Bogota School Calendar, Board Meetings & District Office Help
The Bogota Board of Education governs Bogota Public School District in Bergen County, New Jersey. Families and residents usually reach the Board site when they need a meeting date, agenda, approved minutes, district calendar, registration contact, school phone number, meal application, OPRA route or the Board Office.
This guide organizes those tasks around current Bogota Public Schools resources so you can reach the correct district page without relying on an old PDF, stale meeting notice or third-party school directory.
Bogota Board of Education quick facts
The Bogota Board Office is located at 1 Henry C. Luthin Place, Bogota, NJ 07603. The district’s main phone is 201-441-4800, and Damian Kennedy is the current Superintendent.
Office-hours caution: the current Board Office page provides its address, telephone and staff contacts but does not publish one general public walk-in schedule. The district Technology office separately publishes 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. by appointment; those are Technology hours, not verified Board Office hours. Call before visiting.
Board, district administration and schools handle different questions
The Board handles school-district governance. The Superintendent and Central Office manage district operations, while principals and school staff handle most daily student matters.
Contact the Board route for
Meeting schedules, Board agendas, approved minutes, policies, budget presentations and Board-level public records.
Contact Central Office for
Registration, transportation, business-office issues, district administration and department routing.
Contact your school for
Attendance, class questions, daily schedules, pickup, school events, nurse matters and most student-specific concerns.
Bogota Board of Education meeting dates
The district publishes a dedicated 2026 meeting page with the meeting type, agenda, notice and supporting documents. All currently listed 2026 meetings are identified as Regular Public Meetings.
| Date | Meeting type | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Agenda and notice in official Board Docs. |
| February 24, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Agenda and official notice. |
| March 16, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Agenda, minutes and recording. |
| April 28, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Budget presentation is also listed. |
| May 12, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Current Board Docs record. |
| June 16, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Agenda/minutes/recording. |
| August 25, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Meeting notice and Board Docs. |
| September 22, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Agenda and approved record. |
| October 27, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Next listed date as of Oct. 2; open current notice for time/location. |
| November 17, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Current meeting page before attending. |
| December 15, 2026 | Regular Public Meeting | Current meeting page before attending. |
| January 5, 2027 | Reorganization Meeting | Board reorganization notice and agenda. |
Current planning note: as of October 2, 2026, the next date posted in the official 2026 schedule is October 27. The indexed schedule did not provide a verified start time or meeting room for that date, so check the official notice before traveling.
Agenda, minutes and recordings are not interchangeable
Bogota now compiles agendas, minutes and recordings through its Board Docs links. Use the record that matches the question you are actually trying to answer.
Agenda
Shows matters scheduled for consideration. A listed item should not automatically be treated as approved.
Minutes
Use approved minutes when you need the Board’s formal record of a completed meeting.
Recording
Useful for hearing presentations and discussion, while the written Board record remains important for exact formal action.
Open the exact meeting date
Start from the official 2026 Board meeting page rather than a cached PDF.
Read the notice before attending
Use the meeting-specific notice for current logistical information when it is posted.
Use the agenda before the meeting
This identifies the planned Board business and supporting materials.
Use minutes afterward
When the outcome matters, use the later official meeting record instead of assuming an agenda proposal passed.
Bogota Board of Education members
The official Board roster currently lists nine members. President and Vice President roles should be rechecked after any Board reorganization before formal use.
| Board member | Current listed role | Official email |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Chavez | President | jchavez@bogotaboe.com |
| Bisi Ruckett | Vice President | bruckett@bogotaboe.com |
| Idalia Alvarez | Board Member | ialvarez@bogotaboe.com |
| Robert Alvarez | Board Member | roalvarez@bogotaboe.com |
| Susan Cruz | Board Member | sucruz@bogotaboe.com |
| Frank Miranda | Board Member | fmiranda@bogotaboe.com |
| Ambreen Naeem | Board Member | anaeem@bogotaboe.com |
| Trina Rivera Olivo | Board Member | triveraolivo@bogotaboe.com |
| Tasneem Salam | Board Member | tsalam@bogotaboe.com |
Bogota school calendar and live events
Bogota Public Schools provides a district Events page with year selection, list view, calendar view and a downloadable calendar option. Use the live district calendar for current activities and the district calendar document for school-year planning.
Live events
Useful for Board meetings, school activities and current district events that may be added after a printable calendar was created.
School-year calendar
Use the District Calendar area on the official website for the current school-year document rather than an old search-engine PDF.
Calendar tip: Board meeting dates and student attendance dates are separate schedules. Do not use the Board’s October 27 meeting date to infer whether schools are open or closed that day.
Bogota Public Schools contacts
The district currently links four main public-school sites. Call the school directly when the question is about attendance, a teacher, school hours, dismissal, activities or building-specific family communication.
| School | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bixby Elementary School | 25 Fischer Ave, Bogota, NJ 07603 | 201-441-4834 |
| Steen Elementary School | 134 West Main St, Bogota, NJ 07603 | 201-342-6446 |
| Bogota Middle School | 131 East Fort Lee Road, Bogota, NJ 07603 | 201-441-4823 |
| Bogota Jr/Sr High School | 2 Henry C. Luthin Place, Bogota, NJ 07603 | 201-441-4808 |
Local shortcut: the Jr/Sr High School and Board Office have neighboring Henry C. Luthin Place addresses but separate phone routes. Verify which building you actually need before visiting.
Preschool and district registration help
Bella Almanzar is listed by the district as the registrations and transportation coordinator. For 2026–27 preschool, registration is online and proof of address is required.
2026–27 preschool eligibility
Children must be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2026 to be eligible for the district’s 2026–27 preschool enrollment.
Current preschool locations
Bixby Elementary, Bogart Memorial and Trinity Lutheran are listed as 2026–27 preschool locations.
Free and reduced school-meal application deadline
Bogota Public Schools requires a new meal application each school year for families seeking current free/reduced-price meal eligibility. For 2026–27, the district says applications are due by October 19, 2026.
RealTime, ParentSquare and Technology support
Bogota uses RealTime for parent/student portal functions and ParentSquare for family communication in parts of the district. Steen’s 2026 family guidance, for example, asks families to verify contacts and emergency information in RealTime and says ParentSquare is used for school communications.
RealTime Parent Portal
Use the current district-linked portal for family information, forms and student access rather than an old saved login URL.
ParentSquare
Used for notices and school communication. Keep the district’s underlying contact information current.
Technology help
Parents can open a guest Help Desk ticket. The Technology office lists 8 a.m.–4 p.m. support hours and says in-person assistance is by appointment only.
Account safety: do not enter RealTime passwords, student IDs, medical records or other private student information into BoardofEducations.org.
Bogota Special Services contacts
Special Services maintains district and school-based staff for pupil personnel, psychology, social work and learning-disability consultation. Student-specific disability or evaluation matters belong in private Special Services channels rather than a public Board meeting.
OPRA, budgets and district business
The Business Office houses the district’s OPRA request route, budget information, financial documents and related district-business resources.
Business Administrator
Irfan Evcil
201-441-4800 ext. 1004
ievcil@bogotaboe.com
2026–27 budget
The district’s Budget Information page currently includes a dedicated 2026–2027 District Budget Information section.
OPRA versus student records: OPRA concerns qualifying public government records. Private student education records use different protected school/district procedures.
Bogota Board of Education address, phone and visit guidance
Do not copy the Technology schedule: Technology support lists 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and appointment-only in-person help. That does not establish the public hours for every Board Office department.
Common Bogota Board of Education search problems
“When is the next Board meeting?”
As of October 2, the official 2026 schedule lists October 27. Open its current meeting notice before attending because the indexed schedule does not expose a verified time or room.
“I need Board Office hours.”
The Board page does not publish one general public walk-in schedule. Call 201-441-4800 for the department you need.
“I need my child’s teacher or attendance office.”
Use the child’s school, not the Board Office. Building-level staff can handle daily student matters more directly.
“I have an agenda item. Was it approved?”
Check the later minutes. An agenda item is planned business, not proof of Board approval.
“My preschool child turns three after October 1.”
The current 2026–27 preschool page says children must be three on or before October 1, 2026.
“I had meal benefits last year.”
A new application is required for 2026–27. The district’s current deadline is October 19, 2026.
Bogota Public Schools official links
Bogota Board of Education FAQs
What is the Bogota Board of Education phone number?
The Bogota Board Office main phone number is 201-441-4800.
Where is the Bogota Board of Education office?
The Board Office is at 1 Henry C. Luthin Place, Bogota, NJ 07603.
What are the Bogota Board of Education office hours?
The current official Board Office page does not publish one general public walk-in schedule. Call 201-441-4800 before visiting. Technology’s separate 8 a.m.–4 p.m. schedule should not be assumed to apply to every Board Office department.
Who is the Bogota Public Schools Superintendent?
Damian Kennedy is the current Superintendent and can be reached through the district office at extension 1001.
Who is the Bogota Board of Education President?
The current official Board roster lists Jose Chavez as President.
Who is the Bogota Board Vice President?
The district currently lists Bisi Ruckett as Board of Education Vice President.
How many Bogota Board members are there?
The current official Board page lists nine members.
When is the next Bogota Board meeting?
As of October 2, 2026, the official schedule lists October 27, 2026 as the next Regular Public Meeting. Check the meeting notice for final time and location.
Where can I find Bogota Board agendas and minutes?
Use the official Board Meetings page and Board Docs links, which compile agendas, minutes and recordings by meeting date.
Where can I find the Bogota school calendar?
Use the official district Events page for the live calendar and the District Calendar area for current school-year planning documents.
Who handles Bogota student registration?
Bella Almanzar is listed as the district registrations and transportation coordinator at 201-441-4800 ext. 1009.
What is the 2026–27 Bogota preschool age requirement?
Children must be three years old on or before October 1, 2026 for the district’s 2026–27 preschool enrollment.
When is the Bogota school-meal application due?
The district states that 2026–27 free/reduced school-meal and Summer EBT applications are due by October 19, 2026.
Where do I request a Bogota public school record?
Start with already-posted Board documents. For qualifying public records that are not posted, use the district Business Office and its OPRA request route.
Should I send private student information to the Board?
No. Student medical, academic, disability, custody, discipline and other protected education information should be handled through the appropriate private school or district channel.
Use the right Bogota school route first
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Bogota Public School District, the Bogota Board of Education, the Borough of Bogota or the New Jersey Department of Education. Official district pages control whenever Board dates, calendars, staff contacts, enrollment rules or school procedures change.