HFM BOCES, Johnstown, NY

On the morning of Friday, Dec. 4, HFM BOCES received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test for an individual at the HFM Career and Technical Center.

The individual last attended the program on Monday, Nov. 30.

Out of an abundance of caution, local health officials have determined that the section of the program affected will shift to remote learning until at least Monday, Dec. 14. Parents of students in the program have been notified. All other programs at the Career and Technical Center will remain open for in-person learning.

HFM BOCES has been working with the departments of health in both Montgomery and Fulton counties and the home school districts to identify anyone who may have come into close contact with the individual who tested positive.

The county health departments will determine through contact tracing which individuals need to quarantine or be tested. The county health departments will notify those individuals directly.

Please note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict BOCES from disclosing or confirming any personally identifiable information, and we cannot identify anyone who has tested positive.

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HFM PTECH learned Monday, December 7, that two individuals based at our Glebe Street campus have tested positive for COVID-19.

Close contacts with these individuals within the school community have been notified regarding the exposure. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict us from disclosing or confirming any personally identifiable information. We cannot identify anyone who has tested positive.

Because of the number of staff members affected by quarantine measures, we will need to close the Glebe Street building temporarily and shift to an all-remote format for those students. The HFM BOCES/FMCC campus remains open, and those students are expected to attend as usual.

Beginning Tuesday, December 8, all classes for ninth- and 10th-graders at Glebe Street School will move to a fully-remote format. In-person classes will resume Thursday, December 17.

Students’ schedules will remain the same, and remote classes will be live and synchronous Monday through Thursday. Students will be required to log in to their classes as scheduled during those days. There may be an exception to this with physical education classes, and those teachers will provide specific information to students.

There are no anticipated changes for students who already attend school remotely every day.

Class structure for Fridays will be the same as they have been. Classes are not live, but students are required to complete all work as required by their teachers that day.

Teachers will continue to take attendance in each class as they usually do. Those who are not present in remote classes are counted as absent.

If your student has any technology difficulties during this closure, please contact PTECH at 518-762-3714 between 7:30am and 2:30pm or students can send a Schoology message to Ms. VanSlyke.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me by email Principal Matt Davis at mdavis@hfmboces.org.

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HFM BOCES Special Education Program has an opening for a Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired.

Candidates must be New York State Deaf and Hearing Impaired certified. Experience working with children in K-12th grade preferred.

To learn more about our Special Education Program and Services the HFM Special Education webpage.

Please respond by Dec. 31, 2020 or sooner as the search will conclude once a suitable applicant has been hired.

Interested candidates should apply via OLAS and include a letter of interest, resumé, and copies of certifications to Aaron Flynn, Human Resources Manager, HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095.

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A student applies auto body primer to a vehicle with a roller

A junior in the Auto Body Repair program at the HFM Career and Technical Center applies primer to a vehicle.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing safety measures in schools have certainly introduced many changes for teachers and students across the country. At the HFM Career and Technical Center, however, one thing that hasn’t changed is the connections and partnerships the center has with local businesses and employers.

Last year, for example, as all students across the state were learning remotely, the HFM Auto Body Repair program benefited from donations made by NAPA Auto Parts in Gloversville, and the program continues to benefit from donations from other businesses including Keystone Automotive in Albany and Brown’s Ford in Amsterdam and Johnstown.

As they were learning at home, HFM Auto Body Instructor John Ackermann worked with his students on a variety of online platforms including Kahoot!, a game-based learning program. In Kahoot!, students participated in a series of auto body-related challenges competing with one another for top scores. One thing that kept things interesting for the students was NAPA’s donation of prizes for the winners that ranged from tool sets to hats and t-shirts. Auto Body students also received discounts at the NAPA store.

“The prizes were a big help keeping students engaged,” Ackermann said. “Our suppliers have been very generous and play an active role in our students’ education.”

Keystone Automotive also made several donations including clothing and safety gear in addition to an annual donation of sheet metal and fenders.

From Brown’s Ford, students also received several at-home learning kits that included fenders and professional-grade auto body filler/hardener, spreaders and sandpaper. Students were able to use the kits at home in basements, garages or outdoors to sharpen their skills fixing dents.

Beyond material goods, local employers also provide students with an even greater benefit – good paying jobs and career opportunities.

Ackermann says every year local body shops hire many of his students, and some even get jobs while they are still in high school working evenings or weekends.

“Our local employers have a vested interest in career and technical education and their support is critical to workforce development,” HFM Career and Technical Center Principal Michael DiMezza said. “We can’t thank our local businesses enough for their support.”

Since the start of school in September, the HFM Career and Technical has been open for in-person instruction observing all COVID-19 safety protocols.

The HFM Career and Technical Center offers sixteen career and technical programs open to high school juniors and seniors in the HFM area. To learn more, visit www.hfmboces.org/cte.

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Anthony Darpino poses for a photo next to a Brown's Collision poster hanging on a wall

2020 Broadalbin-Perth graduate Anthony Darpino, who completed the HFM Auto Body program, is now working at the Brown’s Collision Center in Amsterdam.

Skilled alumni and students from the HFM Career and Technical Center are in demand by area employers.

For instance, three students from the HFM Auto Body Repair program have already started their careers at Brown’s Ford in Amsterdam and Johnstown.

Anthony Darpino, a 2020 Broadalbin-Perth graduate, is now working at the Brown’s Collision Center in Amsterdam, and at Brown’s in Johnstown, 2020 Northville graduate Nicholas DeRonda and Amsterdam senior and current Auto Body student Jonathan Wolff have landed jobs. Darpino, DeRonda and Wolff all studied Auto Body repair with HFM Instructor John Ackermann.

It’s not uncommon for HFM graduates to be hired by local employers, and current students often get a jumpstart on their careers with after school and weekend jobs while still in high school.

The Auto Body Repair program is one of 16 career and technical programs offered at HFM. To learn more about all the CTE programs offered at HFM visit www.hfmboces.org/cte

Three people stand outside of Brown's Ford in Johnstown posing for a photo,

Brown’s in Johnstown recently hired 2020 Northville graduate Nicholas DeRonda, center. While in high school, DeRonda completed the Auto Body program at the HFM Career and Technical Center. Also working at Brown’s is Amsterdam senior and current Auto Body student Jonathan Wolff, who works after school. At far right is Derek Brown of Brown’s Ford.

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On Monday, Dec. 14, HFM BOCES received confirmation a positive COVID-19 test for an individual at the HFM Career and Technical Center.

The individual last attended the program on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

As per our protocols, HFM BOCES consulted with local health officials and determined that the section of the program affected will shift to remote learning through Dec. 23. Parents of students in the program have been notified. All other Career and Technical programs will remain open for in-person learning. As previously scheduled, the Career & Technical Center and other HFM student programs will be closed for the holiday break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 4.

HFM BOCES has been working with the local health departments and the home school districts to identify anyone who may have come into close contact with the individual who tested positive.

The county health departments will determine through contact tracing which individuals need to quarantine or be tested. The county health departments will notify those individuals directly.

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HFM BOCES is seeking bus drivers and bus attendants!

CDL drivers can start IMMEDIATELY! PAID training for qualified candidates is available.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement, flexible schedules and more!

Interested candidates should contact:

Aaron Flynn, Human Resources Manager
HFM BOCES
2755 State Highway 67
Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 736-4681

Want to drive the achievement of kids in your community. Consider becoming a school bus driver: a job that helps kids start their day with a smile, a job where you make a difference, a job where you are the first stop to student success.

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After having to postpone the event in early December, PTECH hosted its first Honors Breakfast of the 2020-21 school year this week to recognize students for their academic achievements for the first quarter. In grades 9-12, 74 students were named to the Principal’s List, and 51 made the Honor Roll.

To be named to the Principals List, students must have an average of 92 percent or higher. To be named to the Honor Roll, students must earn an average of 85 percent or higher.

Students on both lists were treated to breakfast from Whitey’s Deli in Johnstown. While the Honors Breakfast in other years would feature a buffet, students instead received individually packed meals containing all the delicious breakfast foods the buffet would typically feature.

The students who were honored were:

Principal’s List

Molly Ahrens

Jason Beck

Isaiah Berg

Jacob Blais

Abigail Brown

Connor Brown

Gayleen Budhoo

James Burns

Kalei Cenzano

Layla Chapin

Abigail Chest

Jaidyn Chest

Rachel Christman

Patrick Clemence

Alexander Cordone

Alexander Cwiakala

Jade Danforth

Shawna Darrow

Aidan David

Brooke Delgado

Elizabeth Delos

Kirsten Draper

Alexis Dutcher

Abigail Embree

Braden Evans-Greenslete

Angelo Fatta

Kaylee Finch

Zoe-Jane Gansky

Arianna Marie George

Giorgio Glionna

Siew Goh

Sierrah Guyette

Sebastian Handy

Jackson Haverly

Joshua Hughes

Marco Kranjcec-Aird

Makenzie Lang

Marjorie Logan

Aaron Lopez

Hannah Maxson

Jakob-Aaron McConville

Logan Mitchell

Aurora Morley

Aimee Morse

Tatiana Myers

Katelyn Nash

Brooke Nellis

Kaidince Nellis

Natalie Palmer

Declan Payan

Gabriella Pettit

Dominick Pinto

Mahala Pratt

Nicole Quillan

Alexis Rocklin

Alanis Roman

Alexandria Rouse

Keara Rowland

Trenton Sanders

AlexaSavage

Ashlee Shang

Alexis Sherman

Montana Sheroka

Logan Smith

Makiya Smith

Jazzlynn Sowle

Dylan Staats

Corinne Subik

Riley Sweet

Logan VanNostrand

Benjamin Vroman

Nicole Wendolski

Lilia White

Emily Wood

Honor Roll

Adianrose Achzet

Nicholas Ahrens

Ethan Blood

Tylur Bramer

Julius Brown

Ciara Buchanan

Devyn Burtt

Derek Carella

Daniel Clark

Kaylee Clarke

Jamier Cornell-DeGroat

Connor Courtoies

Madison Dann

Liam Donde

Lillian Fudger

Kiley Gallt

Aedan Germond

Ethan Germond

Antonio Grimaldi-Warner

Guienevere Grimes

Kaitlynn Guyette

Ayden Harrington

Logan Harvey

Emma Herrick

Hailey Hunter

Olivia Jones

Zakary Kehn

Cheyenne Kelly

Caleb Kobas

Kaymen Lewis-Matthews

Ethan Lince

Olivia Michalski

Mercedes Milby

Anastasija Morse

Joseph Pinto

Blake Pope

Lyndsey Price

T’Shalla Richards

Makenzie Riley

Isabelle Ropeter

Holden Rose

Jayden Sackett

Jordan Schmidtmann

Alyssa Smith

Zachary Tierney

Tyanna VanAllen

Clayton VanValkenburgh

Ayla Vogel

Julian Vogel

Zachary Williams

Dakota Witzke

Students sitting at table with breakfast

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As several staff members are currently required to be quarantined as a result of confirmed/probable exposure to COVID-19, some HFM BOCES Special Education classes have shifted to remote learning.

The HFM Special Education classes affected are:

All Knox HFM Special Education classes in Johnstown. These classes will shift to remote instruction from Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 22. In-person instruction will resume on Monday, Jan. 25.
Four McNab HFM Special Education classes in Gloversville. These classes will shift to remote instruction from Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 22. In-person instruction will resume on Monday, Jan. 25.
One Gloversville Middle School HFM Special Education class. This class will shift to remote instruction from Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Tuesday, Jan. 26. In-person instruction will resume Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Additionally, one other Gloversville Middle School HFM Special Education class will continue on remote instruction through Friday, Jan. 22. In-person instruction will return on Monday, Jan. 25 for this class.

Staff, students, parents, and others have been contacted concerning the temporary shift and any possible need to quarantine or be tested.

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With 16 programs available, the HFM Career and Technical Center offers many choices for local high school students interested in exploring possible career paths. Beyond

Two students adjust a Solar Pathfinder in a field.

Environmental Conservation juniors use a Solar Path Finder to to plot the sun’s path and identify areas shaded by obstructions such as trees and buildings.

career and technical skills, however, the center also offers students hands-on opportunities to earn credits required for high school graduation ranging from applied mathematics and algebra to economics and science.

“Instructors for academic subjects such as math and English are integrated into our programs at HFM, and they work with students helping them earn credit and master academic skills in the hands-on way career and technical education is known for,” CTE Principal Michael DiMezza said.

Juniors in the Environmental Conservation program, for instance, recently gained some practical math experience while also learning how to site and wire solar arrays.

Working with HFM Math Instructor Ryan England and EnCon Instructor Craig Newkirk, students learned that before solar panels can be installed and wired on a job site, installers must first find the best location for the panels. To be the most effective – and to be eligible for tax credits – solar projects must be located where there is an average 80 percent daily sun exposure. Using a device called a Solar Path Finder, students were able to plot the sun’s path across the sky and identify areas shaded by obstructions such as trees and buildings. Students then were able to calculate and forecast the total annual percentage of sun exposure for a particular location.

Later in the project, EnCon students again employed math skills while learning to properly wire solar arrays. Analyzing data sheets from solar panel manufacturers, they learned how to estimate the voltage of a solar installation in order to meet residential building codes. Hands-on projects such as these will earn the EnCon student an applied mathematics credit that will count toward the completion of their high school diploma.

Besides math, students in other CTE programs can also earn high school credits in algebra, English, economics, Participation in Government (PIG), science and anatomy & physiology. In addition, all credits earned at CTE are counted towards a student’s high school diploma.

“Statewide the vast majority of career and technical students stay on track and graduate on time, and they do so at a rate far higher than the state average,” DiMezza said, noting the high school graduation rate for HFM seniors last year was 99 percent.

To learn more about HFM programs visit www.hfmboces.org/cte.

Two students stand next to a window in the sun and wire small solar panels.

Environmental Conservation juniors learn to wire solar arrays.

A teacher stands at a white board completing a math formula.

HFM Math Instructor Ryan England shows students how to calculate the total annual percentage of sun exposure for a particular location.

student wire solar panels next to a window as the sun shines into the building.

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Eight students have completed the PTECH program at Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES this winter, earning their high school diplomas and associate degrees through the early college high school.

These students all met their requirements for graduation in December 2020. Four received their degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College and four from SUNY Cobleskill.

The graduates, along with their home school district and degree are:

Cameron Morrison (Broadalbin-Perth Central School District) — Business Management, FMCC
Rebecca Hillman (Gloversville Enlarged School District) — Business Management, FMCC
Aaliyah VanAllen (Greater Amsterdam School District) — Business Management, FMCC
Tyanna VanAllen (Greater Amsterdam School District) — Health Studies, FMCC
Kristiana Cowan (Broadalbin-Perth Central School District) — Animal Industry, SUNY Cobleskill
Adam Feagles (Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville) — Animal Industry, SUNY Cobleskill
Tyler Henderson (Greater Amsterdam School District) — Agricultural Business, SUNY Cobleskill
Kristen Quist (Greater Amsterdam School District) — Animal Industry, SUNY Cobleskill

HFM PTECH is in its seventh year of operation, having co-located the three regional PTECH programs beginning in the 2020-21 school year. This group of graduates brings the total number of HFM PTECH program completers to 72.

PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is an up to 6-year program that incorporates project based learning and professional skills training. Students enter the program as ninth-graders and work toward their high school diploma and one of 20 different 2-year degrees from Fulton Montgomery Community College or SUNY Cobleskill (depending on the degree pathway) at no cost to their families. Through its partnership with the Fulton Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, HFM PTECH works with more than 50 regional businesses to provide mentorship, internships, job shadowing and workplace tours.

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Applications for the HFM PTECH program are now being accepted for the 2021-22 incoming freshman class.

PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, gives students the opportunity to simultaneously attend high school and earn a two-year degree from a local college at no cost to their families. The program uses a project-based learning environment, professional mentorship and workplace experiences to prepare students for their futures.

Students at HFM PTECH can choose pathways in Business Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Information Technology and Agriculture.

Associate degrees students can earn from Fulton-Montgomery Community College include:

Electrical Technology
Business Accounting
Business Administration
Business Marketing Development
Health Information Records Management
Health Studies
Radiologic Technology
Media Arts and Digital Technology
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking and Cybersecurity

Associate degrees students can earn from SUNY Cobleskill include:

Culinary Arts
Ag Business
Ag Power Machinery
Ag Science
Animal Industry
Biological Technology
Environmental Studies
Fisheries and Wildlife
Sustainable Crop Production

PTECH students attend ninth and 10^th grade at the Glebe Street School in Johnstown, while 11th-graders attend classes on the HFM BOCES and FMCC campuses. Those pursuing agriculture degrees attend SUNY Cobleskill in 12th grade and beyond (years 13 and 14), while all others complete their degrees at FMCC.

Eighth-graders in the area served by the Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES who are interested in these programs are encouraged to talk to their middle school guidance counselor and complete the online application.

Applicants must get recommendations from their guidance counselor, a teacher and a parent to be considered for HFM PTECH. The online applications must be submitted by Feb. 28.

Given the current situation with the pandemic, applicant visits and interviews likely will be held virtually in March. Parents and students also must attend the virtual Prospective Student Night at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 The link for that meeting will be sent by email to applicant and will be posted on HFM PTECH’s website and social media channels prior to the event.

Completed applications will be reviewed by a committee of school counselors and PTECH teachers and principals, and acceptance and wait-list letters will be sent in April.

More information about the program and the application process can be found on the HFM BOCES website.

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All students eat for free.

We Support Farm to School.
Grab N Go Breakfast is available in each classroom.

Click here for a printer-friendly February ADK breakfast menu

Click here for a printer-friendly February ADK lunch menu

Feb. 1
Breakfast: Cereal Bowls, Graham Cracker, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Grilled Ham & Cheese, Tomato Soup with Crackers, Celery Sticks with Dip and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 2
Breakfast: French Toast Mini with Warm Syrup, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: General Tso Chicken Noddle Bowl, Seasoned Corn and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 3
Breakfast: Yogurt & Grahams, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Mexican Tacos, Fluffy Rice, Baked Beans and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 4
Breakfast: Bagels with Cream Cheese, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Carrot Sticks with Dip and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 5
Breakfast: Apple Frudel, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Pizza Slice, Broccoli with Dip and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 8
Breakfast: Cereal Bowls, Graham Cracker, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Oven Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Dinner Rolls and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 9
Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Chili with Corn Bread Seasoned, Corn and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 10
Breakfast: Fruit Muffin, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 11
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Fluffy Rice Pilaf and Baked Beans

Feb. 12
Breakfast: Cinni Mini, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Chicken Patty with Bun, Seasoned Green Beans and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 5-19 No School February Recess

Feb. 22
Breakfast: Cereal Bowls, Yogurt, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1 %
Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Broccoli & Cukes with Dip and a Fruit Crisp

Feb. 23
Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Muffin, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Mexican Tacos, Rice Pilaf, Seasoned Corn and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 24
Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Fruit Cup, Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Cheeseburger with Bun, French Fries, Choc. Chip Cookie and Fruit Cup

Feb. 25
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich, Potato Chips, Carrots & Tomato with Dip and a Fruit Cup

Feb. 26
Breakfast: Yogurt & Grahams, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Salad, Bread Stick and a Fruit Cup

March 1
Breakfast: Cereal Bowls, Graham Cracker, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Cherry Blossom Chicken, Rice Bowl, Fresh Broccoli with Dip and a Fruit Cup

March 2
Breakfast: French Toast Mini with Warm Syrup, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Baked Ziti with Cheese, Bread Stick, Garden Salad with Dressing and a Fruit Cup

March 3
Breakfast: Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Baked Beans and a Fruit Cup

March 4
Breakfast: Cinni Minis, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl with Gravy, Seasoned Corn and a Fruit Cup

March 5
Breakfast: Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Fruit Cup and Milk Fat Free or 1%
Lunch: Round Pizza, Seasoned Green Beans and a Fruit Cup

DAILY LUNCH ALTERNATE – PBJ Sandwich. Available Daily with Meal Milk 1% Low Fat or Non Fat Fruit Cup Condiments

Menus subject to change without notice. Questions please contact Darla Sandford Food Service Director (518) 736-4308.

USDA and this institution are equal opportunity employers and providers.

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Update: Due to the weather conditions, the HFM BOCES main campus will be closed for all students and staff today, Tuesday, Feb. 2.

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The position of Health and Safety Officer (Civil Service title) is responsible for the development, implementation and enforcement of overall health and safety programs for HFM BOCES and component schools, providing technical assistance to ensure that component schools comply with related federal, state and local regulations.

This is a confidential/managerial 12-month provisional position.

Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of this position.

Typical Activities:

Periodically inspect work areas and public facilities to identify conditions which pose significant risk of accidental injury to employees, the public or the environment;
Recommend modifications or replacements to eliminate hazardous or dangerous conditions;
Perform both short-term and long-term industrial hygiene sampling;
Develop and conduct health and safety training programs;
Attend health and safety related seminars and workshops and keep abreast of all applicable changes to federal and state regulations;
Consult with component school districts to ensure compliance with all federal and state health and safety regulations;
Act as liaison between school districts and federal and state agencies regarding health, safety and environmental matters;
Assist BOCES in marketing health and safety programs to interested parties;
Maintain a variety of mandated records and prepares reports as required.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

Good knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations regarding occupational health and safety regulations in facilities;
Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of health and safety training;
Good knowledge of the current literature, recent developments and other sources of information relating to health and safety programs;
Skill in training others in health and safety procedures;
Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive health and safety training program;
Ability to deal effectively with department heads, supervisors, employees and the public;
Ability to make detailed field inspections and recognize potential health and safety hazards;
Ability to keep accurate records and prepare clear concise reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

This is a Civil Service position with a residency requirement; you must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position with the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or a high school individual education plan diploma and either:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in engineering technology, construction technology, industrial safety technology, fire science technology, occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene or related field; or
Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in engineering technology, construction technology, industrial safety technology, fire science technology, occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene or related field and two years of experience involving responsibility for the administration, training, coordination or enforcement of job health and safety regulations; or
Four years of experience as outlined in (B) above; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

You will also be required to take the Health and Safety Officer exam, pass it and be reachable on the Fulton County Civil Service list once it is established in order for you to maintain your appointment.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply by completing a civil service and HFM BOCES employment application with the following documents: a cover letter, resumé, three current letters of recommendation and any college transcripts to Aaron Flynn: Human Resources Manager – via email: aflynn@hfmboces.org or mail: HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 no later than Feb. 16, 2021.

Fulton County Civil Service Application

HFM BOCES Employment Application

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A junior in the Auto Body Repair program at the HFM Career and Technical Center applies primer to a vehicle.

“The prizes were a big help keeping students engaged,” Ackermann said. “Our suppliers have been very generous and play an active role in our students’ education.”

Keystone Automotive also made several donations including clothing and safety gear in addition to an annual donation of sheet metal and fenders.

Beyond material goods, local employers also provide students with an even greater benefit – good paying jobs and career opportunities.

Ackermann says every year local body shops hire many of his students, and some even get jobs while they are still in high school working evenings or weekends.

Since the start of school in September, the HFM Career and Technical has been open for in-person instruction observing all COVID-19 safety protocols.

The HFM Career and Technical Center offers sixteen career and technical programs open to high school juniors and seniors in the HFM area. To learn more, visit www.hfmboces.org/cte.

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HFM BOCES has several immediate openings for full-time bus drivers and bus attendants!

CDL drivers can start IMMEDIATELY! PAID training for qualified candidates is available. These positions could potentially include some hours during the summer months.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement, flexible schedules and more!

Interested candidates should contact Aaron Flynn, Human Resources Manager, at 518-736-5681 extension 4684 by February 23, 2021.

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Special Education students created digital mosaics in Jamie Sedal-Ammann’s art classes this year. Click below to view the amazing work!

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Members of PTECH’s Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America earned several honors at last week’s Spring District Meeting Performance Event.

Alexandria Rouse — Client Service, third place and is an alternate to compete at States
Trenton Sanders — Introduction to Decision Making, third place and is an alternate to compete at States.
Hunter Fosmire — Introduction to Public Speaking — placed in the top 2 and is a finalist to compete at States
Caleb Wood — Impromptu Speaking, fifth place
Nicole Wendolski — Job Interview, placed in the top 2 and is a finalist to compete at States

HFM PTECH students competed in the virtual event against FBLA members from all school FBLA chapters in District 4, which includes Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties.

Students who qualified will now prepare for the upcoming statewide competition that will take place later in the spring.

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Local senior citizens will be getting some Valentine’s Day greetings this year thanks to the HFM BOCES students Gloversville Middle School and High School.

Art students in the BOCES programs at GHS and GMS participated in a service project for the Fulton County Office for the Aging recently to send out Valentine’s cards to Meals on Wheels participants.

BOCES art teacher Jamie Sedal-Ammann said she heard about the Office for the Aging project through one of her students and thought it would be a great way for students to create art to make others feel good.

During the project, the students discussed empathy, feelings, and how artwork can brighten people’s spirits. They also learned about contemporary street artist Chris Uphues, who uses bright colors, and fun faces to evoke emotion. Students created artwork in his style and some even created extra work to distribute and received extra credit.

“This project was a simple way to demonstrate that a small piece of art, a small act of kindness, and small gestures go a long way. In the crazy world we are living in, I think it is important to teach students to help out others when they can. Art is the perfect way to do so,” Sedal-Ammann said.

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