Emerson School Calendar, BOE Meetings & Parent Routes
If you search for the Emerson Board of Education, you may be trying to do several very different things: check the next Board meeting, find an agenda or approved minutes, confirm a school-calendar date, register a child, contact a Board member, open Genesis, find a school phone number or request a district record.
This guide is for Emerson Public Schools in Emerson, Bergen County, New Jersey. It organizes those local tasks around the district’s current official pages so families and residents can reach the right office without treating every question as a Board-level issue.
Emerson Board of Education quick facts
The Emerson Board of Education is the elected five-member Board that sets policy and direction for Emerson Public Schools. The district office and Board mailing address are at 133 Main Street, Emerson, NJ 07630, and the main district phone is 201-262-3875.
When to contact the Board, district office or your school
The Emerson Board is responsible for district policy and direction, contracts, expenditures, employment approvals and oversight of educational and co-curricular programs. That does not mean every family issue should begin with the Board.
The Board itself tells community members that experience shows most issues are resolved at the level closest to the situation. In practice, that usually means a teacher, school administrator or relevant district office before escalating a matter to the full Board.
Contact the Board for
Board meetings, policy questions, Board agenda items, approved minutes, district governance and Board-level correspondence.
Contact district administration for
Registration, public records, transportation, business-office issues, special services or another district-wide service.
Contact the school first for
Attendance, classroom concerns, daily schedules, school events, nurse questions and most student-specific matters.
Student privacy: do not send private medical, discipline, disability, custody, academic or other education-record details to a public Board meeting or post them in a public comment. Use the appropriate private school or district channel.
How Emerson Board of Education meetings work
Emerson residents are encouraged by the district to attend Board meetings. The official Board page says time is set aside during each monthly meeting for residents to present issues or concerns, and its Board files include a separate Meeting Schedule.
Under New Jersey’s open-meeting framework, the district explains that Board meetings are held publicly except when the Board enters executive session for legally confidential matters such as certain personnel, legal, negotiations or security subjects.
Verified September meeting
The district’s live event listing showed a regular BOE meeting on September 14, 2026 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
School notices identified the location as the Emerson Junior-Senior High School Media Center.
Why the Meeting Schedule matters
Do not assume the next meeting repeats the September date or location. The Board page maintains a dedicated Meeting Schedule file, along with separate Agenda and Minutes folders.
Before attending: open the current Meeting Schedule and then check the district event calendar or current notice. Special meetings, budget meetings, executive sessions or location changes can differ from a normal monthly meeting.
Agenda, minutes and meeting schedule: use the right file
Emerson keeps Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes and Meeting Schedule as separate Board files. They solve different problems, so choosing the right one saves time.
Open the official BOE page
Start with the district Board of Education page instead of an old PDF surfaced by a search engine.
Use Meeting Schedule for date and time
This is the first place to check when you want to attend a meeting or confirm whether a date has changed.
Use Meeting Agendas for planned business
An agenda shows items expected to be discussed or acted upon. It is not the same as proof that the Board ultimately approved an item.
Use Meeting Minutes for the formal record
Minutes are the better source when you need to know what occurred or what action was recorded after a meeting.
Recheck the live district calendar
If you are attending in person, confirm the current event entry or district notice shortly before you leave.
Emerson Board of Education members
The official district Board page currently lists five elected community members. Officer roles can change after reorganization, so use the live Board page before sending formal correspondence that depends on a title.
| Board member | Role currently listed | Best contact route |
|---|---|---|
| Behrooz Pasdar | President | Use the Board email or current BOE page. |
| Amy Mara | Vice President | Use the Board email or current BOE page. |
| Will Graulich | Board member | Use the Board email or current BOE page. |
| Shannon Lucas | Board member | Use the Board email or current BOE page. |
| Amanda Riccardi | Board member | Use the Board email or current BOE page. |
The district asks residents to consider resolving issues at the closest appropriate level before contacting the full Board.
Emerson Public Schools calendar: dates families should know
The 2026–27 district calendar is available through Emerson Public Schools, and school communications repeatedly direct families back to the current calendar rather than relying on saved screenshots.
| 2026 date | District calendar item | What families should do |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | District convocation / teacher preparation | Student classes had not started yet. |
| Sept. 2 | First day of school | District elementary communication confirmed lunch was served. |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day | Schools closed. |
| Sept. 11 | Religious holiday | Schools closed. |
| Sept. 21 | Religious holiday | Schools closed. |
| Sept. 23 | One-session day | Villano communication listed 12:50 p.m. dismissal; school-specific dismissal times can differ. |
Academic Calendar
Best for school-year closures, one-session days, recesses, staff days and major planning dates.
Live district events
Best for Board meetings, school activities, information sessions and events that are easier to verify in a live listing.
Planning warning: a printable school-year calendar and the live events calendar serve different purposes. Recheck the district before booking travel, childcare or appointments around a closing or one-session day.
Emerson Public Schools directory
Emerson is a small district with three schools. For a student-specific concern, calling the building directly is usually faster than beginning with the Board office.
| School | Address | Phone | Use this contact for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary School | 1 Haines Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 | 201-599-7580 | Elementary attendance, arrival/dismissal, nurse and school-office questions. |
| Patrick M. Villano School | 175 Linwood Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 | 201-262-4049 | Grades served by Villano, school events, bus-pass help and building-level questions. |
| Emerson Junior-Senior High School | 131 Main Street, Emerson, NJ 07630 | 201-262-4447 | Secondary academics, counseling, athletics, student services and Registrar access. |
Local shortcut: the Registrar’s Office is located at Emerson Junior-Senior High School, while the Board/district office mailing address is 133 Main Street next door in the same Main Street area.
How to enroll a child in Emerson Public Schools
Emerson provides both Genesis Pre-Registration and paper registration options. Paper packets can be picked up at a school main office or at the Registrar’s Office in Emerson Junior-Senior High School between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Completed packets and required documents go back to the Registrar at the Junior-Senior High School on Main Street. The district currently lists Donna Diebner as Registrar.
Review Emerson’s enrollment information
Start with the official Enrolling Your Child page so you use the current Pre-K/K or K–12 packet.
Complete Genesis Pre-Registration
The district says online enrollment forms can be completed through Genesis using “Pre-Registration.” Families who need paper forms can contact the Registrar or school office.
Prepare the required records
Applicable items include an original birth certificate or passport, health and immunization records, physical form, IEP or 504 Plan if applicable, custody documents when applicable and a signed Student Records Request Form for grades K–12.
Complete residency verification
The Registrar verifies residency, usually in person at a registration event or by appointment. Documents differ for recent home purchases, existing homeowners and tenants.
Add athletic forms if needed
High-school athletes may need additional medical eligibility, physical, disability and residency forms listed by the district.
Recent home purchase
The district lists closing/transfer-of-deed documentation, a recent utility bill and one piece of mail to the Emerson address within 14 days of registration.
Existing homeowner
The district lists a recent Borough of Emerson tax bill, recent utility bill and one item mailed to the Emerson address.
Tenant
The district lists the lease, a notarized landlord affidavit, recent utility bill and one mailed item for the Emerson address.
Age cutoffs: Emerson states that Pre-K eligibility generally requires the child to turn four by October 1 of the entry year. Kindergarten eligibility generally requires the child to turn five on or before October 1.
Open Emerson Public Schools Enrollment →
Registrar: Donna Diebner — Ddiebner@emersonschools.org
Genesis Parent Portal, ParentSquare and district updates
The district homepage links both Genesis Parent Portal and ParentSquare. Use the current district link instead of an old bookmark when you need to enter student or family credentials.
Genesis Parent Portal
Used for parent access and district workflows such as registration. Villano also directs eligible families to Genesis for student bus-pass information.
ParentSquare
The district uses ParentSquare for current family communication, news and school messages.
School websites
Memorial, Villano and EJSHS maintain building-level news and event information for school-specific questions.
Login safety: do not enter Genesis passwords, student IDs, custody papers or private education information into BoardofEducations.org. Open the portal from the official Emerson district website.
Budget, transportation, facilities and district business
The Business Office is broader than accounting. Emerson says this office manages accounting, purchasing, payroll, benefits, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, insurance, transportation, facilities use, food service, buildings and grounds, public records and district investments.
Board budget files
The BOE page includes User Friendly Budget Files. Use those for published district budget documents rather than relying on a meeting summary alone.
Community facility request? Emerson’s facilities policy says school facilities can be made available for community use when the written request is approved by the Business Administrator, subject to district priorities and availability.
Board records, OPRA and student records are different
If you need a meeting agenda, approved minutes, budget document, policy or another governance record, start in the BOE files. Emerson’s Business Office also identifies itself as the custodian of public records and links an Open Public Records section.
Student records are different. Attendance, transcripts, medical information, IEP or 504 material, custody information and other student-specific files should stay in private school or district channels.
Board records
Meeting agendas, minutes, policies, proposed policies, budget files and other governance material.
Public-record route
Use the Business Office and Open Public Records resources for qualifying district records that are not already posted.
Student records
Use a private school or district records channel. Do not request personal education records during public comment.
Where Emerson families start with special-education concerns
The district’s Special Services material explains that parents can submit a written request when they believe a child may have a disability and need an evaluation. Emerson specifically notes that Board policy does not permit Child Study Team evaluation requests to be submitted by email.
Individual cases: this guide does not evaluate a child’s eligibility or educational needs. Use the district’s Special Services staff and the child’s school for case-specific support.
What changed around Emerson schools this year
The district’s September 2026 welcome message gives families a useful snapshot of what is happening locally beyond routine calendar dates.
Villano improvements
The district reported completed renovations to the Villano music classroom, art classroom and Child Study Team office.
Memorial roof project
Phase One of the Memorial School roof replacement was reported complete for the opening of the 2026–27 school year.
New strategic work
Emerson is beginning development of a new strategic plan and a “Portrait of an Emerson Graduate” process involving students, families, staff and community members.
Technology policy: Emerson also announced Board-approved updates concerning student use of internet-enabled devices before the 2026–27 year. Families should use current district and school guidance for device rules rather than relying on a prior-year handbook.
Emerson Board of Education address and contact information
Common Emerson school-board search problems
“I only need the school calendar.”
Use Academic Calendars for school-year planning. Do not treat the BOE Meeting Schedule as the student calendar.
“I need the next Board meeting.”
Open the Meeting Schedule from the BOE files and then confirm the current district event listing before attending.
“I have a classroom problem.”
Start with the teacher or building administration. The district specifically encourages residents to resolve issues at the level closest to the situation when possible.
“I need to register my child.”
Use the Registrar/Genesis process. The general Board email is not the registration workflow.
“I found an agenda item online.”
Do not assume it was approved. Look for the corresponding minutes or later formal Board record.
“I need a public document.”
Check posted BOE files first. If the document is not posted, use the Business Office’s public-record route.
Emerson Public Schools links worth bookmarking
Emerson Board of Education FAQs
What is the Emerson Board of Education phone number?
Emerson Public Schools lists 201-262-3875 as the district and Board office phone number.
Where is the Emerson Board of Education office?
The Board mailing and district address is 133 Main Street, Emerson, NJ 07630.
How many members are on the Emerson Board of Education?
The official Board page says the Emerson Board of Education is composed of five elected community members.
Who is the Emerson Board of Education President?
The current district Board page lists Behrooz Pasdar as President and Amy Mara as Vice President. Recheck the live page after Board reorganization.
Who is the Emerson Public Schools Superintendent?
Dr. Jillian Torrento is the current Superintendent of Schools.
Where can I find Emerson BOE meeting dates?
Open the official Board of Education page and use the Meeting Schedule file. Then confirm the date in the current district event listing or notice before attending.
Where are Emerson Board meetings held?
Locations can vary. The September 14, 2026 regular meeting was listed for the Emerson Junior-Senior High School Media Center at 7:30 p.m. Use the current Meeting Schedule for the meeting you plan to attend.
Can Emerson residents speak at Board meetings?
Yes. The district’s Board page says time is set aside during monthly meetings for residents to present issues or concerns.
Where can I find Emerson BOE agendas and minutes?
The official Board page maintains separate Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes files. Use the agenda before a meeting and the minutes when you need the later formal record.
When did the 2026–27 Emerson school year begin?
District communications identified Wednesday, September 2, 2026 as the first day of school for students.
How do I register a new student in Emerson?
Start with the official Enrolling Your Child page. Families can use Genesis Pre-Registration or request paper forms, then provide the required student and residency documents to the Registrar.
Where is the Emerson Public Schools Registrar?
The Registrar’s Office is located at Emerson Junior-Senior High School on Main Street. The district lists paper-packet pickup hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
What is the kindergarten age cutoff in Emerson?
The district states that a child is eligible for kindergarten if the child turns five on or before October 1 of the entry year.
Where do I request an Emerson public school record?
Check the posted BOE files first. The district Business Office is also the custodian of public records and provides an Open Public Records route.
Should I contact the Board first about a classroom concern?
Usually no. The district encourages community members to try resolving issues at the level closest to the situation before contacting the full Board.
Use the right Emerson school contact the first time
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Emerson Public Schools, the Emerson Board of Education, the Borough of Emerson or the New Jersey Department of Education. Official Emerson Public Schools pages control when meeting dates, calendar details, forms, policies or contacts change.