Board of Education News & Notes
NO. 6 September 2025
District Mission Statement
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.
Operations & Transportation
Chairperson: Jessica HB Roethel
Members: Sandra Gong, Dr. Ellen Halpern
The Operations and Transportation Committee reviews initiatives and status, and recommends policy and action related to finance, transportation (in accordance with the requirements of all joint and other transportation agreements), the operational support for efforts to achieve the educational mission and buildings and grounds, construction, and all other matters as they relate to goals of the District.
Personnel
Chairperson: Lisa Santangelo
Members: Claudia Gray, Dorothea Kellogg
The Personnel Committee reviews initiatives and status, and recommends policy and action related to hiring employees, employee evaluation, employee rights and responsibilities, and all other matters as they relate to human resources support for efforts to achieve the educational mission and goals of the District.
Policy
Chairperson: Rebecca Petersen
Members: Sue Duggan, Leslie LaCosta
The Policy Committee reviews all policies and regulations, updating, creating or abolishing policies as needed in accordance with state laws and educational code.
Student Life & Program
Chairperson: Leslie LaCosta
Members: Sue Duggan, Rebecca Petersen
The Student Life and Program Committee reviews initiatives and status, and recommends policy and action related to curriculum, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, professional growth and development, special services and counseling services, community partnerships, and all other matters as they relate to the educational mission and goals of the District.
Have an idea?
We all know the BEST ideas come from our students, our parents & our community and we want to hear your ideas!
Obviously, we would love to see you at a meeting, but if you can’t make it, email the entire Board @boe@hcrhs.org