Career and Tech Center honors 2013 graduates

Student Recognition Ceremony celebrates achievements and service

JUNE 18, 2013 - A large crowd gathered on a warm evening to cheer for the accomplishments of more than 240 students graduating from HFM BOCES Career & Technical Center. The program at Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s gymnasium on Tuesday, June 18, filled the large room.

Career and Technical Center Director Jay DeTraglia opened the ceremony by recognizing the BOCES Board of Education, administrators and teachers for their contributions to the success of HFM BOCES career and technical programs.

Retiring HFM BOCES Board of Education President Robert Townsend lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. [more]

Lee Shaver appointed principal of alternative school

Envisions a 'hub of active learning' that fully engages students

JUNE 18, 2013 - HFM BOCES Alternative High School will have a new look and feel next year under the leadership of Lee Shaver, who was appointed principal of the program by the Board of Education at their May 29 meeting.

“I even want to change the name,” Shaver said while describing some of the modifications she plans to make in the program designed for 7-12 grade students who require an educational option to traditional secondary schools.

Shaver plans to engage students and staff in the process of “re-branding” the school to reflect a project-based learning curriculum that is fully-infused by Common Core Learning Standards. [more]

Brandon Shelmandine wins Anthony Camarra Memorial Award

JUNE 18, 2013 - Gloversville student Brandon Shelmandine has been selected as the recipient of the Anthony Camarra Memorial Award. Tony Camarra, a life-long area resident, taught in HFM BOCES Special Education division for 25 years, until his unexpected death in 2011.

In selecting a student to receive this memorial award, Ms. Friedel said she and her sister wanted to pick a student "with the same qualities as Tony." [more]

2013 Regional Summer School starts July 8

Registration concludes in schools June 21, late registration at Amsterdam HS June 27-28, July 1

JUNE 18, 2013 - Open registration in the nine component school districts that will participate in HFM BOCES regional summer school will conclude on Friday, June 21.

Students will have the chance to register at a late registration at Amsterdam High School from 8 a.m. - noon on Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, and Monday, July 1. A student’s eligibility for summer school is based on guidelines established by his or her home district.

Students from non-component districts may pay tuition individually and register for classes through a participating district.  [more]

Student-led volunteerism spreads the good around

HFM Alternative High School students look for ways to help

JUNE 18, 2013 - A lot of good comes out of a little effort. That could be the motto for Volunteer All School Year program, a student-led initiative in HFM BOCES Alternative High School.

All through the month of May, grade levels competed against each other to see how much food they could collect for the food pantry at St. John's Episcopal Church in Johnstown. More than 140 food items were collected, and the winning 11th grade class enjoyed a pizza party as a reward celebration. [more]

FROM THE LEADER HERALD

New state funds support growth at FMCC and HFM BOCES

SUNY High Needs Program designed to boost workforce development

JUNE 8, 2013 - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that Fulton-Montgomery Community College will receive $256,100 in additional funding over three years as part of a $12 million SUNY High Needs Program to support workforce development in high-need career fields.

FMCC President Dustin Swanger said $82,600 will be used to expand the electrical technology and computer networking programs, while $173,500 will be used to develop a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning program.

He also said the money will be used collaboratively with Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services to develop new curriculum. [more]

Wilson-Sparrow named a NYACCE Teacher of the Year

Adult services educator recognized by HFM BOCES Board of Education

JUNE 5, 2013 - The New York Association for Continuing/Community Education (NYACCE) named Sarah Wilson-Sparrow a 2013 Teacher of the Year.

Wilson-Sparrow, a case manager and college transition educator at the Amsterdam Literacy Zone, received the award at the 2013 Teacher Recognition Ceremony. The event was held May 5-7 during the organization’s 62nd annual conference in Albany.

Wilson-Sparrow was recognized by the HFM BOCES Board of Education at its May 29 meeting. [more]

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