June
13, 2013 contents:
Career
& Tech School honors outstanding students
TVHS
set to graduate 29 on June 15
Summer
2013 Great Expectations newsletter featuring Social/Emotional
Development and Learning (SEDL)
2013
Creative Collective literary anthology
BOCES
Science and Technology for Children (STC) Ecosystems kits move
science beyond the classroom
NERIC
unveils state-of-the-art computer training facility
I
Am BOCES: Meet Occupational Therapist Barbara Hasselbach and Winn,
the service/therapy dog
May
30, 2013 contents:
3-D
printer takes students' knowledge to another dimension
2013
Teaching Assistant Showcase highlights success
Video
conferencing connects Capital Region DJ with Adirondack second
graders
Center
for Economic Growth, GLOBALFOUNDRIES event draws 100 to TVHS
I
Am BOCES: Meet TVHS student Alysha Gagnon
May
16, 2013 contents:
Literacy
specialist finds reading dogs are a 'doggone' success
TVHS
students display ingenuity/Design Expo draws education, business
leaders
Campers
to explore the nanosphere/Sign up now for SEMI High Tech U
BOCES/NERIC
officially on the move
Thank
you teachers! May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week
I
Am BOCES: Meet Prevention Coordinator Sheryl Kaplan
May
2, 2013 contents:
Career
& Tech School students bring home six SkillsUSA state titles
Internship
leads to career for TVHS senior
With
BOCES as a backdrop, U.S. senator fights drug abuse
BOCES
school library system director, librarian, teacher testify to
Regents
Middle
school violist learns to ‘play’ well with others
Students
testify at county hearing
Student
art show brightens BOCES
I
Am BOCES: Meet Business Partnership Coordinator Denise Zieske
April
18, 2013 contents:
Students
rally for "Mental Health Matters"
"Reality
Check" seeks commenters for hearing on tobacco law
BOCES
Annual Meeting features budget, students and more
Students
learn, discover in China
Campers
to explore the nanosphere
Learn
how video games can make learning lively at "Games In Education"
Student
art show brightens BOCES
I
Am BOCES: Meet student Ceaira Meyer
April
4, 2013 contents:
With
help of BOCES, Warren County focuses on school safety
TVHS
students outpace national average in choosing four-year colleges
Students
can see how their careers could take flight
Schoharie
CTE students cook up championship win at ProStart Invitational
I
Am BOCES: Meet Special Education teacher John Fitzpatrick
March
21, 2013 contents:
New
robot to help NERIC integrate technology into classrooms
Professional
development via distance learning draws crowd
TVHS
students "can"struct penguin to fight hunger
BOCES
leader Dedrick honored by the NYSAWA
Safe
schools seminar draws more than 70 to BOCES
Check
out the 2013-14 Capital Region BOCES Mini Grant Program
BOCES
Spring Prom seeks support
I
Am BOCES: Meet Sharon Hornbach
March
7, 2013 contents:
Celebrating
School Social Workers
Data
details TVHS's academic success
Career
& Tech Ed events highlight aviation, performing arts courses
Grant
to fund OSHA safety training for Schoharie students
I
Am BOCES: Meet Tech Valley High School® student Ashley Moon
February
21, 2013 contents:
Students,
staff participate in BOCES lobby day
TVHS
to move to College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Career
& Tech Ed gearing up to meet a need
Stakeholders
learn to advocate for schools at Feb. 11 workshop
TVHS/BOCES
partner on new professional development
I
Am BOCES: Meet Program Coordinator II Sara Gavens
February
7, 2013 contents:
Thousand-plus
turn out for regional advocacy event at Columbia High
Staff encouraged to attend
APPR informational sessions
Chinese
delegation bids farewell to Tech Valley Region
Floral
students offer Valentine's Day designs
Conduct
large teleconferences with "Meet Me"
I
Am BOCES: Meet high school junior Thomas Gamsjager
January
24, 2013 contents:
BOCES
Insider newsletter to be published biweekly
Capital
Region BOCES APPR plan approved by SED/staff encouraged to attend
informational sessions
Grants
& Development Service captures $19.9 million Race to the Top award
Blog
for teens touched by cancer launched by TVHS senior
CTE
teams with Questar III BOCES to offer courses across counties
I
Am BOCES: Meet Public Information Specialist Michele Kelley
January
10, 2013 contents:
Social
media improves outreach for CR BOCES leader, Dr. Chuck Dedrick
Capital
Region BOCES APPR plan approved for submission to SED
Business
partnership yields industry training for auto body students
Special
Education holiday food drive nourishes
those in need
Special
Education/Great Expectations Winter 2013 newsletter
From
pastries to purses and even ultrasounds, TVHS seniors learn by doing
I
Am BOCES: Meet NERIC Service Desk Technician
Stephen McBath
December
20, 2012 contents:
A
holiday wish from the BOCES administrative team
Capital
Region BOCES' holiday schedule
NERIC
Technology Awareness Day draws record crowd
Student
coat drive warms the season for those in need
Volunteering
is "eye-opening" for students
Students
at TVHS aid youth around the world...and close to home
I
Am BOCES: Meet student Savanah Beers
December
13, 2012 contents:
Special
Education/Regional Food Bank holiday food drive
Odyssey
of the Mind 2013 seeks volunteers
Innovation
luncheon honors TVHS business partners, supporters
I
Am BOCES: Meet teacher Joanne Cogswell
December
6, 2012 contents:
NERIC
Service Desk launches new ServiceNow system
BOCES-led
consortium wins $1.2 million grant to offer virtual courses
Hundreds
of partners can't be wrong: CTE is great preparation
Mileage
reimbursement rate increases
I
Am BOCES: Meet Susan Kusalonis
November
29, 2012 contents:
SED
review highlights special education best practices
NERIC
Tech Awareness showcase is Dec. 14
Senior
project strengthens TVHS-CNSE partnership
Caring
blooms as CTE floral teacher helps hurricane victims
I
Am BOCES: Meet Guidance Secretary
Diane Ogren
November
15, 2012 contents:
TVHS
submits testimony on education reform in New York state
Students
create a cornucopia of caring
Thank
you school-related professionals! Nov. 20 is School-Related
Professionals Day
Take-home
pay may decrease
First
New York offers 'Coffee and Learn' sessions
I
Am BOCES: Meet Teacher Brent Pierce
November
8, 2012 contents:
Students
cast "vote" for president
School
supply drive aids storm ravaged downstate learning centers
SPlans
for NERIC move are on track
Reminder:
Health insurance open enrollment during November
I
Am BOCES/iNsider Cast: Meet Kim Duran
November
1, 2012 contents:
Teachers
create SLOs for APPR
NERIC
staffer earns top scouting volunteer award
TVHS
prepares students well for college
Flex
spending/403b information is available for employees
October
25, 2012 contents:
Grant
will help BOCES, districts save on prescription drug benefits
BOCES
employees hold coat and sweater drive for New Choices Recovery
Center
Nanosciences
and STEM are the subject of professional development
Open
letter from Energy Efficiency Specialist Doug Harple
Meet
BOCES attorney Michelle Handzel
October
18, 2012 contents:
Mayor
praises park restoration by Career & Tech students
Local
teacher creates national AP curriculum project
2012-13
Administrators Directory
Who
is BOCES? You are!
October
11 2012 contents:
Health/Safety/Risk Management
helps county prepare for the worst
Business, industry & higher ed partners boost Career & Tech
Meet
Isaac Prentice
September
26, 2012 contents:
BOCES Insider: Nutrition Edition!
Healthy school lunch infographic:
Super school foods fueling students
Cooking up healthy meals for youngsters, brighter futures for adults
Students dig into a lesson
and gorge on food knowledge
September
19, 2012 contents:
Communications Service
wins big in national contest
Right To Know/Bloodborne
Pathogen training scheduled
Area's largest back-to-school fashion show is a Career & Tech production
BOCES
iNsiderCast:
Meet Darlene Lane
September
12, 2012 contents:
Staff attend Fall Opening Day
Back To School Expo a success
Apple Co-Founder Steve
Wozniak visits, praises TVHS
Duilio Viscusi joins Career & Tech staff as Albany campus
principal
BOCES on the move
September
5, 2012 contents:
Welcome
to 2012-13!
Welcome
Back message from Commissioner King
Bookmark
these helpful links
Didn't
make it to Opening Day?
REMINDER:
2012-13 dates for FICA and federal income tax withholding for group
life insurance
Did
you receive a strange email from Microsoft?
What
are 'iNsiderCasts?'
August
29, 2012 contents:
Did
you receive the last Insider?
Back
To School Expo is Sept. 8
Staff
celebrate summer opening day
Grants
service wins top $4.7 million
Businesses
make the TVHS experience
NERIC
Connect to be patented, copyrighted
BOCES
on the move: NERIC staff to tour 900 building Aug. 30
August
15, 2012 contents:
Everything
you ever wanted to know about BOCES' new email system...
'Build
A Better Robot' campers piece together STEM skills
BOCES
Mini Grant project: Sensory Classroom
BOCES
employees to present at international conference
Not
seeing this entire e-newsletter?
Summer
Opening Day is 9 a.m. Aug. 23
Outlook
Exchange quick tip of the week
August
1, 2012 contents:
Switch
to new email system delayed until Aug. 10
NERIC
upgrade a sign of evolving tech needs in schools
BOCES
accepts 2012 Energy STAR leader award
A
whole lot of learning at SEMI High Tech U Camp
Dedrick
appears in Back To School Expo commercial
Hundreds
turn to TVHS for professional development
2012-13
dates for FICA and federal income tax withholding for group life
insurance
Summer
Opening Day is 9 a.m. Aug. 23
July
17, 2012 contents:
Switch
to Exchange email system set for Aug. 1
Facilities
update: BOCES officially on the move
Central
administration reorganization
Temporary
changes in HR department
Models
sought by global fashion class
Meet
Troy O'Neill
June
29, 2012 contents:
BOCES
announces 2012-13 Mini Grant winners
New
graduate students answer demand for healthcare pros
Vehicle
donations sought
NERIC
is now on Twitter!
Reminder:
Insider to begin summer schedule
What
days do staff have off for the July 4 holiday?
Only
a few openings remain for Career & Tech summer camps
June
22, 2012 contents:
BOCES
targets heart of ed reform with "Principals Series"
These
Career & Tech students are outstanding
Tech
Valley High graduates 28
Additional
coverage for age 26 dependents
Insider
to begin summer schedule
Dental/orthodontic
insurance open enrollment information
Summer
opening day is 9 a.m. August 23
Meet
Nick Conlon
June
15, 2012 contents:
High-tech,
high-fun camps on tap for teens this summer
Email
system change part of BOCES-wide technology initiative
BOCES
committed to promoting respect and dignity
Harple:
Remember to 'turn it off!'
TVHS
teacher re-writes AP biology curriculum...for the nation
2012-13
Potpourri now available online
Insider
to begin summer schedule
Summer
opening day is 9 a.m. August 23
Meet
Gigi Greagan
June
8, 2012 contents:
Staff
email system to change this summer
Fond
memories and well wishes
VIDEO:
Student learns life lessons through Legacy Project
Recommended
summer reading: Keep an eye on your email
New
school year, new Insider schedule
BOCES
students host Chinese principal
Human
Resources: What day(s) do staff have off for the July 4 holiday?
Meet
Karen Brayton
June
1, 2012 contents:
Central
administration restructured as of July 2012
BOCES
shrinks the world: China-Capital Region connection strengthens
Students
do doubly well to qualify for National Technical Honor Society
BOCES
prescription drug benefit manager to change July 1
Live
and on stage for 2012-13: Theatre Institute at Sage internship
program
Capital
Region BOCES changes banks effective July 1
Meet
Ed Coolidge
May
24, 2012 contents:
BOCES
board approves retirement incentive
Going
the distance
Creative
learning is main exhibit at BOCES Arts Showcase
Students
tell tales from the sea
BOCES
named 2012 Energy STAR leader for improved efficiency
TVHS
to see record high enrollment next school year
View
photos from this year's Very Special Prom
Summer
Opening Day is 9 a.m. August 23
Meet
Paul Paquin
May
18, 2012 contents:
Presentations
spark knowledge among firefighters, bus drivers
BOCES
communications manager receives national recognition
Students
get fueled with facts about clean energy, power-full careers
A
very special prom indeed
BOCES:
Don't text and drive
Summer
opening day is 9 a.m. August 23
Meet
Jessica Scheckton
May
11, 2012 contents:
CTE students win state SkillsUSA competitions, delegate posts
Obama speech a boost to region
Thank you, teachers!
Student expo draws praise for TVHSs
Award winners to present to BOCES
Meet
Tessa Czajkowski
May
4, 2012 contents:
NERIC’s new 'Service Desk'
is more than just a name change
Staff show learning, teaching
at Teaching Assistant Showcase
This project is all the buzzzzzzz
Best Buddies 'walk the walk'
for friendship, fun and funds
Siver honored by First New York
Meet
Mike Olson
April 27, 2012; contents:
Districts approve 2012-2013
BOCES administrative budget
Comptroller releases BOCES audit
Capital Region BOCES earns 'platinum'
safety award
Tech Valley
STEMSmart Alliance launched
BOCES launches 'one-stop shop'
for staff professional development
TVHS-Sage program
benefits both institutions
Meet Ms. Ma
"Brigette" Yanchao
Student art show brightens BOCES
BOCES & Mohonasen partner to
offer manufacturing & machining class
Lowe's/SkillsUSA funds flood repairs
First New York offers
free workshops to BOCES employees
BOCES Mini-Grant Program:
Making Bright Ideas Come to Life
Meet
Shelly Peck
Annual Meeting
features budget and students
Very Special Prom seeks support
Congressman praises TVHS during meeting with Dedrick, other TVHS leaders
Meet
Jim Haas
March
30, 2012; contents:
BOCES hosts Regents
forum on credit recovery program
Great Expectations now available
Middle States praises Career & Tech
TVHS picks new class of 33 students
Meet
Laura Lehtonen
March
23, 2012; contents:
Career
& Tech Students will big at SkillsUSA competition
Capital Region BOCES to host
town hall meeting on credit recovery
Project G.I.V.E. students 'give back'
BOCES, TVHS integrate nanotechnology with biotechnology
Meet
Rose Gigliello and Alison Hatfield
March
16, 2012; contents:
Staff sessions
explain state budget proposals for education aid, BOCES
Heavy Equipment & Construction students really dig this grant
Schoharie wins Samsung contest!
Dancing all the way to good health
Meet
Micki Jones
March
9, 2012; contents:
Students, staff
participate in BOCES Lobby Day
Students cook up creative writing
Health/Safety/Risk raises the bar with forklift training for school employees
Career & Tech to be evaluated
by Middle States team this month
REMINDER: Staff information
sessions set on state budget
Meet
Linda Garbellano
March
2, 2012; contents:
Tail-wagging
tutors
Remember
to vote for Schoharie HS
Teaching
in 3D
Dedrick
appointed to LEAF, Inc. board
Health/Safety/Risk
Management staffer published in statewide publication
New
Chinese exchange teacher arrives in region
2012-13
mini grant program application now available
Meet
Rachel Brandenberg
February
17, 2012; contents:
Andy
Lockwood named 'Top Teacher' by WNYT
Springtime
is advocacy time
Staff
information sessions set on state budget
Vote
for Schoharie in Samsung contest
Thanks
to grant, Career & Tech students repair Schoharie parks
No
Insider Feb. 25
New
NYSHIP rate deductions began last week
Meet
Jean Churchill
February
10, 2012; contents:
Regent
James O. Jackson tours Career & Tech, NERIC
SkillsUSA/Red
Cross blood drive could save nearly 200 lives
'Ask
and you shall receive:' Kiln arrives at Tech Valley High
New
NYSHIP rate deductions begin today
Students
learn 'what's cooking' at Career & Tech
Do
you have a cutting-edge, skill-expanding idea —
but no funding to make it happen?
Meet
Elizabeth Joven
February
3, 2012; contents:
iPad
helps students say 'iCan!'
Facilities
update
Harple:
Remember to 'turn it off!'
Mileage
rate to remain unchanged
Ask
The Insider: How do I replace a lost flexible spending account card?
Deadline
today to register for free grant-writing workshops
Special
education and training workshops
Meet
Gerene Lynn
January
27, 2012; contents:
Why
China?
Want
the latest Microsoft Office suite on your home computer?
Yoga
sessions for staff run until March 23
Do
you have questions about retirement?
Grants
and Development service offers free grant-writing workshops
Meet
John Mattox
January
20, 2012; contents:
School
districts partner with BOCES, NWEA for local evaluations
Career
& Tech, SCCC team to train skilled manufacturing workers
Grants
& Development service invites staff to free grant-writing workshops
Longtime
educator to explain value of Chinese partnerships
NERIC
Connect arrives
Did
you miss Gov. Cuomo's 2012-13 Executive Budget proposal?
Meet
Michael Bastian
January
13, 2012; contents:
Inspiring
achievement at heart of new special education mission
Why
China?
Want
a fun, rewarding weekend? Odyssey of the Mind seeks judges
Do
you know someone interested in Career & Tech?
New
Visions to hold open houses
Itinerary
set for Chinese delegation visit
From
Education Speaks: Did you miss Gov. Cuomo's State of the State
address?
Meet
Matt Millard
January
6, 2012; contents:
Welding
is a family thing for new Helping Hands scholarship recipient
'Journey
Project' celebrates American dreams
A
horse is a horse — and a teacher of
course!
'Angels'
make the holidays healthy and happy for D/HH families
Chinese
delegation to visit TVHS
Pension
and Retirement Education Program (PREP)
403b/457
account contribution limit raised
Meet
Nate Moseley
December
22, 2011; contents:
BOCES
and Beyond: Jan Komorowski's Christmas wish
A
message from the BOCES administrative team
The
holidays are here
Career
& Tech students fill Santa's sleigh for City Mission kids
Student
volunteers to help elderly with computers at nursing home
Yoga
class offered to staff after the holidays
No
Insider Dec. 30
W-2s
coming soon
Meet
Dennis Lee Edney
December
16, 2011; contents:
'Tis
the season to be generous
Innovative
projects, services showcased at Tech Awareness Day
Donors
heat up TVHS art, science lessons
Regional
calendar pending
Mileage
rate to remain unchanged
Career
& Tech releases new course guide for 2012-13
Ask
the Insider: What days do we get off for the holidays here at BOCES?
Yoga
class offered to staff after the holidays
Meet
Samantha Curran
December
9, 2011; contents:
Health/Safety/Risk
Management offers tabletop exercises for schools
Happening
Now: NERIC Technology Awareness Day
The
halls are alive with the sound of music
TVHS
to lend expertise to national STEM education panel
Civil
Service staffing and recruiting manual developed
Do
you plan to retire in 2012-13? Let HR know by Jan. 15
Yoga
class offered to staff after the holidays
Meet
Joe Coehlo
December
2, 2011; contents:
Innovation
will abound at Technology Awareness Day
Career
& Tech Culinary alumna cooks up Colorado championship
Improved
decision-making, communication among changes in Special Ed
Social
security tax rate to increase
Want
the latest Microsoft Office Suite on your home computer?
Do
you plan to retire in 2012-13? Let HR know by Jan. 15
Reminder:
Children's Holiday party is Dec. 3
Reminder:
Flex spending account paperwork is due Dec. 6
Meet
Erica Dow
November
18, 2011; contents:
Thank
you, school-related professionals!
NERIC
telepresence room builds worldwide bridges to learning
Hair-raising
for Locks of Love
BOCES,
Questar III, Catskill CSD form partnerships with Chinese schools
Michelle
Rosenberger awarded "Self Advocate of the Year"
Benefits
open enrollment through Nov. 30, 2011
Are
you saving enough for retirement?
Do
you plan to retire in 2012-13? Let HR know by Jan. 15
Reminder
on Tech Awareness Day location change
No
Insider Nov. 25
More
Zumba on Mondays
Meet
Brendan McCarthy
November
10, 2011; contents:
Happy
Veteran's Day 11.11.11
New
location for Tech Awareness Day
Annual
health insurance benefits fair draws crowd
Great
Expectations Fall 2011
Michelle
Rosenberger awarded "Self Advocate of the Year"
MSSC
Certified production course addresses demand for skilled workers
Ask
the Insider: Holiday days off
Do
you plan to retire in 2012-13? Let HR know by Jan. 15
Meet
Anne Kennison
November
4, 2011; contents:
The
adventure begins: Local educators leave for China
Special
education teacher helped student live with dignity, dream big
Career
& Tech participates in American Graduate project
Reminder:
Open Enrollment Benefits Fair takes place Nov. 7
Do
you plan to retire in 2012-13? Let HR know by Jan. 15
Meet
Renata Gittler
October
28, 2011; contents:
Special
education staff highlights student learning success
Microsoft
software/license installations begin
Hundreds
visit Career & Tech open houses
Knolls
employees participate in BOCES asbestos training
Got
unused or expired medication?
Meet
Dallas Mesick
October
21, 2011; contents:
BOCES
leader announces retirement
A
must-read: "Understanding New York's propert tax levy cap"
Cosmetology
students raise funds, awareness for breast cancer research
Educators
from local school districts, BOCES traveling to China next month
Save
the Date! Open Enrollment Benefits Fair
Reminder:
Defensive driving course offered Nov. 1 and 3
Holiday
workshop: Make your own Boxwood tree
Meet
Mary Ruby
October
14, 2011; contents:
Hurricane
relief effort tops $7,000
NERIC
and Middleburgh work to restore flood-ravaged distance learning room
All
aboard the 'telepresence truck'
BOCES
sweeps state public relations awards
STVHS
students organize community event for Bangladesh immigrants
Special
education workshops and Valuable Instructional Seminars and Training
Activities (VISTA) offered
Treasurer
Arpy Ernest has retired: Hotaling is acting treasurer
Reminder:
Weight Watchers group
Zumba
Fitness has started!
Holiday
workshop: Make your own Boxwood tree
Meet
Adam Hotaling
October
7, 2011; contents:
Join
the conversation: Education Speaks blog launches
Dedrick's
testimony to regional economic council touts CTE program and TVHS
BOCES
Asst. DS participates in Education Nation forum
BOCES
teacher organizes auction/sale to benefit worthy causes
Students
discover local businesses and innovators at TVHS Exposium
Branding
reminder
Reminder:
Weight Watchers group meets this month
Have
you tried Zumba?
Holiday
workshop: Make your own boxwood tree
Meet
Kevin Rheden
September
23, 2011; contents:
BOCES
plays prominent role in NYS Dept. of Health webinar
After
32 years, NERIC's operations supervisor retires
TVHS
senior wins MTV writing award
Leading
the pack
Styling
away the storm
Career
& Tech auto classes seek vehicle donations
Defensive
driving course Nov. 1 and 3
Meet
Jason Stern
September
16, 2011; contents:
Students
show off skills at STEM Expo
Students
return to classes after flooding
Extended
fashion show struts summer-long student effort
BOCES
wins $1.4 million grant to run resource center
Chinese
English teacher begins work at TVHS
Reminder:
Weight Watchers info meeting Sept. 20
Have
you tried Zumba?
Meet
Mary McGeoch
September
9, 2011; contents:
BOCES
services work to help schools, communities after Irene
Staff
celebrate fall Opening Day
TVHS
freshmen hear from businesses at school orientation
Reminder:
Major paycheck change took effect July 1
Weight
Watchers group meets in October
BOCES
& Beyond: Mike McCagg
September
2, 2011; contents:
Reminder:
Fall Opening Day is Sept. 6 at Union College
Help
needed: Hurricane Irene relief collection at Opening Day
What
are you doing Sept. 10?
Let
EAP help you make this fall a season of health for you!
Additional
Hazcom workshop added Sept. 6
Do
you want to enroll in dental/orthodontic insurance?
Health
insurance rate changes
Are
you having problems paying for health insurance?
August
26, 2011; contents:
Staff
celebrate summer Opening Day
New
York enacts tax cap
Reminder:
Fall Opening Day is Sept. 6 at Union College
Crego
helps students show of sizzling culinary skills
Mandarin
Chinese — straight from the source
What
are you doing Sept. 10?
BOCES
Energy Management Service helps school districts save $500K
Additional
Hazcom workshop added Sept. 6
Do
you want to enroll in dental/orthodontic insurance?
Health
insurance rate changes
Are
you having problems paying for health insurance?
Meet
Marion Jaqueway
August
19, 2011; contents:
Reminder:
Summer Opening Day is Aug. 24
Summer
school is cool in special education
Medco
coupon helps BOCES employees save
Payroll
information, 'potpourri' mailed to employee groups
NERIC,
Microsoft forge unprecedented licensing agreement
BOCES
staffer helps co-workers de-stress
Do
you want to enroll in dental/orthodontic insurance?
Health
insurance rate changes
Are
you having problems paying for health insurance?
Meet
Gina Capece
July
29, 2011; contents:
Communications
service wins national awards
CTE
students star in video series
TVHS,
BOCES build connections at conference
Global
Fashion Studies students seek models
Do
you want to enroll in dental/orthodontic insurance?
Health
insurance rate changes
Are
you having problems paying for health insurance?
Meet
Drew Cullen
July
15, 2011; contents:
BOCES
partners with NWEA
Career
& Tech grad lands job at Global Foundries
Summer
edition of Great Expectations
Ask
The Insider: How are staff members chosen for the "I Am BOCES"
column?
Meet
April Prestipino
July
1, 2011; contents:
Offices
close early today
Mileage
reimbursement rate increases
118
graduate from Career & Tech's Practical Nursing program
New
position to improve BOCES employee safety
Global
fashion studies students seek models
Congratulations,
Class of 2011: A tribute to our special education program graduates
Insider
begins summer schedule
Juggling
two e-mail accounts? Set up an automatic forward!
Meet
Tim Murphy
June
24, 2011; contents:
From
District Superintendent Charles Dedrick: Staff changes, looking
ahead
The
first to bend educational norms
Have
you RSVP'd for the summer opening day? It's not too late!
Do
you or someone you know have a gambling problem?
Meet
Pat Gogol
June
17, 2011; contents:
BOCES
announces 2011-12 Mini grant winners
Career
& Tech doles out awards to outstanding students
TVHS
bids farewell to first graduating class June 18
Special
education mini grant: "Why bully when we can be friends?"
Helping
to save lives, one drop at a time: BOCES & Beyond profiles Deanna
Marx-Montague
Don't
forget: RSVP for Aug. 24 opening day
Weight
Watchers offered
Meet
Dwayne Wolfe
June
10, 2011; contents:
Major
paycheck change effective July 1 for many staff
Recommended
summer reading: Keep an eye on your e-mail
Come
sail away!
BOCES
and Beyond: Teacher organizes auction to benefit disaster survivors
Family
medial leave process streamlined
BOCES
offers free 'service learning course' for teachers
Don't
forget: RSVP for Aug. 24 summer opening day
Staff
asked to take assessments survey
Payroll
info, memos posted
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Cody Bagley
June
3, 2011; contents:
Top
10 reasons not to miss: Summer Opening Day 2011
Major
paycheck change effective July 1 for many staff
Thank
you, NERIC
Two
join Labor Relations & Negotiations Service
BOCES
staff give back
'Now
You're Cooking' inspires new crop of teen chefs
Excellence
Times Two
Maywood
students 'walk the walk' for autism awareness
Dedrick
elected to AASA governing board
Meet
Dan Orlando
May
26, 2011; contents:
Staff
asked to answer Center for Economic Growth survey
Celebrating
30 years: Very Special Prom 2011
We
still want to hear about your volunteer activities
School
districts realize significant savings with cooperative bidding
Teachers
look to incorporate nanotechnology into lessons
Nationally
known airbrush artist and teacher inspires CTE students
Creativity
enhances curriculum at Arts Showcase
World
No Tobacco Day
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Anne McCoy
May
20, 2011; contents:
Special
Education division plans to evolve
Get
learning on the bus, Gus
Mini
grant projects mean more students, more efficient training
REMINDER:
Tell us about your volunteer activities by May 23
It's
2011-12 calendar prep time
BOCES
in the news
Meet
Mary Lou Hamel
May
13, 2011; contents:
How
do you help your community?
From
high school senior to motivational speaker
YMCA
rec center takes shape thanks to Career & Tech students
Business
leaders focus on school curriculum
Districts
send students to college with $199,999 grant win
Don't
forget to vote
Special
education team presents at board meeting
Meet
Chuck Dedrick's Blackberry
May
6, 2011; contents:
Special
education programs shift to meet changing student needs
University
at Albany recognizes district superintendent
Staff
recognition event canceled; staff thanked in other ways
Capital
District/North Country ECDC discusses opportunities for inclusion
Keeping
campus trim
Staff
show learning, teaching at Teaching Assistant Showcase
Summer
Opening Day is 9 a.m. August 24
Meet
TVHS Student Zach Wellstood
April
29, 2011; contents:
Districts
approve 2011-12 BOCES budget
NERIC
forms customer service team
BOCES
extends NERIC lease as facilities review continues
The
Arts in Education show goes on thanks to the Theater Institute at
Sage
Thank
you, administrative professionals!
Join
us for the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge!
Meet
Sharon Swain
April
22, 2011; contents:
Student
art show begins April 26
Buddy
programs build bridges for students
Read
the Spring 2011 edition of 'Great Expectations'
Career
& Tech students win state SkillsUSA championships
Not
your average spring break: TVHS students return from China trip
FINAL
REMINDER: BOCES mini grants due
Join
us for the CDPHP workforce team challenge
Meet
Steve Janover
April
15, 2011; contents:
Annual
meeting featured budget, students
NERIC
laserfiche service cuts the clutter
Tech
Valley High transformed as students film for 'Project Voicescapes'
Reminder:
Very Special Prom needs sponsorships
Reminder:
BOCES Mini grants due
Do
you need confidential help?
A
sure sign of spring: The CTE Wellness Park is open
Meet
Nolan Kehn
April
8, 2011; contents:
CTE
work-based learning coordinator honored
NERIC
to offer automatic YouTube filtering service
Robots,
semiconductors and energy
Mini
grant makes pilot program possible
'Clean,
Green' open house a hit
Ask
HR: Do staff get Good Friday off?
Last
Hazcom training for this school year is April 13
Join
us for the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
Meet
Jennifer Bennett
April
1, 2011; contents:
New
online calendar makes BOCES event listings interactive
Special
education division takes next steps toward change
Special
education classroom, office to move
State
budget maintains BOCES aid, cuts funding to schools
BOCES
budget includes frozen admin charges
Summit
draws education reformers from across the state
Ask
HR: Switching to BOCES dental insurance
Juggling
two e-mail accounts? Set up an automatic forward!
Reminder:
BOCES mini grants due
Save
the date: BOCES Opening Days
BOCES
in the news
Meet
Catherine Aini-Jakway
March
25, 2011; contents:
BOCES
leaders announce pay freeze
A
message from District Superintendent Charles Dedrick
Even
with slight restoration of aid, fiscal outlook for districts is
still bleak
Special
education groups make recommendations for change
An
educator's guide through state certification
Think
green!
Very
special prom seeks support
Join
us for the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge May 19
Dedrick's
interim post at Questar to end soon
Last
Hazcom training for this school year is April 13
Meet
Jason Irwin
March
18, 2011; contents:
Info
sessions explain state budget proposal for education aid, BOCES
BOCES
advocacy efforts paying off
Snow
days impact BOCES programs March 25
BOCES,
TVHS students recognized for anti-tobacco efforts
PBIS
event gathers staff to share successes, strategies
REMINDER:
Mini grant training session March 25
Career
& Tech students enjoy a winning week
BOCES
Board, groups to discuss progress on special education study
Save
the date: Clean, Green Open House
Congratulations,
Gary DiLallo!
Meet
Will Armstrong
March
11, 2011; contents:
47
districts release legislative position paper
Staff
information sessions set on state budget
Reminder:
Mini-grants training session is March 25
Honoring
a model student
Student
creativity rules the day at annual 'Odyssey'
Baker
appointed data director for State Education Department
Preserving
school library programs in tough economic times (photo)
BOCES
weight watchers group begins meeting March 29
Tech
Valley High is now on Twitter
Meet
James Hazzard
March
4, 2011; contents:
BOCES
energy savings tops $390,000
Encouraging
and modeling cooperation
Teacher
'externship' gives educators business world insight
Special
education students make great progress in key subjects
Students
cook up local SkillsUSA awards at Feb. 18 ceremony
Odyssey
on March 5
Flexible
spending claim change
Meet
Skye Heritage
February
18, 2011; contents:
Students,
staff meet with lawmakers during BOCES Lobby Day
China/BOCES
partnership finalized, draws praise from Education Commissioner
Russ
Tapler Book Club honors teacher, helps students
New
NERIC service helps districts meet Regents scanning requirements
Career
& Tech students beat heavy (equipment) competition
Winter
Great Expectations released
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Lucy Brady
February
11, 2011; contents:
Save
the date! New Visions Open Houses begin Feb. 14
China
delegation visiting area schools as model for reform
Guilderland
6th grader wins Capital Region Spelling Bee
Spreading
the love! (photo)
Got
too much e-mail? Change meant to cut down on e-mail
Mini-grants
available for 2011-12
Production
technician course for adult students still has openings
Health
plan premium goes up for NYSHIP owners
Captain
Kilowatt energy-saving tip
Meet
Frank Ando
February
4, 2011; contents:
Message
from the District Superintendent
Governor's
budget proposes education cuts, BOCES aid changes
NERIC
'cloud' provides the calm during the storm
Special
education co-teaching a best practice for all
Tech
Valley High students present J-term findings
CTE
blood drive TODAY, Feb. 4
Deadline
to register for FREE Grants 101 workshop is TODAY
Meet
John Puglisi
January
28, 2011; contents:
Regents
host forum on graduation changes
Leaders
turn out for Supervising 101
Tech
Valley High School to host Chinese students, educators
Have
you visited
www.capitalregionboces.org lately?
Divorce/separation
support group formed for BOCES employees
Meet
Stephanie Warlik
January
21, 2011; contents:
W-2
forms available for pick-up
Career
& Tech offers haircuts to military personnel
Audit
outlines best practices for marketing BOCES services
Tech
Valley High School students visit area businesses
Are
you a parent of a 10th grader? If yes, then save this date!
Breakfast,
lunch, T-shirts and YOU!
Meet
Colin Strainge
January
14, 2011; contents:
Advocate
hired to ensure BOCES aid remains in tact
Save
the date for New Visions Open Houses
Your
first peek at the 2011-12 BOCES Services Guide
Note:
Expired federal tax credit means less in paychecks
Healthy
employees = healthy productivity
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Shelley Viola
January
7, 2011; contents:
Proposed
2010-11 BOCES budget would increase district charges 1.38 percent
Media
is calling...now what?!
Looking
for a day of fun? Odyssey of the Mind seeks judges
Dedrick
begins search for Questar III BOCES leader
Staff
invited to free Grants 101 workshop
Interested
in Tech Valley High? Now is the time to learn more
More
money in your paycheck: Social security taxes go down
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Peter Taormina
December
23, 2010; contents:
From
District Superintendent Charles Dedrick
Staff,
students celebrate holidays by giving generously to others
Recycling
rocks!
Thinking
of retiring? Note January deadline to give notice
Have
you spent all of your 2010 flex spending account?
Help
conserve energy over the long weekend
2011-2012
regional calendar
District
superintendents wins UAlbany award
Meet
Ben Moloney
December
17, 2010; contents:
500+
attend Tech Awareness Day
Career
& Tech releases new course guides for 2011-2012
Capital
Region Network Team kicks off unprecedented collaboration
Do
you make purchases for BOCES? Note recent policy changes
Note
new mileage rate, effective January 2011
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Kevin Kenyon
December
10, 2010; contents:
Capital
Region and London schools launch video partnership
Special
education forum spotlights successful teaching
Note:
holiday time off for PAOs, Service Unit change due to students
Welding
teachers spark honors
Staff
welcome to join Weight Watchers, yoga
UAlbany
joins new teaching master's
Meet
Abby Fischer
December
3, 2010; contents:
Career
& Tech offers adult students nationally recognized credentials
Annual
technology day approaches
Counselors
tour Tech Valley High as recruiting season is launched
Letterhead
with blank second page; all posted on website
Meet
Dee Mucci
November
24, 2010; contents:
From
family and friends to our jobs: what staff are thankful for this
holiday
Opening
Day staff survey positive overall, some minor changes in store for
2011
Last
chance before drill: does BOCES have your up-to-date contact info?
Are
you on Facebook?
Help
conserve energy over the long weekend
Meet
Michael Langevin and Nate Scott
November
19, 2010; contents:
Retirement
incentives result in $1.5 million in savings
What
are you thankful for? Answer our staff survey.
Student
support tobacco ad awareness-building
Do
you need confidential help?
Meet
Carina Cook
November
12, 2010; contents:
Race
to the Top update: 21 districts join Network Team
Reading,
writing... and rush-hour retail!
Thank
you, School-Related Professionals
Everyone's
a medalist at Culinary Cornucopia benefit
Students
compete in contest of 'beautiful writing'
Don't
forget! Flexible spending plan signup deadline: December 7
Happy
Veterans Day; thank a veteran
Captain
Kilowatt
Interested
in yoga?
Meet
Rose Hayes
November
5, 2010; contents:
New
video suite enhances already growing service
EAP
workshop covers how to subtract holiday stress, add joy
Internal
auditor hired with long-term cost-savings in mind
Know
someone looking for a recession-proof career?
Pumpkin
contest coverage in Times Union
spotlights many students
Need
changes to your health insurance or vision insurance?
Interested
in Weight Watchers at work?
HR
Question: Since Christmas and New Year's land on Saturdays, what
days off do staff get?
Meet
Melinda Deering
October
29, 2010; contents:
Thank
you BOCES board members
New
policy for use of student photos, information
Special
Education deputy director hired, to start November 15
BOCES
had strong presence at statewide school boards conference
Special
education groups begin work toward change
Staff
invited to free workshop on avoiding holiday stress
HR
Question: Can BOCES employees have 403(b) accounts? How do I set one
up?
Meet
Ken Ziegler
October
15, 2010; contents:
Save
$$ — sign up for a flexible spending account for 2011
Workshop
draws 120 educators focused on asking questions
New
student survey shows satisfaction, post-graduation success
Tech
Valley High freshmen find river to be an 'open book' of knowledge
Up-to-date
special education staff resources now online
Career
& Tech Open Houses October 27, 28
Meet
Celeste Fonda
October
8, 2010; contents:
Career
& Tech opens its doors for Fall Open Houses
Nanotechnology
leader captivates Tech Valley High students
Make
sure you can be reached in an emergency
Staff
invited to free wellness workshop
Meet
John Noetzel
October
1, 2010; contents:
Dedrick
named interim Questar III BOCES leader
New
NERIC data center online
BOCES-led
consortium wins $2 million grant
Career
& Tech students, alumna take on Washington
BOCES
service provides free help for children, families
BOCES
receives clean audit
Make
sure you can be reached in an emergency
Thank
you for donations
Staff
invited to free wellness workshop
Meet
George Lorang
September
24, 2010; contents:
BOCES
recognized for saving 13,859 trees and nearly $300,000
From
student to son: staff member finds family at work
Complete
Special Education Division study released
Students
look beyond the walls of Tech Valley High School
NY
State Education Department officials note many changes coming
NERIC
plans Internet shutdown this Saturday, September 25
2010-2011
administrators directory complete
Nondiscrimination
notice
Meet
Cody Bellair
September
17, 2010; contents:
Principal
testifies: Career & Tech benefits all students
BOCES
sweeps state public relations awards
Students
get back to learning Chinese
Students
pen essays about impact of September 11
Don't
be closed out -- register today for Continuing Ed!
BOCES
to receive energy savings award
What
did you think of Opening Day?
Final
Special Education Division study report posted Monday
Meet
Jeane Waldron
September
10, 2010; contents:
Welcome
to the 2010-2011 school year
Staff
celebrate Opening Day
What
did you think of Opening Day?
Career
& Tech leadership changes
From
cycling to cooking: creative staff ideas receive mini grants
Get
back to fashion at student show: September 11 at Colonie Center
DS
reminds staff: check your e-mail daily
BOCES
all over latest NY State School Board Association publication
Meet
Scott Cooper
September
3, 2010; contents:
BOCES
offices on the move?
Learn
more, earn more: new Adult Education catalog available
Got
stress? New way to get help
See
you at Opening Day!
Central
Admin/Business Office staff changes
Nondiscrimination
policy
Get
your updated potpourri here
Meet
Gary DiLallo
August
13, 2010; contents:
44
staff take retirement incentive
Staff
to inform change at Special Ed; leadership changes also announced
Staff
celebrate Opening Day in July
Career
& Tech program only one in state to receive national recognition
Do
you need confidential help?
Opening
Day schedule
Get
your updated potpourri here
Staff
member named to international council
Meet
Kelly Thornton
July
23, 2010; contents:
Thank
you, John Yagielski
Special
Education work groups formed
Busy
summer of training for the fall
What
you said about BOCES Insider
Sharp
students build smart home
Do
you need confidential help?
Board
meeting moved to July 26; retirement incentive on agenda
Retirement
incentive info sessions set
Opening
Day next week
Help
others by donating blood
Meet
Angela Strong
June
25, 2010; contents:
Special
Education study points to quality instruction, recommendations
Considering
retiring? How to keep up-to-date, get info
Career
& Tech strengthens leadership
119
nursing students graduate from Career & Tech adult ed program
Teachers
map path to better learning
Insider
goes monthly for summer
Are
you planning on attending either summer Opening Day?
BOCES
leaders on Talk 1300 AM Sunday
Meet
BOCES' new hybrid car
June
18, 2010; contents:
Special
Education Division study release at Monday's board meeting
Retirement
incentive study continues with late release of info
Congratulations
Career & Tech Schoharie campus graduates!
Have
you voiced your opinion?
What
days do employees have off for the July 4 holiday?
Communications
Service wins national awards
Meet
Xena Pulliam
June
11, 2010; contents:
What
do you think of BOCES Insider?
Partnership
with Chinese high school begins
Congratulations
Career & Tech Albany campus graduates!
I
can't find the mileage form or payroll schedule on the new website;
where are they?
Juggling
two work email accounts? Set up an automatic forward!
Meet
Rose Surman
June
4, 2010; contents:
Extended
retirement incentive studied
Did
you know: new website has time-saving icons
Adult
welder course offered in July
Latest
Great Expectations released
How
can employees save time and money?
Special
education student honored with shaved heads
Meet
Tim Roberts
May
28, 2010; contents:
From
the District Superintendent: Staffing for the fall primarily stable
Very
Special Prom gives students a chance to shine
Robots,
semiconductors and energy: Career & Tech offers summer camp
Tech
Valley High students create dissection alternative
HazCom
training offered
Cooking
supplies needed
Summer
Opening Day signup by June 18
Meet
Michelle Rosenberger
May
21, 2010; contents:
Dedrick
shares graduation data, insights with Board of Regents
New
BOCES Web site launched
What's
behind the curtain? Career & Tech partners w/Proctors on summer
theatre camp
Staff
recognized at showcase, social
What
do employees have off for July 4?
Meet
Gail Galusha
