For other specialized services, call the department before traveling.
Board records, school records and private student matters
Board records
Agendas, approved minutes, meeting recordings, Board policies, legal notices and budget documents belong to the Board/public-information side of the district.
Student records
Attendance, transcripts, grades, health documents and student-specific records should go through the appropriate school or district office.
Confidential concerns
Current Board agendas say confidential student or personnel matters will not be discussed publicly and may be referred to administrative channels.
Teaneck BOE and school-calendar troubleshooting
Verified Teaneck Public Schools links
Teaneck Board of Education FAQs
What is the Teaneck Board of Education address?
Teaneck Public Schools lists its Central Administration Building at 651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
What is the main Teaneck Public Schools phone number?
The district’s main number is 201-833-5508. The Board Office number listed on the meeting page is 201-833-5527.
How many members are on the Teaneck Board of Education?
The current district Board page lists nine trustees.
Who is the Teaneck Board of Education President?
Nadia Hosein is listed as President with a 2025–2027 term.
Who is the Teaneck Board Vice President?
Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum is listed as Vice President with a 2024–2026 term.
When is the next Teaneck Board meeting after October 2, 2026?
The revised 2026 schedule lists a Workshop/Regular Public Meeting for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Teaneck High School.
Where are Teaneck BOE meetings held?
Current meetings are held in the Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center on the third floor of Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue.
Can I attend a Teaneck BOE meeting online?
Yes. The district posts virtual meeting links. Use the Zoom webinar when you need the ability to participate in public comment; the livestream is viewing-only.
How long can I speak during Teaneck Board public comment?
Current 2026 Board agendas limit public comments to three minutes per person, and speakers may not cede their time to another person.
Where can I find the Teaneck 2026–27 school calendar?
Use the official District Calendar page. The current version is identified as the revised 2026–27 calendar approved by the Board on August 19, 2026.
When did Teaneck students return for the 2026–27 school year?
The current district calendar lists September 3, 2026 as the day schools opened and students returned.
Can I walk into the Teaneck office and register my child?
No. The current registration page says there are no in-person registrations without an appointment.
Who is allowed to register a student in Teaneck?
The district says only a parent or legal guardian may register a student in the Teaneck School District.
What documents does Teaneck require for registration?
The active registration page lists a completed packet, student birth certificate, immunization record and residency documents appropriate to the family’s housing arrangement.
How do I find which Teaneck school my child will attend?
Use the district’s School Listing/Zones page and its InfoFinder route to check school assignment information.
Who qualifies for Teaneck school transportation?
The district materials state that required transportation applies to K–8 students living more than 2 miles from school, grades 9–12 students living more than 2.5 miles away, and qualifying special-education students. Teaneck also offers courtesy busing in certain Pre-K–4 situations beyond 1.3 miles.
Who is the Teaneck Superintendent?
The current Superintendent’s Office page lists Dr. Andre D. Spencer as Superintendent of Schools.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official Teaneck school district website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. Teaneck Public Schools at teaneckschools.org is the official district source.
Use the Teaneck office that matches the problem
Board-level questions
Use Board resources for trustees, meeting dates, public comment, agendas, minutes, recordings, policies, legal notices and Board-level budget decisions.
Student or operational questions
Use Central Registration, Transportation, the student’s school, Guidance, the Superintendent’s Office or another district department for enrollment, attendance, records, transportation and day-to-day services.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Teaneck Public Schools or the Teaneck Board of Education. Current district notices, approved calendars, registration instructions and public-meeting documents take priority whenever information changes.