New Haven Board of Education: Calendar, Meetings & Local School Help
The New Haven Board of Education oversees New Haven Public Schools, but families usually arrive with a much more specific question: When is the next Board meeting? Where is the district office? Which calendar should I use? Where do I register a student or check transportation?
This independent guide separates those tasks so New Haven families, students, staff and residents can move directly to the right official NHPS or City of New Haven source instead of relying on an old agenda or general search result.
New Haven Board of Education quick facts
The New Haven Board of Education is the public education governing board associated with New Haven Public Schools in Connecticut. The City’s current Board listing has nine positions and describes regular meetings as typically taking place at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in hybrid format.
Local search warning: New Haven Board of Education is not the same as the nearby North Haven, West Haven or East Haven school boards. Check for New Haven Public Schools and the 54 Meadow Street address before using a meeting notice or contact page.
Board business, district administration and school-level questions
The Board of Education handles public-school governance, policy and formal Board actions. Superintendent and district staff manage day-to-day system administration, while principals and school offices handle most student-specific questions.
Use the Board route for
Board meetings, agendas, minutes, Board policies, committee work, public governance and formal Board actions.
Use NHPS departments for
Enrollment, transportation, school choice, curriculum, food services, family engagement, health and district administration.
Use your school for
Attendance, teacher contact, schedules, student progress, dismissal changes, school activities and other school-specific matters.
Student privacy: do not post a student’s grades, health information, disability details, discipline records, home address or other private education information in public Board comments or public meeting chats. Use the appropriate private school or district route.
New Haven Board of Education meeting schedule
The City of New Haven currently describes regular Board meetings as typically taking place at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month, in hybrid format. That pattern is useful for planning, but the official Diligent meeting portal and NHPS Events page should be checked for the actual date.
| Date | Meeting | Time | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Listed in the official Diligent meeting history. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official 2026 agenda listed in Diligent. |
| Mar. 9, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | One of two regular March meetings. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Second regular March meeting listed. |
| Apr. 13, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| Apr. 27, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| May 11, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| May 26, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Tuesday meeting following the Memorial Day calendar. |
| June 8, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| June 23, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Second June regular meeting listed. |
| July 13, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| July 27, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Also listed on the City of New Haven calendar. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Official Diligent record. |
| Sept. 14, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | Check portal | Current Diligent history. |
| Sept. 28, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Published in the NHPS district Events feed. |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Next Board meeting surfaced after the Oct. 2 research date. |
Do not build your trip around the pattern alone: holidays, special meetings, cancellations and other changes can affect the schedule. Use the live Diligent meeting page or NHPS Events immediately before the meeting.
How to find the correct New Haven BOE meeting record
New Haven uses a Diligent public-meeting portal for current Board and committee materials. It is a better starting point than searching directly for a PDF because the portal ties the meeting date to the agenda, members and meeting information.
Open the Diligent portal
Use the New Haven School District public meeting portal linked from NHPS.
Select the exact meeting
Distinguish a regular Board meeting from a special meeting, grievance/hearing meeting or committee meeting.
Read the live meeting page
Use the meeting page for the agenda, members and any posted Zoom or telephone access information.
Use minutes for the official record
An agenda tells you what is scheduled. It does not by itself establish what action the Board ultimately took.
Check again on meeting day
Hybrid access, agenda material or meeting status can change after an earlier calendar listing was published.
Hybrid meeting tip: the City describes regular meetings as hybrid, and official Diligent meeting pages can provide electronic-access details. Use the live page rather than copying an old Zoom password from a previous meeting.
New Haven Board of Education members
The City’s current Boards & Commissions listing shows a nine-member structure that includes elected members, mayor-appointed members, the mayor as an ex-officio member and student representatives.
| Name | Current role / route | Current term information |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Orlando Yarborough III | President; mayoral appointee | Current term listed through Dec. 31, 2029. |
| Matthew Wilcox | Mayoral appointee | Current listing runs through Dec. 31, 2026. |
| Dr. Edward Joyner | District 1 elected representative | Current term listed through Dec. 31, 2027. |
| Andrea Downer | District 2 elected representative | Current term listed through Dec. 31, 2027. |
| Dr. Abie Quinones-Benitez | Mayoral appointee | Current term listed through Dec. 31, 2029. |
| Daniel F. Juarez | Mayoral appointee | Current listing runs through Dec. 31, 2028. |
| Justin Elicker | Mayor; ex-officio Board member | Ex-officio position tied to the mayoralty. |
| Abdellah Aly | Student representative | City listing shows July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027. |
| Daniela McTiernan Huge | Student representative | City listing shows June 30, 2026–June 30, 2028. |
Why two student names appear: New Haven has a formal student Board-representative system. Student membership is therefore part of the local Board structure rather than a general youth advisory note.
New Haven students also elect Board representatives
Student representation is a distinctive part of New Haven’s Board structure. NHPS runs student elections and publishes a Student Elections for BOE section for that process.
2026 student election
NHPS opened voting at district high schools from May 26 through May 28, 2026 to select the next student Board representative.
Daniela McTiernan Huge
NHPS reported that Wilbur Cross High School student Daniela “Dani” McTiernan Huge won the 2026 election and was later sworn in as a student Board member.
New Haven Public Schools calendar, events and bell times
The school-year calendar is separate from the Board meeting calendar. NHPS currently provides 2026–27 calendar and bell-time resources for families, while its Events page mixes district events, Board meetings and other activities.
First day of school
NHPS announced Monday, August 31, 2026 as the first day of school for the 2026–27 school year.
Bell times
The Students & Families section includes a dedicated 2026–2027 School Bell Times resource. Check your child’s school because start and dismissal times vary.
Live events
NHPS Events is useful for Board meetings, committee meetings, early-dismissal notices and district activities that are not simply “days off” on an academic calendar.
New Haven Public Schools enrollment routes
NHPS separates enrollment into several tasks instead of one universal form. Families can use the district’s enrollment area for online student registration, School Choice, homeschooling, kindergarten waiver information and school-transfer requests.
Online Student Registration
Use this route when enrolling a student directly in New Haven Public Schools.
School Choice Enrollment
New Haven has a separate School Choice process for magnet and choice-school applications. Do not treat general district registration as the same process.
Kindergarten waiver
NHPS lists a dedicated Kindergarten Waiver Process under Enrollment for families whose situation requires that route.
School transfer
Existing NHPS families seeking a transfer should use the district’s transfer information rather than starting a new-student application.
Documents can depend on the enrollment route: the accessible official pages reviewed for this article confirmed the registration sections but did not expose a complete current document checklist in crawlable text. Use the live NHPS registration instructions rather than a third-party document list.
New Haven high-school transportation changed for 2026–27
A major current-year change is the district’s high-school bus opt-in system. NHPS said high-school students who needed a district bus for 2026–27 had to request a seat instead of automatically receiving an assignment.
Opt-in requirement
High-school bus service moved to an opt-in system for the 2026–27 school year.
Ride-frequency agreement
Students who signed up were required to agree to ride the bus at least three times per week.
June 18 deadline
The main sign-up deadline was June 18, 2026. That date has passed, but the late-registration rule is still useful for families joining during the school year.
Late sign-up rule
NHPS said late applicants would be placed at an existing stop on an existing route, and requests for a closer stop would not be accepted.
New high-school student? do not assume there is automatically a bus assignment. Contact NHPS Transportation or the student’s high school to confirm the current-year process.
New Haven BOE committees have their own meeting calendars
Not every public education meeting is a full Board meeting. NHPS maintains separate public-meeting routes for several committees, each of which may publish its own agenda, schedule or location.
Finance & Operations
Budget, operational and financial matters move through this committee before or alongside full Board action.
Governance Committee
Board governance and related policy matters can appear on the Governance Committee calendar.
Teaching & Learning
Instructional and academic matters have a separate Teaching & Learning public-meeting route.
Head Start Subcommittee
Head Start matters are handled through a dedicated subcommittee with its own meeting documents.
Food Service Task Force
Food-service issues can appear here rather than on a normal Board meeting agenda.
Citywide School Building & Stewardship
School buildings and stewardship matters have a separate public-meeting route.
New Haven Board of Education office and district contact
Before going to Meadow Street: verify whether your question is actually handled by the district office. Enrollment, transportation, Board meetings and individual schools all have more specific contact routes.
Board records are different from student records
NHPS publishes Board policies and public-meeting material online. Those public governance records should not be confused with confidential student files such as grades, health records or individual discipline information.
Board records
Use the meeting portal for agendas, meeting material and Board records tied to public meetings.
Board policies
The district maintains a Board Policies document area organized by policy series.
Student records
Use the student’s school or the appropriate NHPS records route. Do not request private student information through public Board participation.
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New Haven Board of Education FAQs
What is the New Haven Board of Education phone number?
New Haven Public Schools lists the main district phone as 475-220-1000.
Where is the New Haven Board of Education office?
The New Haven Public Schools district office is at 54 Meadow Street, New Haven, CT 06519.
When does the New Haven Board of Education normally meet?
The City currently says regular meetings are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month, in hybrid format. Always verify the actual meeting in the Diligent portal.
When is the next New Haven BOE meeting after October 2, 2026?
The NHPS district Events feed lists a Board of Education meeting for October 12, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Check the live meeting portal before attending.
Where can I find New Haven Board meeting agendas?
Use the New Haven School District’s Diligent public-meeting portal. It is the most useful route for current meeting records and agenda information.
Who is the New Haven Public Schools superintendent?
Dr. Madeline Negrón is listed as Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.
How many members are on the New Haven Board of Education?
The City of New Haven’s current Boards & Commissions listing identifies a nine-member Board structure, including student representation and the mayor’s ex-officio seat.
Does New Haven have student Board of Education members?
Yes. New Haven Public Schools conducts student Board representative elections, and the City’s current listing includes student representatives.
When did New Haven Public Schools start the 2026–27 school year?
NHPS announced Monday, August 31, 2026 as the first day of school.
Where can I find the 2026–27 school bell times?
The NHPS Students & Families section includes a 2026–2027 School Bell Times resource. Check the individual school because times differ.
How do I register a student in New Haven Public Schools?
Use the NHPS Online Student Registration route. Separate enrollment links are provided for School Choice, homeschooling, kindergarten waivers and school transfers.
Do New Haven high-school students automatically get a bus in 2026–27?
No. NHPS moved high-school bus service to an opt-in system for 2026–27. Families should contact the Transportation Office if a student needs service and was not already registered.
What is the NHPS Transportation Office phone number?
The district’s 2026–27 high-school transportation notice lists 475-220-1601 for transportation questions.
Can I use a Board meeting to discuss my child’s confidential records?
A public Board meeting is not the appropriate place to disclose confidential student records. Contact the student’s school or the relevant NHPS office privately.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official New Haven Board of Education site?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. New Haven Public Schools and the City of New Haven are the official sources for Board information.
The quickest New Haven route for common school questions
Board or policy question?
Use Public Meetings, the Diligent portal and Board Policies. Recheck the live meeting entry before attending or relying on an agenda.
Student or family question?
Use the student’s school, Enrollment, Transportation or the appropriate Students & Families section instead of starting with a Board member.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not New Haven Public Schools, the New Haven Board of Education or the City of New Haven. Official NHPS and City records control whenever current information differs from this guide.