Board of Education
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education is comprised of nine elected volunteers from our five sending districts, see list below, who are committed to working together in a collaborative, cooperative, and respectful manner to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all HCRHS students and staff.
Visit links below for Board of Education information:
Agendas, Minutes & Recordings
Committees & Delegates List
Policies & Regulations Manual
Public Notifications
2025 Board of Education Members
To send an email to the entire Board of Education, please use boe@hcrhs.org.
- Sue Duggan - Raritan Township
- Sandra Gong - Raritan Township
- Claudia Gray - Raritan Township
- Dr. Ellen Halpern - Flemington Borough
- Dorothea Kellogg - East Amwell Township
- Leslie LaCosta - Vice President - Readington Township
- Rebecca Petersen - Raritan Township
- Jessica Roethel - Delaware Township
- Lisa Santangelo - President - Readington Township
Sue Duggan - Raritan Township
Sandra Gong - Raritan Township
Claudia Gray - Raritan Township
Dr. Ellen Halpern - Flemington Borough
Dorothea Kellogg - East Amwell Township
Leslie LaCosta - Vice President - Readington Township
Rebecca Petersen - Raritan Township
Jessica Roethel - Delaware Township
Lisa Santangelo - President - Readington Township
Board Meeting Dates
The Board of Education holds regular monthly meetings at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, 84 Route 31, Flemington, New Jersey, either on the third or fourth Monday of each month. Check the meeting calendar on the right side of this webpage to confirm meeting dates and locations.
2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule |
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Date | Meeting | Time |
Monday, January 6, 2025 | Reorganization Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
Monday, January 27, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 PM in IMC |
Monday, February 24, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, March 24, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, April 28, 2025 | Regular Meeting with Budget Hearing | 7:00 PM in Auditorium |
Monday, May 19, 2025 | Regular Meeting with School Year Organizational Items | 7:00 PM in Auditorium |
Monday, June 16, 2025 | Regular Meeting with Student & Staff Recognition | 6:30 PM in Auditorium |
Monday, July 21, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, August 18, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, September 15, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, November 17, 2025 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
Monday, December 15, 2025 | Regular Meeting with Student & Staff Recognition | 6:30 PM in Auditorium |
Monday, January 5, 2026 | Reorganization Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
For more information about Board of Education activities, contact Heather Spitzer, Business Administrator/Board Secretary: 908-284-7120 or heather.spitzer@hcrhs.org.
District Mission
The HCRHS Board of Education is guided by, and committed to achieving, the District's mission:
Hunterdon Central is an innovative educational community dedicated to the intellectual, social, and emotional safety and growth of all students. While fostering curiosity and promoting wellness, we aspire to create powerful learning experiences, establish strong partnerships, and serve as contributing members of society.
As we work to reach our mission’s destinations of wellness, powerful learning, and partnerships through priorities in equity, personalization, and service, we are embracing a continuous improvement model. This model will enable all of our staff, students, and community members to join us in our efforts.
District Goals for 2024-2025
Board Governance Goals for 2024-2025
Board of Education Conduct & Culture
The diversity of perspectives and experiences among board members reflects the communities they serve. Board members are encouraged to bring these unique perspectives to the work of the Board while working collaboratively with fellow board members toward our common goals.
Hunterdon Central's Board of Education commits to the following principles of conduct as the basic foundation of Board culture:
- Board members uphold all District Policies and Regulations and comply with existing State and federal laws at all times.
- Board members are bound by the Code of Ethics for School Board Members in discharging their duties and conduct themselves with the highest level of ethics and integrity at all times.
- Board members communicate respectfully with students, staff, the public, and each other at all times.
- Board members make decisions and support policies that serve the best interests of all students at all times.
The primary function of the Board of Education is to establish policies for the district. Policies must align with applicable state and federal law, administrative code, directives from the State Board of Education, and the New Jersey Department of Education. Policies are approved at public meetings of the Board of Education after two readings at two separate meetings, and a vote of the full Board.
Board of Education members do not engage in the day-to-day operations of the school district, make promises of action to community members, or communicate on behalf of the Board except in consultation with the Board President.
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