Berkeley Heights School Calendar, BOE Meetings & Parent Help
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education governs Berkeley Heights Public Schools in New Jersey. For most families and residents, the useful questions are practical: when the Board meets, where the public session is held, how to watch or comment remotely, which version of the school calendar is current, and whether a student-level issue should go to the Board or directly to a school.
Berkeley Heights has a few local details worth knowing before you click around: regular BOE meetings are normally hosted at Governor Livingston High School rather than the district office, the meeting opens before the public action session begins, and the 2026–27 calendar has already been revised since its original approval.
Berkeley Heights Board of Education quick facts
Berkeley Heights Public Schools operates six current school sites and its district office from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The Board of Education sets district policy and acts as a public governing body, while administrators and individual schools handle most daily student services.
Board structure
The current district page lists eight Board members.
District office
345 Plainfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
Next regular meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Governor Livingston High School.
Main district phone
Privacy warning: the district states that emails sent to Board members are generally government records and may be subject to disclosure under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act. Avoid putting private student health, discipline, disability, custody or account information into a general BOE email.
Berkeley Heights Board of Education meeting dates
The official 2026 meeting schedule lists three remaining regular meetings after October 2: October 29, November 19 and December 17, 2026. Regular meetings normally open publicly at 6:30 p.m. at Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria.
The timing can be confusing if you arrive expecting immediate public action. The Board generally opens at 6:30 p.m., then adjourns to executive session. The regular public action session is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m..
| Date | Meeting type | Opening | Public-session planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Approximately 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 19, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Approximately 7:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 17, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Approximately 7:30 p.m. |
Regular meeting venue
Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Central office is different
The district office is at 345 Plainfield Avenue. Do not automatically go there for a regular BOE meeting.
Always confirm the final notice: the official adopted schedule states that changes will be published before the meeting. Special meetings can also be added outside the regular calendar.
Watch or participate in a Berkeley Heights BOE meeting online
Berkeley Heights separates passive viewing from public participation. That distinction is useful if you are joining remotely and want to speak rather than simply watch.
Watch on YouTube
The official BOE Livestream page directs viewers to YouTube for current livestreams and previous meetings. The district notes that the YouTube stream runs on roughly a 20-second delay and does not support public comment.
Participate through Zoom
The same district page provides a Zoom route where participants can raise their hand during public-comment portions of the meeting.
Previous recordings: the district says meetings after June 20, 2024 can be found under the “Live” tab on its YouTube channel.
How Berkeley Heights BOE public comment works
The Board’s meeting guide describes two regular public-comment opportunities. The first is for matters already listed on the agenda, giving residents an opportunity to speak before Board action. The later public-comment period is available for broader school-district topics.
Check the agenda first
If your issue is on the agenda, the first public-comment session is the relevant place to speak before the Board votes.
Wait for recognition
In person, raise your hand and wait until the Board President or designee recognizes you. Remote participants should use the district’s Zoom participation instructions.
Identify yourself
The current meeting guide asks speakers to state their name and town of residence, or school of attendance, before commenting.
Plan for three minutes
Individual speakers are limited to three minutes so more residents have an opportunity to participate.
Use the later comment period for other topics
Residents may speak on other school-district topics during the second public-comment opportunity.
Personnel and student privacy: the Board’s own guide says a public Board meeting is not an appropriate forum to debate personnel matters. Student-specific concerns involving discipline, disability, health, custody or education records should use the appropriate private school or district process.
How to find Berkeley Heights BOE agendas and minutes
The district publishes meeting materials through its Board area. Use the agenda before the meeting to understand proposed business, but use approved minutes afterward when you need the formal record of Board action.
Agenda
Best for planned presentations, resolutions, recommendations and items that may be voted on.
Minutes
Best for the official meeting record after the minutes have been approved.
Video
Useful for hearing discussion and public comments, but not a replacement for approved minutes.
Do not treat an agenda as final action. An item can be amended, tabled, withdrawn or voted differently from what a pre-meeting agenda alone might suggest.
Berkeley Heights Board of Education members
The current district Board page lists eight members. The district’s 2026 meeting guide explains an important local detail: seven members represent Berkeley Heights, while Mountainside designates a representative for matters connected with Governor Livingston High School, which also serves Mountainside students.
Board authority is collective: the district explicitly notes that individual Board members generally do not make district decisions on their own. Formal authority rests with the Board acting as a whole at a properly convened meeting.
Berkeley Heights school calendar: dates families should know
The Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar on November 20, 2025. It has already changed once during the school year: at the September 24, 2026 BOE meeting, October 12 was changed from an early-dismissal day to a full day of school for all students.
| Date | Calendar item | Current planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1, 2026 | First student day | Opening day on the published 2026–27 calendar. |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day | District closed. |
| Sept. 21 | Yom Kippur | Schools closed. |
| Oct. 12 | Full school day | Changed Sept. 24 from the originally scheduled early dismissal. |
| Nov. 3 | Election Day / Staff In-Service | Schools closed for students. |
| Nov. 5–6 | NJEA Convention | Schools closed. |
| Nov. 25 | Early dismissal | Fall recess begins after dismissal. |
| Nov. 26–27 | Thanksgiving | District closed. |
| Dec. 23 | Early dismissal | Precedes winter recess. |
| Dec. 24–Jan. 1 | Winter recess | Schools closed. |
| Jan. 4, 2027 | Schools reopen | Scheduled return after winter recess. |
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | District closed. |
| Feb. 12 | Staff In-Service | Schools closed for students. |
| Feb. 15 | Presidents’ Day | District closed. |
| Mar. 26 | Spring recess | Schools closed. |
| Mar. 29–Apr. 2 | Spring recess | Schools remain closed. |
| May 28 | Early dismissal | Check school-specific dismissal time. |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | District closed. |
| June 16 | CMS Promotion / Early dismissal | Check Columbia Middle School details. |
| June 17 | Last scheduled school day | Early dismissal; weather/calendar revisions can still matter. |
Use the revised calendar, not the original screenshot. October 12 is the clearest example: the original calendar showed an early dismissal, but the Board changed it to a full student day on September 24, 2026.
Schools in Berkeley Heights Public Schools
The district currently lists six school sites. Governor Livingston High School also serves eligible Mountainside students under the local sending/receiving arrangement reflected in the Board’s Mountainside representative structure.
Start with the school for day-to-day student matters. Attendance, teacher communication, pickup changes, classroom questions, school activities and routine building issues normally belong with the individual school before the Board of Education.
Berkeley Heights new student registration
The current 2026–27 K–2 registration notice uses a two-part process for kindergarten and new incoming first- and second-grade students. Families first submit information online, then schedule an in-person appointment to provide the required documents.
Start the current online registration
Use the district-linked 2026–27 enrollment route rather than an older registration form saved from a prior school year.
Complete the student information
The parent or guardian enters the student and household information online.
Schedule the in-person appointment
The second step is an appointment for required registration documentation.
For older students, use the correct school route
Grades 3–12 use separate school registration pages. Open the student’s appropriate school site so you are not submitting a K–2 form for an older child.
Kindergarten age
The district registration guidance says a child who reaches age five on or before October 1 of the applicable year is eligible for kindergarten that September.
Current preschool students
The district says a four-year-old already enrolled in its preschool program does not need to be registered again for kindergarten, although updated health documents are required before kindergarten begins.
Protect enrollment records: residency documentation, birth certificates, immunization records, physicals and dental forms should only be uploaded through an official district system or provided directly at the required school appointment.
Berkeley Heights school bus eligibility and contact
Berkeley Heights’ district transportation guidance cites New Jersey’s mileage rules for mandated transportation. The district has also operated a subscription-bus program when seats are available, but rates and availability can change by school year, so old subscription pricing should not be reused for 2026–27 without a current district notice.
State-distance thresholds
The district’s transportation guidance says students generally qualify for mandated transportation when they live more than 2 miles from an elementary or middle school, or more than 2.5 miles from the high school, measured under New Jersey’s statutory method.
Current district supervisor
The current staff directory lists Gregory Cohen as Transportation Supervisor, extension 1930. Start with the district main number at 908-464-1718.
Do not rely on an old subscription-bus price. Berkeley Heights has adjusted subscription transportation terms in prior years. Check the current Transportation link from the district homepage before paying or assuming that an open seat is available.
Open Berkeley Heights Public Schools and select Transportation →
Berkeley Heights Board of Education office and contacts
Board meeting reminder: 345 Plainfield Avenue is the district office address, but the remaining regular 2026 Board meetings are scheduled at Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria, 175 Watchung Boulevard.
Berkeley Heights BOE problems that are easy to avoid
“I arrived at 6:30 but the public meeting disappeared.”
The Board normally opens at 6:30 p.m. and moves to executive session. The public action session is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m.
“I went to 345 Plainfield Avenue for the meeting.”
That is the district office. Regular 2026 BOE meetings are scheduled at Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria.
“My calendar says October 12 is early dismissal.”
That is an older version. The Board changed October 12, 2026 to a full school day on September 24.
“I can see YouTube but cannot speak.”
YouTube is for watching. Use the district’s Zoom participation link if you want to raise your hand during public comment.
“I emailed a private student issue to every Board member.”
Board email can be subject to OPRA. Use the school or appropriate administrator for confidential student issues.
“I found an old subscription-bus fee.”
Do not assume a prior-year subscription price or seat availability still applies. Use the current Transportation information.
Berkeley Heights Public Schools links to use first
Berkeley Heights Board of Education FAQs
What is the official Berkeley Heights Board of Education website?
The Board of Education section is part of the official Berkeley Heights Public Schools website at bhpsnj.org.
Where is the Berkeley Heights Board of Education office?
The Berkeley Heights School District office is at 345 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
What is the Berkeley Heights Public Schools phone number?
The district’s main number is 908-464-1718.
Who is the Berkeley Heights Superintendent?
The current district staff directory lists Dr. Kim Feltre as Superintendent of Schools.
Who is the Berkeley Heights Board of Education President?
The current Board page lists Debbie Terrero as President and Natasha Joly as Vice President.
How many people are on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education?
The district currently lists eight Board members. Its 2026 meeting guide explains that seven represent Berkeley Heights and one is designated by Mountainside for Governor Livingston High School matters.
When is the next Berkeley Heights BOE meeting after October 2, 2026?
The official 2026 schedule lists October 29, 2026 as the next regular meeting, followed by November 19 and December 17.
Where are Berkeley Heights BOE meetings held?
Regular meetings are scheduled at Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria, 175 Watchung Boulevard, unless the district posts a change.
What time does a Berkeley Heights Board meeting start?
Regular meetings normally open publicly at 6:30 p.m., then adjourn to executive session. The public action session is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Can I watch Berkeley Heights BOE meetings online?
Yes. The district’s BOE Livestream page links to YouTube for current and prior meetings.
Can I speak remotely during a Berkeley Heights BOE meeting?
The district’s livestream page provides a Zoom route where participants can raise their hand during public-comment portions. YouTube viewing itself does not allow public comment.
How long can I speak during Berkeley Heights BOE public comment?
The Board’s current meeting guide limits individual speakers to three minutes.
Is October 12, 2026 an early dismissal day?
No. Although the original calendar showed an early dismissal, the Board approved changing October 12, 2026 to a full school day at its September 24 meeting.
When is Berkeley Heights Thanksgiving Break in 2026?
The calendar lists an early dismissal on November 25 followed by district closure on November 26 and 27.
When is Berkeley Heights winter break?
The current 2026–27 calendar shows an early dismissal on December 23 and winter recess from December 24 through January 1, with schools scheduled to reopen January 4, 2027.
When is Berkeley Heights Spring Break in 2027?
The published schedule closes schools March 26 and again from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of Berkeley Heights school in 2027?
The current calendar lists June 17, 2027 as the last scheduled student day with early dismissal. Weather or later Board action can still alter a calendar.
How does K–2 registration work in Berkeley Heights?
The current 2026–27 process has two parts: submit student information online, then schedule an in-person appointment to provide the required registration documents.
Are Berkeley Heights Board emails public records?
The district warns that Board correspondence, including email, is generally considered a government record and may be subject to disclosure under New Jersey’s OPRA law unless an exemption applies.
Use Berkeley Heights Public Schools for the final official check
BoardofEducations.org is an independent information website. It is not Berkeley Heights Public Schools, the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, the Township of Berkeley Heights or the New Jersey Department of Education.
Use the live district source before acting on a Board meeting, agenda, calendar date, school closing, registration requirement, transportation arrangement, student record or official Board action. Berkeley Heights has already revised its 2026–27 calendar once this school year, so current district information should always take priority.