Dover NJ Schools, Calendar, BOE Meetings & Agenda Help
Looking up the Dover Board of Education usually means you need one practical thing: a school contact, a 2026–27 calendar date, the next public Board meeting, a BoardDocs agenda, registration help or the district office. This guide covers Dover Public Schools in Dover, New Jersey.
Dover’s central administration is at 21 Belmont Avenue, while regular public Board sessions are normally scheduled at Dover High School. Keeping those two locations separate can save an unnecessary trip.
Dover Board of Education NJ quick facts
District office
Dover Public Schools is based at 21 Belmont Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801.
Main phone
The district’s main number is 973-989-2000.
Next regular meeting
The next regular public session after Oct. 2 is Oct. 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda timing
Dover says Board agendas are posted by 5 p.m. Friday before each BOE meeting.
Check the location before you leave: the district office at Belmont Avenue and the normal public Board meeting site at Dover High School are different addresses.
Dover Board of Education 2026 meeting dates
Dover’s published Board schedule says regular meetings are held in the cafeteria at Dover High School, 100 Grace Street. Closed session begins at 5:45 p.m. and the public session begins at 6:30 p.m.
The schedule also says Board action may be taken at regular meetings, so an agenda is useful before the meeting while approved minutes are the better record afterward.
| Date | Closed session | Public session | Location / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Mar. 17, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Apr. 28, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| May 12, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| June 24, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday meeting |
| July 28, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Sept. 15, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Oct. 13, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Next regular meeting after Oct. 2 |
| Nov. 17, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Dover High School |
| Jan. 5, 2027 | — | Reorganization | Jan. 6 listed as snow date |
Meeting-day check: use the official schedule and BoardDocs close to the date. A special notice, weather issue or revised agenda can affect the practical meeting details.
How to find a Dover BOE agenda, minutes or meeting video
Dover has moved current Board meeting agendas and minutes into BoardDocs. The district also maintains an official Board of Education video playlist for live and archived meeting viewing.
Start on Dover’s Board meeting page
Use the district’s Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos page rather than a search-engine PDF.
Open the BoardDocs system
Current meeting agendas and minutes are linked through the district’s newer BoardDocs setup.
Check Friday afternoon
The district states that Board meeting agendas will be posted by 5 p.m. Friday before each BOE meeting.
Use minutes for the later record
An agenda shows planned business. Approved minutes are more appropriate when you need to confirm what was formally recorded.
Use the official video archive if needed
The district links its BOE video playlist for live viewing and recordings of prior meetings.
Remote public comment: the district’s meeting page states that remote public comments are accepted starting at 6:30 p.m. during the Board meeting. Recheck the current meeting page before relying on that process.
Dover Public Schools calendar: dates families need first
The district’s live calendar and 2026–27 calendar link are separate from the BOE meeting schedule. Use the academic calendar for student days and closures; use the Board schedule for public meetings.
| Date | Calendar item | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2026 | First Day of School / Marking Period 1 begins | First student day shown on the live district calendar. |
| Sept. 4, 2026 | Single Session Day | Single session for staff and students. |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Schools closed. |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Schools closed. |
| Oct. 16, 2026 | Single Session for Students | Staff in-service day. |
Calendar rule: do not use a BOE meeting schedule as the school academic calendar. Dover publishes a dedicated district calendar plus school-specific calendars for campus events.
Dover Board of Education address, phone and where meetings are held
District / BOE office
Dover Public Schools
21 Belmont Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
973-989-2000
Fax: 973-989-2077
Regular Board meeting site
Dover High School cafeteria
100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
Public session: normally 6:30 p.m. on the published meeting dates.
Before visiting: registration, Human Resources, transportation, student records and Board meetings may use different departments or locations. Call first if you are carrying documents or need a specific staff member.
Dover Public Schools and direct phone numbers
The district directory makes it easier to skip the central office when your question is school-specific. Attendance, teacher contact, daily schedules, counseling and campus events normally start with the student’s school.
| School | Address | Phone | Best first use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Street Elementary | 14 Academy Street, Dover | 973-989-2030 | Elementary attendance, teacher and campus questions. |
| East Dover Elementary | 300 East McFarlan Street, Dover | 973-989-2060 | Elementary school and family communication. |
| North Dover Elementary | 51 Highland Avenue, Dover | 973-989-2020 | Elementary attendance and campus information. |
| Dover Middle School | 302 East McFarlan Street, Dover | 973-989-2040 | Middle-school schedules, activities and student support. |
| Dover High School | 100 Grace Street, Dover | 973-989-2010 | High-school academics, counseling, athletics and BOE meeting location. |
Dover Early Learning Centers
The district also maintains early-learning / preschool locations. DELC II is listed at 345 South Main Street in Wharton with phone 973-989-2001.
Dover Bridge Academy
Dover Bridge Academy is a district program located at 100A Grace Street in Dover. The program publishes 973-989-2070 as its main number.
How to register a new student in Dover Public Schools
Dover Public Schools is accepting new PreK–12 registrations for the 2026–27 school year through its online registration process. Prepare your documents before opening Genesis so you do not have to stop midway through the application.
Gather the required documents
Dover’s online instructions list the child’s birth certificate, two forms of residency and a valid photo ID for the guardian.
Download the correct student forms
Use the K–12 forms for kindergarten through grade 12, or the preschool forms for preschool registration.
Complete Genesis online registration
Scan or photograph the required documents so they are ready to upload during the online process.
Add transfer records when applicable
Families transferring from another U.S. school district are directed to complete Dover’s student-record request form.
Check kindergarten eligibility
Dover states that a child registering for kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before October 1.
Privacy: birth certificates, residency proofs and identification documents should only be uploaded through Dover’s official registration system or provided through an authorized district process.
Dover Board of Education members shown on the district site
The district’s live Board Members page currently displays nine names. Because several biography sections still show older term ranges such as 2023–25, use the roster below for navigation and verify the official page before relying on a term expiration or officer title for legal or formal correspondence.
Scott Miller
The official page currently displays Mr. Miller as Board President.
Kim Philips
The official page currently displays Ms. Philips as Board Vice President.
Debora Acevedo
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Sandra Downs
Listed on the current Board Members page.
T.C. McCourt
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Victoria Pinales
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Dr. Krista Seanor
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Mrs. Shauer
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Ms. Solines
Listed on the current Board Members page.
Roster freshness: the official page is the final source for officer roles, member contact links and current terms. Do not copy an old term label from a biography into formal correspondence without checking the live page.
Board of Education vs district office vs school office
Dover’s Board oversees the public school system serving school-age children within Dover city limits. Day-to-day services, however, are divided among the Superintendent, district offices and individual schools.
Board of Education
Use for public meetings, policies, Board goals, district contracts, agendas, minutes, presentations and legal notices.
District offices
Use for registration, Human Resources, transportation, technology, business office, food services and central administration.
Individual school
Use for attendance, daily schedule, teacher contact, school counseling, campus events and student-specific concerns.
How Dover announces delayed openings and school closings
The district uses several channels for weather-related schedule changes: the Dover-NJ.org website, ParentSquare phone/text/email notifications and the ParentSquare mobile app.
Elementary delayed opening
East Dover, North Dover and Academy Street are listed with a delayed-opening schedule of 9:55 a.m.–2:55 p.m..
Elementary early dismissal
The same three elementary schools are listed with an early-dismissal schedule of 8:25 a.m.–12:40 p.m..
Do not rely on yesterday’s screenshot: weather decisions are time-sensitive. Check ParentSquare or the district homepage again before morning transportation or pickup.
Dover Public Schools employment and Human Resources
Dover maintains a separate Employment Opportunities system and Human Resources section. A Board meeting agenda is not the place to determine whether a teaching, substitute, administrative or support position is still open.
Employment Opportunities
Use Dover’s current applicant system for active positions. Search results can continue showing expired postings.
Human Resources
The district staff directory lists Cynthia Bass as Director of Human Resources.
Board records and student records are different
Board agendas, approved minutes, policies, contracts and legal notices are public-governance resources. A student’s transcript, attendance, health information and other education records should use the authorized school or district record process instead.
Board records
Start with BoardDocs, meeting minutes, district policies, contracts and legal notices.
Student records
Use the student’s school or Dover’s registration/records process. Do not place private student information into a public Board comment.
Keep private information private: do not send student IDs, health records, disability information, custody documents, Genesis passwords or identity documents through an unofficial site.
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Dover Board of Education questions
Is this the Dover Board of Education in New Jersey?
Yes. This guide covers Dover Public Schools in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey. The official district website is dover-nj.org.
What is the Dover Board of Education phone number?
The Dover Public Schools main number is 973-989-2000.
Where is the Dover Board of Education office?
The district office is at 21 Belmont Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801.
Where are regular Dover Board meetings held?
The official schedule says regular meetings are held in the Dover High School cafeteria at 100 Grace Street, Dover, New Jersey.
What time are Dover Board of Education meetings?
The published schedule lists closed session at 5:45 p.m. and public session at 6:30 p.m. for regular meetings.
When is the next Dover BOE meeting?
As of October 2, 2026, the next regular meeting on the official schedule is October 13, 2026, with public session at 6:30 p.m. at Dover High School.
When does Dover post Board meeting agendas?
The district states that agendas will be posted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before each BOE meeting.
Where can I find Dover BOE minutes?
Use the official Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos page and follow the BoardDocs link for current meeting records.
When did Dover Public Schools start in 2026–27?
The live district calendar lists August 31, 2026 as the first day of school and the start of the first marking period.
How do I register a student in Dover Public Schools?
Use the official online registration process. Prepare a birth certificate, two proofs of residency, guardian photo ID and the required student forms before starting.
What is Dover’s kindergarten age requirement?
The registration page says kindergarten students must be five years old on or before October 1.
Who is the Dover Public Schools Superintendent?
The current district staff directory lists Luis Jaime as Superintendent.
How does Dover announce school closings?
The district uses its website, ParentSquare phone calls, text and email, and the ParentSquare mobile app for delayed openings, early dismissals and cancellations.
How this Dover NJ guide was checked
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Dover Public Schools, the Dover Board of Education or a New Jersey government agency. Official district calendars, BoardDocs records, meeting notices, policies, registration instructions and school communications take priority when information changes.