Sparta Board of Education: Calendar, Office Help, Meetings & Parent Routes
The Sparta Board of Education is the elected school board for Sparta Township Public Schools in Sparta, New Jersey. Families usually land here looking for a meeting date, the 2026–27 school calendar, BoardDocs, a board member, office hours, registration, transportation, OPRA records or the correct school phone number.
The useful information is spread across several district pages. This guide brings those routes together and also explains when you should call the district office, when BoardDocs is the better source, and when a school or department can solve the problem faster than the Board office.
Sparta Board of Education quick facts
School district
Sparta Township Public School District serves students from Pre-K through grade 12 in Sparta Township.
District office
18 Mohawk Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871.
Office hours
The official pages reviewed do not publish one universal public Board-office hours schedule. Call before visiting.
Wrong-Sparta warning: search results can show Sparta Area School District in Wisconsin or Sparta Area Schools in Michigan. This guide is only for Sparta Township Public Schools, New Jersey, using the sparta.org domain.
Sparta Township Public Schools calendar: important dates
The district calendar is the right place for school-year planning. It covers districtwide holidays, early dismissals, emergency-day rules and Board meeting entries. School-specific events can appear separately on the individual school calendars.
| Date | Calendar item | What families should know |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2026 | First day of school | Start of the 2026–27 student school year. |
| Sept. 4, 2026 | Early dismissal | Check the individual school schedule for dismissal time. |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Schools closed | District holiday. |
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Schools closed | District calendar closure. |
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Schools closed | Columbus Day and district in-service. |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Schools closed | Election Day and in-service. |
| Nov. 25, 2026 | Early dismissal | Thanksgiving week schedule. |
| Nov. 26–27, 2026 | Schools closed | Thanksgiving break. |
| Dec. 23, 2026 | Early dismissal | Last shortened day before winter break. |
| Dec. 24–31, 2026 | Schools closed | Winter break. |
| Jan. 1, 2027 | Schools closed | New Year’s Day. |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | Schools closed | Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
| Feb. 15, 2027 | Schools closed | Presidents’ Day. |
| Mar. 26–Apr. 2, 2027 | Spring break | Emergency-day use can affect spring-break days. |
| May 28 & June 1, 2027 | Snow give-back days | These dates depend on emergency-day usage. |
| June 15, 2027 | Middle school graduation | Confirm the live school event listing closer to the date. |
| June 16, 2027 | Last student day / HS graduation | Calendar may change if emergency days exceed the planned allowance. |
Emergency-day rule: the 2026–27 calendar contains four emergency days. The district says additional emergency days are first taken from spring break; if needed after April 14 or after those days are exhausted, school days can be added to the end of the year.
Sparta Board of Education office hours, address and phone
Sparta Township Public School District lists its main district location at 18 Mohawk Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871. The official district and Business Office pages reviewed provide department contacts, but they do not show one simple universal public office-hours schedule for Board visitors.
For a general district question
Sparta Township Public School District
18 Mohawk Avenue
Sparta, NJ 07871
973-729-2155
Fax: 973-729-0576
For Board / Business Office help
Barbara Decker is listed as School Business Administrator / Board Secretary.
973-729-2155 ext. 1412
barbara.decker@sparta.org
Safest answer for “Sparta Board of Education office hours”: call before you go. School breaks, summer schedules, holidays, weather, staff meetings or appointment-based work can affect who is available even when the district building is open.
How Sparta Board of Education meetings work in 2026
Sparta uses BoardDocs for agendas, minutes and supporting meeting materials. In 2026 the district also issued several public notices for special meetings and time changes, so an old annual schedule should never be treated as the final word.
BoardDocs
The current BoardDocs portal is the main record system for Sparta BOE agendas, meeting items, minutes and attachments.
Public Notices
The district posted multiple 2026 legal time-change notices and special-meeting notices, which is why the latest notice matters.
Livestream
Recent BoardDocs agendas state that meetings are livestreamed on YouTube with the link posted on the Sparta district homepage before the meeting.
Recent verified example: the Sparta Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026. For the next meeting after that date, use the current BoardDocs meeting list and district Public Notices rather than assuming the same weekday every month.
How to find the right Sparta BOE agenda or minutes
Start with BoardDocs
Open the Sparta Board of Education BoardDocs portal rather than relying on a PDF saved from an old search result.
Match the meeting date
Look at the meeting title, date and meeting type. Sparta uses regular and special meetings, and time changes can also be announced separately.
Read the agenda before the meeting
Use the agenda for scheduled discussion and action items. An agenda item is not proof that the Board ultimately approved the item.
Check minutes afterward
Minutes are the better record for what occurred after the Board completes and approves the meeting record.
Check Public Notices for changes
If you are attending in person, compare BoardDocs with the district Public Notices page before leaving home.
Sparta Board of Education members and term years
The district’s current Board of Education Overview lists nine board members. Because elections and annual organization meetings can change board leadership, this table uses the current member names and term-expiration years without guessing officer titles that were not shown on the page reviewed.
| Board member | Term expires | Official email |
|---|---|---|
| Dominic LaCarrubba | December 2028 | dominic.lacarrubba@sparta.org |
| Kaitlin Gagnon | December 2026 | kaitlin.gagnon@sparta.org |
| Michelle Hinkle | December 2026 | michelle.hinkle@sparta.org |
| Roque Martinez | December 2027 | roque.martinez@sparta.org |
| Kimberly Noel | December 2028 | kimberly.noel@sparta.org |
| Andrew Lowery | December 2028 | andrew.lowery@sparta.org |
| Emily Serafino | December 2027 | emily.serafino@sparta.org |
| Rebecca Williams | December 2027 | rebecca.williams@sparta.org |
| Chad Wood | December 2026 | chad.wood@sparta.org |
Board role vs parent issue: the Board’s own 2026 norms say members should not use the Board position to air personal or parental grievances. Student-specific concerns are usually better directed through the teacher, principal or district administration first.
Which Sparta school serves which grades?
Sparta Township Public Schools currently describes the district as five schools covering Pre-K through grade 12. Registration placement depends on grade level and district rules.
| School | Grades listed by district | Best use of school contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary School | Preschool–2 | Elementary attendance, teacher and school-specific questions. |
| Mohawk Avenue School | Grade 3 | Grade 3 school-day and family communication. |
| Helen Morgan School | Grades 4–5 | Upper-elementary school questions. |
| Sparta Middle School | Grades 6–8 | Middle-school academics, activities and student support. |
| Sparta High School | Grades 9–12 | High-school academics, guidance, activities and records. |
How to register a student in Sparta Township Public Schools
Sparta uses an online pre-registration process for future Pre-K through grade 12 students. The district tells families to prepare forms before starting because completed documents must be uploaded during registration.
Open the official Registration page
Use the current district page so you receive the correct school-year registration instructions.
Prepare required forms
The district specifically identifies required medical forms and a Records Release Form among the materials to prepare before registration.
Complete online pre-registration
Enter the requested student and household information and upload the required documents through the current district process.
Follow Registrar instructions
If additional residency, student or medical information is needed, follow the District Registrar’s current instructions rather than relying on an older packet.
Sparta school transportation and alternate-stop rules
The district Transportation Department serves Sparta public schools and also arranges transportation for several other qualifying schools and special-needs out-of-district placements.
Transportation Coordinator
June Macko
973-729-2155 ext. 1404
june.macko@sparta.org
Transportation Assistant
Patricia Schwippert
973-729-2155 ext. 1404
patricia.schwippert@sparta.org
Sparta BOE OPRA records vs student records
Sparta’s District Forms page provides an OPRA request form specifically for Sparta Board of Education records. That public-record route should not be confused with private student records such as grades, attendance, health information or special-education files.
Use OPRA for
Qualifying government records maintained by Sparta Board of Education when they are not already publicly available.
Use the school for
Student attendance, transcripts, grades and other student-specific record questions.
Protect student privacy
Do not put confidential student, medical, discipline, disability or family information into a public meeting comment or public OPRA request.
Sparta Board of Education employment and substitute jobs
The district Employment Opportunities page describes Sparta as a Pre-K–12 district with five buildings and provides the current vacancy and substitute workflow. Job seekers should use this page instead of sending applications to a Board member.
Current vacancies
Use the district Employment Opportunities page for active postings and the current external application route.
Human Resources / substitutes
Cheryl Adubato
973-729-2155 ext. 1402
cheryl.adubato@sparta.org
Substitute note: approved substitutes use the district’s Aesop system to search and accept assignments. The hours shown on the employment page are automated substitute-call windows, not Board office public hours.
Sparta BOE search problems and the practical fix
Sparta Board of Education official links
Sparta Board of Education FAQs
What is the official Sparta Board of Education website?
The Board of Education information is published through Sparta Township Public School District at sparta.org. Use the Board of Education Overview and BoardDocs pages for board-specific information.
Where is the Sparta Board of Education office?
Sparta Township Public School District lists its main district office at 18 Mohawk Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871.
What are Sparta Board of Education office hours?
The official district and Business Office pages reviewed do not publish one clear universal public Board-office hours schedule. Call 973-729-2155 before visiting, especially during school breaks, summer, holidays or bad weather.
What is the Sparta Township Public Schools phone number?
The district lists 973-729-2155 as its main phone number.
Where are Sparta BOE agendas and minutes?
Sparta uses BoardDocs for Board of Education agendas, minutes, meeting items, attachments and policies.
How do I verify the next Sparta Board meeting?
Open the current BoardDocs meeting list and compare it with the district Public Notices page. This matters because Sparta issued multiple 2026 time-change and special-meeting notices.
How many members are on the Sparta Board of Education?
The current official Board of Education Overview lists nine members.
When did the 2026–27 Sparta school year begin?
The official district calendar lists August 31, 2026 as the first day of school.
When is the last day of school in Sparta for 2026–27?
The current calendar lists June 16, 2027 as the last day for students and the high school graduation date, subject to emergency-day adjustments.
How many emergency days are built into the Sparta calendar?
The district says the 2026–27 calendar includes four emergency days. Additional closures can affect spring break or extend the school year.
How do I register a new student in Sparta Township Public Schools?
Use the official School Registration page, prepare the required forms and complete the district’s online pre-registration process.
Who should I contact for a bus question?
Use the district Transportation Department. June Macko is listed as Transportation Coordinator and Patricia Schwippert as Transportation Assistant at 973-729-2155 ext. 1404.
Where do I submit a Sparta Board of Education OPRA request?
The District Forms page provides an OPRA Request Form specifically for Sparta Board of Education records.
Who is the Sparta superintendent?
Dr. Matthew L. Beck is the Superintendent of Sparta Township Public Schools.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official Sparta school district website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. Official Sparta Township Public Schools information is published at sparta.org.
Best way to use this Sparta BOE guide
Use the district calendar for school dates, BoardDocs for meeting records, Public Notices for meeting changes, the Business Office for Board Secretary and administrative questions, Registration for new students, Transportation for bus issues and the individual school for student-specific matters.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Sparta Township Public Schools and is not the Sparta Board of Education. Official district notices, calendars, agendas, minutes, forms and policies take priority whenever live information differs from this summary.