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
Budget Information
Committees & Delegates List
Policies & Regulations Manual
Public Notices
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to P.L. 2025, c. 72, and effective March 1, 2026, the complete text of each legal notice of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School District Board of Education, Hunterdon County, may be obtained or viewed by the public on our official website, which is located on our Public Notices webpage.
Meeting dates, times and locations are listed on this web page below.
2026 Board of Education Members
To send an email to the entire Board of Education, please use boe@hcrhs.org.
- Nichole Brice- Raritan Township
- Sandra Gong - Vice President - Raritan Township
- Dr. Ellen Halpern - Flemington Borough
- Dorothea Kellogg - President - East Amwell Township
- Leslie LaCosta - Readington Township
- Jessica Roethel - Delaware Township
- Lisa Santangelo - Readington Township
- Maristela Wallace - Raritan Township
- Vernon Williams - Raritan Township
Nichole Brice- Raritan Township
Sandra Gong - Vice President - Raritan Township
Dr. Ellen Halpern - Flemington Borough
Dorothea Kellogg - President - East Amwell Township
Leslie LaCosta - Readington Township
Jessica Roethel - Delaware Township
Lisa Santangelo - Readington Township
Maristela Wallace - Raritan Township
Vernon Williams - Raritan Township
School board elections are held in conjunction with the November general election and are handled by the Hunterdon County Clerk. Anyone interested in running for an open seat on the Board of Education can obtain a school board candidate kit on the County Clerk's website. For this year's school board elections, the deadline passed on July 28, 2025.

Pictured Back Row (L-R): Lisa Santangelo, Leslie LaCosta, Maristela Wallace, Vernon Williams, Board President Dorothea Kellogg; Front Row: Jessica Roethel, Nichole Brice, Vice President Sandra Gong, Ellen Halpern.
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. Regular Board meetings are live streamed on the HCTV YouTube Channel (see under Live menu tab).
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2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule |
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| Date | Meeting | Time |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | Reorganization Meeting | 7:00 PM in Little Theater |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Committee of the Whole | 6:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Strategic Planning Meeting | 6:00 PM in Commons |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Special Meeting - Budget Retreat | 6:00 PM in IMC |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Strategic Planning Meeting | 6:00 PM in Commons |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Strategic Planning Meeting | 6:00 PM in Commons |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | Regular Meeting with Budget Hearing | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| May 2026 - TBD | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| June 2026 - TBD | Regular Meeting with Student & Staff Recognition | 6:30 PM in Auditorium |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | Regular Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
| Monday, December 14, 2026 | Regular Meeting with Student & Staff Recognition | 6:30 PM in Auditorium |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Reorganization Meeting | 7:00 PM in IMC |
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 2025-2026
- Instructional Practices and Student Achievement
- Academic and Wellness Counseling
- Communication and Student Voice
- Fiscal Responsibility & Facilities Use
Instructional Practices and Student Achievement
Academic and Wellness Counseling
Communication and Student Voice
Fiscal Responsibility & Facilities Use
Board Governance Goals for 2025-2026
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 members follow the Board of Education Member Handbook (approved on 2/24/25) and 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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