The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District Board of Education convened on September 30, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including program approvals and updates to attendance policies.

The meeting began with a presentation linked in the agenda, highlighting the district's articulation strategy as students transition from elementary and middle schools to high school. Board members praised the presentation for its thorough documentation and the impressive array of programs and services offered by the district. Following this, the committee supported the approval of all items on the agenda, with a motion made and seconded for approval. The board voted in favor of the items, with one member expressing a dissenting vote on item 10.3.

Next, the Policy and School Security Committee reported on their meeting held on September 22. The committee reviewed attendance policy 5-13 and regulation 5-13, which underwent significant changes. Notably, the new policy will no longer accept parent or doctor's notes as locally excused absences, aligning with state regulations regarding unexcused absences. To accommodate this change, the threshold for unexcused absences before credit is lost in a class was increased from 12 to 16.

The policy also includes provisions for students with chronic illnesses, allowing for a review by the principal to make exceptions when appropriate. If parents are dissatisfied with the outcome, an attendance appeal committee will be available to review cases and make final determinations.

The meeting concluded with a focus on ensuring that students with legitimate health issues are not unfairly penalized under the new attendance policy. The board's discussions reflect a commitment to aligning district policies with state standards while considering the needs of students.