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The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES) 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.
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Walk-in Wednesday - Feb 25
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Chief School Officers Outline 2026 Legislative Priorities
Hudson Falls, January 23, 2026 - Educational leaders and stakeholders from across the region gathered today at WSWHE BOCES to outline their 2026 legislative priorities, focusing on key policy areas that impact educational opportunity, operational sustainability, and long-term planning for school districts across the region.
Commissioner Rosa Highlights NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate at Adirondack Area School Boards Association Meeting
Education leaders from across the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex region gathered for the January meeting of the Adirondack Area School Boards Association (AASBA) to explore New York State’s evolving vision for public education. Hosted by AASBA and attended by board members and superintendents from WSWHE BOCES component districts, the evening featured a student performance by the Hudson Falls Choraliers and a fireside-style conversation moderated by WSWHE BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Turina Parker. The program welcomed New York State Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa and Senior Deputy Commissioner Dr. Jeff Matteson for an in-depth discussion on NYSED’s NY Inspires initiative and the New York State Portrait of a Graduate.
CTE Works! 2025 Connects Students to Career Pathways Across the Region
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, WSWHE BOCES, in partnership with Saratoga County, hosted CTE Works! 2025, a one-day interactive career exploration event at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Education Leaders Gather for Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon
Administrators and school counselors from local school districts gathered Monday, December 1, 2025, at SUNY Adirondack for the Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon.
Public Notices
WSWHE BOCES Adopts Policy 687 On Use Of Internet-Enabled Devices During The School Day
WSWHE BOCES has adopted a new policy regarding the use of student-owned internet-enabled devices during the school day. This policy was developed with input from students, staff, and families in alignment with the Governor's Distraction-Free Schools mandate.
Code of Conduct
To review the Code of Conduct and future drafts, click the link below to visit the webpage.
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.
Annual Fire Inspection Public Notice
Notice is hereby given of the annual inspection for the 2024-2025 school year.
2024-2025 Financial Statement
The WSWHE BOCES 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules can be found here.
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