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Week of October 23, 2009

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Just call him doctor

Congratulations to District Superintendent Charles Dedrick, who recently earned his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Russell Sage Graduate School. Dedrick became BOCES' ninth district superintendent in June 2008.

Mid-year state aid cuts proposed

BOCES monitoring proposal, including local impact

BOCES officials are keeping a close eye on New York State government following Governor David Paterson's proposal last week to cut $686 million in state aid to schools during the current school year. Read more

Special Education study planned

Board to hire consultant soon

The BOCES Board is preparing to hire an outside consultant to study the Special Education Division, in an effort to reverse declining enrollment and position the division to grow and thrive into the future. Read more

Staff can change benefits,
access new online system

Informational workshops set for October 26 - 28

Staff who want to make changes to their benefits ― or just be able to access their benefit information with a new online system ― are invited to workshops next week. Read more

Cosmetology students raise funds for American Cancer Society

Staff welcome to participate in upcoming spa day fundraiser

Cosmetology students and staff at the Albany and Schoharie campuses have raised more than $1,000 for American Cancer Society through various activities, and their efforts continue with a spa day next week. Read more  Above, a clinic on the Albany campus Tuesday drew huge crowds.

Career & Tech open houses
draw large crowds

Open houses at the Albany and Schoharie Career & Tech campuses drew huge crowds this week. Both open houses kicked off with induction ceremonies for SkillsUSA officers and advisors. (Above, from the Schoharie ceremony.) SkillsUSA is a national organization for Career & Tech students that promotes leadership, professional and personal growth and service.

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Special Education — Christine Carpenter

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