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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’ DeTraglia, DiMezza Honored with Prestigious ACTEA Leadership Awards
Two longtime administrators from HFM BOCES were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) during the Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (ACTEA) annual fall leadership conference, held Wednesday, October 22, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Michael DiMezza, Director of Workforce Development and CTE at HFM BOCES, was named […]
HFM CTE Alumna Desiree Ives Earns PA Rookie of the Year at Mount Sinai Hospital
Desiree Ives, a former HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) New Visions Health Careers student, was recently named the Mount Sinai Health System’s 2025 PA Rookie of the Year in New York City. A 2016 graduate of Gloversville High School, Ives received the honor earlier this month during a ceremony celebrating Physician Assistant Week. Now […]
PTECH Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Three HFM PTECH students have been honored for their academic achievements by being inducted into the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honor society, Alpha Alpha Upsilon. The ceremony, which was held on Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Rao Theater on the FMCC campus, inducted Xavier Grieme, Yadier Martinez and […]
Ott Named New Administrative Coordinator at HFM Career & Technical Education
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education has appointed Michael Ott as the organization’s new Career & Technical Education (CTE) Administrative Coordinator. Ott was officially named to the position during a special business meeting held on Sept. 2. He began his new role on Oct. 3 “I am humbled and honored to be able to serve […]
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 […]
HFM BOCES appoints first-ever student voices to board of education
Student voices will officially join the HFM BOCES Board of Education, as two area seniors have been named its first-ever ex officio members. Madison Milby of the Greater Johnstown School District and Charlotte Nare of Canajoharie Central School will be introduced as student board members during the organization’s next board of education meeting on Wednesday, […]
Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships
CLICK HERE TO APPLY Individuals with a bachelor’s degree now have a unique opportunity to launch a teaching career in less than a year, thanks to an ongoing partnership between HFM BOCES and Utica University. The Teacher Apprenticeship Program is designed to address New York State’s shortage of certified educators by offering a fast-tracked pathway […]
Regional Educators Convene to Advance NY’s Portrait of a Graduate Vision
Educational leaders from the HFM BOCES region recently gathered for a workshop aimed at better preparing students for college, careers, and civic life focusing beyond traditional assessments. Held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the HFM BOCES campus, the event welcomed nearly 70 educators. The event focused on New York’s recently adopted Portrait of a Graduate, […]
New school year underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Tech Center
Nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors converged on the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center last week to begin honing the skills needed for today’s in-demand careers. These students represent all 11 high schools within the HFM BOCES region, including Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, and […]


