http://www.mhssc.net Copyright 2012 Syntax Communications This past Superintendent’s Conference Day the Mid-Hudson School Study Council provided a staff development day for education office professionals, paraprofessionals, aides, and monitors. This event was held at Anthony's Pier 9 on November 8 and attended by more than 80 people. The presenters included Ms. Jonnie Wesley-Krueger, Director, Training & Education at Orange Regional Medical Center and Ms. Penny Lynch, Breast Cancer Supervisor, Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center, the Orange Regional Medical Center. Ms. Krueger's presentation focused on how to work incorporating appropriate ergonomic techniques as well as diffusing combative situations. Ms. Lynch, an expert in breast cancer detection and treatment, talked directly to the audience on women’s health issues, specifically, proper breast screening technique,s as well as the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in warding off breast cancer. Mr. Stuart Waxman and Ms. Laura Del Gaudio from the law firm of Donoghue, Thomas, Auslander & Drohan informed the audience on the dangers of students engaged in cyber bullying and appropriate and inappropriate student social networking behaviors. The final workshop was conducted by David Hungerford and David Hungerford Jr. these gentlemen are certified financial planners from AXA Advisors. They provided the audience with various investment options based upon their age and current financial health. In closing, the initial feedback from the attendees was very positive regarding both the presenters and the topics. http://www.mhssc.net/News/Story.aspx?id=3581 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Robert Dillon Executive Director The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that our legislative brunch scheduled for Saturday February 11, 2011 has been cancelled. I met with our presenters and we unanimously supported the cancellation due to low enrollment. However, there was much discussion on exploring other lobbying efforts and options. I will be following up on the options discussed and subsequently report back to you. Thank you, in advance, for your understanding in this matter. Respectfully, Robert R Dillon http://www.mhssc.net/News/Story.aspx?id=2994 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nearly seven hundred supporters, friends and family members turned out to express their appreciation with raucous cheers, along with numerous standing ovations throughout the evening for their colleagues at the 2011 Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Awards for Excellence celebration. Dr. Ivan Katz, president of the council, presented the recipients with their awards. This event was under- written with the financial support from HSBC Bank, J. J. Stanis and Company, Capital Markets Advisers, LLC, ECG Engineering, LLC, and Hawkins, Delafield, and Wood, LLP. This celebrated event recognized outstanding service in the areas of administration, support staff, pupil personnel services, teaching, and school board service. Support Staff: Linda Ahnstrom, Sullivan West Deborah June, Pine Bush Arlene Looney, Millbrook Michelle Lucks, Ulster BOCES Ann Michel, O/U BOCES Raphy Perez, Washingtonville Nancy Pisanelli, Dutchess BOCES Susan Reichardt, Valley Central Terry Synder, Onteora Mary Ann Zuvich, Monroe-Woodbury School Board Service: James Barrett, Pine Bush Elizabeth Blashka, Valley Central John Broderick, Monroe-Woodbury Dawn Fucheck, Newburgh John Seagren, Hyde Park Pupil Personnel Services: Nancy Brother, Valley Central Carrie Frost, Newburgh Carolyn LaPenna, O/U BOCES Donna Matthews, Ulster BOCES Marcia Tanzman, Millbrook Teaching: Judith Ambrosetti, Newburgh Donna Carbone, O/U BOCES Stephanie DeRobertis, Chester Jack Etter, Monticello Tamara Realmuto-Diaz, O/U BOCES Fabien Riviere, Goshen William Yager, Millbrook Administration: Lisa Burnside, Pine Bush Matthew Evans, Fallsburg Linda Heitmann, Dutchess BOCES Charlene Kelemen, Monroe-Woodbury Arthur J. Lange, O/U BOCES Sandra Miller, Kingston Janet Seaman, Washingtonville http://www.mhssc.net/News/Story.aspx?id=2903 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT