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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 […]

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 […]

Mayfield Student Recognized as First Annual SEAC Award Recipient

June 24, 2026 | Filed in Archive, HFM Special Education, HFM Top Stories
Mayfield Student Recognized as First Annual SEAC Award Recipient

Mayfield Central School District junior Alivia Kastberg was awarded the first annual SEAC (Special Education Advisory Council) Empathy and Advocacy Award at the district’s fourth quarter awards assembly. Presented by HFM BOCES Special Education Director Dan Salvagni and awarded by the HFM region special education directors and CSE chairpersons, the award recognizes an individual who […]

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 […]

HFM BOCES Regional Plan Executive Summary

The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Regionalization Plan was developed through a year-long, collaborative process engaging district leaders, educators, and regional partners. Using the New York State Education Department’s Regionalization Planning Strengths and Needs Tool (PSNT) as a foundation, each district submitted data that was analyzed through interactive dashboards created by the RIC One network. These tools allowed […]

HFM BOCES Superintendent Ziskin Honored by Family Counseling Center

HFM BOCES Superintendent Ziskin Honored by Family Counseling Center

At its annual fall gala on Thursday, September 25, The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County honored HFM BOCES District Superintendent Dr. David Ziskin with the Dr. David and Ann Lee Clough Award for his work leading regional efforts to expand mental health services for students and families of the HFM region. Established in 2007 […]

Nancy Turnbull Honored with HFM Service Award for Nearly Four Decades of Dedication

During its annual Opening Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 2, HFM BOCES proudly recognized longtime educator Nancy Turnbull as the recipient of this year’s HFM Service Award, honoring her nearly 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Established in 1994, the HFM Service Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the organization’s vision, […]

Important Update: Internet-Enabled Devices Policy

New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation into law aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. The details of the Governor’s bell-to-bell statewide policy to ban cell phone usage in public and charter schools can be viewed here. In response, HFM BOCES has taken steps to align with these new standards. At […]

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