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What is WSWHE BOCES?
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) Board of Cooperative serves 31 school districts in a five-county region. The BOCES Board of Education, a governing board made up of representatives from component school districts, is responsible for the oversight of curricular, financial and other policy decisions. The chief executive officer of a BOCES is the District Superintendent who works closely with local school districts as a liaison/agent of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
Calendar
Safety Committee Meeting
Time: 10:50 AM
Location: F. Donald Myers Education Center, Saratoga Springs
Safety Committee Meeting
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Sanford Street Teaching & Learning Center, Glens Falls
Recent News
Battle of the Books 2021
On March 19 and March 25, more than 190 students on 24 teams from 9 local school districts competed in the 2021 “Battle of the Books.”
Celebrating Women in Trades 2021
March is International Women's Month and we are celebrating Women in the Trades. Throughout the month, WSWHE BOCES, CTE and ETA will be highlighting current and past students, instructors and colleagues in the Trades.
31 Chief School Officers Call Upon the NYSDOH to Change Reopening Requirements for Schools
In a letter dated March 18, 2021, thirty one Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) Chief School Officers urged Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner, New York Department of Health, to revise the New York State Department of Health’s position on requirements for in-person learning in relation to COVID-19.
SkillsUSA Competitions Still Exciting this Year
During the month of February, CTE students from both the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls showed off their proficiencies during SkillsUSA competitions including culinary, cosmetology and automotive technology.
Chief School Officers Outline 2021 Legislative Priorities
One hundred twelve students, school superintendents, board of education members, legislators, WSWHE BOCES staff, educators and key stakeholders came together for the 6th Annual WSWHE Chief School Officers Legislative Breakfast. The meeting was held virtually.
Public Notices
Annual Fire Inspection Public Notice
Notice is hereby given of the annual inspection for the 2020-2021 school year.
Revisions to Comprehensive Attendence Policy # 6000
For further information please click here to see the full Comprehensive Attendence Policy # 6000.
District-wide School Safety Plan
New York State School Districts and BOCES are required to develop a district-wide school safety plan designed to prevent or minimize the effects of serious violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of the district with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies.
Water Testing
In accordance with New York State law, we have been conducting lead testing on all sources of water used for drinking or cooking purposes at all of our locations.
Annual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notice - Photo Release Designation
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES with certain exceptions obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records.
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- 31 School Districts
- 39,000 Students
- >20 CTE Programs
- 10+ Enrichment Programs
- 100s Professional Development Workshops