Camden NJ Board Meetings, 2026–27 Calendar, Enrollment & Parent Help
Camden Board of Education searches can easily lead to the wrong entity. This guide covers the Camden City School District and Camden Advisory Board of Education in Camden, New Jersey—not Camden County Schools in Georgia, Camden Central School District in New York, Camden County government or Camden County College.
Find the current 2026–27 academic calendar, remaining 2026 Advisory Board meetings, public-comment rules, Board members, Superintendent, district office, Solution Center, enrollment, free Pre-K, Genesis Parent Portal, emergency alerts, schools, transportation, attendance, meals, student wellness, Special Education, Child Find, records, OPRA and current parent resources.
Camden Board of Education NJ quick facts
School district
Camden City School District, Camden, New Jersey.
Central Office
990 Morgan Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103.
Main phone
Superintendent
Alfonso Q. Llano Jr., State District Superintendent.
Advisory Board
Nine elected members serving three-year terms.
Solution Center
Current calendar
Official Calendar page lists the 2026–27 Academic Calendar.
Preschool
Free Pre-K for eligible Camden children turning 3 or 4 before October 1.
Entity correction: “Camden County Board of Education” is misleading for this article. The actual local public-school entity is Camden City School District / Camden Advisory Board of Education in New Jersey.
Use Camden City School District for live notices, enrollment, school operations and official parent systems.
Open Camden City School District →Use Camden’s current 2026–27 Academic Calendar
The district Calendar page now identifies the 2026–27 Academic Calendar as the current school-year resource. Older 2025–26 calendar PDFs and screenshots should no longer be the main planning source.
First and last student days
Confirm both on the live 2026–27 calendar before arranging transportation, employment leave or childcare.
Breaks & holidays
Use the current calendar for winter, spring and holiday closures rather than an archived result.
Half days / delayed starts
These dates affect pickup, meals, buses and after-school arrangements.
Why the live calendar matters: Camden revised its 2025–26 school calendar during the school year. That history makes a saved calendar image less reliable than the current district Calendar page for high-impact planning.
Use the current Academic Calendar as the final planning source.
Open Camden’s 2026–27 Academic Calendar →Camden Advisory Board meetings after August 15, 2026
The annual meeting notice says regular monthly meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday, but several 2026 dates differ because of holidays, district schedules or other exceptions.
| Date | Meeting type | Published details |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Regular Advisory Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Sept. 29, 2026 | Regular Advisory Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Oct. 22, 2026 | Work Session | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Regular Advisory Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Nov. 17, 2026 | Regular Advisory Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Dec. 10, 2026 | Work Session | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Regular Advisory Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
| Jan. 5, 2027 | Reorganization Meeting | 5:30 p.m., Administration Office, 990 Morgan Blvd. |
Published meeting sequence: meetings open to the public at 5:30 p.m., are immediately followed by a 30-minute closed session, and return to public session by approximately 6:05 p.m.
Never use “fourth Tuesday” as the only rule. September, November and December 2026 show why the official annual schedule must be checked.
Recheck the current meeting notice before traveling because cancellations, special meetings and location changes can be posted later.
Open Camden Board Meeting Calendar →Agenda, BoardDocs, minutes and video are not interchangeable
| Resource | Best use | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Agenda / BoardDocs | Upcoming items, reports and attachments. | Being listed on an agenda does not prove approval. |
| Approved minutes | Formal written meeting record. | Use minutes for recorded Board action. |
| Video recording | Discussion and presentation context. | Video does not replace adopted policy or approved minutes. |
| Legal notice | Formal meeting, hearing or special-event notice. | Use current official notices for deadline-sensitive matters. |
The district says the meeting agenda will be accessible on the Advisory Board webpage and posted at least one hour before the meeting.
Start from the Advisory Board page so you reach the district’s current BoardDocs route.
Open Camden Advisory Board resources →How to speak at a Camden Board meeting
Arrive before the meeting
The public-comment sign-up sheet is available from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. before the meeting.
Add your name to the list
Commenters are called in the order in which they signed up.
Prepare a three-minute comment
Current Rules of Decorum allow each speaker a maximum of 3 minutes.
Focus on the public issue
State the concern, one or two supporting facts and the specific action or consideration you want.
Privacy warning: avoid publicly disclosing a student’s grades, disability details, IEP contents, medical information, discipline history, custody details, student ID or other confidential education records.
The Superintendent has authority under district decorum rules to interrupt, warn or end statements that violate meeting rules. Review the current Rules of Decorum before attending.
Read the current public-comment and decorum rules shortly before the meeting.
Review Camden Board Rules of Decorum →Camden Board members and current terms
| Member | Role | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| N’Namdee Nelson | President | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Jeanette Alvarez | Vice President | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Gabriel Camacho | Member | Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Derrick Gallashaw | Member | Dec. 31, 2028 |
| Wanda Garcia | Member | Dec. 31, 2028 |
| Cameron Hudson | Member | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Danielle Jackson | Member | Dec. 31, 2028 |
| Karen Merricks | Member | Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Maria Perez | Member | Dec. 31, 2026 |
The district says Board members are publicly elected, serve three-year terms and are joined by one student representative and one alternate from each of Camden’s five high schools.
Election-year freshness: three listed terms end December 31, 2026. Recheck membership after elections and the January 2027 reorganization meeting.
Use the official Advisory Board page before publishing a member name or officer title.
Verify Camden Advisory Board members →Why Camden uses “Advisory Board” language
Camden should not automatically be described as though its governance structure were identical to every locally controlled New Jersey school district. The district identifies Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. as its State District Superintendent and describes a long-term goal of sustainable local control.
Elected Advisory Board
Nine elected members participate in the district’s public governance and meeting process.
State District Superintendent
Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. is the current district leader identified by CCSD.
The official “About Our Board” page says official action by the Superintendent may be taken at a Board meeting. For authority questions, use Camden’s own Board role and policy pages rather than a generic description of New Jersey school boards.
The Superintendent’s Office also publishes presentations, updates and the current district education framework.
Open Camden Superintendent’s Office →Where to check Camden public legal notices now
Camden’s Board Meeting Calendar explains that beginning March 1, 2026, applicable legal notices for public entities such as school districts are published on official websites under New Jersey’s updated notice rules.
Current notice
Check the official Camden district website for a current meeting, hearing or other public notice.
Archived notice
The Board page explains that older notices move into an online archive.
Meeting calendar
Compare the annual schedule with any later special notice before attending.
This is practical navigation information, not legal advice. When a legal deadline or formal notice is important, use the actual current notice and applicable New Jersey requirements.
Main district office vs Camden Solution Center
| Office | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Central Office |
990 Morgan Blvd. Camden, NJ 08103 856-966-2000 |
General district routing, administration and department access. |
| Solution Center |
1033 Cambridge Street Camden, NJ 08105 856-966-2507 |
Broader policy matters, districtwide issues and escalated family concerns. |
Do not assume every CCSD service uses the same address. Special Services, Solution Center functions and individual schools can use separate locations.
School problem? Start with the Family & Operations Coordinator
Contact your school’s FOC
The district tells families to speak with the Family & Operations Coordinator at the child’s school first.
Allow the school response window
CCSD says Family & Operations Coordinators will get back to families within two school days after the concern is shared.
Prepare clear facts
Have who, what, when, where, how and why ready, plus any supporting documents.
Escalate when appropriate
Use the District Solution Center for broader policy matters, districtwide issues or unresolved/escalated concerns.
Immediate safety issue? A normal administrative escalation workflow does not replace emergency or urgent safety procedures.
The district says you can identify the FOC through the school or by calling the Solution Center.
Open Camden Solution Center instructions →What to prepare before enrolling a Camden student
Camden’s current enrollment page gives families a simple PreK–12 checklist and tells them to confirm final requirements before submitting an application.
In-person help: the enrollment page lists Camden City School District Central Office, 990 Morgan Village Boulevard, and 856-966-2507 for enrollment support.
Protect private documents: enrollment records can include identity, residence, health and prior-school information. Upload them only through a district-authorized application route.
Do not reuse a prior-year enrollment deadline. Application windows and school availability can change. Use the current “Enroll Your Child” page.
Start from the live district enrollment page.
Open Camden enrollment →Free Camden Pre-K registration for ages 3 and 4
Camden says free preschool education is available to every eligible Camden child who turns 3 or 4 before October 1.
Review available Pre-K sites
Compare the district and provider locations serving preschool students.
Choose preferred sites
Select locations that work best for the family.
Confirm available space
The district instructs families to contact preferred sites to confirm whether a spot is available.
Complete registration
Finish registration at the chosen site or upload required documents through the district-linked One Camden process.
Documents Camden currently lists for Pre-K
Use the current Pre-K page for sites, availability and registration links.
Open Camden Pre-K Registration →Genesis Parent Portal: what it shows and how to fix setup problems
Grades
View current student grade information.
Attendance
Review attendance records for the current school year.
Homework
The district lists homework assignments among portal information.
Schedule & conduct
Parents can also access schedule and conduct information.
Complete one registration form per child
The district does not tell families to submit one form for the whole household.
Wait for school credentials
The Parent Portal administrator emails the username and password after processing.
Use the designated-household login
CCSD says each designated student household receives a single Genesis username and password.
No credentials after 2–3 business days?
Contact the Family & Operations Coordinator at the child’s school.
Login safety: start from the official Camden district page before entering parent/student credentials.
The official page also links FOCs by school.
Open Camden Genesis Parent Portal help →How Camden communicates emergency school changes
The academic calendar is not the final authority during weather, building emergencies or other unexpected operational changes.
District website
The homepage displays current alerts and emergency updates.
Phone / email
The district sends automated notifications to family contact information.
Social / local news
Closings and emergency updates can also be shared through district social media and local news outlets.
K12 Alerts
Current communications guidance identifies K12 Alerts for district email, phone and text messages.
Not receiving messages? The district tells families to review the contact information stored in Genesis, including phone numbers and email addresses used for notifications.
Family planning: have a backup plan for childcare and transportation in case of a delayed opening or early dismissal.
Use the live emergency-closing page rather than relying only on the annual calendar.
Open Camden Emergency Closing Information →Camden school programs and common published hours
Camden schools do not all follow the same daily schedule. Current district listings show several high-school programs at 9:00 a.m.–3:20 p.m. and many family/elementary/middle schools at 8:40 a.m.–3:00 p.m..
| Campus / program | Grades | Phone | Published hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden High School | 9–12 | 856-966-5100 | 9:00–3:20 |
| Brimm Medical Arts High School | 9–12 | 856-966-2500 | 9:00–3:20 |
| Creative Arts Academy | 9–12 | 856-966-5511 | 9:00–3:20 |
| Eastside High School | 9–12 | 856-966-5300 | 9:00–3:20 |
| Morgan Village Middle School | 6–8 | 856-966-6267 | 8:40–3:00 |
| Cooper’s Poynt Family School | Pre-K–8 | 856-966-5370 | 8:40–3:00 |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | Pre-K–8 | 856-365-0636 | 8:40–3:00 |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | Pre-K–8 | 856-966-5090 | 8:40–3:00 |
This is a high-use sample, not the complete district roster. Camden also maintains additional school and program pages. Use the live directory for every current campus, exact grade span, address, principal and schedule.
Use the current district directory before calling or visiting.
Open Camden school contacts →School bus eligibility, routes and Camden transportation help
The district Transportation Department serves eligible Camden City students and maintains information on transportation eligibility, fleet operations, routes and parent/guardian questions.
Eligibility
Use district criteria rather than assuming every Camden student receives bus service.
Bus routes
Check the current route information for the specific child and school.
NJ Transit
The department also links NJ Transit Trip Planner, mobile tools, Bus Now and transit safety information.
Do not copy another family’s route or eligibility. Student transportation can depend on school assignment and individual circumstances.
Start with the district Transportation page and guardian FAQs.
Open Camden Transportation →What to do when a Camden student will miss school
Notify the school
Contact the child’s school as early as possible and share the reason for the absence.
Follow school documentation instructions
Provide a note or other documentation when requested by current attendance procedures.
Ask about missed learning
Connect with the teacher or school team about assignments and a smooth return.
Explain the barrier
If health, transportation, housing, bullying or another challenge is interfering with attendance, tell the school so the right support team can respond.
Chronic absence
The district explains this in plain language as missing about 10% of school days; even around two missed days each month can accumulate quickly.
Need to review the record?
Contact the school’s main office or attendance staff to review the student’s attendance information and discuss questions.
The district emphasizes support before problems become larger.
Open Camden Attendance & Truancy help →Free school meals and student support beyond academics
Free school meals
CCSD’s current family resources state that free school meals are available to all district students.
School Based Youth Services
SBYSP provides free support and prevention services focused on emotional wellness and academic success.
Family resources
District resources connect families with support involving food, housing, health and other needs.
Current SBYSP locations listed by Camden
Eastside High School
School Based Youth Services location.
Morgan Village Middle
School Based Youth Services location.
Cooper’s Poynt
School Based Youth Services location.
Dudley Family School
School Based Youth Services location.
Davis Family School
School Based Youth Services location.
The district says all SBYSP services are free for students and describes the program as committed to treating students confidentially while respecting age, culture and family circumstances.
Use the School Based Youth Services page for current program locations and referral information.
Open Camden School Based Youth Services →Health forms, immunizations, physicals and school screenings
The district Health Services area provides the Universal Health Form, Physical Form, school nurse directory, immunization information, medication guidance and mandated screening information.
Immunization information
Use current district/state health guidance for required student immunization documentation.
Physical examinations
Health Services publishes current physical forms and guidance on who needs an examination.
Mandated screenings
Screenings vary by grade and can include height/weight, blood pressure, hearing, vision and scoliosis checks.
The current mandated-screening page says students in grades 3, 6 and 10 will be requested to receive physical examinations from their private physician or the school physician.
Health privacy: medical and disability information should go through school/district health or Special Services channels, not public Board comments or unofficial forms.
Use the live Health Services page.
Open Camden Health Services →Child Find, evaluation, IEP support and MTSS are different tasks
| Concern | Best first route | What it addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Possible disability | School / Child Find / Special Services | Identification, evaluation and possible special-education eligibility. |
| Existing IEP | School IEP team / Special Services | Current services, placement, implementation and related support. |
| Academic, behavior, social-emotional or attendance need | School MTSS team | Tiered interventions and progress monitoring. |
| Special Education record copy | Special Education Records | Separate records/compliance route. |
Camden’s Special Services mission includes locating, identifying and evaluating students with disabilities who may need special education and related services, including students attending nonpublic schools.
MTSS is not a reason to block a parent request for evaluation. The district’s MTSS family guidance should be used together with Special Education/Child Find procedures when a disability is suspected.
Start with Special Services rather than waiting for a Board meeting.
Open Camden Special Education →Where to report harassment, intimidation or bullying
HIB reporting
Use the district’s harassment, intimidation and bullying route instead of waiting for monthly Board public comment.
District coordinator
Current district pages identify Dr. Elisa Di Lolle as Anti-Bullying Coordinator.
Individual campus pages may also identify the school’s Anti-Bullying Specialist. For an immediate threat, follow emergency and safety procedures rather than relying only on a routine reporting form.
The district Families page links current bullying information and reporting resources.
Open Camden family safety resources →Transcript, diploma, Special Education record or OPRA?
| You need | Correct route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Transcript | Student / Alumni Records Request | Private educational record. |
| Diploma-related record | Student / Alumni Records Request | Handled as a student/alumni record task. |
| Graduation verification | Student / Alumni Records pathway | Uses student-record/authorization procedures. |
| Special Education records | Special Services record contact | Separate Special Education compliance route. |
| Public district record | OPRA | Public-government-record process rather than private student-record access. |
Do not use OPRA for a child’s transcript or IEP. Student records contain protected information and follow separate access procedures.
Use Camden’s official OPRA process only when the request is actually for a government/public record.
Open Camden OPRA Requests →How to make a clearer Camden OPRA request
This is practical request-preparation information, not legal advice. Records can be exempt, redacted or subject to other current New Jersey requirements.
Current 2026–27 Camden jobs and district budget
2026–27 careers
Camden’s current Careers page says the district is accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year.
2026–27 budget
Business Services currently publishes a 2026–2027 User Friendly Budget alongside prior-year budgets.
Do not publish a fixed job count. Individual vacancies can open or close quickly; use the live Careers page.
Camden City School District vs other “Camden” search results
Correct entity
Camden City School District
Camden, New Jersey
856-966-2000
Camden County Schools, GA
Separate Georgia school district with different Board, schools and calendar.
Camden Central, NY
Separate New York public school district.
Camden County agencies
County government, college and other county entities are not Camden City School District.
Fast identity check: Camden City School District + Camden, NJ + camdencityschools.org + 856-966-2000.
Common Camden Board of Education search problems
📅 Search shows 2025–26 calendar
Fix: the live district Calendar page now lists the 2026–27 Academic Calendar.
🏛️ You assumed fourth Tuesday
Fix: use the exact annual meeting schedule because multiple 2026 dates are exceptions.
🎤 You want to speak
Fix: sign up from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and prepare a maximum three-minute comment.
🛠️ A school issue is unresolved
Fix: FOC first, then Solution Center for broader or escalated concerns.
💻 Genesis login never arrived
Fix: contact the school FOC after 2–3 business days.
👨👩👧👦 You have several children
Fix: complete a Parent Portal registration form for each child.
📣 You missed an emergency alert
Fix: verify phone/email information stored in Genesis for K12 Alerts.
🚌 You need a route
Fix: use the Transportation page and child-specific eligibility/route information.
📄 You used OPRA for a transcript
Fix: use Student/Alumni Records; OPRA is for qualifying public government records.
🧩 You suspect a disability
Fix: contact the school/Special Services/Child Find rather than waiting for Board public comment.
🍎 Family needs food or wellness help
Fix: free school meals, SBYSP and family-support resources are available through CCSD.
🏷️ Search says Camden County BOE
Fix: verify that the page actually refers to Camden City School District in New Jersey.
Local Camden questions vs other New Jersey school boards
New Jersey Board of Education
Use the statewide guide when your question concerns state-level education governance rather than Camden’s local calendar, enrollment or Board meetings.
Trenton Board of Education
Trenton Public School District is a separate New Jersey district with its own calendar, Board meetings and parent systems.
Jersey City Board of Education
Jersey City Public Schools has separate BoardDocs, meeting dates, registration and parent-service workflows.
Camden Board of Education NJ FAQs
What is the correct Camden Board of Education in New Jersey?
This guide covers Camden City School District and the Camden Advisory Board of Education in Camden, New Jersey. “Camden County Board of Education” is not the clearest name for this district and can lead users to unrelated Camden County or out-of-state results.
Where can I find the Camden 2026–27 school calendar?
The official Camden City School District Calendar page now lists the 2026–27 Academic Calendar. Use that live calendar for exact first and last days, holidays, breaks and half-day information.
When are Camden Advisory Board meetings?
Regular meetings generally follow a fourth-Tuesday pattern, but the official 2026 schedule has several exceptions. Remaining scheduled regular meetings after August 15 include August 18, September 29, October 27, November 17 and December 15, with work sessions on October 22 and December 10.
How do I speak at a Camden Board meeting?
The district says the public-comment sign-up sheet is available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. before the meeting. Speakers are called in sign-up order and current Rules of Decorum provide a maximum of three minutes per speaker.
Where is Camden City School District Central Office?
Camden City School District lists its Central Office at 990 Morgan Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103. The main district phone number is 856-966-2000.
What is the Camden Solution Center phone number?
The Solution Center phone is 856-966-2507. Its page lists 1033 Cambridge Street, Camden, NJ 08105 and Monday–Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Families are asked to contact the school Family & Operations Coordinator first.
How do I get a Camden Genesis Parent Portal account?
Complete one Parent Portal registration form for each child. The school portal administrator sends the login credentials. If they do not arrive within two to three business days, contact the child’s Family & Operations Coordinator.
Is Camden preschool free?
Camden City School District says free preschool is available to eligible Camden children who turn three or four before October 1. Families should choose preferred sites, check space and complete the current registration process.
Are school meals free in Camden City School District?
The current CCSD Families page states that free school meals are available for all Camden City School District students.
Is OPRA the right way to request a Camden student transcript or IEP?
No. OPRA is for qualifying public government records. Transcripts, diplomas, graduation verification and Special Education records use separate student/alumni or Special Services record processes.
Final Camden information verification checklist
Verification scope: this August 15, 2026 refresh checked the current Camden City School District Calendar, 2026 Board Meeting Calendar, Advisory Board roster, Rules of Decorum, Board agenda guidance, Superintendent’s Office, Solution Center, enrollment, Pre-K, Genesis Parent Portal, emergency-closing communications, school contact listings, Transportation, Attendance & Truancy, family resources, School Based Youth Services, Health Services, Special Education, MTSS, OPRA, current Careers page and 2026–27 User Friendly Budget.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an informational guide and is not Camden City School District, the Camden Advisory Board of Education or the New Jersey Department of Education. Current district calendars, Board notices, policies, school instructions and student-service decisions take priority.