Supporters of NYSSB

• Board of Visitors
• Family Association of the New York State School for the Blind
• NYSSB Alumni Association
• The Association for Student Activities of Batavia, N.Y.,Inc. (ASA)
• Local Lions Clubs
• Public Employees Federation (PEF)
• Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA)

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Board of Visitors

The board of visitors is appointed by the governor of the State of New York.

Charles Ruffino, President
John Bartimole, Vice President
Anna Korus, Recording Secretary
James MacConnell
Pamela Maryjanowski
Elaine Powers

Statutory Responsibilities:

(as established by Section 4403 of Title 6 of the New York State Education Law)

The NYS School for the Blind Board of Visitors shall visit and inspect such school, recommend the appointment and approve the removal of a superintendent of such school and have such other powers and duties as may be required or authorized by the board of regents.

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Family Association of the New York State School for the Blind

Officers:

Carol Sambroski, Co-Chair
Teresa Shaut,Co-Chair
Donna Ghodbane, Co-Secretary

Our Mission:

• WE ARE: The Family Association of the NYS School for the Blind (formally know as the Parent Association) are the parents, grandparents, and Legal Guardians, etc. of the students at the NYSSB. 
• PURPOSE: We meet to discuss issues involving our children, learn new information from various speakers and educators, share ideas and especially, support one another to be stronger parents so that we may help our children grow more independent and secure.

If you would like more information go to the family association home page:

Family Association and Newsletters

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The Association for Student Activities of Batavia, N.Y., Inc. (ASA)

Board Members:

Dave Saleh, President
James Knowles, NYSSB Superintendent
Muriel Hammond
Laura Landers
Florence Condidorio
Ed Nau
Tony Scalia, Jr.
Roger Bohn

Purpose:

To provide funds for the activities and personal needs of blind students and equipment and supplies for their extracurricular activities, including, without limitation, entertainment, instruction, recreation, athletics, vocational and social training, and any activities which will help to maintain or improve the physical health and mental well-being of such students, when funds are not otherwise readily available from other sources or budgeted for such use.

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Local Lions Clubs

*Batavia *Spencerport *Attica *Hamlin *Medina

Local Lions Clubs maintain a strong, ongoing and supportive relationship with the school and the students. Over the years many projects have been initiated collaboratively, including construction of our famous Sensory Park. We look forward to our continuing relationships.

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Public Employees Federation (PEF)

The following articles have recently appeared in "The COMMUNICATOR", the official publication of the New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO.

State School for the Blind Leads the Way to Better Life for Special Students

By SHERRY HALBROOK

Parent: NYS School for the Blind Sees Son's Abilities

By SHERRY HALBROOK

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The Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.(CSEA)

The New York State School for the Blind employs many proud members of CSEA in the positions of Child Care Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Clerical, Food Service, Maintenance and Cleaning Staff.