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Employees who retired during the 2007-08 school year were honored at the Board's June meeting. To see those leaving the agency, click here. (Note: you will need Windows Media Player to view the slide show.)
The Board of Western Suffolk BOCES honored 12 employees who were selected by their peers for having made a significant contribution to BOCES. Click here to see the festivities. (Note: You will need Windows Media Player.) Those awarded a bronze apple for the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2008 were:
At a special ceremony, the Model Schools Program recently recognized five teachers for integrating technology into classroom instruction. David Weiss, assistant superintendent of the Commack School District, was named Administrator of the Year for his passionate and visionary leadership and his hands-on approach in promoting the integration of technology and instruction. For photos of the ceremony and details about the various projects, click here.
The Board of Western Suffolk BOCES honored the following outstanding students for 2007-08. Click here to see photos of the awards ceremony. (You will need Microsoft Media Player to view.) Brendan Greene, Amityville Faculty Association Award from the PASS program at Brennan High School Peter Grillo, South Huntington Association for Long Island Vocational Educator (ALIVE) Award from Manor Plains High School Vito Reciniello, South Huntington President’s Award for Academic Excellence at Brennan Middle School Shantelle Ross, Lindenhurst Outstanding Achievement Award at the JEA Alternative School Jennifer Salmeron, Wyandanch Nina Lieberman/American Citizenship Award in the Alternate Learning Center at West Babylon High School Marlon Williams, Harborfields Paul Loiacono Memorial Award at JEA Jr./Sr. High School Wilson Tech Students Won Top Honors at NYS SkillsUSA Jennifer Boronow, Half Hollow Hills 1st Place Video Production at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Anthony Di Maso, Northport/East Northport 1st Place Video Production at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Marvin Garcia, South Huntington 1st Place Floriculture Team at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Scarleth Guzman, Elwood 1st Place Floriculture Team at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Elizabeth Herrera, Half Hollow Hills 1st Place Floriculture Team at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Kristin Murray, Elwood 1st Place Floriculture Team at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Shanell Neal, Wyandanch 1st Place Floral Design at NYS SkillsUSA Competition Michael Rippel, South Huntington 1st Place Small Engine at NYS SkillsUSA Competition
 Laila Hajjar (second, r.), a senior in Wilson Technological Center’s cosmetology program, received the first PTA scholarship awarded during BOCES’ recent PTA Night. The Cold Spring Harbor student was selected based on outstanding performance in her Tech program. Jackie Wilson (l.), Associate Director of Suffolk District PTA, presented the $500 award while her parents Elia and Amy Hajjar looked on. Laila plans to attend SUNY Cortland's International Business program in the fall. For photos of the evening, click here.
In gratitude to the Esthetics program at Wilson Technological Center, Naomi Mickens (c.) of North Babylon donated a $1,000 scholarship to Western Suffolk BOCES. Naomi recently completed Tech's 600-hour adult program in the field of skin care and make-up to become licensed in Esthetics. This young entrepreneur has started her own business, specializing in facials at spa parties. She can be contacted at FacialsbyNaomi@yahoo.com. The Board (l. to r.) Sydney Finkelstein, Jeannette Santos, Maryann Zumpano, President Sal Marinello, Vice President Peter Wunsch, and Ilene Herz accepted her check . "This is the most generous scholarship BOCES has received. It is particularly meaningful to us coming from such a young person just starting her career," noted Dr. Michael Mensch, Chief Operating Officer. Three years ago, Naomi entered the BOCES Esthetics program where she said, "I was given an opportunity to start a career that has enabled me to believe that, though I never finished college, I do have a chance to be successful as well as help people find the natural beauty that is within us all." She gave the scholarship, she said, so one or more students who are in financial need will be able to complete the course and start a career in Esthetics. For more information about Tech's Esthetics or Cosmetology program or seven other full-time programs or 400 part-time classes, call 667-6000, ext. 320 or go to www.wilsontech.org/adults.
95% of the 2006 graduates of Wilson Technological Center's Practical Nursing program passed their licensing exam. This pass rate far exceeds the rate of other PN grads across the nation. Tech’s pass rate compares to 83% for NYS; and 86% for the U.S. Students can complete the BOCES adult education program for Practical Nursing in a 13-month accelerated day program, an 18-month part-time evening program or a 24-month part-time day program. Once students successfully complete the academic work and clinical component of the program, they must sit for their state boards in order to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Tech's program, approved by the NYS Education Department, has a low ratio of students to faculty that allows for individualized instruction. Day and evening classes begin again in September 2008. For more information about admission requirements, the curriculum or the tuition, click here.
Wilson Tech’s Auto Body program has earned a national endorsement from AutoYES after a successful site visit in June. A program evaluator from Okalahoma City inspected Tech facilities and interviewed Tech instructors. The endorsement is effective immediately. Tech's program prepares high school students pursuing Auto Body Repair to earn the Regent's diploma, including the prestigious seal of Technical Endorsement, and this nationally recognized certificate. For details about the program, visit http://www.wilsontech.org/HSPrograms/auto_body_repair/
According to the recently released demographic study published by BOCES’ Office of School Planning and Research, K-12 enrollment in public schools in While growth from 1997-2002 was in the middle school grades, the study projects that the secondary grades has reached its peak in this 2007-08 school year. Enrollment in the elementary grades has been declining each year since 2002 and is projected to continue declining at about the same rate through 2010. As these smaller incoming classes move through the grades, enrollment declines will, therefore, be reflected in the middle and high schools.
Regional enrollment peaked at 471,402 students in 2003-04 and is projected to decline to 445,867 in 2010. “Accurate planning is essential if districts are to help all students meet Western Suffolk BOCES is available to assist districts with their long range planning. BOCES demographers offer expert and objective advice in projecting district enrollments. They are also available to evaluate facility capacities and investigate organizational options for the efficient and equitable operation of district facilities. To determine the impact of the population growth on local school districts, the study analyzed population changes, resident characteristics, birthrate, the housing market, and nonpublic school attendance. Information was gathered from the New York State Education Department. The Regional Public School Enrollment study has been conducted annually through the BOCES Office of School Planning and Research in the Division of Instructional Support Services for more than 25 years. Click here for a free copy of the study.
The next Regular/Organizational meeting of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Western Suffolk BOCES Administration Building at 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY. The Board will meet in Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Small Conference Room. The regular meeting is expected to follow at 8 p.m. in the Large Conference Room
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