Find Edison NJ Board Meetings, School Calendar, Genesis, Enrollment & Parent Help
Edison Board of Education searches can involve very different tasks: a public Board meeting, school registration, Genesis Parent Portal, school assignment, bus transportation, preschool, special education, bullying concerns, budget records or district employment.
This guide separates those tasks and explains what to do before sending private records, attending a meeting or contacting the Board. Current dates and time-sensitive details were checked against Edison Township Public Schools resources on August 14, 2026.
This guide covers Edison Township Public Schools in New Jersey
Correct Edison school district
Edison Township Public Schools
312 Pierson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 732-452-4900
Fax: 732-452-4993
Official domain: edison.k12.nj.us
Wrong-result examples
Southern California Edison, Edison International, Thomas Edison historical pages, Edison Local Schools in Ohio and unrelated schools named Edison are not this New Jersey district.
Before entering passwords or uploading documents: confirm you are using an Edison Township Public Schools-linked Genesis, enrollment, transportation or payment page.
Edison Township Board of Education at a glance
District
Edison Township Public Schools
Education Center
312 Pierson Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
Main phone
Superintendent
Dr. Edward Aldarelli
Board
Nine elected members
President
Vishal Patel
Vice President
Shannon Peng
Next listed meeting
August 25, 2026 • 5:30 p.m.
Use it after identifying the school or department responsible for your task.
Open Edison Township Public Schools →Who should you contact before emailing the Board?
Edison publishes a Chain of Communication because most student-specific issues are handled more effectively by the teacher, school or responsible department before they become Board-level matters.
| Your issue | Best first route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom, homework or educational concern | Teacher / counselor / school administration | They have direct student and classroom context. |
| Attendance, pickup or dismissal | Student’s school | Daily attendance and release are building-level operations. |
| Special education | Case manager / CST / Special Services | IEP and evaluation procedures have formal teams and timelines. |
| Enrollment or residency | Enrollment Center | Enrollment staff verify student and residency documentation. |
| Genesis access | Genesis/Enrollment support | Board members cannot unlock parent accounts. |
| Bus route / subscription bus | Transportation | Transportation manages routing and subscription service. |
| HIB / safety | School Anti-Bullying Specialist / Safety office | The district has dedicated HIB and safety processes. |
| Budget, Board policy or governance | BOE records / appropriate district office | These are Board-level public governance matters. |
Read the district’s communication hierarchy before skipping directly to the Board.
Open Edison Chain of Communication →Next Edison Board meeting and remaining 2026 dates
Next scheduled meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., combined Caucus/Public meeting at the Education Center, 312 Pierson Avenue.
| Date | Meeting type | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Combined Caucus/Public | 5:30 p.m. | Education Center |
| Sept. 24, 2026 | Caucus | 7:00 p.m. | Education Center |
| Sept. 29, 2026 | Public | 7:00 p.m. | John P. Stevens High School |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Combined Caucus/Public | 5:30 p.m. | Edison High School |
| Nov. 24, 2026 | Combined Caucus/Public | 5:30 p.m. | John P. Stevens High School |
| Dec. 22, 2026 | Combined Caucus/Public | 5:30 p.m. | Edison High School |
Meeting-location cheat sheet
Education Center
312 Pierson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Edison High School
50 Boulevard of the Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
John P. Stevens High School
855 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
Do not memorize “7 p.m.” Edison uses 5:30 p.m. for many combined meetings and 7:00 p.m. for some separate caucus/public meetings.
The adopted schedule says formal action may be taken at Board meetings and the Board may enter privileged session when necessary for personnel or legal matters.
Verify the live schedule
Edison revised and cancelled multiple meetings earlier in 2026.
Open the current agenda
Confirm what the Board expects to discuss or act upon.
Confirm the location
Meetings rotate between the Education Center and high schools.
Return for approved minutes
Use minutes when you need the formal action history rather than a clip or social post.
Before speaking at an Edison Board meeting
Public participation is governed by the Board’s current policies and the structure of the individual meeting. Do not rely on a copied public-comment time limit from an old agenda or social-media post.
Read the current agenda
Identify where public participation appears and whether comments are tied to agenda items or another portion of the meeting.
Check current Board policy
Use the district policy repository for the current Public Participation in Board Meetings policy rather than relying on an older quote.
Prepare one clear request
Briefly explain the issue, the relevant facts and the Board-level action or clarification you seek.
Protect private student information
Do not unnecessarily disclose medical details, IEP information, discipline records, custody documents, passwords or other private student data during a public meeting.
A Board microphone is not the normal first step for an individual classroom, bus, Genesis or IEP problem. Use the Chain of Communication or responsible department first unless the issue genuinely belongs at Board-governance level.
BoardDocs, agenda, recording, minutes and OPRA are not interchangeable
| Resource | Use it for | Do not treat it as |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting schedule | Date, time, type and location. | The full agenda packet. |
| BoardDocs agenda | Agenda items, supporting files and searchable Board materials. | Proof that every planned action passed. |
| Meeting recording | Hear presentations, discussion and public participation. | The formal written action record. |
| Approved minutes | Official record of proceedings and Board action. | A same-day live update. |
| District Policies | Current adopted policy language. | A search-engine summary. |
| OPRA | Public-record requests not already conveniently published. | A replacement for BoardDocs, minutes or private student-record procedures. |
The district says BoardDocs agenda access begins with the February 2024 Public Board meeting. For many common research tasks, check BoardDocs or approved minutes before creating a public-record request.
Who serves on the Edison Township Board of Education?
Vishal Patel
President
Shannon Peng
Vice President
Russell Azzarello
Board Member
Ralph Errico
Board Member
Christopher Lugo
Board Member
Anjana Patel
Board Member
Ronak Patel
Board Member
Jingwei “Jerry” Shi
Board Member
Virginia White
Board Member
For formal correspondence: recheck the live Meet the Board page because officer roles and membership can change after elections or reorganization.
2026 Edison BOE committees
| Committee | 2026 Chair | Useful topic clue |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Ralph Errico | Board-level athletics issues. |
| Community Relations / Parent Advisory | Jerry Shi | Community and parent engagement. |
| Township Liaison | Shannon Peng | Board/Township coordination. |
| Curriculum & Technology | Shannon Peng | Board-level curriculum and technology. |
| Finance & Facility | Vishal Patel | Budget, finance and facilities. |
| Personnel | Vishal Patel | Board-level personnel matters. |
| Food | Jerry Shi | Food-service governance matters. |
| Policy | Ronak Patel | Policy review and development. |
| Special Education | Ronak Patel | Board-level special-education oversight. |
| Transportation | Ralph Errico | Board-level transportation matters. |
A Board committee is not the first-line helpdesk. A missing bus or active IEP problem should normally start with the operating department rather than a committee chair.
Edison BOE Student Ambassador Program
The district launched a Student Board of Education Ambassador Program in 2026 so students can provide direct input on school policies, programs and initiatives.
Who could apply?
The inaugural opportunity invited students in grades 8 through 12.
Current application status
The application window shown by the district is closed, so watch the Board section for future cycles.
Edison annual calendar, regular hours, delays and early dismissal
The district’s Annual Calendar page currently lists the 2026–27 school-year PDF and the NJDOE list of religious holidays permitting pupil absence.
Do not copy first-day or holiday dates from an old calendar screenshot. Open the current 2026–27 PDF through the district page because calendar files can be revised.
| School level | Regular day | Delayed opening | Single session / early dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary K–5 | 8:55 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | 10:55 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | 8:55 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| Middle School | 8:25 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 10:25 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:25 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
| High School | 7:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 9:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 7:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
| Zone 1 Preschool / EELC | 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| Zone 2 Preschool / FDR | 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Do not choose an Edison school only by distance
Edison operates multiple elementary, middle, high-school, preschool and specialized sites. Home-school assignment should be confirmed with Enrollment and the Edison Street Index rather than guessed from the nearest school building.
Elementary examples
Benjamin Franklin, James Madison Primary, James Madison Intermediate, James Monroe, John Marshall, Lincoln, Lindeneau, Martin Luther King, Menlo Park, Washington and Woodbrook.
Middle schools
Herbert Hoover, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Woodrow Wilson.
Secondary
Edison High School, John P. Stevens High School and Edison Success Academy.
Before signing a lease or planning transportation: school proximity does not automatically establish attendance assignment. Confirm the address through the district enrollment route.
How Edison 2026–27 enrollment works
Choose the correct registration path
New enrollment
Use when the child is newly entering Edison Township Public Schools.
Re-enrollment
Use when a child returns after being out of Edison schools for less than 90 days.
The district says the child must be physically in Edison and may be required at the Enrollment Center.
Previously enrolled
Use when a former student has been out of Edison schools for more than 90 days.
Incoming special-ed preschool
Children being evaluated for Preschool Special Education have a separate registration route.
Charter / vocational
The Enrollment office publishes separate directions for these situations.
Street assignment
Use the Edison Street Index through Enrollment to identify the correct attendance area.
Documents to prepare
Do not email private enrollment documents to an address found on an unofficial website. Follow the current district enrollment workflow.
Change of address, withdrawal and returning to Edison
Moving to another Edison address
Complete a form for each student
Edison requires a separate change-of-address form per child.
Include parent/legal guardian photo ID
The district specifically requires identification with the request.
Submit at least one address proof initially
Current instructions ask for at least one proof with the request.
Complete four total proofs
A total of four proofs of address must be provided within 30 days.
Updating an address field in Genesis is not the same as completing the Enrollment office’s formal residency change.
The Enrollment Resources page also provides separate guidance for withdrawing a student, including out-of-district special-education situations.
McKinney-Vento / homeless education support
Families experiencing homelessness, temporary housing or housing instability should contact the liaison rather than assuming ordinary residency paperwork blocks access to school support.
Edison Preschool Expansion lottery: current status and waitlist rules
The normal 2026–27 preschool lottery registration and initial acceptance deadlines have already passed. Families should use the current preschool page for waitlist or later-seat information rather than trying to reuse the January application route.
Important waitlist and attendance rules
Preschool Expansion is not the same as incoming Preschool Special Education or the separate high-school preschool laboratory programs. Use the correct program page.
What Genesis Parent Portal is used for
Student information
Classes, schedules, grades and attendance.
Forms & notices
Outstanding forms and district processes requiring a parent login.
Fines / applicable fees
The parent resources page identifies outstanding forms or fines as information families may see.
Multiple children: follow the district’s Parent Portal registration instructions for every child so the students can be properly linked to the parent account.
Account safety: do not log into a Genesis portal merely because it appears in search results. Many New Jersey districts use Genesis.
Genesis and ParentSquare solve different problems
Genesis
Student records, grades, schedules, attendance, forms and account-related family access.
ParentSquare
District/school announcements, teacher messages, texts, email/app notifications, calendars and family communication.
ParentSquare automatically syncs parent contact information from Genesis. Families can change notification preferences, choose immediate messages or a daily digest, and use supported preferred-language communication.
Update Genesis contact information when needed. ParentSquare and emergency communication depend on accurate parent contact data.
Free transportation vs Edison Subscription Busing
| Student | Mandated free transportation | Possible paid subscription service |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary / Middle | Generally beyond 2 miles. | Students inside 2 miles may be eligible if a route and seat are available. |
| High School | Generally beyond 2.5 miles. | Students inside 2.5 miles may be eligible if a route and seat are available. |
2026–27 Subscription Busing status
The normal application window is closed as of August 14, 2026. Families needing current availability or waitlist help should contact Transportation rather than looking for a still-open Genesis form.
Daily route tips
⏱️ Be early
District transportation guidance asks students to be at the stop 15 minutes before the pickup time displayed in Genesis.
📍 Stop-change requests
Stop changes are intended for health/safety concerns rather than simple convenience.
⚠️ Bus discipline
Bus and bus-stop disciplinary matters are directed to the building principal.
Child Study Team referral and 90-day evaluation timeline
Edison says students ages 3 through 21 who may have an educational disability can be referred for evaluation.
Concern is identified
A parent or school team believes a disability may be affecting the student’s education.
I&RS may be used
General-education interventions may be reviewed or adjusted before or instead of a CST evaluation when appropriate.
Referral / evaluation meeting
The parent, Child Study Team members and teacher determine whether evaluation is warranted.
Evaluation plan + written consent
If assessments are needed, the plan is developed and the parent/guardian gives permission.
90-day timeline
The district then has 90 days to complete necessary evaluations and hold the eligibility conference.
IEP if eligible
An Individualized Education Program must be developed before special-education services are delivered.
Initial evaluation
At least two Child Study Team members and other needed specialists participate, and the district says a minimum of two assessments are needed to determine eligibility.
Placement
Special-education eligibility does not automatically mean a separate special-education classroom. Edison says it seeks to provide the majority of eligible students’ services in general education when appropriate.
Parent rights highlighted by the district
Section 504 is not the same as an IEP
Edison’s referral guidance notes that the I&RS process may sometimes lead to a Section 504 eligibility review rather than a Child Study Team special-education evaluation.
Who handles harassment, intimidation, bullying and safety?
School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Each Edison school has a designated specialist. Use the district list to identify the appropriate person for the student’s building.
HIB reporting
The district links an official HIB reporting route rather than requiring families to send allegations to individual Board members.
Immediate safety danger: do not rely on a normal helpdesk ticket, email or future Board meeting for an active emergency.
Edison Parent Helpdesk: departments, phone numbers and response expectations
The Parent Helpdesk provides a single trackable support system instead of forcing families to repeatedly call different offices without a ticket history.
| Department | Helpdesk route | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | Parent Helpdesk ticket | 732-452-4570 |
| Technology | Parent Helpdesk ticket | 732-452-4998 |
| Transportation | Parent Helpdesk ticket | 732-452-4560 |
| Special Education | Dedicated Parent Helpdesk option | Use current portal/contact information |
| Food Service | Dedicated Parent Helpdesk option | Use current portal/contact information |
Acknowledgement target: Edison says it is committed to acknowledging a support request within 24 hours or the next business day when the request arrives on a weekend or holiday. It does not promise a fixed resolution time because issues vary.
How Edison sends weather and emergency schedule updates
Genesis phone
Voice calls to phone numbers listed in Genesis.
Genesis email
Email sent to the contact information stored in Genesis.
District app
App users can enable Edison Township Public Schools notifications.
Live Feed / social
The district also publishes updates through its Live Feed and official social channels.
Practical check: if your Genesis phone number or email is stale, closing and emergency notices may not reach you as expected.
Meals, MySchoolBucks, health forms and family assistance
Food Services
Use for current school meal, nutrition and cafeteria information.
MySchoolBucks
Use the district-linked route for applicable student meal-account payments.
Free / reduced meals
Use the current school-year application instead of reusing an older approval or form.
Health Services
District Health Services publishes health forms and school nursing resources.
WeCare
Use WeCare Thrift & Pantry resources for qualifying clothing and pantry support information.
2026–27 Program of Studies, dual enrollment and student tools
2026–27 Program of Studies
High-school students and families can review current course and program information.
Dual Enrollment
Edison students can pursue qualifying Middlesex College credits or an Associate Degree through specific district courses and programs.
24/7 academic support
The Student Resources section links tutoring and other student learning tools.
Edison 2026–27 budget, finance documents and public presentations
The district maintains a dedicated 2026–27 budget hub with more useful context than a single headline tax or spending number.
Budget hearing
April 28, 2026 budget-hearing presentation and related agenda material.
Line-item support
Supporting line-item material and fiscal-year draft information.
Town Hall / primer
The hub preserves budget primer, Town Hall and Board communication material.
User-Friendly Budget
The Business Office budget area also links a 2026–27 User-Friendly Budget.
Better research method: compare the budget overview, line-item support, User-Friendly Budget and Board meeting record instead of quoting one percentage or draft figure without context.
Facilities projects and demographer reports answer different questions
Facilities progress
Use Buildings & Grounds progress highlights for construction and campus improvement updates.
Demographer reports
Use Board demography studies for enrollment projections and longer-term capacity/planning context.
A demographic projection does not determine an individual student’s current school assignment. Enrollment staff and current attendance boundaries control that task.
Edison school jobs: choose the correct applicant route
| You are… | Use… |
|---|---|
| External teacher, administrator or support applicant | Employment Opportunities |
| Current Edison employee | Internal Employment Opportunities |
| Substitute teacher, secretary or nurse | Substitute instructions |
| Researching salary / contract terms | Employment Contracts |
Do not freeze vacancy counts in an evergreen article. Job postings can change daily.
Common Edison school problems and the best next action
🗓️ Need the next Board meeting
Fix: August 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. is the next listed meeting. Recheck the live schedule and BoardDocs before attending.
🎤 Want to speak at the meeting
Fix: read the current agenda and Public Participation policy instead of relying on an old comment-time screenshot.
📄 Need to know what was actually approved
Fix: use approved minutes rather than an agenda or short video clip.
🏫 Have a teacher or classroom concern
Fix: start with the teacher/school and follow Edison’s Chain of Communication.
🔐 Genesis login issue
Fix: use Edison Parent Portal support at 732-452-4574 rather than another district’s Genesis page.
🏠 Moved to a new Edison address
Fix: complete a formal change-of-address request per student and provide the required residency proofs.
🚌 Missed subscription-bus registration
Fix: the standard 2026–27 application closed July 31. Contact Transportation for current availability or waitlist status.
💳 Received a bus seat offer
Fix: payment had to be completed within seven days of notification to avoid losing the offered seat.
🧸 Missed preschool lottery registration
Fix: the main 2026–27 lottery is complete. Use the Preschool Expansion page for current waitlist or later-seat guidance.
🧸 Got a later preschool seat offer
Fix: respond quickly through the instructed Genesis process; later waitlist offers can carry a 72-hour response requirement.
🧩 Think your child needs special education
Fix: contact the school/Special Services and use the CST referral process. After consent to an evaluation plan, the district describes a 90-day timeline.
🛡️ Need to report HIB
Fix: use the school Anti-Bullying Specialist and official HIB reporting route.
🎫 Calls are not resolving the problem
Fix: submit a Parent Helpdesk ticket so you and the district can track the incident.
📱 Not receiving closing alerts
Fix: verify Genesis contact data and notification settings in the district app/ParentSquare ecosystem.
Edison Board of Education FAQs
What is the Edison Board of Education phone number?
Edison Township Public Schools lists its main number as 732-452-4900. For enrollment, transportation, technology or other specific issues, using the department or Parent Helpdesk route can be faster than the main line.
Where is the Edison Board of Education office?
The district Education Center is at 312 Pierson Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08837.
When is the next Edison Board of Education meeting?
As checked August 14, 2026, the next scheduled Edison Board meeting is Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Education Center. Verify the live schedule and agenda before attending.
Where can I find Edison BOE agendas and minutes?
Use the district’s BOE Meeting Agendas & Recordings page for BoardDocs and video links. Use the separate BOE Meeting Minutes page when you need the approved formal meeting record.
Who is the Edison Board of Education President?
The district’s current 2026 Board page lists Vishal Patel as President and Shannon Peng as Vice President. Recheck the official roster before formal correspondence because officer roles can change.
How do I register a student in Edison Township Public Schools?
Edison says enrollment for 2026–27 is open. Use the Office of Enrollment and Data for new enrollment, re-enrollment, previously enrolled students, charter/vocational situations and incoming special-education preschool.
What is the difference between Edison re-enrollment and previously enrolled?
Re-enrollment is for a child returning after being out of Edison schools for less than 90 days. A previously enrolled student has generally been out of Edison schools for more than 90 days and follows the applicable returning-student process.
How much is Edison Subscription Busing for 2026–27?
The district lists the 2026–27 Subscription Busing rate as $920. The normal application period closed July 31, 2026. Seats depend on route availability, payment is required after an offer, and the district states subscription fees are non-refundable.
What is the 90-day special-education timeline in Edison?
After the district determines that assessments are necessary, develops an initial evaluation plan and receives written parental consent, it says it has 90 days to complete the required evaluations and hold an eligibility conference.
How do I report HIB in Edison schools?
Use the student’s school Anti-Bullying Specialist and the district’s official HIB reporting route. Dr. Patrick Kissane is listed as the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator and Director of School Safety & Security.
Final Edison information checklist
Correct district?
Confirm Edison Township Public Schools, New Jersey and the edison.k12.nj.us domain.
Current date or form?
Recheck Board schedules, calendar PDFs, preschool status, transportation availability, job postings and enrollment requirements immediately before acting.
Secure submission route?
Use district-linked systems before entering Genesis credentials or submitting residency, health, custody or student records.
Sources checked August 14, 2026: current Edison Township Public Schools Board schedule, Board roster, committee information, Agendas & Recordings, minutes, Chain of Communication, Annual Calendar, school hours, Enrollment & Data, Enrollment Resources, Preschool Expansion Initiative, Homeless Liaison, Parent Portal, ParentSquare, Transportation, Subscription Busing, Parent Helpdesk, Child Study Team referral process, District Compliance Officers, School Safety/HIB, Health Services, 2026–27 Budget, facilities and academic resources.
Calendar limitation: the district confirms a 2026–27 PDF download, but the calendar PDF itself was not reliably retrievable during this audit. This article therefore does not guess PDF-only dates.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is an informational guide and is not Edison Township Public Schools, the Edison Township Board of Education or the New Jersey Department of Education. Official district policies, notices, BoardDocs records and instructions control.