SAMS Bus Purchase Approval System
SED has released its web-based SAMS Bus Purchase Approval System. See the highlights from the SED memo here.
Lending a helping hand when disaster strikes
District Superintendent Dr. Gladys I. Cruz writes about the impact of natural forces on the lives of Americans in California, Florida, Puerto Rico and Florida.
SED Memo: Displaced Students
SED has released a memo regarding students displaced by recent hurricanes. It provides guidance and resources for NY school districts who might be enrolling these students.
Final Building Aid Statewide Average Interest Rate
SED recently posted the final statewide average interest rate for Building Aid. The rate, which is based on debt incurred by districts between 7/1/16 and 6/30/17, is 2%.
Questar III welcomes new staff in October
Questar III would like to welcome all the new staff hired during the month of October.
Questar III to host regional professional learning day
On October 20, close to 3,000 teachers will gather at 10 sites for a day of collaboration and discussion to share ideas to broaden student experiences.
Safe Schools Data Due October 15th
REMINDER: Safe Schools data for your district must be submitted to SED by October 15th.
Independent Audit is Due October 15th
Since the deadline falls on a Sunday this school year, audited financial statements may be submitted the next business day which is October 16th.
Engaging students in document-based historical inquiry
On October 5, Questar III welcomed Dr. Abby Reisman for a Professional Development session on engaging students with historical documents.
Staff Q&A: Kerrie Burch
In this month’s staff Q&A, we meet Kerrie Burch, Questar III’s School Library System Director.
Recent News
TeaTime – June 24th at 10 am
2025-26 IDEA 611/619 Grant Application and 2025-26 MOE Eligibility SED Guidance
PLEASE NOTE: DATE CORRECTION Knowledge Café – June 18th at 9 am
Youth Apprenticeship Program Matches 29 Questar III Students with Local Businesses
Questar III & HVCC STEM High School Celebrates its Inaugural Graduation