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Sample policy 7551, Sexual Harassment of Students, was revised as part of Policy Services' review of all of its sample non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies which was undertaken in light of recent revisions to the implementing regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. In revising this policy, we sought to create consistency between it and our other sample non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and to emphasize the connection that exists...
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At the May 12 Board of Education meeting, Erie 1 BOCES' administration recognized a number of outstanding students who exhibited great integrity and perseverance. Honorees included:
Joshua Baldwin, Building Trades, Harkness, Senior, Christian Central Academy
Christopher Wolbert, Building Trades, Potter, Senior, Frontier School District
Jeremiah Goeddertz, Sports Science, Kenton, Senior, Tonawanda School District
Grace Hafner, New Visions: Zoo, Wildlife, And...
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For nearly 20 years, public high school students have built houses behind their school in Cheektowaga. The Building Trades students at Erie 1 BOCES’ Harkness Career & Technical Center traditionally hold an annual auction of the home to capstone their senior year, with proceeds funding next year’s senior class project. But COVID-19, with its remote schooling requirements, made being onsite to build a house together a logistical challenge.
Nevertheless, the...
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Junior Larry Radka has found success in the College and Career Readiness Academy at EDGE, according to instructor Jacqui Koziol.
“This program helped me get on the right path and see the value in my education,” Larry said. “The teachers are very supportive. I’ve enjoyed participating and engaging in classes that are interesting and fun.”
Upon graduation, Larry hopes to work in the arts, particularly music or dance.

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Seventh-grader Jonathan Shattuck has found success at Northtowns   Academy .
“Jon is a diligent worker who strives to be his best every day,” instructor Tracy Szafranek said. “He has worked hard to learn and apply coping strategies to be successful academically and behaviorally.”
Upon graduation, Jonathan hopes to go to college to be a paleontologist.
“This program has given me more one-on-one attention,” Jonathan said....
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