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
Bringing diversity and inclusion into focus
It is important to remember we must do more than simply educate our students in class. We must also make them feel safe and welcomed.
A look back at 2017-18, look ahead to 2018-19
As we bring another school year to a close, I want to reflect on our achievements while looking ahead to what is coming next year.
The Countdown is on
As we look ahead to the last month of school, I ask you to reflect on public education’s powerful role on our lives and communities.
