Thank You to Spring Student Helpers
The CNYRIC was fortunate to have a little extra help throughout the spring, as it welcomed several students from both the North Syracuse and West Genesee Central School Districts into the Print Shop as student helpers! They assisted the Print Shop staff with a lot of file shredding and coiling duties, which was incredibly helpful as the team navigated an influx of work orders from districts.
They demonstrated fantastic work ethic and ...
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CNYRIC Welcomes Local Students for Tour
In May, what began as a small visit to the CNYRIC turned into something much, much bigger. It began when a couple of students from the Weedsport Central School District reached out to the CNYRIC School District Data Coordinator Ben Norris; they were interested in seeing what a career in or adjacent to information technology actually looks like beyond the most commonly cited examples. Ben enthusiastically agreed to host the students and give them ...
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May's Tech Collab Covers Lots of Ground
In May, the CNYRIC hosted its final Technology Collaborative of the year, welcoming directors of technology from around the region (both virtually and in person) to talk shop regarding critical updates, potential new products and services, and hot topics in educational technology. We’d like to share a few highlights from those conversations!
Wide Area Network Updates
The CNYRIC recently sent out a survey to districts ahead ...
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CNYRIC Hosts Roundtable Discussion with EduTech
These days, many organizations are being asked to do “more with less,” as the responsibilities placed on personnel trend upward while the budgets funding the work seem to move in the opposite direction. The inversely proportional nature of this trend effectively mandates that organizations and teams find adaptive ways to squeeze the most out of what they have available in order to meet ever-changing challenges in the educational landscape. ...
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EDS Hosts Meeting Centered on Data Facilitation
In late April, members from the CNYRIC’s Educational Data Services (EDS) and Test Scoring teams met with local district representatives to discuss effective data facilitation within schools, with the overall goal of providing participants with the tools, tips, and tricks needed to get the most out of their student data. The webinar and its respective breakout sessions were intended to help attendees of any level of familiarity with data facilitation ...
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CNYRIC Participates in Security Tabletop Scenario
In February, members of both the CNYRIC and OCM BOCES teams took part in a tabletop cybersecurity exercise that was designed to walk participants through a simulated cyber incident and test how they would respond in a real-world scenario. The primary goal of the exercise wasn’t to “catch mistakes,” but rather to strengthen coordination, decision-making, and preparedness among both teams.
During the exercise, participants worked ...
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2026 Mentorship Program Makes a Stop at the CNYRIC
The CNYRIC helped ring in the new year by welcoming OCM BOCES representatives to the campus, alongside new employees who have joined the ranks in recent months via the organization's Mentorship Program.
Through the OCM BOCES Mentorship Program, employees new to the organization are paired up with current employees for regular check-ins throughout the year, where they can freely ask questions and “learn the ropes” ...
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CNYRIC Hosts November Tech Collaborative
In November, the CNYRIC hosted the latest Technology Collaborative for districts. OCM BOCES Superintendent Matt Cook kicked off the proceedings with an update on the proposed 2025 Capital Project ahead of the Nov. 19 public vote. Representatives from OCM BOCES were on hand to review the new instructional technology services that are available for districts, and also highlighted the schedule for upcoming LEGO League competitions in the region. ...
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CNYRIC Hosts E-rate Presentation
Recently, Executive Director of E-Rate Central Winston Himsworth visited the CNYRIC campus to talk about E-Rate with attendees from a variety of Regional Information Centers and BOCES.
Part of the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Fund, the E-Rate program aims to subsidize information technology infrastructure and services for schools and libraries. The program not only offers substantial discounts on ...
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CNYRIC Announces new Assistant Director
October 20, 2025
Syracuse, NY - The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Assistant Director for Educational Information Services, Alexandra Ackerman. Alex will assume her duties with the CNYRIC effective Oct. 27, 2025.
The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES Board of Education approved Alex’s appointment at the Sept. 18 board meeting.
Alex joins the ...
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CNYRIC Partners with Local Schools for Work Study
The Central New York Regional Information Center was pleased to host three students from Cicero-North Syracuse High School as part of the Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Work Study Program. During their time with us, the students worked within our Printing Department, contributing to binding and shredding projects and gaining valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.
As the 2024-25 school year draws to a close, we extend ...
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CNYRIC Plays Host to May Tech Collaborative
Directors of technology and facilities came together at the May 30 CNYRIC Tech Collaborative meeting, with the goal of fostering a more collegial and effective working relationship. Recognizing the interdependence of these teams within districts, the meeting provided an opportunity to learn more about each department's respective roles, discuss more seamless project collaboration, identify shared interdepartmental challenges, and share successful ...
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CNYRIC Attends the RIC One Statewide DPSS Conference
Both administration and staff members from the Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) attended last week's annual RIC One DPSS* Statewide Conference in Albany, NY. The RIC One initiative is a Data Privacy and Security Service, which provides resources for all districts in New York State to navigate Ed Law 2-d and Part 121 Regulations. All regional information centers throughout New York State are part of the RIC One initiative. ...
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CNYRIC Welcomes new Assistant Director
CNYRIC Announces Hiring of New Assistant Director
for Educational Information Services
January 17, 2025
Syracuse, NY - The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Assistant Director for Educational Information Services, Reneé A. Burgess, Ed.D. Reneé will assume her duties with the CNYRIC effective Feb. 24, 2025.
The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES ...
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CNYRIC Data Expert Featured in Testing Conversation
Recently, CNYRIC Supervisor of Data Analysis Services Jeremy Dodds was part of a Syracuse Post-Standard feature on the enduring importance of standardized test scoring, particularly in terms of the importance of what these scores can tell district educators, and how they can help inform decision-making.
The article talks in depth about the challenges faced by districts for whom scores are often lower, the battles they have with ...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 - Week 4 (Updates)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which presents a great opportunity to highlight some important security practices that you can employ in both your professional capacity and personal life. Throughout this month, the CNYRIC will be shining the spotlight on a variety of cybersecurity awareness topics, in the pursuit of stronger everyday practices that will help you make smarter, safer decisions when online.
Time to update! ...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Week 3 (Phishing)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which presents a great opportunity to highlight some important security practices that you can employ in both your professional capacity and personal life. Throughout this month, the CNYRIC will be shining the spotlight on a variety of cybersecurity awareness topics, in the pursuit of stronger everyday practices that will help you make smarter, safer decisions when online.
That's Bait ...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Week 2 (Multi-factor Authentication)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which presents a great opportunity to highlight some important security practices that you can employ in both your professional capacity and personal life. Throughout this month, the CNYRIC will be shining the spotlight on a variety of cybersecurity awareness topics, in the pursuit of stronger everyday practices that will help you make smarter, safer decisions when online.
Enable Multi-factor ...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Week 1 (Strong Passwords)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which represents a great opportunity to highlight some important security practices that you can employ in both your professional capacity and personal life. Throughout this month, the CNYRIC will be shining the spotlight on a variety of cybersecurity awareness topics, in the pursuit of stronger everyday practices that will help you make smarter, safer decisions when online.
Strong Passwords ...
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CNYRIC Network Administrator to Speak at Security Conference
Recently, the CNYRIC received the exciting news that one of its own - Senior Network Administrator Motahar Ali - had been asked to present at the upcoming NYSERNet Conference on Oct. 8-9 in East Syracuse! This annual conference gathers the best and brightest from a variety of tech-related disciplines to “talk shop” on current issues, and keep an eye out for what’s on the horizon.
At the conference, Motahar ...
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