Westfield Board of Education: Schools, Calendar & Meetings

Fast answer: official Westfield BOE pages parents usually need first

The official Westfield Board of Education / Westfield Public Schools website is Open WestfieldNJk12.org. Use it for Board of Education meeting dates, agendas, minutes, video recordings, board members, policies, academic calendars, student registration, parent portal, transportation, school pages, athletics, jobs, staff directory, student/parent handbook, HIB resources, and district news.

The district “Find Us” section lists Westfield Public Schools, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090, with phone (908) 789-4400. The official website also lists Dr. Raymond González as Superintendent, Falynn Balassone as Anti-Bullying Coordinator, and Dr. David Greer as Affirmative Action Officer / Title IX Coordinator.

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Westfield BOE contact, meetings, calendar and school facts

These fast facts help families, staff, students, and residents avoid the common mistake of using the wrong Westfield district, old calendar, private school page, county office page, or outdated meeting post.

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How to check Westfield BOE meeting dates, agendas, livestreams and recordings

The official Open Board Meeting Dates page explains that regular public Board meetings are held in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School beginning at 7 p.m., unless otherwise specified. The page also tells visitors to enter at the door in the back parking lot off Rahway Avenue.

The district states that meetings are available for viewing through livestream and recordings on the district YouTube channel. This matters for parents and residents who cannot attend in person or who need to review a meeting later. For agendas, minutes, policies, and meeting records, use the Board tab and official Board Agenda/Minutes links from the district site.

The Meeting Dates page includes special and regular public meetings for the school year. Special meetings may have different times or locations. For example, a special meeting may begin earlier or take place in a conference room rather than the regular high school cafeteria location. Do not assume every board meeting follows the regular Tuesday evening routine.

Where to get Westfield school calendars, holiday dates and live district events

The official Open Academic & Holiday Calendars folder is the first place to check for downloadable school calendar files. The district documents page shows calendar resources such as the 2025-2026 School Calendar, 2026-2027 School Calendar, and academic calendar links when available.

For live district activity, use the Open District Events Calendar. The Events page allows users to select a year, switch between list view and calendar view, and download calendar information. It also shows district events such as board meetings, observances, holidays, and district closed days.

Families should check both the calendar documents and live events when a date is important. The PDF school calendar may be best for broad planning, while the live events page may show board meetings, school events, schedule updates, and current district items. School-specific events may appear on individual school pages, so a family with a child at one school should also check that school’s calendar or news feed.

Westfield BOE office address, phone number and central contact planning

The official district website lists Westfield Public Schools, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. The main phone number is (908) 789-4400. This address appears across the district website footer and official pages.

Use the district office for central office routing, board-related direction, policy and department questions, superintendent office contact, business office questions, official records routing, and district-level concerns. For a student’s daily issue, attendance note, teacher communication, school event, pickup procedure, bell schedule, or classroom matter, the individual school office is usually the correct first step.

Because department availability can vary, call before visiting. Board meetings may be at Westfield High School rather than 302 Elm Street, and school-specific issues may be handled at the campus rather than the district office.

Westfield BOE members, group email, terms and board contact basics

The official Open Board Members Page lists board members, emails, and terms. The page says that to reach all members of the Westfield Board of Education, users may use the group email wboe@westfieldnjk12.org.

The current official member listing includes Robert Benacchio as President and Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz as Vice President. The page also lists Kent Diamond, Brendan Galligan, Charles Gelinas, Leila Morrelli, Sonal Patel, Julie Steinberg, and Mary Wickens with individual email addresses and terms of office. Because board roles and terms can change, use the official Members page before contacting or naming a member.

The Members page describes the Westfield Board of Education as dedicated to providing a quality educational experience and basing its work and deliberation on district goals, initiatives, and legally mandated district business.

Public comment, board role and when to follow the chain of command

The Westfield Public Schools Board of Education FAQ explains that specific board information is available through the Board tab, including agenda/minutes/video, meeting schedule, board meeting recordings, policies, and members. It also explains that the role of a Board of Education member is generally not to administer day-to-day operations but to see that the school district is well run.

The same FAQ tells families with a concern associated with a child, school, or district to work up the chain of command. For example, a parent problem with a teacher should generally start with the teacher, then the principal or supervisor, then the superintendent. The FAQ describes the school board as the “court of last resort.”

For public participation, the FAQ states that there are two opportunities for public comment at each Westfield Board of Education meeting: one on agenda action items only and another on any item. It says each speaker’s statement is limited to three minutes, comments are directed to the Board President or designee, and the Board may not respond immediately.

Westfield schools, campus pages and where families should call first

The official district website provides school navigation for Westfield Public Schools. The district includes elementary schools, intermediate schools, and Westfield High School. Individual school pages provide contact details, principal names, school news, newsletters, calendars, handbooks, HIB resources, staff directories, and school-specific announcements.

Westfield High School’s official page lists 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090, phone 908-789-4500. Roosevelt Intermediate School’s official page lists 301 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ 07090, phone (908) 789-4560. Edison Intermediate School’s official page lists 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090, phone (908) 789-4470.

For school-specific daily needs, start with the school page or school office. That is usually faster than calling the board office for attendance, pickup, classroom questions, school-specific forms, principal announcements, building events, HIB contacts, and school-level activities.

Westfield student registration, kindergarten, Grade 1 and enrollment notices

The official district site includes a Student Registration link in its main navigation. A 2026 district registration notice says Kindergarten and Grade 1 registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year. It states that kindergarten registration is open to Westfield residents whose children will be five years old on or before October 1, 2026.

Registration is school-year specific. A notice for one year may not match another year’s age cutoff, forms, dates, school contacts, or document requirements. Families should use the current Student Registration page and the latest official district notice before preparing documents or assuming eligibility.

If your registration question involves proof of residence, new student forms, kindergarten eligibility, Grade 1 registration, school contacts, or moving into Westfield, use the official registration page first. If the issue is campus-specific after registration, contact the assigned school.

Parent portal, Genesis questions, family resources and district communication

The official Westfield Public Schools site includes a Parent Portal link at the top of district pages and a Open Genesis/Parent Portal Q & A page for parent portal questions. Use official district links before entering any login details.

The Open Family and Community Page points families to resources such as transportation, academic and holiday calendars, free and reduced meal program, student/parent handbook, and Westfield Memorial Library. The district also provides an iOS and Android app link from its website footer for district communication.

Parent portal access may involve private student information. Never enter credentials, student ID numbers, or family information into a page that is not linked from the official district website.

Westfield transportation, busing contacts and business office routing

The district provides a Open Transportation Page and transportation resources under Business Office documents. The Business Office Staff page lists Lisa Marazzo as Coordinator of Transportation & Purchasing with a district phone extension and email.

Transportation questions are often student-specific. Bus eligibility, transportation routing, purchasing-related transportation questions, forms, and schedule details may depend on the student’s address, school assignment, grade level, and district rules. Do not rely only on maps, parent posts, or old files.

For safe planning, use the official Transportation page, Business Office staff listing, and the individual school office when appropriate. If transportation information appears in a PDF document folder, check that it is the current school-year file.

Free and reduced meals, food service links and payment caution

The district Family and Community page links to the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Business Office documents also show My School Bucks and food-service-related resources in district navigation and document folders. Families should use official district links before submitting meal applications or payment information.

Meal program rules, payment systems, menu links, and family income forms can change by school year. Do not use a random payment page or old form unless it is linked from the current district site. If a student has allergy, dietary, or medical meal needs, contact the school or appropriate district office through official channels.

Student handbook, HIB resources, policies and district documents

The official district homepage links to the Student/Parent Handbook and HIB Resources. The Board FAQ and Board page point users toward board policies, agenda/minutes/video, meeting recordings, and board member resources. These pages matter when a family needs official policy language rather than a summary.

HIB, discipline, attendance, student conduct, technology, records, and board policy topics can involve specific procedures and legal requirements. Do not rely on informal summaries for formal action. Use the official handbook, HIB page, policy page, and school contact path.

Student records, transcripts and official document safety

Student records and transcripts can involve private information. Westfield families and former students should start from the official district website, the assigned school, or the relevant school counseling office before submitting records information anywhere.

For high school records, Westfield High School’s page is a practical starting point because it provides school contact information and student resources. For districtwide records or public document questions, use the district office or official business office and board resources.

Never send birth certificates, custody paperwork, special education documents, health forms, transcript details, payment information, or student identification information through unofficial websites or unverified email addresses.

Westfield school jobs, staff directory and department contacts

The Westfield Public Schools website includes Jobs and Staff Directory links in its top navigation and homepage resources. Use the district’s official links for employment openings, district staff search, school staff contacts, and department routing.

For department-specific help, the Business Office Staff page lists contacts for accounts payable, transportation/purchasing, buildings and grounds, payroll and benefits, and related office functions. Because staff roles and extensions can change, use the current official staff page instead of old contact lists.

What Westfield school information is free and what may require payment

Most basic Westfield Board of Education information should be free to view. You should not pay a third-party site to see the official school calendar, board meeting schedule, district office address, school list, board member names, agendas, minutes, policies, public meeting recordings, staff directory, or general family resources.

Some actions may involve official fees, accounts, or district-linked payment systems. Examples may include meal payments, athletics tickets, event ticketing, facility-related charges, transcript or record processing, optional activities, lost or replacement items, and approved online payment systems. Before paying, verify that the payment link is connected to the official Westfield Public Schools site or school page.

Check the state before using any Westfield board meeting or school calendar page

The phrase “Westfield Board of Education” can point to different school systems. This guide covers Westfield Public Schools in Westfield, New Jersey, using the official domain westfieldnjk12.org. Search results may also show Westfield districts in New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, or private school pages.

Before using any meeting date, school calendar, office address, phone number, registration notice, or board member list, check the website domain and location. For this article, the correct district office address is 302 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090, and the official website is westfieldnjk12.org.

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Best way to use this Westfield BOE guide

The best starting point for Westfield Board of Education information is the official Westfield Public Schools website at WestfieldNJk12.org. Use it for the Board page, Meeting Dates page, Members page, Academic & Holiday Calendars folder, Events page, Student Registration, Genesis/Parent Portal Q & A, Family and Community resources, Transportation, Business Office staff, school pages, staff directory, and district documents.

For practical results, use the correct page for the task. Use the meeting page for board schedules, the calendar folder for school-year dates, the district office information for central contact, school pages for campus-specific questions, registration notices for enrollment, the parent portal page for login help, the transportation page for busing support, and policy or handbook pages for official rules.