Burgard Vocational High School

Burgard Vocational High School is a vocational high school located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It enrolls approximately 600 students from Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current Principal is Ms. Charlene Watson, and the current Assistant Principals are Mr. Eric Johnson, Mr. Andrew Drouin, and Mrs. Tracey J. Travis.[1]

Burgard Vocational High School
Address
400 Kensington Avenue

Buffalo, NY

Kensington

Buffalo
,
Erie
,
New York
14214

United States
Coordinates42°55′44.14″N 78°50′10.61″W
Information
TypeVocational school
StatusComprehensive Support & Improvement
School districtBuffalo Public Schools
School number301
PrincipalCharlene D. Watson
Assistant PrincipalsEric S. Johnson
Andrew M. Drouin
Tracey L. Travis
Grades9-12
Color(s)Blue and White    
Team nameBulldogs
NewspaperThe Blueprint
YearbookThe Technician
WebsiteBurgard High School

History

The school was founded in 1910 as a combined printing class between Public School #5 and Public School #44 on Elm Street in Buffalo. In 1914, it became known as the Elm Technical School. A $1,000,000 construction project was begun to construct a new facility for the school, with the land being donated by Henry P. Burgard.[2]

In 2009, a renovation was completed on the school that expanded the main office and created new science and computer labs, technology shops, and renovation to the automobile shops. Locker rooms were also expanded.[3] While the school was being reconstructed, freshmen and sophomores were housed at School 171 on East Delavan Avenue.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. William B. Kamprath–1931-1957[4] (Principal - Elm Vocational School, retired)
  • Mr. Joseph F. Crotty–1957-1970 (Vice Principal - Burgard Vocational High School, died)
  • Mr. J. Patrick Curry–1970-1984 (Vice Principal - Seneca Vocational High School, retired[5])
  • Mr. James F. Harmon–1984-1985 (Principal - McKinley Vocational High School, retired)
  • Mr. John J. Mattimore–1985-1989 (Principal - South Park High School, retired[6])
  • Mr. Rocco A. Lamparelli–1989-1990 (Supervising Principal - Buffalo Public Schools' Secondary Schools, retired)
  • Mr. Thomas P. Kopera–1990-2002[7] (Assistant Principal - Lafayette High School,[8] retired)
  • Mr. James J. Pautler–2002-2006[9] (Assistant Principal - Kensington High School, assigned to Buffalo Public Schools' Office of Shared Accountability[10])
  • Mr. Carlos J. Villarroel [interim]–2006-2007 (Vice Principal - Burgard High School,[11] named Assistant Principal of Frank A. Sedita Academy[10])
  • Mrs. Florence S. Krieter–2007-2010 (Interim Assistant Principal - Burgard High School,[10] assigned to Buffalo Schools' Department of School Turnarounds[12])
  • Ms. Genelle E. Morris-Adams–2010 [interim] (Director of Data Analysis - Buffalo Public Schools,[13] returned to District Office)
  • Mr. Brian M. Wiesinger–2010-2014 (Assistant Superintendent - Iroquois Central School District, named Headmaster of South Buffalo Charter School[14])
  • Ms. Elizabeth C. Crispin–2014-2015 [interim] (Assistant Principal - Burgard High School, returned to position)

Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Laverne H. Engel–1932-1937 (English teacher - Seneca Vocational High School, named Head of Related Subjects for Buffalo Public Schools)
  • Mr. Joseph M. Crotty[4]–1948-1957 (unknown, named Principal of Burgard Vocational High School)
  • Dr. William M. Sharp–1957-1962 (Vocational Counselor - Allderdice High School, retired)
  • Mr. Joseph T. Schmidle–1962-1964 (Teacher - Emerson Vocational High School, named Director of Manpower Development for Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education)
  • Mr. Archie Rousselle–1964-1972 (Carpentry teacher - McKinley Vocational High School, named Assistant Principal of Emerson Vocational High School)
  • Mr. Thomas W. Cosgrove [interim]–1969-1970 (Math teacher - Burgard High School, returned to teaching)
  • Mr. Salvatore J. Sedita–1972-1984 (Math teacher - Emerson Vocational High School, named Principal of Emerson Vocational High School)
  • Mr. Richard A. Marotto–1984-1985 (Assistant Principal - Brighton High School, named Principal of Kensington High School)
  • Mr. Alfred H. Rasp–1985-1987 (Assistant Principal - Riverside High School, named Assistant Principal of Kensington Prep)
  • Mr. Thomas Fiorella–1987-1989
  • Mr. Donald C. Brusky [interim]–1989-1990 (Physical Education teacher - Burgard High School, returned to position)
  • Mr. Thomas C. Aquino–1990-1992 (Deputy Youth Director - City of Buffalo,[8] named Supervisor of Personnel/Teacher Aides for Buffalo City Schools[15])
  • Mr. Leonard J. Carfley–1992-1993 (Automotive Mechanics teacher - Burgard Vocational High School, retired)
  • Mrs. Aloma D. Johnson–1993-1996 (Guidance Counselor - Burgard Vocational High School, named Acting Director of Magnet Programs for Buffalo Public Schools[16])
  • Mrs. Mary A. Craig–1996-2003 (English teacher - Buffalo Traditional School, named Assistant Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
  • Mr. Carlos Villarroel[17]–2003-2006 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Interim Principal of Burgard High School[11])
  • Mrs. Denise E. Clarke–2003-2005[17] (ESL Teacher - Burgard High School,[18] named Acting Assistant Principal of Frederick Law Olmsted 64[19])
  • Mrs. Florence Schimert Krieter [interim]–2006-2007 (Program Coordinator - Burgard High School,[11] named Interim Principal of Burgard High School[10])
  • Mr. Bert L. Stevenson–2007-2008 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School[20][21])
  • Dr. Barbara J. Carson-Jones–2008-2010 (Vice Principal - Seneca Vocational High School,[20] retired[22])
  • Mrs. Lorenda D. Williams-Chisholm–2010-2013 (Guidance Counselor - Amherst Central High School, named Assistant Principal of Northtowns Academy[23])
  • Mr. Andre D. Thomas–2010-2013 (Social Studies teacher - Williamsville North High School, named Assistant Principal of Heim Middle School[24])
  • Ms. Lizzy Crispin–2013-2014 (Assistant Principal - Bennett High School, named Interim Principal of Burgard High School)
  • Mr. Robert R. Maulucci–2013-2014 (English teacher - Burgard High School, named Principal of South Buffalo Charter School)
  • Mr. Peter A. Hazzan [interim]–2014-2015 (Director of School Leadership - Buffalo Public Schools, terminated)
  • Ms. Jamie L. St. John–2014-2018 (Special Education teacher - Bennett High School, named Assistant Principal of McKinley Vocational High School)
  • Ms. Lizzy Crispin–2015 (Interim Principal - Burgard High School, named Assistant Principal of Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy)
  • Mr. Jason B. Madden–2015-2016 (Assistant Principal - Riverside Institute of Technology, named APPR Specialist of Buffalo Public Schools)

Former administrators
School 171, where Burgard underclassmen were housed to 2007-2009
Year Superintendent Principal Assistant Principal
1931-1932Earnest HartwellBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1932-1933Earnest HartwellBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1933-1934Earnest HartwellBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1934-1932Earnest HartwellBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1935-1936Robert PabstBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1936-1937Robert PabstBill KamprathLaverne Engel
1937-1938Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1938-1939Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1939-1940Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1940-1941Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1941-1942Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1942-1943Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1943-1944Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1944-1945Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1945-1946Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1946-1947Robert PabstBill Kamprath
1947-1948Robert PabstBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1948-1949Robert PabstBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1949-1950Robert PabstBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1950-1951Ben WillisBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1951-1952Ben WillisBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1952-1953Ben WillisBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1953-1954Parmer EwingBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1953-1954Parmer EwingBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1954-1955Parmer EwingBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1955-1956Parmer EwingBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1956-1957Parmer EwingBill KamprathJoe Crotty
1957-1958Joseph MenchJoe CrottyBill Sharp
1958-1959Joseph MenchJoe CrottyBill Sharp
1959-1960Joseph MenchJoe CrottyBill Sharp
1960-1961Joseph MenchJoe CrottyBill Sharp
1961-1962Joseph MenchJoe CrottyBill Sharp
1962-1963Joseph MenchJoe CrottyJoe Schmidle
1963-1964Joseph MenchJoe CrottyJoe Schmidle
1964-1965Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie Rouselle
1965-1966Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie Rouselle
1966-1967Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie Rouselle
1967-1968Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie Rouselle
1968-1969Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie Rouselle
1969-1970Joseph MenchJoe CrottyArchie RouselleTom Cosgrove
1970-1971Joseph MenchPat CurryArchie Rouselle
1971-1972Joseph MenchPat CurryArchie Rouselle
1972-1973Joseph MenchPat CurrySal Sedita
1973-1974Joseph MenchPat CurrySal Sedita
1974-1975Joseph MenchPat CurrySal Sedita
1975-1976Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1976-1977Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1977-1978Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1978-1979Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1979-1980Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1980-1981Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1981-1982Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1982-1983Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1983-1984Eugene RevillePat CurrySal Sedita
1984-1985Eugene RevilleJim HarmonAl Rasp
1985-1986Eugene RevilleJohn MattimoreAl Rasp
1986-1987Eugene RevilleJohn MattimoreAl Rasp
1987-1988Eugene RevilleJohn MattimoreTom Fiorella
1988-1989Eugene RevilleJohn MattimoreTom Fiorella
1989-1990Eugene RevilleRocco LamparelliDon Brusky*
1990-1991Alfred ThompsonTom KoperaTom Aquino
1991-1992Albert ThompsonTom KoperaTom Aquino
1992-1993Albert ThompsonTom KoperaLeo Carfley
1993-1994Albert ThompsonTom KoperaAloma Johnson
1994-1995Albert ThompsonTom KoperaAloma Johnson
1995-1996Albert ThompsonTom KoperaAloma Johnson
1996-1997Jim HarrisTom KoperaMary Craig
1997-1998Jim HarrisTom KoperaMary Craig
1998-1999Jim HarrisTom KoperaMary Craig
1999-2000Jim HarrisTom KoperaMary Craig
2000-2001Marion CanedoTom KoperaMary Craig
2001-2002Marion CanedoTom KoperaMary Craig
2002-2003Marion CanedoJim PautlerMary Craig
2003-2004Marion CanedoJim PautlerCarlos VillarroelDenise Clarke*
2004-2005Yvonne HargraveJim PautlerCarlos VillarroelDenise Clarke
2005-2006James WilliamsJim PautlerCarlos Villarroel
2006-2007James WilliamsCarlos Villarroel*Florence Krieter*
2007-2008James WilliamsFlorence KrieterBert Stevenson
2008-2009James WilliamsFlorence KrieterBarbara Jones
2009-2010James WilliamsFlorence KrieterBarbara Jones
2010-2011James WilliamsMorris*/WiesingerLorenda WilliamsAndre Thomas
2011-2012Amber Dixon*Brian WiesingerLorenda WilliamsAndre Thomas
2012-2013Pam BrownBrian WiesingerLorenda WilliamsAndre Thomas
2013-2014Pam BrownBrian WiesingerBob MaulucciLizzy Crispin
2014-2015Don Ogilvie*Lizzy Crispin*Jamie St. John*Peter Hazzan*
2015-2016Kriner CashCharlene WatsonJamie St. JohnJason MaddenTracey Travis
2016-2017Kriner CashCharlene WatsonJamie St. JohnEric JohnsonTracey Travis
2017-2018Kriner CashCharlene WatsonJamie St. JohnEric JohnsonTracey Travis
2018-2019Kriner CashCharlene WatsonAndrew DrouinEric JohnsonTracey Travis
2019-2020Kriner CashCharlene WatsonAndrew DrouinEric JohnsonTracey Travis

*Denotes interim appointment

Academics

Burgard offers Regents level courses as required by New York State. Burgard's curriculum includes a career and technical component in classes such as Automotive Repair Technology, Virtual Enterprise, Welding, Computer-aided design (CAD) & CAM Robotics, and Building Management.[25]

Bell Schedule
Period Begin End
Homeroom8:008:15
Period 18:199:02
Period 29:069:49
Period 39:5310:36
Lunch 410:4011:10
Period 4/510:4011:23
Period 5/611:1411:57
Lunch 611:2711:57
Period 6/711:2712:10
Period 7/812:0112:44
Lunch 812:1412:44
Period 912:481:31
Period 101:352:18
Period 112:223:05
Dismissal3:053:10

Notable alumni

References
  1. Buffalo Public Schools. Retrieved October 11, 2015, from Burgard Public Schools: Burgard High School 301 Archived 2010-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
  2. LaChiusa, C. Burgard Vocational HS Retrieved September 19, 2010, from Buffalo Architectural History.
  3. Ramtech Engineers. (Ramtech Engineers - Projects - Buffalo Public Schools - Burgard High School. Burgard High School Retrieved September 9, 2010, from Ramtech Engineers:
  4. "Truck and Bus". (2006, August 14). Retrieved September 19, 2010, from Karl R. Joser Photos: Burgard High School Photo
  5. J. PATRICK CURRY, RETIRED BURGARD PRINCIPAL. (1994, December 29). The Buffalo News.
  6. John J. Mattimore, Principal in Buffalo schools . (2011, May 2). The Buffalo News
  7. Mills, R. P. (2002). The New York State School Report Card for Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo City School District. Albany: New York State Department Of Education.
  8. Hammersley, M. (1990, August 2). School chief details proposed staff changes. The Buffalo News, p. SPLIT.
  9. Mills, R. P. (2006). New York State School Report Card Comprehensive Information Report. Albany: New York State Department Of Education.
  10. Buffalo Public Schools (2007, February 14). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  11. Buffalo Public Schools (2006, December 6). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  12. Pasiack, M. B. (2010, November 12). Principals shifted to positions on central staff. The Buffalo News .
  13. Buffalo Public Schools (2010, December 1). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  14. Tan, S. (2014, August 1). Principal of Burgard High School resigning. The Buffalo News.
  15. Hammersley, M. (1992, February 27). School board cuts election cost. The Buffalo News, p. TRK.
  16. Aloma D. Johnson , retired educator - May 23, 1942 -- May 26, 2006. (2006, May 28). The Buffalo News, p. B6.
  17. Buffalo Public Schools. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2010, from Buffalo Public Schools: Buffalo Public Schools - Burgard.
  18. Herod-Zak, R. (2005). 09-14-05 Administrative Board Changes - Special Meeting. Board of Education Special Meeting September 14, 2005 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.
  19. Herod-Zak, R. (2005). 09-28-05 Administrative Board Changes. Board of Education Special Meeting September 28, 2005 (p. 1). Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools.
  20. Sommer, M. (2008, August 14). 32 administrative changes approved. The Buffalo News.
  21. Buffalo Public Schools (2008, August 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
  22. http://notes2.buffalo.k12.ny.us/doc/BoardMee.nsf/bf25ab0f47ba5dd785256499006b15a4/87a4c513cc2119a38525775b0052b1fd/$FILE/07%2007%2010.S.ADM.xls%5B%5D
  23. Creating a culture for success. (2013, August 13). Retrieved from http://www.e1b.org/StudentsofAllAges/AlternativeEducation.aspx?ArticleId=172
  24. New assistant principal named at heim middle. (2013, August 28). The Buffalo News. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/schools/new-assistant-principal-named-at-heim-middle-20130828
  25. Burgard virtual tour. (2009). [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.buffaloschools.org//videos.cfm?vID=2043 Archived 2010-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
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