October 27 Meeting Recap Meetings of the Board of Education’s Budget Advisory Committee continued this week as district leadership also continues to prepare for the possibility that the district may face a cut in NYS aid of up to 20 percent. “The possibility that the district will face a multi-million dollar reduction in state aid …
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You could say that students in the Two Year Sequence of Health Careers program at Capital Region BOCES learn the art of nursing from head to toe. During a recent lesson in Adam Mainville’s class, students practiced hand and feet care on mannequins, a skill not only in demand as the population ages, but also …
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Place Your Class Ring Order by Oct. 30 Order forms and information about custom class jewelry will be distributed to sophomores (class of 2023) in their social studies classes over the next few days. Virtual students may pick their packets up in the Auditorium Lobby each day from 3-5:30 p.m. To receive a free BH-BL hoodie, …
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School Board Recognition Week is Oct. 19-23, so we’d like to give a huge shout out of thanks for our very own school board members: Board President Don Marshall, Vice President David Versocki, John Blowers, Jennifer Longtin, Lisa Morse, Lakshmi Nagarajan, and Patrick Ziegler. Did you know? School board members take on one of the …
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Due to massive power outages and heavy rains throughout the Capital Region, all after-school activities and sporting events (games & practices) are cancelled. Additionally, many buses are running late. The Transportation Department reports, however, that all buses are safe. Many are being rerouted in numerous locations. UPDATE: 4:41 pm— Students have been safely dropped off …
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Board of Education Forms Budget Advisory Committee At its Oct. 6 meeting, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed 51 people to its 2021-22 Budget Advisory Committee. The committee will begin by reviewing the district’s current and future budgets and delve into the impact the proposed state aid cuts will have on the district. The committee …
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Are you looking for some tips and tricks and information on how you can best support your child with technology during virtual or hybrid learning this school year? We understand the additional reliance on technology this school year can be confusing for some, so the BH-BL Instructional Technology Team is hosting a virtual Technology Information …
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