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HFM BOCES Board Appoints Jason E. Harmon as Next District Superintendent and CEO

HFM BOCES Board Appoints Jason E. Harmon as Next District Superintendent and CEO

The HFM BOCES Board has appointed Jason E. Harmon as the organization’s next District Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer, following action taken at its Sept. 30 meeting. Harmon currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Performance Improvement & Management Services at the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and brings more than […]

HFM BOCES, Utica University offer accelerated pathway to teacher certification

HFM BOCES, Utica University offer accelerated pathway to teacher certification

CLICK HERE TO APPLY Through an ongoing partnership between HFM BOCES and Utica University, individuals interested in pursuing a teaching career can complete the requirements needed to become certified teachers in less than a year. Developed in response to New York State’s need for certified educators, the Teacher Apprenticeship Program provides an accelerated path to […]

Molly White named HFM PTECH Assistant Principal

July 28, 2026 | Filed in HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Molly White named HFM PTECH Assistant Principal

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed Molly White as Assistant Principal of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program. White has worked as an ELA teacher for 10 years at OESJ and Broadalbin-Perth school districts where she has been committed to creating cohesive systems and strategies to help all students […]

HFM BOCES District Superintendent Ziskin to retire after 33-year career in education

HFM BOCES District Superintendent Ziskin to retire after 33-year career in education

After more than three decades in public education, including the past seven years leading HFM BOCES, District Superintendent Dr. David Ziskin will retire July 16, concluding a career dedicated to serving students, schools, and communities across the region.  “Over 33 years in education, no experience has been more meaningful or rewarding than the opportunity to […]

Several PTECH students recognized for academic achievement

June 4, 2026 | Filed in HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The following PTECH students have been recognized by SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College for inclusion to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester: Samantha Allen, Katelyn Anderson, Mackenzie Barkley, Sean Brown, Anna Christiano, Ella Clemons, Anthony Dolder, Alanea Geweye, Xavier Grieme, Andrew Hemstreet, Donyale Joseph, Carleigh (Nicky) Kulewicz, Jay Kwasny, Daniel Lancaster, Yadier Martinez, Nora […]

HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

May 27, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
HFM PTECH Celebrates Program Completers at Annual Completion Ceremony

Twenty students from nine Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery area school districts were honored as program completers at the HFM PTECH Completion Ceremony, held Wednesday, May 21, at the Rao Theater on the SUNY FMCC campus. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a unique six-year program designed to blend high school, college, and workplace experiences. […]

HFM BOCES appoints new leaders to support continuity ahead of superintendent search

May 19, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES Board of Education has recently approved a series of leadership appointments focused on continuity and thoughtful planning as the organization prepares for upcoming transitions. All appointments are effective July 1, 2026. Among the board actions is the appointment of Dr. Aaron Bochniak as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Bochniak currently serves as the […]

PTECH announces third quarter honor roll

May 6, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students in grades 9-12 who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Principal’s List Christian Robert Bull, Kylie Grace Ferrell, Aileen Germond, Juliana Houle, Daniel Lancaster, Alexander Nelson, Cayden D. Rarick, Timothy […]

HFM BOCES administrative budget approved; two board members elected

On Wednesday, April 29, component school district boards of education unanimously approved the $4.3 million Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES administrative budget for the 2026-27 school year in a 15-0 vote. In addition to the budget approval, voters elected two members to serve on the HFM BOCES Board of Education. Elizabeth “Betsy” Batchelor was elected to her […]

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

Jay DeTraglia to retire after more than 32 years in education

After more than three decades devoted to expanding opportunities and strengthening education across the region, HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Jay DeTraglia will retire at the end of the academic year, closing a career defined by student success and collaboration. “For me, education has always been about creating opportunities for students and supporting […]

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