Administrators of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES, Newfane Superintendent Jay Lupini, Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Board of Education members, staff and students celebrated the re-opening of the Godfrey Learning Center on October 15th in Newfane. It was a beautiful fall day for a ribbon cutting as everyone celebrated the BOCES partnership with the Newfane Central School District to house classes at this site. Attendees were invited to tour the facility and a reception. District Superintendent Dr. Taweepon Farrar says, “The Newfane Learning Center historically served students in grades 6–8, while the Godfrey Learning Center served students in grades 9–12. Both programs provide specialized educational settings designed to meet the needs of students who benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and additional behavioral or therapeutic supports. The decision to consolidate under the Godfrey Learning Center roof allows Orleans/Niagara BOCES to bring these programs together in one location, improving continuity of services as students transition from middle to high school and enabling greater collaboration among staff and related service providers.”
Photo Caption: Dr. Michael Weyrauch (O/N BOCES Director of Adult Education and CTE), Anthony Casinelli (Newfane representative on the ONBOCES Board of Education), Newfane CSD Superintendent Jay Lupini, Dr. Melanie Conley (O/N BOCES Executive Director of Business & Operational Services), Dr. Ron Barstys (O/N BOCES Director of Special Programs & Educational Services), Lorrina Kostuk-Madonia (O/N BOCES Associate Director of Special Programs), Dr. Taweepon Farrar (O/N BOCES District Superintendent), Rachel Ross (Godfrey Learning Center Principal), Danielle Leonardis (O/N BOCES Associate Director of Special Programs), Kristina Miles (Assistant Principal of the Godfrey Learning Center) and Ed Grabowski (Medina representative on the ONBOCES Board of Education).