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Bloomfield Central School District P.O. Box 98, Oakmount Ave. East Bloomfield, N.Y. 14443 (585) 657-6121 www.bloomfieldcsd.org Superintendent: Michael Midey District Profile Total district population:    6,697 Communities served:    East Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Bristol Enrollment:    920 Staff:    Teachers:    86    Other professional staff:    ...

Rural school officials likely know better than anyone how to tighten their belts, but in recent years the belt tightening has probably felt more like a medieval torture device. “We’ve been through some very difficult financial times, just like every ...

By NATE DOUGHERTY The Fitbit is something of an inspiration for PUC Achieve Charter School in Rochester. Like the fitness device, which keeps stats of physical activity with a goal of reaching 10,000 steps each day, the charter school gives ...

Students at many local schools need more than a pencil and notebook in class these days.

Fairport Central School District 38 W. Church St. Fairport, N.Y. 14450 (585) 421-2000 www.fairport.org Superintendent: Brett Provenzano District Profile Total district population:    40,472 Communities served:    Fairport, Perinton Enrollment:    5,963 Staff:    Teachers:    534    Other professional staff:    93 Median teacher salary:    $63,660 ...

While numerous families decide to take a child out of the traditional school system track, the reasons behind that choice are far-reaching. Homeschooling parents educate their own children. In today’s world, however, each family sees homeschooling in a unique way ...

Four organizations have been named finalists for Rookie of the Year honors. This is the first year of participation for these employers. Three of the finalists—Klein Steel Service Inc., St. John’s and Trillium Health—were named finalists in other categories as ...

1-99 Employees Butler/Till Reducing stress is a key component of the Butler/Till strategy for a healthier, happier workforce. “While we do intentionally have a focus on physical health, we also focus on overall well-being, especially stress, knowing that office environments ...

Individuals selected as finalists for the new Health and Wellness Champion of the Year Award lead by example and, in some cases, see to it that wellness has a secure place in the company budget. Read on for raves by ...

Four organizations have been named finalists for Best Company Group Wellness Event honors.

Small For-Profit Peter Juroe Soleo Communications Inc. For Soleo Communications Inc.’s chief financial officer, chief administrative officer and treasurer, the most satisfying thing about being named a 2016 Financial Executive of the Year nominee is the level of faith it ...

For the third straight year, the primary focus of the RBJ 75 is jobs. The reason why also remains the same: For a regional economy, nothing matters more. Now in its 28th year, this publication identifies the 75 largest employers—public, ...

Danny Wegman rarely gets discouraged. At one level, it is not hard to see why. The CEO of Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has a lot to be happy about—strong demand for the company’s offerings across multiple states, sustained success over ...

While studies show gender-based wage imbalances still exist, a number of obstacles that once blocked women’s rise to leadership positions have been removed. Among this year’s RBJ 75 companies, nine are led by women. Three shared their stories on their ...

Corporate social responsibility at Constellation Brands Inc. is more than just doing the right thing. It is a commitment to the land, people and communities where the firm’s employees live and work, the company’s leaders say. That means the alcohol ...