Tech Valley High School - Frequently Asked Questions

Administration & Governance of Tech Valley High School

How is Tech Valley High School governed?
Tech Valley High School is governed by an operating board. This board consists of 10 members who have been selected from the existing members of the Capital Region BOCES and Questar III boards of education. Board members are: Paul Puccio of Schodack, president; Jeff Bradt of Cohoes, vice president; Sandra Beloncik of Rotterdam; John Bergeron of Schenectady; Edmund Brooks of Valatie; Robert Gibson of Troy; Nancy Knabbe of Ghent; Kevin Kutzscher of Sharon Springs; Lynne Lenhardt of Delmar; and Carol Orvis of Rensselaer.

How is Tech Valley High School administered?
A principal serves as the chief academic officer, overseeing the instructional leadership responsibilities of Tech Valley High School. A director of institutional advancement is responsible for fund-raising, partnerships with business, higher education, government and organized labor. Other administrative positions may become necessary as the school grows to its full capacity.

The first principal and chief academic officer of Tech Valley High School is Daniel Liebert, with 21 years in public and private education. He has extensive experience in teaching and creating curriculum and professional development programs for teachers as well as extensive knowledge of 21st century learning skills and the New York State learning standards. In addition to his teaching experience, Mr. Liebert was a research associate at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the Council of Chief State School Officers. He assumed the position in November 2006.

The first director of institutional advancement is Raona Roy, who oversaw the growth of the Arts Center of the Capital Region from a small local program to one of the region’s preeminent arts organizations. She assumed the position in November 2006.

What organization has responsibility for fiscal oversight?
As detailed in the intermunicipal agreement that makes this unprecedented collaboration possible, Questar III conducts the business operations for the school on behalf of the Tech Valley High School operating board. Capital Region BOCES provides internal auditing services and technology through the Northeast Regional Information Center (NERIC).

What is Tech Valley High School’s connection to Capital Region BOCES and Questar III?
Capital Region BOCES and Questar III provide supervision to the school as they currently do for other BOCES programs. Tech Valley High School participates in various BOCES services to avoid duplication of services and be cost-effective.

What is the role of the district superintendents of Questar III and Capital Region BOCES in Tech Valley High School?
The district superintendents provide supervision and support to Tech Valley High School, much as they do in their respective roles in each BOCES. The details of that supervision are addressed in the intermunicipal agreement between the two BOCES.