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Congratulations to EMCC's Class of 2019!
The Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) held its annual Student Recognition & Certification ceremony on June 19 at the Rochester Institute of Technology Gordon Field House.
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Congratulations to the 2019 Bird/Morgan Graduates
Bird/Morgan School held its 8th Grade Graduation on June 18. The ceremony included a processional into the auditorium by the 18 graduates followed by a welcome by Principal Ellen Howe, a video featuring a former Bird/Morgan student who offered advice to the graduates as they embark on high school, a presentation of special awards and awarding of the diplomas. Congratulations to all of our students and best wishes in high school!
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Congratulations 2019 Certified Nurse Assistants
Eastern Monroe Career Center’s Advanced Professional Health Careers held its annual Certified Nurse Assistant Pinning Ceremony on June 12. The ceremony included a candle lighting by Jaimalynn Remillard, welcome by Tonya Kelley, RN, BSN, Professional Health Careers teacher and pinning by Ms. Kelley and Michelle Cole, RN, BSN, clinical instructor, and the International Nursing Association Pledge. Congratulations to the following students:
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School Health Services provides highest quality of health services to RCSD and other schools
Monroe One BOCES has been providing School Health Services (SHS) to the Rochester City School District (RCSD) for 15 years now. One of the most widespread services we offer, SHS was created through special legislation. The service is comprised of over 100 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and school health aides that provide the highest quality of health services to 33,000 students in nearly 80 public, charter and non-public schools. Additionally, we have nursing services supporting our center-based programs at Creekside, Bird/Morgan, and the O'Connor Academy.
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EMCC students inducted into National Technical Honor Society
On May 22, the Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) recognized 131 students for their outstanding achievement in career and technical education (CTE) by inducting them into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The ceremony was held at the Nazareth College Arts Center before a large gathering of friends and family. Induction into National Technical Honor Society is the country’s highest award for excellence in CTE.
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Monroe 1 hosts regional workshop on diversity & inclusiveness in our schools
The New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) and its Commission on Diversity and Inclusivity is committed to ensuring schools and school districts foster an environment that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. As part of this commitment, the Council is holding regional sessions. On May 10, 2019, Monroe 1 BOCES hosted one of these sessions that brought together teams of dedicated learners representing administrators, teachers, staff and board members to connect and engage in thoughtful dialogue on creating diverse and inclusive communities, gender diversity in leadership and building teams for equity.
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Districts unanimously approve BOCES administrative budget
On April 23, component school districts' boards of education unanimously approved Monroe #1 BOCES’ proposed $5,586,353 administrative budget for the 2019-2020 school year. Component school boards also voted to fill three seats on the BOCES Board of Education. Re-elected are D. Bryan Buttram, representing the Rush-Henrietta CSD, and Laura Whitcomb, representing the East Rochester Union Free Schools. Nita Lumb-Singh D.D.S., representing the Pittsford Central School District, was also elected. Each three-year term begins July 1. Thank you to our component school districts for your continued support!
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EMCC students excel at New York State SkillsUSA Conference
Fourteen (14) students from the Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) placed in the New York State SkillsUSA Conference at the New York State Fairgrounds April 24-26, 2019. Of these, three first place place winners will be attending the National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championships in Louisville, KY, June 24-28.
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EMCC students to compete in New York State SkillsUSA Conference April 24-26
More than 60 students from the Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) will travel to the New York State Fairgrounds to compete in the New York State SkillsUSA Conference April 24-26, 2019. At this annual competition, thousands of Career and Technical Education students compete against other students from across the state in timed technical, trade and leadership contests.
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Students participate in Creative Leadership Conference
Students from the Eastern Monroe Career Center and Monroe One BOCES’ School Business Partnerships program participated in the 13th Annual Creative Leadership Conference held at St. John Fisher College, April 2-4, 2019. Over the course of the three days, students engaged in creative problem solving, collaboration and innovation by exploring different mindsets, principles and tools. Students used their new skills to work with business clients on the final day of the conference, the much-anticipated Client Day. Joining us this year were special guests Samantha Burda and Jill Clark from Sutherland Global, Wendy Roche from Eastview Mall and Brian Cieslinski from SEI Design Group.
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Monroe One staff conference day focuses on employee wellness
On April 8, Monroe One BOCES faculty and staff participated in a professional development day unlike any other. This Superintendent's Conference Day spanned across five locations and offered over 100 sessions covering nearly 50 topics focused on health, wellness and self-care. Many of the sessions were offered by our own Monroe One staff.
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Monroe One holds annual meeting, presents proposed administrative budget
Monroe One BOCES hosted board members and superintendents from its component school districts at its Annual Meeting on April 4. District Superintendent Dan White and Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Lisa Ryan presented the BOCES proposed $5,586,353 administrative budget for the 2019-2020 school year. The proposed budget is a -1.08% decrease over the current year.
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EMCC Auto Services alum speaks to auto students about career with Tesla
EMCC Auto Services and Fairport High School 2005 alumnus Mathew Boarman returned to the area to speak to students at EMCC about his career with Tesla Motors on March 26. He even brought along a 2016 Tesla Model X P100D for students to explore.
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EMCC students learn importance of financial wellness
In honor of National Public Schools Week, we are pleased to welcome special guests into our EMCC classrooms to speak to students in several of our programs. On March 25, retired federal bankruptcy Judge John Ninfo II visited spoke to New Vision Medical students in their Northside Professional Center about the importance of financial wellness.
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EMCC students running SkillsUSA toiletry drive
EMCC students Grace Stephens (Fairport) and Alphonso Rosenbaum (Pittsford) are conducting a toiletry drive to benefit local homeless shelters. With help from EMCC student Alex Vuittonet (Pittsford), the toiletry drive is for the SkillsUSA Community Action Project that leads to the SkillsUSA state competition next month.
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EMCC students compete at regional SkillsUSA competition; 16 students place in top 3
Nearly 60 students who attend programs at the Eastern Monroe Career Center competed in the 30th annual SkillsUSA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics at Alfred State on March 5. EMCC had another great showing with 11 first place, two second place and three third place wins.
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EMCC students to compete at regional SkillsUSA competition
Nearly 60 students who attend EMCC programs will compete in the 30th annual SkillsUSA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics at Alfred State on March 5.
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EMCC & WBER 90.5 FM collaborate on student-recorded PSA series
The Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) and WBER 90.5 FM have joined together to create a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) that highlight EMCC’s programs and students. Eric DiGiulio, English consultant at EMCC, and Joey Guisto, WBER station manager, have been working with current EMCC students to write and record their individual PSAs.
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Transportation uses GPS to improve safety and efficiency
The Transportation Department has introduced a new way to address safety and efficiency at Monroe One BOCES. Starting this school year, all vehicles in the Transportation Department are equipped with the Global Positioning System, better known as GPS.
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EMCC students present project to industry insider
Two EMCC classes recently collaborated to complete a Six Sigma project, a problem-solving method used by many workplaces to solve real industry problems. After completing the project, the students in Len Hall’s Automated Manufacturing & Machining class and Joe Alati’s Collision Repair Technology class had the opportunity to present their projects to an industry representative.
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