Mission, Values, History
Questar III Mission
Changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone.
Questar III Vision
Creating a student-centered culture (putting students first) of excellence, leadership, service and innovation.
Questar III Core Values
- Commitment to Excellence – honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work.
- Commitment to Leadership & Service – moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations.
- Commitment to:
- Innovation – creating programs and services to address client needs.
- Innovation – continuously improving our programs and operations.
Our Plan for Success
Learn more about The Leading Edge, Questar III’s framework for innovation and growth by clicking here.
Our History
Founded separately in the 1950s and 1960s, the BOCES merged to become Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene BOCES in 1977. It later adopted the name Questar III in 1994, emphasizing its cooperative leadership in excellence and innovation.
For over 40 years, the organization has provided cost savings through shared services and given students of all ages and abilities access to high-quality programs. Read more about our milestones