Montclair Board of Education: Schools, Calendar & Meetings

๐Ÿซ Montclair Public Schools Official Guide

Official Montclair BOE Links for Schools, Calendar, Meetings, Agendas & Parent Help

Use this mobile-friendly guide to find the correct Montclair Board of Education pages for board meetings, school calendars, agenda PDFs, approved minutes, board members, school directory, registration, transportation, food services, pupil services, magnet school information, public records, and official district contact details.

Montclair Public Schools โ€ข 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 โ€ข Updated May 2026
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Board Meetings ๐Ÿ“… School Calendar ๐Ÿ“‹ Agendas ๐Ÿซ Schools ๐Ÿงพ Registration
โ˜… Official Resource Finder

Choose your Montclair school task and open the right official page

Select the task closest to what you need. Montclair Public Schools uses different official pages for board meetings, district calendars, agenda documents, approved minutes, registration, transportation, food services, pupil services, magnet system information, and public records.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Board meetings and video access

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Use this forBoard calendar, workshop/public meetings, public meetings, reorganization meeting, meeting location, executive session timing, and meeting video access.
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Posted timeThe Board Calendar page says all board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the George Inness Annex, unless noted otherwise.
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Official linkOpen Board Calendar
Always open the official Board Calendar before attending because dates, meeting type, location, executive session timing, and public access can change.

Fast answer: official Montclair school pages parents usually need first

The official Montclair Board of Education / Montclair Public Schools website is Open Montclair Public Schools. Use it for the district calendar, board calendar, board members, agendas, approved minutes, board reports, bylaws and policies, registration, school pages, transportation, food services, pupil services, magnet system, staff directory, OPRA/public records forms, and contact information.

The main district address is listed as 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042, with phone 973-509-4000. The Board Calendar page says all board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the George Inness Annex, Montclair, New Jersey, unless noted otherwise. The board opens in public session and goes immediately into executive session until approximately 7:30 p.m., when it reopens to the public.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Need board meetings?

Use the Board Calendar page for meeting dates, meeting type, location, public session timing, executive session notes, agendas, and approved minutes.

๐Ÿ“… Need school calendars?

Use the district Calendar page for current calendar links, including 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendar pages when available.

๐Ÿ“‹ Need agendas or minutes?

Use the official Agendas and Minutes pages. Some PDFs may be large or not fully accessible, so use the districtโ€™s posted assistance instructions when needed.

๐Ÿงพ Need registration?

Use the Registration page and official requirements before uploading birth certificate, residency, medical, transfer, or school records.

Official source check before using any Montclair BOE detail

Publish-ready as of: May 7, 2026. The official Montclair Public Schools website, Board of Education page, Board Calendar page, Agendas page, Minutes page, Board Reports page, Bylaws and Policies page, District Calendar page, Contact Us page, Registration page, Registration Requirements page, Magnet System pages, Transportation page, Food Services page, Pupil Services page, FERPA page, Staff Forms page, and school navigation links were checked for this guide.

Use this article as a practical navigation guide. Montclair school information can change because of board action, public notices, executive sessions, weather, calendar updates, school-year rollover, registration windows, transportation eligibility, food service updates, pupil services changes, meeting video updates, PDF uploads, and district website revisions. Always confirm on the official district or school page before making final meeting, travel, calendar, registration, records, transportation, or payment decisions.

At a glance

Montclair BOE address, school calendar, meetings and parent facts

These fast facts help users avoid the most common problem: using the right Montclair Public Schools page for the right task instead of guessing from search snippets.

๐Ÿซ District

Montclair Public Schools / Montclair Board of Education, New Jersey.

๐ŸŒ Official website

Open montclair.k12.nj.us

๐Ÿ“ Main address

22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Main phone

973-509-4000.

๐Ÿ•’ Board meetings

All board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Meeting location

George Inness Annex, Montclair, New Jersey, unless noted otherwise.

๐Ÿ“‹ Agendas

Use the official Agendas page for meeting PDFs and board materials.

โœ… Minutes

Use the official Minutes page for approved board minutes and historical meeting records.

Page guide

Jump to the Montclair school help section you need

District basics

What the Montclair Board of Education covers

The Montclair Board of Education serves Montclair Public Schools in Montclair, New Jersey. The district website is the official starting point for board meetings, agendas, approved minutes, board reports, school calendars, school directory links, registration, magnet system information, transportation, food services, pupil services, policies, staff contacts, and public records resources.

The Board of Education pages are best for governance: board members, meeting dates, agendas, minutes, board reports, board calendar, policies, and public-facing board documents. They are not a replacement for individual school offices. For attendance notes, class schedules, teacher questions, school events, school tours, student pickup, or campus-specific announcements, use the school page or school office.

For parents, the clean workflow is simple: start from the district site, choose the correct department or school page, and then use the official form, calendar, phone number, or PDF. That is much safer than relying on old PDFs, screenshots, or search snippets.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Board business

Use BOE pages for meetings, agendas, minutes, board reports, board members, bylaws, policies, and official board documents.

๐Ÿซ School business

Use school pages for campus events, staff contacts, attendance, announcements, tours, and school-specific family information.

๐Ÿงพ Registration

Use Registration pages for online registration, residency, medical requirements, transfer cards, and required documents.

๐ŸšŒ Support departments

Use Transportation, Food Services, Pupil Services, Business Office, and Staff Forms pages for department-specific needs.

Contact information

Montclair BOE office address, phone number and district contact basics

The official district website lists Montclair Public Schools at 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042, with phone 973-509-4000. The Contact Us page also routes users to school and department resources, including registration, food services, transportation, staff directory, and central office information.

Use the main district number for general routing, but do not assume one phone call solves every issue. Registration, transportation, food services, pupil services, school tours, medical requirements, FERPA records, and OPRA requests can involve separate forms or contacts. For student-level issues, contact the studentโ€™s school first.

๐Ÿ“ Main district address

22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Main phone

973-509-4000.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ BOE phone note

The Township directory also lists Montclair Board of Education telephone 973-509-4050.

โš ๏ธ Call before visiting

Office access, school-year schedules, holidays, meeting locations, and department availability can change.

Board meetings

How to check Montclair BOE meeting dates, public sessions and videos

The official Board Calendar page says all board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the George Inness Annex, Montclair, New Jersey, unless noted otherwise. It also says the Board opens in public session and goes immediately into executive session until approximately 7:30 p.m., when it reopens to the public.

The board calendar lists meeting dates and meeting types such as Workshop/Public Meeting, Public Meeting, Workshop, and Reorganization Meeting. The district homepage also posts current meeting notices, including location details such as George Inness Annex Atrium at 141 Park Street when applicable.

Do not assume every meeting follows the same access details forever. Special meetings, cancellation notices, emergency changes, executive session timing, and location details can change. Open the Board Calendar and current homepage notice before attending or sharing meeting information.

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Open the Board Calendar

Start with the official Board Calendar page to confirm meeting date, meeting type, and posted location.

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Check public and executive session timing

Meetings open in public session, then move to executive session until approximately 7:30 p.m., unless noted otherwise.

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Open the agenda before attending

Use the official Agendas page to see board materials before the meeting.

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Use video archives when needed

Montclair board meeting videos are available through the districtโ€™s video player resources and meeting archive links.

Meeting caution: Board meeting details can change. Always check the official Montclair Board Calendar and current district notice before traveling, preparing public comments, or publishing meeting information.

Agendas and minutes

Agendas, approved minutes, board reports and document access

The official Agendas page provides board agenda documents and explains that many PDFs may not be completely accessible because they include tabular material from other sources that cannot be made compliant. It also notes that some documents may be very large and may take time to download.

The official Minutes page provides approved minutes and gives a separate accessibility assistance contact note. The Board Reports page includes reports presented at Board of Education meetings. These pages are more authoritative than short summaries or reposted files because they come directly from the district.

Use agendas before a meeting to understand scheduled topics. Use approved minutes after a meeting to confirm official board action. Use board reports when you need the supporting materials or presentations discussed at meetings.

๐Ÿ“‹ Agendas

Use official agenda PDFs for upcoming and recent meeting materials.

โœ… Approved minutes

Use official minutes to confirm board actions after meetings.

๐Ÿ“Š Board reports

Use Board Reports for presentations and materials shared at board meetings.

โ™ฟ Accessibility help

Use the districtโ€™s posted Business Office assistance instructions if PDF content is not accessible.

School calendar

Where to find Montclair school calendars, holidays and snow day guidance

The district Calendar page links to current and future school-year calendar pages, including Calendar 2025-2026 and Calendar 2026-2027 where posted. Use those official calendar pages for student days, staff days, holiday closings, district events, and planning dates.

The district navigation also includes Snow Days, emergency management, and school-level calendars. If your question is about one campus event, school tour, grade-level activity, performance, sports event, PTA event, or classroom calendar, check the school page in addition to the district calendar.

Do not plan only from old PDF downloads. Calendar documents can be updated, and weather or emergency closures can change school operations.

๐Ÿ“… District calendar

Use the district calendar page for official school-year calendar links.

โ„๏ธ Snow days

Use official snow day and emergency pages for weather-related updates.

๐Ÿซ School events

Use individual school pages for campus-specific activities and announcements.

โš ๏ธ Recheck dates

Weather, revisions, staff days, and emergency notices can affect calendar details.

Schools

Find Montclair schools, campus pages and school-level support

The official district navigation lists Montclair schools including Bradford School, Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Charles H. Bullock School, Edgemont Montessori School, Glenfield Middle School, Hillside School, Montclair High School, Nishuane School, Northeast School, Renaissance at Rand Middle School, Watchung School, and Mini Mounties Pre-K.

Use the district website to reach the correct school page. School pages are usually better than the central district site for school events, teacher contacts, principal messages, office updates, grade-level information, and student-specific questions.

๐ŸŽ Elementary schools

Bradford, Charles H. Bullock, Edgemont Montessori, Hillside, Nishuane, Northeast, Watchung, and other elementary-level school pages.

๐Ÿซ Middle schools

Buzz Aldrin Middle School, Glenfield Middle School, and Renaissance at Rand Middle School.

๐ŸŽ“ High school

Montclair High School and related high school facilities or program pages.

๐Ÿ‘ถ Pre-K

Mini Mounties Pre-K and Pre-K/Administration links for early childhood information.

Magnet system

Montclair magnet school system, school choice and feeder pattern help

Montclairโ€™s magnet system is a major part of local school planning. The districtโ€™s Historical Perspective page says the โ€œchoiceโ€ system was implemented originally as a voluntary desegregation plan in 1977. It also says the plan grew from two magnet programs and now includes all seven elementary schools and three middle schools, and that the term โ€œneighborhood schoolโ€ no longer exists in Montclair because the entire township is the neighborhood for every school.

The Magnet System area links to school times, school feeder pattern, virtual tours, and historical perspective pages. Families should review those official pages before making assumptions about school assignment, magnet themes, feeder pattern, or school tour planning.

๐Ÿงญ Choice system

Montclair describes its system as a choice model connected to its magnet school structure.

๐Ÿซ Elementary and middle schools

The district says the magnet plan now includes all seven elementary schools and three middle schools.

โฐ School times

Use the official School Times page for current bell and schedule details.

๐ŸŽฅ Virtual tours

Use official virtual tour links when researching schools before registration.

Registration

Registration, school tours, residency documents and medical requirements

The Registration page says families should read the information before beginning the registration process, which begins online. It states that required documents include a birth certificate, proof of residency, and medical records. After online registration is complete, families are asked to select a phone appointment to finalize the process.

The Registration Requirements page also discusses prior school records, transfer cards, release of records forms, transcripts for high school students, report cards, standardized testing records, and special education documents where applicable. The Contact Us page says specific questions about a child should be directed to Registrar Jasmine Malloy at 973-509-4020 x50303.

Registration involves private documents. Upload records only through official district instructions, and do not send birth certificates, residency proof, medical records, IEPs, or transfer documents through unofficial websites.

๐Ÿงพ Online registration

The registration process begins online, according to the district registration page.

๐Ÿ“„ Required documents

Birth certificate, proof of residency, and medical records are listed as required documents.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Registrar contact

Specific questions about a child should go to the Registrar at 973-509-4020 x50303.

๐Ÿ” Privacy warning

Never upload student records or medical documents to unofficial pages.

Transportation

Transportation office, eligibility and bus inquiry help

The Transportation page says transportation to and from school is available for students in the Montclair Public School District who meet eligibility requirements. It lists the transportation office at 973-509-4020 x50609 or x50610.

The page also tells users with questions or concerns to fill out the Transportation Inquiry Form and email it to the listed transportation contact. Transportation eligibility can depend on board policy, student address, program, grade level, and school assignment, so parents should not guess from maps or old bus information.

๐ŸšŒ Transportation office

Use 973-509-4020 x50609 or x50610 for transportation office contact.

๐Ÿ“ Eligibility requirements

Transportation is available for students who meet eligibility requirements.

๐Ÿ“„ Inquiry form

Use the official Transportation Inquiry Form for route or concern questions.

โš ๏ธ Avoid assumptions

Bus eligibility and routing can be student-specific. Use official transportation guidance.

Meals and food

Food services, breakfast, lunch, menus and free or reduced lunch

The Food Services page says the Montclair Public Schools Food Services Department is committed to the nutritional well-being of students and that breakfast and lunch options provide nutritional fuel for students to succeed. It says menus and food service operations follow USDA and State regulations and policies, and that the food service program is allergy aware.

The Food Services section also includes Free/Reduced Lunch resources. Meal rules, menus, prices, eligibility, account details, and payment methods can change by school year, so use the official Food Services page before making meal or payment decisions.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Breakfast and lunch

Use the official Food Services page for breakfast and lunch information.

๐Ÿ“‹ Menus

Use official menu links instead of old screenshots or third-party menu pages.

๐Ÿฅ— Allergy aware

The district says its food service program is allergy aware.

๐Ÿ’ณ Free/reduced lunch

Use official Free/Reduced Lunch resources for eligibility and forms.

Pupil services

Pupil services, special education and student support contacts

The Pupil Services page lists Director of Pupil Services Dr. Shivoyne Trim at 973-509-4020 x50402. It also lists special education supervisors for high school, middle school, and elementary school levels, plus a district nursing supervisor and secretaries.

Families with IEP, evaluation, related services, placement, nursing, accommodation, or support questions should begin with the school team and official pupil services contacts. Student support documents are private. Do not send IEPs, evaluations, medical records, or special education files through unofficial websites.

โ™ฟ Pupil Services

Use the official Pupil Services page for special education and student support contacts.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Director contact

Dr. Shivoyne Trim is listed as Director of Pupil Services at 973-509-4020 x50402.

๐Ÿซ School team first

Student-specific IEP or support questions usually begin with the school team.

๐Ÿ” Privacy caution

Do not send private special education or health documents through unofficial pages.

Records and public access

Student records, FERPA rights and OPRA public records requests

The districtโ€™s FERPA page explains that parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review the studentโ€™s education records within 45 days after the school principal receives a request for access. Student education records are different from public records requests.

The Staff Forms page includes a Request for Public Records (OPRA) link. OPRA is for public government records, not for casual access to private student files. If you need student records, contact the school or district through official student record procedures. If you need a public record, use the official OPRA/public records form or district instructions.

Records disclaimer: FERPA and OPRA can involve legal timelines, privacy limits, exemptions, and official procedures. This article is not legal advice. Use the official district process for student records or public records.

Policies and reports

Bylaws, policies, board reports, budget resources and public documents

The Board of Education area links to Bylaws and Policies, Board Reports, Budget, Agendas, Minutes, and Board Calendar pages. These official pages are better than informal summaries when a topic involves district rules, governance, budgets, board action, or public documents.

The Budget page notes that some PDFs may not be completely accessible and directs users to the Business Office for assistance. Use official budget and board report pages when reviewing district priorities, presentations, or board meeting materials.

๐Ÿ“˜ Policies

Use official Bylaws and Policies pages for district rules and board policy materials.

๐Ÿ“Š Board reports

Use Board Reports for presentations and materials presented at board meetings.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget

Use official budget pages for budget process documents and user-friendly budget links.

โ™ฟ Access help

Use posted Business Office instructions when a PDF is not fully accessible.

Fees and free info

What Montclair school information is free and what may require payment

Most basic public school information should be free to check. You should not pay a third-party site to view the district calendar, board calendar, agendas, approved minutes, board reports, school links, registration guidance, board members, transportation information, food services information, policies, FERPA notices, or district contact details.

Some services may involve official fees, processing, meal payments, public records copying, replacement documents, transcript processing, school activities, or district-approved payment systems. Before paying, confirm the payment page is linked from Montclair Public Schools or the correct school.

โœ… Usually free to check

Calendars, board meetings, agendas, minutes, school pages, policies, board reports, registration guidance, and department contacts.

๐Ÿ’ณ May involve payment

Meal accounts, public records copying, replacement documents, activities, transcript processing, or district-approved services.

๐Ÿšซ Avoid unofficial payment traps

Do not pay random websites for public school information that the district publishes for free.

Avoid wrong results

Check New Jersey before using any Montclair school or board page

The phrase โ€œMontclair Board of Educationโ€ can be confused with other Montclair-related entities, including Montclair State University, Montclair Township government pages, Ontario-Montclair School District in California, and Montclair Public School in Ontario, Canada. This article covers Montclair Public Schools in Montclair, New Jersey, at montclair.k12.nj.us.

Before using a calendar, board meeting page, school list, phone number, map, or registration form, check the official domain and address. For this guide, the official district address is 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

New Jersey district in this guide

Open montclair.k12.nj.us โ€” Montclair Public Schools, New Jersey.

California district

Ontario-Montclair School District is a separate California district with different meetings, calendars, and contacts.

University pages

Montclair State University is separate from Montclair Public Schools K-12 district.

Township pages

Montclair Township government pages are separate from school district pages, though they may link to BOE contacts.

Troubleshooting

Quick fixes for common Montclair BOE search problems

Problem: You need the next board meeting. Open the official Board Calendar and confirm date, meeting type, location, and public session timing.
Problem: You need agenda PDFs. Use the Agendas page and allow time for large PDFs to download.
Problem: You need approved minutes. Use the Minutes page, not an unofficial recap.
Problem: You need your childโ€™s school calendar. Use the district Calendar page, then check the individual school page for campus events.
Problem: You need registration help. Use the Registration page and contact the Registrar at the official extension listed by the district.
Problem: You need transportation help. Use the Transportation page and official inquiry form or office extensions.
Problem: You need special education help. Use the Pupil Services page and start with the school team for student-specific questions.
Problem: You need public records. Use the official Request for Public Records (OPRA) link or district instructions, not a third-party records site.
Problem: You found Ontario-Montclair or Montclair State results. Check the domain. This guide is for Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey at montclair.k12.nj.us.
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Map

Map and directions for Montclair Public Schools at 22 Valley Road

The official district address is listed as 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042. Use this map for general direction planning, but check the official board calendar before attending a meeting because board meetings are commonly listed at the George Inness Annex unless noted otherwise.

Meeting reminder: The district office address and board meeting location may not always be the same. Confirm the Board Calendar and current meeting notice before traveling.

FAQ

Montclair Board of Education questions families ask most

What is the official Montclair Board of Education website?

The official website is montclair.k12.nj.us for Montclair Public Schools in Montclair, New Jersey. Use it for board meetings, school calendars, agendas, minutes, registration, transportation, food services, pupil services, policies, and district contact details.

Where is the Montclair Public Schools district office?

The official district address is 22 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

What is the Montclair Public Schools phone number?

The official district phone number listed on the website is 973-509-4000.

When do Montclair Board of Education meetings start?

The Board Calendar page says all board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the George Inness Annex, Montclair, New Jersey, unless noted otherwise.

Do Montclair BOE meetings go into executive session?

Yes. The Board Calendar page says the Board opens in public session and goes immediately into executive session until approximately 7:30 p.m., when it reopens to the public, unless noted otherwise.

Where can I find Montclair BOE agendas?

Use the official Agendas page under the Board of Education section. Some PDFs may be large or not fully accessible, so use the posted Business Office assistance instructions when needed.

Where can I find Montclair BOE minutes?

Use the official Minutes page under the Board of Education section for approved minutes and meeting records.

Where can I find the Montclair school calendar?

Use the official district Calendar page, which links to school-year calendar pages such as Calendar 2025-2026 and Calendar 2026-2027 when posted.

How do I register a student in Montclair Public Schools?

Use the official Registration page. The registration process begins online, and required documents include birth certificate, proof of residency, and medical records. After online registration, families are asked to select a phone appointment to finalize the process.

Who do I contact for Montclair registration questions?

The Contact Us page says specific questions about your child should be directed to the Registrar, Jasmine Malloy, at 973-509-4020 x50303.

How do I contact Montclair transportation?

The Transportation page lists the transportation office at 973-509-4020 x50609 or x50610 and provides a Transportation Inquiry Form process for questions or concerns.

Where can I find Montclair food services information?

Use the official Food Services page for breakfast, lunch, menus, allergy aware program information, USDA and state regulation notes, and free/reduced lunch resources.

Where can I find Montclair special education contacts?

Use the official Pupil Services page. It lists the Director of Pupil Services, special education supervisors, district nursing supervisor, and related contacts.

Is Montclair Board of Education the same as Ontario-Montclair School District?

No. This guide covers Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey at montclair.k12.nj.us. Ontario-Montclair School District is a separate California district with different calendars, board meetings, addresses, and contacts.

Editorial note

Official verification and privacy reminder

This article is an independent guide created to help parents, students, staff, residents, and public users find the correct official Montclair Board of Education resources. It is not the official Montclair Public Schools website and does not replace official district announcements, board meeting notices, calendar documents, registration instructions, transportation rules, food services notices, pupil services procedures, OPRA rules, policies, or school-level decisions.

For enrollment, attendance, transportation, school assignments, transcripts, student records, meals, pupil services, special education, board meetings, office visits, or official school decisions, use the relevant official Montclair Public Schools page or contact the district directly. Do not submit private student data, health records, payment information, special education records, employment records, or identity documents through unofficial websites.

Final summary

Best way to use this Montclair BOE guide

The best starting point for Montclair Board of Education information is the official Montclair Public Schools website at montclair.k12.nj.us. Use it for the Board Calendar, Agendas, Minutes, Board Reports, Bylaws and Policies, District Calendar, Contact Us, Registration, Registration Requirements, Magnet System, Transportation, Food Services, Pupil Services, FERPA, Staff Forms, and school pages.

For practical results, use the correct page for the task. Use Board Calendar for meeting dates, Agendas for meeting documents, Minutes for approved actions, District Calendar for student dates, Registration for enrollment, Transportation for bus questions, Food Services for meals, Pupil Services for special education and support, and school pages for campus-specific events. Always confirm you are on the New Jersey district site before using any calendar, meeting detail, phone number, map, or form.

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