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Board of Education News & Notes

NO. 6 September 2025

Board of EducationNews & NotesNO. 6 September 2025

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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.

Board of Education Meeting agendas can be found by clicking on the link below: Board of Education Meeting agendas can be found by clicking on the link below:

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๐Ÿ”— Board of Education Meetings are Recorded ๐ŸŽฅ ๐Ÿ”— Board of Education Meetings are Recorded ๐ŸŽฅ

September Board Meeting Highlights September Board Meeting Highlights

  • The Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Board and District Goals.

  • The Board welcomed the 2025-2026 student representatives to the Board of Education, seniors Bronwyn Downey and Alexis Chen.

  • Dr. Robert Hastings, Supervisor, and Central students, Ryan Bellek, Reid Lalor, Caleigh Cullaton, Sebastien Azzi, and Thatcher Wright, presented to the Board about the districtโ€™s magnet programs.

  • National Merit Semi-finalists, Bronwyn Downey and Philip Kazantsev, were honored by Mr. Brandt and the Board of Education.

๐Ÿ”— Superintendent's Report
๐Ÿ”—President's Report

Board Committees Board Committees

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

๐Ÿ”— Board Committee Report Action Item Summary
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Congratulations to Bronwyn Downey and Philip Kazantsev named National Merit Semifinalists! What a wonderful accomplishment. Welcome Back Bronwyn Downey and Welcome to Alexis Chen, this yearโ€™s BOE Student Representatives. I am very much looking forward to hearing the student voice through the two of you! โ€“ Jessica Roethel


Thank you to the Hunterdon Central Chorale group for singing the national anthem at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Congratulations to the National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and finalists! -Rebecca Petersen


I attended the Marching Red Devils Home Show Competition on Saturday, Sept 20th. It was absolutely inspiring to see the many talented, enthusiastic and young musicians perform. Bravo! - Sandra Gong


Congratulations to the outstanding success of HCRHS Fall Athletics thus far. Keep up your determination and focus! - Jessica Roethel

๐Ÿ”— Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education Handbook
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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 canโ€™t make it, email the entire Board @boe@hcrhs.org

Event Information
Next Board Meeting

When?
Monday, Oct 27, 2025, 07:00 PM
Where?
Hunterdon Central Regional High School, New Jersey 31, Flemington, NJ in the Little Theater
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Meet the Board Meet the Board

Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education

Lisa Santangelo, President, Readington Township

Leslie LaCosta, Vice 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

Rebecca Petersen, Raritan Township

Jessica HB Roethel, Delaware Township

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