The Council’s Snapshot 2020 of the Superintendency online survey will be launched on Oct. 1. Watch for a link sent to your district email account. The deadline is Oct. 15. Charles S. Dedrick Bob Lowry Jacinda H. Conboy Greg Berck K12 Insight

Looking forward to meeting future NYSCOSS members on Saturday at the SUNY Oswego Superintendent Development Program with Dr. Jason A. Andrews & Dr. Ike. Great to see programs like this thriving.

I’ve been talking about why I see good people make bad decisions - lack of sleep and working yourself to death are high on the list for poor decision-making. NYSCOSS Ron Masera kqed.org/mindshift/4946…

Silence. Woods. Alone. Sunshine. Just something really cool about it and much needed! #RealityCheck

At our recent Board of Education meeting, we continued discussion regarding the future of our athletic facilities. Here is the latest. palmaccsd.org/News/athleticf…

📣FYI: W-FL BOCES is one of 4 locations hosting the NYS Board of Regents Graduation Measures Regional Meeting on February 13th. To register or learn more visit: bit.ly/3aQd9FI #wflboces #makingsuccesspossible

Congratulations to NYSCOSS Jacinda H. Conboy on being presented with the 2020 “Friend of AASA” award by AASA at #NCE2020 for her work on women in leadership programs in New York & nationally. #WomenEdLeaders. Vreneli Banks Deidre Hungerford

Jace Schafer of Palmrya-Macedon wins the D-II 106lbs #nysphsaa championship.

We are thrilled to announce we have been named a 2020 Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle. A big thank you to each one of our staff members for making Pal-Mac a great place to be! We cannot wait to see our Pal-Mac family back together soon #RochesterTopWorkplace2020 #PalMacProud

So happy to have a state-wide coaching initiative NYSCOSS under your direction.

"I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good." #MayaAngelou

Released this memo to clarify athletic eligibility for students in remote only education. NYS Education Department Bona Fide Student Regulation provides eligibility if student is taking 3 courses + PE. NOTE: interscholastic sports are still prohibited by NYS officials at this time. NYSPHSAA

Spartans: Be a hero today

“I’m eager to open schools safely, because there are consequences to keeping schools closed,” said Mendoza. “The mental health impacts, the social-emotional impacts are critical for our kids.” wxxinews.org/post/monroe-co…

NYSCOSS Thank you all for your understanding of tech glitches during our virtual conference - we appreciate your support and look forward to a great conference #NYSuptsFall

We keep schools open by keeping the community rate down - wearing masks, social distancing, and reducing risk of spread through large gatherings. “[Schools have] proven they can keep the infection rate low,” Dr. Mendoza said. rochesterfirst.com/coronavirus/wa…

"There is just no way that School Aid can be cut by 20%... A straight 20% reduction from every district would be devastating to schools serving our poorest communities. A more targeted cut would still damage every district." nyscoss.org/img/uploads/20…

Play helps children manage stress and even recover from trauma. "Play is not frivolous. It is brain building." ow.ly/i06L50CrGFH