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District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day

On Feb. 25, 2026, district superintendents from across the state met with lawmakers to advocate for the coalition’s legislative priorities. BOCES of NYS asks lawmakers to: Address Critical Workforce Shortages Establish a “Teachers Across New York” program modeled after the successful “Doctors Across New York” and “Nurses Across New York” programs. This would offer state-supported … Continue reading "District superintendents meet with legislators on BOCES Advocacy Day"

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District Superintendent Scott Budelmann testifies on behalf of the BOCES of NYS

Scott Budelmann testified at the Joint Budget Hearings on Elementary and Secondary Education on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The transcript of his testimony is below. Good morning, Chairpersons Krueger, Pretlow, Mayer, and Benedetto, and other Members of the Senate and Assembly. I am here today on behalf of BOCES of New York State, the entity … Continue reading "District Superintendent Scott Budelmann testifies on behalf of the BOCES of NYS"

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BOCES Educational Consortia meeting highlights budget, legislative achievements

At NYSSBA’s annual conference in New York City on Oct. 23, 2025, BOCES board members and district superintendents from around the state attended the annual meeting to learn more about the budget and legislative achievements from the BOCES of New York State in 2025. BOCES of NYS legislative consultant Julie Marlette from Hinman Straub provided … Continue reading "BOCES Educational Consortia meeting highlights budget, legislative achievements"

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District Superintendents join Chancellor Young, Commissioner Rosa at Brooklyn STEAM Center

BOCES district superintendents joined Chancellor Young, Commissioner Rosa and State Education Dept. leadership at the Brooklyn STEAM Center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on October 21. The state’s education leaders shared innovative and effective practices for access to early college/dual enrollment programs for historically underserved student populations.

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Three new district superintendents pinned in August ceremony

A pinning ceremony was held at the August BOCES of NYS District Superintendents meeting to welcome three new DSs leading BOCES across the state. Congratulations to Jeremy Belfield (CiTi BOCES), Dr. Cathleen Hauber (Monroe One BOCES) and Darin Saiff (St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES), who were all appointed to district superintendent positions earlier this summer. They’ve joined … Continue reading "Three new district superintendents pinned in August ceremony"

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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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