Board of Education News & Notes
NO. 9 January 2026
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.
Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education
Dorothea Kellogg, East Amwell Township, President
Sandra Gong, Raritan Township, Vice President
Nichole Brice, Raritan Township
Dr. Ellen Halpern, Flemington Borough
Leslie LaCosta, Readington Township
Jessica HB Roethel, Delaware Township
Lisa Santangelo, Readington Township
Maristela Wallace, Raritan Township
Vernon Williams, Raritan Township
Student Representatives to the Board of Education, Bronwyn Downey and Alexis Chen, provided an overview of the many highlights of the winter athletics and co-curricular activities. This can be found in their report.
Superintendent Cangelosi-Hade provided a mid-year update on the 2025-2026 District goals. This can be found in her report.
The Board approved multiple staff member appointments, including a new security officer, Mr. Kevin Tennant.
Operations & Transportation
Chairperson: Vernon Williams
Members: Dr. Ellen Halpern, Dorothea Kellogg, Leslie LaCosta
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: Sandra Gong
Members: Dorothea Kellogg, Lisa Santangelo, Maristela Wallace
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: Nichole Brice
Members: Dorothea Kellogg, Jessica HB Roethel, Vernon Williams
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: Dr. Ellen Halpern
Members: Nichole Brice, Dorothea Kellogg, Maristela Wallace
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