Services Guide Introduction
Dear District Administrators:
On behalf of the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services, I am pleased to present the 2026-2027 HFM Services Guide.
In this guide you will find descriptions of the services and programs we offer to our component school districts that you may utilize to fulfill those needs you are unable to meet internally. Our goal is to be considered a valued Partner, Advocate, and Leader by our component school districts and a resource that assists you with your efforts to provide the best programs and services for your students. The information presented here is a snapshot in time. We will continue to work to develop new programs and refine existing ones to address the evolving and emerging needs of our consortium of school districts.
We emphasized supporting your efforts to improve learning in your districts by expanding opportunities for the professional growth of educators in our region. Our support of instructional improvement and the use of data to drive learning throughout the region will continue as New York adopts the Portrait of a Graduate.
You may notice expanded efforts to support Instructional Technology, which provides member districts with local support with purchasing software, Model Schools, which offers access to a variety of opportunities focused on integrating technology experiences in classroom instruction, and the Community Schools Resources Cooperative Service agreement, allowing local school districts to provide shared services for students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs.
If you have any specific questions about a service, please contact the program administrator associated with that particular service. They are available to provide you with complete information and assistance.
In addition to this printed version, the Services Guide is available on our website. The online version can be accessed at www.hfmboces.org/services-guide-introduction/.
Thank you and please let us know how we can better partner with you to identify collaborative opportunities that would benefit your district.
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David Ziskin, Ed.D.
HFM BOCES District Superintendent
District Superintendent Services
As District Superintendent, David Ziskin serves a dual role as both the chief operating officer of HFM BOCES and as the regional representative of the New York State Education commissioner. In that dual role, Dr. Ziskin provides a number of services to component school districts including:
Recruitment and Selection of School Superintendents
Upon request, the District Superintendent may assist component school districts in the recruitment and selection of a new school superintendent. The District Superintendent can provide recruitment services and serve as a consultant for screening, evaluating and hiring of candidates.
NYS Education Department Liaison
The District Superintendent provides school districts with assistance interpreting the laws and initiatives of the state Education Department providing clarification relative to rules and regulations formulated at the state level. The District Superintendent also facilitates communications between the Education Department, school districts and other public and private entities.
Consultation Services
The District Superintendent is also available to consult with school districts on a variety of topics ranging from management and planning to educational leadership and the implementation of state learning standards.
