District Superintendent
The position serves a dual role – acting as the representative of the Commissioner of Education and Chief Executive Officer of the Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).
As the Commissioner’s representative, the District Superintendent is responsible for providing strong leadership within the supervisory district and bringing local school district concerns to the attention of state leaders.
As CEO of the BOCES, the District Superintendent leads the organization in the development, implementation and provision of programs and services provided at the request of the component districts and serving districts across New York State.
Meet Dr. Gladys I. Cruz
Gladys I. Cruz is the District Superintendent of Questar III. Cruz is well-known across the region and state. Over a 30-year span, she has established a distinguished career as a teacher and education leader. Since joining Questar III in 1998, Cruz has served in a number of leadership positions.
From the Desk of Gladys Cruz
Support our region’s students and schools in new year
District Superintendent Dr. Glady I. Cruz writes about the new school year as part of her monthly column for the Register Star and The Daily Mail newspapers.
Preparing Students and Families for a Successful School Year
District Superintendent Gladys Cruz offers back-to-school tips for local parents and guardians as part of her monthly newspaper column in the Register Star and The Daily Mail.
Dr. Gladys I. Cruz Named AASA President
The AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is the nation’s premier organization representing the more than 13,000 public school superintendents.