District Superintendent

Questar III begins DS search

Oct 23, 2014

Questar III BOCES is moving forward with its search for a new district superintendent to replace James N. Baldwin, who retired from public service in mid-September.

Gladys Cruz named Questar III COO

Aug 28, 2014

The Questar III Board of Education designated Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz to serve as chief operating officer (COO) of Questar III, effective September 15. She will provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations until a successor district...

Questar III receives Virtual AP grant

Aug 21, 2014

Questar III BOCES has been awarded a 10-month grant under New York State’s virtual learning initiative, the Virtual Advanced Placement (VAP) Program, Round II. The grant will expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) and pre-AP classes and exams in participating component districts. This will allow more low-income students to prepare for college and careers. Questar III was awarded $534,261 in Race to the Top funds to develop online and blended courses.

Gov. announces New Tech Valley HS

Aug 20, 2014

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the new Tech Valley High School, which focuses on providing students with a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering and math skills, which are increasingly important as New York continues to expand its leadership in the development of next generation technologies. Located at the Albany NanoTech Complex, the school is the result of collaboration between Tech Valley High School and the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering /SUNY Institute of Technology. Over 140 students are enrolled for the Fall 2014 semester, with the freshman class at capacity.

Baldwin to step down from Questar III

Jul 23, 2014

James N. Baldwin, district superintendent of Questar III BOCES, announced that he will retire from public service effective September 15, 2014. “Over the years, we have worked together and with our component districts to transform Questar III, implementing reforms to...

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.