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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.
Recent News
Supporting Special Olympics
During the week of October 18, 2021, the SAEC Culinary Arts & Hospitality and Hospitality & Human Services Service Level Team collaborated with the NYS Special Olympics committee to help make their event a success.
Special Visit with Commissioner Rosa, Regent Ouderkirk, & Sr Deputy Commissioner Baldwin
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Dr. Betty A. Rosa, Commissioner of Education & President of the University of the State of New York, joined the WSWHE BOCES for a tour of Whitehall Central School District, Early College Career Academy, and Queensbury High School. Beverly L. Ouderkirk, NYS Regent; Dr. James Baldwin, Sr. Deputy Commissioner for Education and other team members from the Commissioner’s office joined as well.
Staff Spotlight Awards
At the October 13, 2021 WSWHE BOCES Board of Education meeting, Dennis Flynn, Michelle Maddalla and Tony Muller were each awarded a Staff Spotlight Award.
Environmental Conservation & Forestry Students Honor Veterans in a Unique Way
Environmental Conservation & Forestry Instructor Dennis Flynn and 12 CTE students joined professional arborists from around the state for the 7th Annual Saluting Branches Day of Service.
Sixteen Beds Built for Children in Need
On Friday, September 17, 2021, Construction Trades students at the F. Donald Myers Center in Saratoga Springs, worked with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)® - NY, Mechanicville chapter to build sixteen beds for children who need them in the area.
Public Notices
2021-2022 District-wide School Safety Plan
To review the 2021-2022 District-wide School Safety Plan, please visit the District-wide School Safety Plan page where you can find it posted.
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.
About Us
- 31 School Districts
- 39,000 Students
- >20 CTE Programs
- 10+ Enrichment Programs
- 100s Professional Development Workshops