School District

NV student confirms her calling

Apr 26, 2017

It’s common for young kids to watch TV and “decide” what they want to be when they grow up, even if that “career goal” changes weekly. For Gaetana Baldwin, though, crime dramas helped push her toward a career she’s actively pursuing with the help of Questar III’s New...

Boards approve admin budget

Apr 26, 2017

On April 25, component school districts’ boards of education unanimously approved Questar III’s proposed $6.1 million administrative budget for the 2017-2018 school year. This is the only portion of the budget that Questar III’s 22 component school boards vote on each year. Component boards also voted to fill four BOCES Board of education positions.

Seeking entries for park art exhibit

Apr 20, 2017

Do you want a chance to display your artwork at Schodack Island State Park? Questar III and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are partnering for a special student art exhibit at the park, and we are looking for artwork from students in...

Bringing books to life for students

Apr 17, 2017

Students in Jessie Green’s class at George Washington School have a new resource as part of their literacy work. Peruse their classroom bookshelf, and you’ll find several books with a QR code inside. When scanned, the code brings the reader to a YouTube video of the...

CASDA honors Puccio

Apr 13, 2017

Questar III BOCES Board Member Paul Puccio received the Excellence in School Board Service Award at CASDA’s Regional Education Awards Dinner at the Albany Marriott on April 12. CASDA’s Regional Awards Dinner recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated excellence in serving their school communities.

Supporting local board members

Apr 12, 2017

On March 18, more than 40 board members and superintendents attended an interactive discussion on superintendent-board member roles and responsibilities. The session was specifically developed based on board member responses to a survey.