L-R: Oliver Robinson, President of NYSCOSS, Randy Ehrenberg and Joseph Delaney, Vice President and General Manager of C&S Companies.

January 19, 2010 - North Colonie Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg was bestowed a prestigious honor at the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) Winter Institute in mid-January. The Council presented Mrs. Ehrenberg with the Appreciation Award for her nine years of work, including leadership on council committees and in mentoring activities.

Since 1976, the award has been given annually in recognition of an active member’s efforts on behalf of The Council.

“Randy is receiving this award due to her exemplary volunteer efforts to The Council,” Superintendent of the Jericho School District and Distinguished Friend of the Council, Hank Grishman said. “She has offered sessions at the Aspiring and New Superintendents' workshops every year for the past seven years.”

“It is a true honor to be recognized by one’s peers,” Ehrenberg said. “I am appreciative that our Board of Education has been receptive to the volunteer work that I have done for The Council of School Superintendents. The Board recognizes that my work has served to enhance the fine reputation of our district.”

Mrs. Ehrenberg wrote a segment of the curriculum for the Future Superintendents Academy and currently serves as a coach to two fellows. Previously, she chaired the Pathways to Leadership for Minorities and Women Committee and has been a member of the Commissioners Advisory Council, House of Delegates and the Curriculum Committee.

“Assisting and mentoring the next generation of superintendents is a tremendous joy and work that I plan to continue when I retire,” Ehrenberg said.

In November, Mrs. Ehrenberg announced that she will be retiring on July 31, 2010, after serving as Superintendent of North Colonie for nine years.