Averill Park Central School District
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Averill Park Central School District (APCSD) is a rural fringe public school district
located east of the city of Rensselaer
in south central Rensselaer County
, New York
. The district has five operating school buildings: three elementary schools, one middle school
, and one high school
. The district is a member of the Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Board of Cooperative Educational Services
(BOCES), known as Questar III.
The district serves ten towns in Rensselaer County and encompasses roughly 120 square miles (310.8 km²) in the towns of Berlin
, Brunswick
, East Greenbush, Grafton
, Nassau
, North Greenbush
, Poestenkill
, Sand Lake
, Schodack
, and Stephentown
. The district is bordered by Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
to the north; Berlin Central School District
to the east; New Lebanon Central School District to the south; and East Greenbush Central School District, Wynantskill Union Free School District, and The Enlarged City School District of Troy to the west.
is the authoritative legislative body of the school district. It approves policy
and funding
; sets committees and district priorities; and approves employment (including the Superintendent) within the district, among other things. The BOE is made up of seven members. Until 2006-07-01, each member served for five years. Members elected after that date now serve three-year terms.
is Josephine P. Moccia, PhD
, who began her tenure in 2007. Moccia began as the Principal of George Washington Elementary School in 1998 and by 2003 was the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. The Superintendent is the Chief Administrative Officer
of the district and is responsible for the day to day operations of the district in addition to administering policies of the Board.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
located east of the city of Rensselaer
Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...
in south central Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
, New York
New York
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. The district has five operating school buildings: three elementary schools, one middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
, and one high school
High school
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. The district is a member of the Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Board of Cooperative Educational Services
In 1948, the New York State Legislature created the Boards of Cooperative Educational Services to provide school districts with a program of shared educational services.-History:...
(BOCES), known as Questar III.
Geography
Berlin, New York
Berlin is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,901 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Berlin in Germany, although natives pronounce the name differently, with the accent on the first syllable....
, Brunswick
Brunswick, New York
Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...
, East Greenbush, Grafton
Grafton, New York
Grafton is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,987 at the 2000 census. It is believed that the town received its name from Grafton, Vermont, from where the first town supervisor, Nathaniel Dumbleton, was originally from. The town is an interior town near the...
, Nassau
Nassau (town), New York
Nassau is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 4,818 at the 2000 census.The Town of Nassau is at the southern border of the county.- History :The region was first settled around 1760....
, North Greenbush
North Greenbush, New York
North Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. North Greenbush is located in the western part of the county. The population was 10,805 at the 2000 census....
, Poestenkill
Poestenkill (town), New York
Poestenkill is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,054 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the Poesten Kill, an important stream in the area. The words "poesten kil" are traditionally supposed to signify "foaming water" or "foaming creek" in Dutch...
, Sand Lake
Sand Lake, New York
Sand Lake is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 7,987. The Capital District Regional Planning Commission indicates it to be 8,336 as of September 2010. The town is in the south-central part of the county...
, Schodack
Schodack, New York
Schodack is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 12,536 at the 2000 census. The town name is derived from the native word, Escotak. The town is in the southwestern part of the county. Schodack is southeast of Albany, New York.- History :Prior to the advent of...
, and Stephentown
Stephentown, New York
Stephentown is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,873 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Stephen Van Rensselaer. The town is in the southeast corner of the county...
. The district is bordered by Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick Central School District is a rural fringe central school district located east of the city of Troy whose main campus resides in the town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The district has two operating school buildings: Tamarac Elementary School and Tamarac...
to the north; Berlin Central School District
Berlin Central School District
Berlin Central School District is a rural public school district located in the eastern part of Rensselaer County, New York and borders the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The district has three operating school buildings: two elementary schools and one middle school/high school building...
to the east; New Lebanon Central School District to the south; and East Greenbush Central School District, Wynantskill Union Free School District, and The Enlarged City School District of Troy to the west.
Board of Education
The Board of Education (BOE)Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
is the authoritative legislative body of the school district. It approves policy
Public policy
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and funding
Funding
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; sets committees and district priorities; and approves employment (including the Superintendent) within the district, among other things. The BOE is made up of seven members. Until 2006-07-01, each member served for five years. Members elected after that date now serve three-year terms.
Superintendent
The Superintendent of SchoolsSuperintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
is Josephine P. Moccia, PhD
PHD
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, who began her tenure in 2007. Moccia began as the Principal of George Washington Elementary School in 1998 and by 2003 was the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. The Superintendent is the Chief Administrative Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of the district and is responsible for the day to day operations of the district in addition to administering policies of the Board.
Schools
The district is served by three elementary schools: Miller Hill, Poestenkill, and West Sand Lake Elementary Schools. The former George Washington and Sand Lake Elementary Schools were closed in June 2010 amid budget difficulties. George Washington Elementary is currently being used as an academy for the local BOCES. Algonquin Middle School (grades 6-8) and Averill Park High School are the lone middle and high schools of the district, respectively. Each building has its own building principal.Education-related
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Geographical
- Berlin, New YorkBerlin, New YorkBerlin is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,901 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Berlin in Germany, although natives pronounce the name differently, with the accent on the first syllable....
- One town the district serves - Brunswick, New YorkBrunswick, New YorkBrunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States that was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807...
- One town the district serves - East Greenbush, New York - One town the district serves
- Grafton, New YorkGrafton, New YorkGrafton is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,987 at the 2000 census. It is believed that the town received its name from Grafton, Vermont, from where the first town supervisor, Nathaniel Dumbleton, was originally from. The town is an interior town near the...
- One town the district serves - Nassau, New YorkNassau (town), New YorkNassau is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. The population was 4,818 at the 2000 census.The Town of Nassau is at the southern border of the county.- History :The region was first settled around 1760....
- One town the district serves - North Greenbush, New YorkNorth Greenbush, New YorkNorth Greenbush is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. North Greenbush is located in the western part of the county. The population was 10,805 at the 2000 census....
- One town the district serves - Poestenkill, New YorkPoestenkill (town), New YorkPoestenkill is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 4,054 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the Poesten Kill, an important stream in the area. The words "poesten kil" are traditionally supposed to signify "foaming water" or "foaming creek" in Dutch...
- One town the district serves - Sand Lake, New YorkSand Lake, New YorkSand Lake is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 7,987. The Capital District Regional Planning Commission indicates it to be 8,336 as of September 2010. The town is in the south-central part of the county...
- One town the district serves - Schodack, New YorkSchodack, New YorkSchodack is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 12,536 at the 2000 census. The town name is derived from the native word, Escotak. The town is in the southwestern part of the county. Schodack is southeast of Albany, New York.- History :Prior to the advent of...
- One town the district serves - Stephentown, New YorkStephentown, New YorkStephentown is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,873 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Stephen Van Rensselaer. The town is in the southeast corner of the county...
- One town the district serves - Rensselaer County, New YorkRensselaer County, New YorkRensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
- County the district resides in
Notable documents
- Superintendent's Contract
- Teachers' Contract
- New York State District Report Card: Accountability and Overview Report 2006-2007. The University of the State of New York.
- New York State District Report Card: Comprehensive Information Report Report 2006-2007. The University of the State of New York.