New York State Council of School Superintendents

05/15/2025

Upcoming Webinar 10:00 - 11:00a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025: Learn from NY School Districts Operating Electric School Buses; Join us next week to learn from New York school districts operating electric school buses.
Hosted by the NYSERDA Clean Transportation team, will feature two fleet operators in New York that are operating electric school buses – Lake Shore Central School District and New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS). These fleet operators will share their perspective on the expectations and reality of operating electric school buses, including critical topics such as vehicle charging, cold weather operations, route assignments, utility coordination, and staff training. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from fleet operators with real-world experience operating electric school buses.
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04/17/2025

Experience the spirit of our 2025 Winter Institute & Lobby Day captured by Baker Public Relations! Our mission is to support our members so that they can best serve their students and districts. Providing our members with events like this, where they can learn, connect and support one another is one of the most powerful things we do. NYSCOSS is proud to host one of our biggest events of the year at the Albany Capital Center (ACC), a premier event and meeting destination in Albany, NY. We have been featured in this dynamic video, exhibiting the significance of our 2025 Winter Institute & Lobby Day… Check it out!

12/04/2024

Select the link below to read the most recent update on Jacob Pratt's recovery. Thank you to everyone who has shown and continues to show support to the Pratt family during an incredibly challenging year.

Dear Friends and Family, With a mixture of heavy hearts a… NYS Council of School Superintendents needs your support for - Help National Guardsman Jacob Pratt

09/23/2024

It's official! Today an announcement was made at our Fall Leadership Summit that, Dr. Sanchez has been chosen as the NYS Superintendent of the year. He will be honored at our Winter Institute in Albany on March 2-4, 2025, and he will represent New York as the state’s nominee for consideration as the National Superintendent of the Year, awarded by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) in New Orleans on March 6-8, 2025. Congratulations to Dr. Sanchez for this well deserved title and nomination!
Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3TETS1R

05/06/2024

Today May 6, 2024 the NYS Education Department honored the 2024 New York State Superintendent of the Year Dr. Joseph S. Famularo, Superintendent, Bellmore UFSD. Also pictured is President-Elect Lars Clemensen, Superintendent, Hampton Bays UFSD. Congratulations to Dr. Famularo and his accomplishments as an educator, musician, presenter, and cherished leader of Bellmore UFSD.

Group Photo includes: NYSCOSS Assistant Director of Governmental Relations Greg Berck, Esq., President-Elect Lars Clemensen, NYSCOSS Deputy Director Robert Lowry, Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty Rosa, and Dr. Joseph Famularo.

03/12/2024

Jacob is headed back into surgery today with the hope of getting him off the ventilator later this week. Kelley, Kenny, and Olivia want everyone to know how much they appreciate the support, love, and prayers they have received. They are beyond grateful!

Dear Friends and Family, With a mixture of heavy hearts a… NYS Council of School Superintendents needs your support for - Help National Guardsman Jacob Pratt

02/09/2024

Each year at the Winter Institute NYSCOSS and LEAF, Inc. recognize educational leaders, individuals and organizations who make extraordinary efforts to improve public education and serve the children of New York State. These seven extraordinary and deserving individuals will be recognized this March.

12/08/2023

We've reopened registration for Women's LI! Bring your team. All leaders regardless of gender are encouraged to attend the Feb 2, 2024 Women's Initiative!
Register using this link: https://bit.ly/45thVnD or the QR code below.
Can't wait to see you there!