District Services

Questar III earns safety award

Mar 25, 2014

Questar III is one of 133 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and school districts in New York State to receive the 2014 School Safety Excellence Award from the Utica National Insurance Group.

Fast and accurate communication

Feb 4, 2014

Whether districts need to contact parents to inform them of a school closing, their child’s absence or if there is an emergency situation unfolding at the school, instantaneous communication through Questar III BOCES’ emergency notification service Synervoice allows districts to use both telephone and email to send 60,000 calls per hour and instantaneous email release.

Ryan named Firefighter of the Year

Feb 4, 2014

On January 18, Terri Ryan was named Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company 2013 Firefighter of the year for her actions that saved a pregnant woman’s life.

Healthy employees, healthy BOCES

Mar 12, 2013

Questar III State Aid Planning Specialist Steve Golas knew it was time to make a change in his lifestyle but just needed the motivation to do so.
When Questar III BOCES started the Win to Lose Challenge last fall, Steve decided this was his perfect opportunity. His goal was to not only lose weight (and keep it off) but also to eat healthier and establish a fitness routine.

Fire systems maintenance expands

Feb 26, 2013

In an effort to meet the needs of districts, the Fire Systems Maintenance service has expanded to a first-line of service to not only inspect the systems, but to make repairs and replacements as needed.

Regional service saves resources

Feb 5, 2013

In an effort to provide for the needs of school districts, Questar III BOCES offers a number of non-instructional financial services that not only meet those needs, but go above and beyond what a district could provide on their own.