Bristol County Agricultural High School: Aggie Weekly-December 16th

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

This week’s HIGH 5 CLUB Senior of the Week-RYAN RAPOSO

Capital Skills Grant: On Tuesday, we visited Essex Aggie Tech as we were awarded a $2,500,000 grant to upgrade campus facilities and infrastructure that was not included in the MSBA project. We have drafted an overview of some of the possible enhancements and equipment across multiple programs on the campus that we will be prioritizing with this grant award. Please find the Skills Capital overview document.

We appreciate the resources to CTE that Gov Baker has provided in grants the last 5 years, totaling $4,350,000. #BAPride (see the official press release below)

Baker-Polito Administration Hits Milestone of Awarding More Than $200 Million in Skills Capital Grants to High Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions

Latest round of grants totals nearly $51 million and includes funding to expand buildings

DANVERS –– The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded nearly $51 million in Skills Capital Grants to high schools, colleges, and educational institutions, which marks a milestone of awarding more than $200 million total over the past eight years to upgrade technology and lab spaces for students, expand career programs for young people and adults, and increase capacity in workforce training programs across the Commonwealth. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Education Secretary James Peyser, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Labor Secretary Rosalin Acosta visited Essex North Shore Technical High School today to announce the awards and tour the school’s new Agricultural Museum, which is being built by students.

The awards announced today include two separate rounds of grants. Approximately $39 million was awarded to nine organizations to undertake major building construction projects, funded through An Act Relative to Immediate Covid-19 Recovery Needs, passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, which included $100 million in state resources to provide capital improvement grants to vocational high schools and public schools operating career and technical education programs. The second round of grants totals $11.7 million to 38 organizations for technology equipment upgrades, and is funded through the 2018 Economic Development Bill, which established $75 million in Skills Capital Grant funding over five years.

“We created the Skills Capital Grants to ensure young people and adults in every region of the Commonwealth could learn and gain skills on the most up-to-date technologies and equipment so they would be well-prepared for in-demand careers,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are proud of these investments in vocational technical education and their long-term impacts that will positively affect thousands of Massachusetts residents for decades.”

“Our goal with the Skills Capital Grants was to align valuable state resources, build better educational opportunities, and increase access to workforce development training, and we have successfully accomplished those goals,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Since taking office, we expanded access to career training for both high school students and adults, launched the Career Technical Initiative - turning vocational schools into three shifts-a-day training facilities - and expanded STEM education opportunities for young people.”

Since 2015, 538 grants totaling $204 million have been awarded through the Skills Capital Grant program.

The Skills Capital Grants are awarded by Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which was created in 2015 to bring together the Secretariats of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, and Housing and Economic Development to align education, economic development, and workforce policies in order to strategize around how to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in every region of the Commonwealth. The competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions that demonstrate partnerships with local businesses, as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities in each region of the state.

“These grants are all about expanding access for more students,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “The funding awarded today for major expansion projects will have a significant impact on the spaces that are available to teach and train people and will enable new programs to open in communities and regions that currently do not have a program, giving more students opportunities that didn’t exist before.”

The Skills Capital Grant program has evolved into a crucial component of local workforce training efforts by expanding the number of young people and adults trained and experienced with the newest technologies used by local employers. Approximately 80,000 students across the Commonwealth will directly benefit from all the grants awarded over the past eight years. Investments made through the Skills Capital Grant program helped establish the Career Technical Initiative at 25 vocational-technical schools, as well as early career Innovation Pathways at 60 high schools.

"This continued investment in our vocational-technical schools and colleges has a direct impact on young learners and adults, opening up more opportunity for equitable access to the best equipment possible for training in high-demand industries," said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. "Together, Skills Capital Grants and the Career Technical Initiative are creating more workforce training pathways for constituents across the Commonwealth, while helping employers address staffing shortages."

“Employer demand for skilled workers is high, and the $51 million in Skills Capital Grants we’re announcing today will help us support the space and equipment needed to expand training opportunities for young people and adults across Massachusetts,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “The Baker-Polito Administration’s Workforce Skills Cabinet has provided an avenue to align policies and investments, like this one, to develop the skilled workforce needed to drive our economy forward.”

About two-thirds of the investments made with the grants are directly aligned to reduce skills gaps in high priority industry sectors, including health care, manufacturing, IT, and skilled trades. A percentage of the funding, about 5 percent, has been invested in multi-year strategic projects in manufacturing, healthcare and energy training programs which are projected to have significant regional impact.

The following nine organizations received facility awards totaling $39 million:

Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover - $4,000,000, Aviation Maintenance, Healthcare Assisting, Fiber Optics, and Robotics – The high school is planning a 7,900-square foot two-story addition to launch a new aviation maintenance technician program. The school will also enhance its existing healthcare assisting, robotics, and fiber optics programs by adding capacity to educate an additional 648 students over the next five years. The school’s industry partners include Straumann, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, EDI Telecommunications, Air Bear Aviation, and Northern Essex Community College.

Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton - $2,500,000, Horticulture and Landscaping – The high school will invest to modernize Keith Hall, a 10,000 square-foot facility, as well as update equipment, including Internet connectivity from the Dairy barn to the Horse arena, Floriculture refrigeration systems, operator simulators, and forestry equipment. The school plans to increase enrollment by approximately 100 students next year. Industry partners include MA Farm Bureau, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the town of Dighton.

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River - $5,000,000, Automotive Collision, Culinary, and Metal Fabrication – The funding will support the lab expansions for the automotive collision, culinary, and metal fabrication programs. The new facilities will be used by traditional high school students during the day and support the Career Technical Initiative (CTI) adult training program. Industry partners include MassHire Bristol Workforce Board, TACO Comfort Solutions, Bristol Community College and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

McCann Technical High School, North Adams - $ 3,110,000, HVAC – The high school will construct a 5,580 square-foot HVAC building to provide training to an estimated 100 students each year. Currently there is no HVAC technician training program in the county, and HVAC was identified by the Berkshire County Workforce blueprint as a critical workforce need. The new instructional labs will be used by traditional students as well as adult CTI students after hours. Industry partners include MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board, Berkshire Career Center, Laureyns United Contractors, and Adams Plumbing and Heating.

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, Northampton - $5,000,000, Agricultural Mechanics, Automotive Technician and Horticulture – The school will rebuild the horticultural building, which was heavily damaged during a fire in May 2022. The funding will also provide a full spectrum of welding, hydraulics, diesel and gas engine equipment for instruction. The school’s Agricultural, Mechanics, Automotive Technician and Horticultural programs work with MassDOT’s pre-apprenticeship program to help train students for careers with MassDOT. IUOE Local 98 is another key industry partner providing training and career advisement to students.

Southeastern Regional School District, South Easton- $4,000,000, Electricity, Electronics/Mechatronics, Precision Machining, Robotics and Automation Technology – The school is planning a 6,800 square-foot expansion to support electricity, electronics, advanced manufacturing, and robotics programs. The school expects to serve additional students during the day as well as expand its current CTI adult training program. Industry partners include MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board, AccuRounds, Machine Inc., and Integra Life Sciences.

Franklin County Technical School, Turners Falls - $ 4,158,500, Aviation Technician – The high school plans to build a 12,000 square-foot instructional lab to launch a new Aviation Maintenance Technician program that will educate approximately 100 traditional day students and adult students each year. The school will meet FAA criteria to become an approved AMT Airplane Maintenance Technician. Turners Falls Airport Commission is one of the primary partners along with Gulfstream Corporation. The program will also create alliances with the Bridgewater State Aviation Science program and the newly established UMass Aviation & Research Center.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School, Wakefield - $7,499,922, Biotechnology, Medical Assisting, Robotics and Culinary Arts -The high school is in midst of an expansion project that will serve 320 additional students, and launch new programs in Biotechnology Medical Assisting, Robotics, and Culinary Arts. Industry partners include North Shore Community College, Winchester Hospital, Whidden Memorial Hospital/Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), Glen Ridge Nursing Center/Genesis Healthcare, Fantini Bakery, The Produce Connection, Boston Conveyor & Automation, SMC Corporation of America, Amazon Robotics, and Boston Dynamics.

Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford - $3,750,000, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Programming-Web Development, and Engineering – The school will undertake an expansion and modernization project to add 8,750 square feet to the building to create a state-of-the-art manufacturing, robotics, and design training facility that will train more than 200 traditional day students and adults in the CTI program. Industry partners include Insulet Corporation, TÜV Rheinland, Keystone Precision, TRAK Machine Tools, RedHat, Middlesex 3 Coalition, Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (NAMC) and Central/North Central Region Advanced Manufacturing Consortium, Mt. Wachusett Community College, Middlesex Community College and three MassHire Workforce Boards.

The following 38 organizations received a total of $11.7 million for capital equipment technology upgrades:

Agawam High School, Agawam - $146,690, Manufacturing and Information Technology - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support Agawam High School’s Manufacturing Innovation Pathway and Information Technology Innovation Pathway.

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough - $250,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support updating Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Cosmetology instructional lab.

Attleboro High School, Attleboro - $250,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide technology and equipment to updated Attleboro High School’s Medical Assisting vocational program and launch of a new Environmental Science and Technology vocational program.

Bellingham High School, Bellingham - $150,000, Manufacturing/Healthcare - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support Bellingham High School’s Manufacturing Innovation Pathway and Healthcare and Social Assistance Innovation Pathway.

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional High School, Upton - $1,250,000, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional High School technology and equipment to support modernizing the Construction Technology programs to meet regional employer demand for carpenters, electricians, and electronics technicians.

Boston Community Technical School, Braintree - $100,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide Boston Community Technical School equipment to support home health aides and community health worker industry credential training programs.

Boston Dearborn STEM Academy / Boston Plan for Excellence, Boston - $150,000, Information Technology / Manufacturing - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support Boston Dearborn STEM Academy’s Information Technology Innovation Pathway and Manufacturing Innovation Pathway.

Bourne High School, Bourne - $150,000, Business and Finance/Environmental and Life Science - Funding will provide Bourne High School technology and equipment to support the Business and Finance Innovation Pathway and Environmental Life and Science Innovation Pathway.

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School, Taunton - $500,000, Manufacturing - Funding will provide technology and equipment, including updating CNC machines to support Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School ‘s Advanced Manufacturing vocational program.

Brockton High School, Brockton - $75,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide Brockton High School technology and equipment including patient simulators to support the Health Care & Social Services Innovation Pathway.

Bunker Hill Community College, Boston - $135,799, Healthcare - Funding will provide Bunker Hill Community College technology and ultrasound equipment to support the General Sonography and Cardiac Sonography programs.

Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable - $183,014, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Cape Cod Community College technology and equipment to support the growth of the Marine Service Technology industry certification training program.

Carver Middle High School, Carver-$75,000, Environmental & Life Science/Manufacturing - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support Carver Middle High School’s Environmental & Life Science Innovation Pathway and Manufacturing Innovation Pathway.

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, Hathorne - $499,999, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School technology and equipment to support updating of the Groundskeeping and Equipment Operator vocational program.

Gloucester High School, Gloucester - $117,000, Manufacturing/Skilled Trade - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support updating the high school’s Advanced Manufacturing and Construction vocational programs as well as the Engineering afterschool “Maker Space.”

Gould Construction Institute, Woburn - $489,893, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Gould Construction Institute, the training affiliate of Associated Builders and Contractors, technology and equipment including construction simulator learning systems to support updating the Plumbing, HVAC, and Construction Craft Laborer industry certification training programs.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, New Bedford - $212,333, Medical Assisting - Funding will provide diagnostic, treatment, and technology/training equipment to support Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School to update the Medical Assisting vocational program.

Haverhill High School, Haverhill - $150,000, Environmental and Life Science/Manufacturing - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment to support the Environmental and Life Science Innovation Pathway and the Manufacturing Innovation Pathway.

Integrated Electronics and Photonics Advanced Manufacturing Consortium – Springfield Technical Community College/Western New England University – Springfield, $250,000, Manufacturing - Funding will provide the Integrated Electronics and Photonics Advanced Manufacturing Consortium comprised of Springfield Technical Community College and Western New England University technology and equipment to support Electronics and Photonics Advanced Manufacturing training and degree programs.

MassBay Community College, Wellesley Hills - $500,000, Biotechnology - Funding will provide MassBay Community College instructional lab technology and equipment to support scaling of Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing high school partnerships, industry credential training, certificate, and degree programs.

Medford Vocational Technical High School, Medford - $319,989, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Medford Vocational Technical High School technology and equipment to update the Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies vocational program and to establish a new evening program for training adults.

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Lexington - $500,000, Agriculture - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment to support updating the Animal Science/Veterinary Science vocational program.

New Bedford High School, New Bedford - $500,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide the high school equipment and technology to develop a simulated health sciences laboratory to support current healthcare CVTE program and the development of Health Assisting vocational program.

North Shore Community College, Danvers - $1,000,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide the college technology and equipment to modernize a healthcare simulation center to support Medical Assisting, Allied Health, and Human Services high school partnerships, industry credential training, certificate, and degree programs.

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, Palmer - $491,905, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment to modernize the HVAC vocational program instructional lab for highs school and adult training programs.

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody - $240,836, Hospitality - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment to modernize the Culinary Arts program.

Quincy High School, Quincy - $145,500, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Quincy High School technology and commercial grade equipment and simulators to support updating of the Electrical Technology vocational program.

Salem High School, Salem - $169,000, Information Technology - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment to support updating the Programming & Web Development vocational program laboratory.

South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School, Hanover - $250,000, Manufacturing /Transportation - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support the high school updating Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive Technology vocational programs for high school and adult training programs.

Tantasqua Regional Vocational High School, Fiskdale - $131,454, Manufacturing - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment including CNC machines to support updating the Advanced Manufacturing vocational program.

Taunton High School, Taunton - $500,000, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment including and excavator, skid steer, forklift simulator to support updating the Construction Craft Laborer vocational program.

Tech Foundry, Springfield - $100,000, Information Technology - Funding will provide technology and equipment to support updating Tech Foundry’s Information Technology adult industry certification training programs.

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School, Franklin - $500,000, Hospitality - Funding will provide commercial restaurant technology and equipment to update Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School ‘s Culinary Arts vocational program.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, Bourne - $250,000, Skilled Trades - Funding will provide Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School technology and equipment to update the Electrical and adult training vocational program instructional lab.

Uxbridge High School, Uxbridge - $75,000, Innovation Technology - Funding will provide the high school technology and equipment including IT hardware, simulators, and lab equipment to support the Information Technology Innovation Pathway.

West Springfield High School, West Springfield - $150,000, Healthcare/ Manufacturing - Funding will provide technology and equipment including instructional simulators and VR equipment to support the high school’s Healthcare & Social Assistance Innovation Pathway and Manufacturing Innovation Pathway.

Westfield State University, Westfield - $250,000, Healthcare - Funding will provide the university technology and equipment to support elancing foundational Skills training for Healthcare Professionals including nurses, nursing assistants, community health workers, and physician’s assistants.

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Haverhill - $499,461, Healthcare/Transportation - Funding will provide technology and equipment to update the Automotive Technology and Health Assisting vocational programs.

GREEN BUILDING OF THE YEAR

Bristol County Agricultural High School

Submitted by HMFH Architects

The renewal of Bristol County Agricultural High School’s campus reflects the school’s close ties to the natural environment and unique curriculum rooted in science and environmental education. Integrating sustainability with curricular goals, the campus is both a place of discovery and an instructional tool through its highly sustainable design. Building systems that reduce energy use, carbon emissions, waste, and water are purposefully exposed to view to offer immersive, hands-on learning experiences and to maximize educational impact.

At the heart of the campus, the heavy timber-framed Student Commons provides a space to work, eat, study, and socialize. Home to the dining area and media center, the Student Commons is a community asset hosting local environmental organizations in addition to being a hub for student activities.

The new Center for Science and the Environment (CSE) highlights the integral role of science and environmental research. Designed as an interactive learning center, the CSE houses a student-curated natural resource museum, specialized bio-secure labs, and flexible classrooms. The CSE is the first public school in Massachusetts with composting toilets that reduce annual water use by 68% from code baseline and helps educate students about water conservation. In addition, rainwater harvesting, vegetated green roofs, and exposed mechanical systems reinforce the idea of the building as a teaching tool.

The renovation and addition to the main academic building, Gilbert Hall, originally built in 1935, showcases the environmental benefits of reusing existing buildings. The design revitalizes the existing space to accommodate academic classrooms, administrative space, two gymnasiums and a one-of-a-kind indoor arborist climbing lab, while maintaining the original building’s character.

A new Landscape Arbor Building, renovations of a small building for the Agricultural Mechanics program and the new net-zero ready, heavy timber Dairy Barn which features state-of-the-art robotic milking technology complete the campus expansion.

Here’s what the judges had to say: “The Bristol County Agricultural High School checked so many boxes for us… aggressive sustainability, a strong community connection, a focus on carbon reduction, a teaching tool …all on a limited, public-school budget. The project is also a very familiar project type, the renovation and expansion of an obsolete public school, which the team executed beautifully, serving as a fiscally responsible model for the community, state, and public-school project type.”

STUDENT LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS

Exciting New Opportunity for Student Leaders at Bristol Aggie

Bristol Aggie is excited to announce that we are partnering with the Stone Soup Leadership Institute to bring an exciting new program to our campus. For nearly twenty years, The Institute has collaborated with organizational partners around the world to develop dynamic educational tools, trainings, and resources that expand young people's appreciation for and interest in STEM, climate education, sustainable solutions and STEM-related career pathways.

On the recommendation of MA Senator Marc R. Pacheco, the Stone Soup Institute has partnered with Bristol Aggie to bring these exciting new tools and resources to our students. Through the Institute's programming, student delegates will develop their confidence, leadership skills, and public speaking. They'll do this while exploring sustainability through service learning projects and engagement with local businesses, policy makers, and stakeholders.

Additionally, student delegates will be working with a sister school in Terceira, Portugal and will collaborate with their international peers virtually and in person. Student delegates from Terceira will visit Bristol Aggie in the Spring of 2023 and our BA delegates will travel to Terceira, Portugal in the Fall of 2023.

The goal of the program is to empower students to build a more sustainable future for themselves and their communities, while encouraging them to become global citizens. Teacher nominations are currently being accepted and student applications go live on December 22, 2022. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2023. Please email advisors Mrs. Hopkins (dhopkins@bcahs.com) or Mrs. Carlos (scarlos@bcahs.com) with any questions.

Monday December 5th through December 20th

Purchase candy canes before or after school in Ms. Hussey’s room (Gilbert Hall #1204) or at lunch

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 students that qualified to receive the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship based on their performance on the high school MCAS tests. These students scored in the Advanced category on either the Mathematics or ELA and have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district.

We had 35 students qualify to receive the four-year scholarship.

*Some recipients not pictured*

Congratulations to our Landscape Seniors who came in Second overall, with Keegan Carr placing 1st and Justin Mosman placing 2nd individually, in the FFA Turf Management CDE. This was their first time ever competing in an FFA Competition.

Sophia Anger

Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO

Angelina Araujo

Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

Catawba College, Salisbury, NC
College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte, NC
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
Regis University, Denver, CO
Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL
Thiel College, Greenville, PA
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Nicholas Baker

Norwich University, Northfield, VT

Sarah Bergeron

Assumption University, Worcester, MA

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO*
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Madison Bosse

Assumption University, Worcester, MA

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Franklin Pierce University, West Lebanon, NH
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
Rivier University, Nashua, NH
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

Aidan Camara

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Lyn Corbett

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

Lexi Dicorpo

Assumption University, Worcester, MA
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Emma Jamrin

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Fisher College, Boston, MA

Emma Lasson

Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mitchell College, New London CT,
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Olivia Leighton

Saint Joseph’s College, Standish, ME
SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY
University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of New England, ME
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO

Christopher Mahoney

Universal Technical Institute, Orlando, FL

Karolina Majkut

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY
Salem State University, Salem, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Bridgette Perry

Merrimack College, North Andover, MA

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

University of Maine, Orono, ME
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

Benjamin Quintin

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Gordon College, Wenham, MA
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Vivian Rivera

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Elaina Savage

Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY

Marissa Vaquero

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME

ASVAB Testing

The test will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from approx. 8:15 a.m until 11:15 a.m.

The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military. The Military uses ASVAB scores to identify the occupations that best suit the applicant’s abilities. The ASVAB exam focuses on the following eight categories: Arithmetic Reasoning, Auto and Shop Information, Electronics Information, General Science, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge. Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills.

**In addition, this test could assist in helping students explore their interests, expand their horizons and find the right path after high school, not just to enlist in the military.**

The test is completely free, approx. takes 3 hours and is offered priority to juniors and seniors but sophomores may sign up and take it if space permits.

If you would like to take the test please register here using your BA email address and fill out Sign Up Form for ASVAB 2023. More information about where the test will take place will be sent to students who sign up to test. If you have any questions see Ms. Kochan or Ms. Costa in Student Services.

If you need more information please check out - https://www.asvabprogram.com/pdf/ASVAB_CEP_Overview_2018.pdf

OPENINGS/VACANCIES

VETERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4091353)

Start Date: Immediately

BACKGROUND:

Veterinarians work at animal hospitals and clinics but may also work as a staff Veterinarian at a zoo, ranch, farm, stable, aquarium or laboratory to provide routine animal care. They are experts in diseases that impact animals and use their knowledge of animal anatomy to identify and correct health issues. Veterinarians develop care plans for animals and teach pet owners how to help their animal recover. They order lab tests, assist in births, perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions, stitch up wounds and cure infections among other procedures. Veterinarians may also perform humane euthanizations and comfort grieving pet owners.

VETERINARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide veterinary medical clinical care under the terms of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to teaching program animals and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Apply current standards of care in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat sick or injured animals in our teaching programs and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Perform basic soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgical procedures at our on-campus facility.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones. This will include animals on campus as well as patients from within our community.
Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans
Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care
Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials
Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret the resulting images
Establish or carry out quarantine or testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans or to other animals according to established government regulations
Humanely euthanize animals in situations they see fit such as in the case of a terminal illness.
Oversee the overall operation and management of the Veterinary Science Center
Responsible for overseeing the safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations in regard to drug storage

VETERINARY SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or Veterinary Science Center on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Collaborating with community partners, higher education institutions, and local industry.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbooks and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
To organize and co-chair Program Advisory meetings of the department.
To submit all department purchase order requests.
To submit all department facility maintenance requests.
To hold department meetings with the cooperating teacher(s) in their program and related classes.
To prepare and submit a budget request for their department each year.
To keep accurate inventory of all department equipment.
To upkeep and maintain department equipment and facilities.
To actively participate and cooperate in a positive manner in the yearly “Fall Show.”
To develop and maintain relationships with businesses related industries to keep the program division current with industry standards.
To supervise students working on school grounds and those participating in the “Early Release” Cooperative Education Program.
To take all reasonable steps necessary to insure the safe and efficient operations of their department.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Works in collaboration with the Animal Science Department Chair to build vocational programming.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105757)

Start Date: August 2023 (Fall)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching schedule will include Physics and Chemistry. May also include one of oceanography.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist students with placement, career counseling, and matriculation to post-secondary opportunity.
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.

.4 ANIMAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Full Time SY 2023-2024)

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Start Date: April 2023 (Spring)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or veterinary clinic on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator and Department Chair in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

Activities and Athletics:

Wrestling: The wrestling team attended a tournament on Saturday 12/10 at Watertown HS, where they finished 2nd place overall out of 10 schools. The team was 3.5 points out of first place behind Wakefield HS and finished with 3 champions, 2 2nd place finishes, 1 3rd, and 2 4th place finishes.

1st: Malakai Risotti
1st: Richard McGreevy
1st: Anthony Ashe
2nd: Griffin Machie
2nd: Brennan Bingham
3rd: Brady Benfeito
4th: David Hunt
4th: Johnathan Borges