Beacon schools chief honored in Washington

BEACON -- Beacon school district Superintendent Vito DiCesare was among 62 school superintendents nationwide who were honored for their leadership recently at a ceremony in Washington.

DiCesare and seven other superintendents in New York state were recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus Education Braintrust and the Education Technology Think Tank at the sixth annual Decision Makers Luncheon.

The annual event recognized the pioneers of public/private technology partnerships and school district leadership teams.

DiCesare said the district's work to continually improve the education and services for both minority and undeserved children led to the recognition.

''The Beacon City School District is moving vigorously in the right direction,'' said DiCesare, who acknowledged many others in the district. ''I recognize (the award) represents the efforts of many people.''