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Month: June 2026

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BOCES recognizes plumbing union for support in launching new program

Capital Region BOCES officials recently recognized the efforts of the UA Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union in creating and supporting the first Plumbing Technology program offered to area high school students by Capital Region BOCES. During the waning hours of the 2025-26 school year, BOCES leaders presented union representatives with a hand-crafted metal plaque …

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Safety Plan draft available for open comment through July 20

The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education is now accepting comments regarding its draft BOCES-Wide Safety Plan through July 20, 2026.   The draft plan is available for review at this link.  Comments may be submitted to the Board Clerk at alissa.diamond@neric.org no later than July 20. A public hearing on the safety plan will be …

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2026 Award and Scholarship Round-up

Dozens of Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) graduates were honored during ceremonies in June, receiving scholarships and awards from businesses, unions, elected officials, school representatives and civic organizations. Below is a round-up of the awards. (Check back periodically as more will be added throughout June).  Faculty Association Schoharie Career and Technical Education …

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Schalmont, Cobleskill teens honored as Students of the Year at Schoharie CTE

An aspiring forensic psychologist and an aspiring truck driver have been named 2026 Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association Schoharie Career and Technical Education Center Students of the Year. Riley VanDenburgh and Lydia Waage were presented the honors during the campus’s June 11 graduation ceremony. VanDenburgh, a Schalmont student, graduated from the Criminal Justice program, and …

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Engagement & Development Services wins 21 national school public relations awards

The work of the Capital Region BOCES Engagement & Development Services Communications team has been recognized at the national level through the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. Receiving 21 awards, the team’s entries represent the positive, impactful work that fosters collaborative, supportive and engaged educational environments while building …

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More than 700 scholars graduate from Capital Region BOCES CTE

More than 700 high school seniors from more than two dozen school districts graduated from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center on June 11. During two separate ceremonies, the aspiring chefs, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operators, nurses and more were honored for their diligence in pursuing not only a high school diploma …

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Airline, Maywood students learn animal care with Ponies for Hire

Ponies for Hire, a local animal farm and pony riding business, returned to Capital Region BOCES to put on an exciting petting zoo for students at Airline Drive and Maywood academies.  The petting zoo has become an annual tradition at the schools, which provide quality education programs for students with diverse needs. Located at the …

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North Colonie, BHBL scholars honored as students of the year at Albany CTE

A pair of seniors with widely divergent career interests have been honored as students of the year at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Shaker High School senior Elena Hymes was named Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association Outstanding Student of the Year at the Campus during a June 4 …

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Chuck Gallup receives March 2026 Commitment Award

Chuck Gallup, a team lead for Distance Learning and video system implementations with NERIC, has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to providing high-quality service to the school districts NERIC supports across the region. In his role, Chuck plays a critical part in coordinating complex projects that require collaboration among district personnel, NERIC staff and …

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