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May 2019

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

We took our Heavy Equipment program on the road to Averill Park, Coxsackie-Athens and Taconic Hills CSD earlier this month. Students had the chance to learn about the program and check out the equipment.

CTE Spotlight

Rensselaer Educational Center joined with SkillsUSA and Klein Tools to participate in National Signing Day
Read more.

Special Education Spotlight

Catskill Academy Nurse Brittany Collins was named a "Nurse of the Year" in the annual "Salute to Nurse" campaign.
Read more.
From the Desk of Gladys Cruz

May is a time to start winding down another school year, and as we do, it's a time to look ahead to plenty of "firsts" for students of all ages. Read more.
VIDEO: CTE Testimonial - Todd McClurg, Vice President MMC Millwork

Todd McClurg graduated Tamarac High School and the REC Construction Technologies program in 1997. Thanks to his time in our program and a presentation from Sam Greco of Greco Construction, Todd was able to begin and grow a successful career in the industry.
Questar III Hires Chief Academic Officer and Chief School Improvement Officer



Anthony Taibi joined Questar III in May and will oversee all academic program at the BOCES, including CTE, New Visions, Special Education, Tech Valley High School and more. Learn more about his background with this short Q&A.



Terry Bordell joined Questar III in April and will oversee several areas within the organization including staff development, RBERN, PRHYLI, Model Schools and more. Get to know Terry with this short Q&A.

Other BOCES News:

Sackett Educational Center holds "Walk for Water"
Heavy Equipment program goes on the road
Questar III holds first-ever "Celebration of Teaching and Learning"
New Visions: Medical students host science fair
Recovery starts when the crisis begins
Student artists recognized at 30th annual art exhibit
CGEC welcomes two therapy dogs
Marro-Giroux reelected to Questar III Board
Questar III welcomes new staff in May
 

District News:

Averill Park HS named "No Place for Hate"
Tamarac team finishes fifth in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Cairo-Durham students receive SAANYS Leadership Award
New Lebanon students excel at engineering competition
Farm to table lunches served in Troy schools

Mark your calendar!

  • June 5: Board of Education Meeting
  • June 14: Superintendents' Council Meeting
  • June 18-26: Regents testing
  • June 20: Business Officials Meeting
  • June 26: Last Day of School
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