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Scott Budelmann - legislative liaison for BOCES of NYS testifying at the joint budget committee hearing

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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Educating students of all ages and abilities

Since 1948, BOCES throughout New York State have been partnering with school districts to help meet students’ evolving educational needs through cost-effective and relevant programs. Learn more about BOCES instructional programs

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The role of a District Superintendent

BOCES District Superintendents facilitate communication between the New York State Education Department and their local school districts, consult with school districts on board-administrative relationships, assist in superintendent searches, and more. Learn more about District Superintendents

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