Category: BOCES of NYS
New York State budget includes long-awaited changes to modernize BOCES Aid
After years of advocating for changes to BOCES aid, New York’s Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are celebrating a significant legislative victory included in the recently adopted state budget. A key provision included in the final budget is an adjustment to the state aid formula that reimburses districts for a portion of the costs … Continue reading “New York State budget includes long-awaited changes to modernize BOCES Aid”
Annual BOCES Expo draws a crowd in Albany
On Wednesday, April 30, the marble halls of “the Well” in the state’s Legislative Office Building (LOB) were transformed into a showcase of talent, innovation and opportunity, as 29 of New York’s 37 BOCES gathered for the annual BOCES Expo. Event sponsor, Senate Education Chair Shelley Mayer, highlighted the critical role BOCES plays in shaping … Continue reading “Annual BOCES Expo draws a crowd in Albany”
District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day
On Feb. 26, 2025, district superintendents from across the state met with lawmakers to advocate for the coalition’s legislative priorities and voice their support S.528 (Mayer)/A.3430 (Conrad) -An act to amend the education law, in relation to the salaries of certain teachers and aids employed by boards of cooperative educational services. BOCES of NYS asks … Continue reading “District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day”
Testimony at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education
The testimony of BOCES of New York State by District Superintendent Scott Budelmann at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education was delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
2025 Legislative Priorities
BOCES district superintendents will be at the capitol on Feb. 26, 2025 for the BOCES of New York State Advocacy Day. The day is an opportunity for BOCES leadership to meet with regional legislators to discuss their response to the executive budget proposal, legislative and budget priorities.
Annual BOCES Education Consortium meeting recap
At NYSSBA’s annual conference in New York City on Oct. 20, 2024, BOCES board members and district superintendents from around the state met for an annual update on the work of the BOCES Education Consortium (BEC).
September pinning ceremony welcomes three new district superintendents
Congratulations to Dr. Taweepon (Pon) Farrar (Orleans/Niagara BOCES), Dr. Thomas K. Putnam (Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES), and Dr. Jasmin Varela (Eastern Suffolk BOCES), who were all appointed to district superintendent positions earlier this year.
New teacher ambassador program aims to inspire future educators
BOCES of New York State collaborates with TEACH NY, State Education Dept. and Dept. of Labor to address workforce challenges.
BOCES of NYS holds Expo Event in Capitol’s Well
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, BOCES of New York State held its annual BOCES Expo (formerly branded “Well Day”) on the first floor of the Legislative Office Building. With excellent representation across the state, 35 of the 37 BOCES attended the event to showcase their programs and have demonstrations from their campuses in front of … Continue reading “BOCES of NYS holds Expo Event in Capitol’s Well”
Feb. 1 Testimony of BOCES of New York State
Read BOCES District Superintendent Dan White’s February 1st testimony to the NYS Legislature on behalf of the BOCES of NYS.