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Learn about ONC BOCES, a cooperative educational services organization, and how it provides high-quality instructional programs, leadership support, and collaborative services to enhance student outcomes. Discover the services and programs offered, the governance structure, and funding sources.
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ONC BOCES - 101 Welcome! We want you to know who we are, what we are about, and how to support each other. Mr. Nicholas J. Savin – District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Avery - Deputy Superintendent
What is a boces? • BOCES – Board of Cooperative Educational Services • Legal Basis – Education Law Section 1950, Commissioner Regulations Part 112 • Established for the purpose of sharing services between schools • Shared Service and BOCES operational rules are outlined in 5 BOCES Handbooks • The services/programs are called CoSers (Cooperative Services) • BOCES Aid – incentives for district to share some services through BOCES • Reimbursement based on services purchased – Rate based on wealth of district (.36 - .9) • Not all services are BOCES aidable! (Exclusion for Spec Ed, Transportation, Capital, Adult)
ONC BOCES - Values • Mission Statement: To provide leadership and support systems through teamwork with the component districts to enhance student outcomes and lifelong learning. • Organization Goals: • GOAL 1: Provide high quality instructional programs that will prepare all students to be responsible, productive, and informed contributors to their community. • GOAL 2: Provide effective leadership and support to assist districts in meeting the needs of all students. • GOAL 3: Develop and enhance partnerships to provide high quality, cost effective collaborative services. • GOAL 4: Develop and enhance communication within ONC BOCES and the region.
What is ONC BOCES?- Otsego Northern CATSKILLS • 19 component schools: • Andes, Charlotte Valley, Cherry Valley-Springfield, Cooperstown, Edmeston, Gilboa-Conesville, Hunter-Tannersville, Jefferson, Laurens, Margaretville, Milford, Morris, Oneonta, Roxbury, Schenevus, South Kortright, Stamford, Windham-Ashland-Jewett, Worcester • 4 counties (Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, Greene) over 1660 square miles • 2 occupational centers • Otsego Area Occupational Center (OAOC) in Milford, NY • Northern Catskill Occupational Center (NCOC) in Grand Gorge, NY • Rented Facilities • Oneonta CSD at Center Street, Instructional Support Service Center (ISSC) • Adult Education outreach – Cooperstown – Jail, Margaretville, NCOC, Oneonta
ONC BOCES Governance • Board of Education – • 9 member board of education • Voted into position by component school boards • President – Mr. Paul Beisler (Milford) • VP – Mrs. Annie Hull (Gilboa-Conesville) • Joe Ballard (Charlotte Valley), Keith Parr (Cooperstown), Deborah Fox (Roxbury), Barbara Ann Heegan (Oneonta), Kurt Holcherr (Margaretville), Johnnie Nemec (Cherry Valley – Springfield), and Jacqueline Parry (Laurens). • Conduct Monthly Public Meetings – Agendas available on our website • Approval of all Personnel appointments, vendor contracts, budget, field trips, audit reports, etc.
ONC BOCES Leadership team • Leadership Team – • District Superintendent – Mr. Nicholas J. Savin • – Also a direct employee of NYS Department of Education (Commissioner) • Deputy Superintendent – Dr. Jennifer Avery • Director of CTE, Alt Ed and Adult Education – Denise Fernandez- Pallozzi • Director of Instructional Support and Itinerant Services – Anne Pallischeck • Principals, Assistant Principal – Ryan DeMars, Kevin Stevens, Crystal Trask • Special Education Director and Supervisor – Jason Sanchez, Danielle Bartl • Itinerant Supervisory – Kimberlea Curran • Director of the Central Business Office – Gregory Beall • Director of Management Services – Lynn Chase • Program Leaders/Administrators – Diane Matteson, Josh Reiss, Doug Favaloro, Kevin Kreis, Gen Ballard, Tami Fancher, Julia Iannello, Suzanne Swantak
Services Offered By ONC BOCES • Instructional Services • Student Programs • Career and Technical Education • Special Education • Alternative Ed. • CASSC • Itinerant Services • Related Service Providers • Therapists • Instructional Support • Media Library • Staff Development • Distance/Online Learning • Adult and Continuing Education • Management Services • Business Office • Human Resources • Certification, EAP, Recruitment, ASEOP • Central Business Office • Safety Risk Management • Employee Relations • Network Support • CASEBP • Itinerant Managers • Food Service • Facilities • Records Mgt. • Grant Writing – with other BOCES
How are we funded? • Revenue – Sales! • Our revenue is generated by selling our services/programs to school districts • Grants – some funding for specific programs is generated from applying for competitive grants – RUS/USDA, Perkins, Regional Partnership, DASNY • Adults – who pay for Career Training and High School Equivalency Test Prep • Administrative and Capital Budgets – voted on by component school boards - RWADA • Price Setting • Prices must be set to sustain a service. Methodology is voted on by component schools. • Revenue from one service cannot be shared with another service or program. • Allocations of Costs • Some expenses like OM, Tech Support, Supervision, Clerical Support – allocated to program budgets • All expense related to a service must be budgeted, then divided by amount sold to set price. • What happens to any surplus or deficits at the end of a fiscal year? (Refund)
Relationship with components- Our customers! • Cabinet – Each component school has a Superintendent who represents their district at our monthly Cabinet meetings. (One shared Super – Margaretville & Andes). • Executive Committee – The longest sitting Superintendent by region, advise on the administrative and capital budgets • Advisory Committees – Advise on all program design, pricing, sustainability. • Student Programs, Instructional Support, Management Services, CASEBP • Purchasing of Services • Although our BOE is the governing board of the organization, our component school leaders help make choices and influence services/program offerings. • We have a responsibility to offer the services they need to support their operations, their staff and ultimately their students achieve.
Budget Process • Salary and Benefit Projects – September and October • What if Union Contracts aren’t settled yet? • Review of Goals for the program – to plan needed investments • Program Leaders – Estimate Supplies, Materials, Contracts • Review Current Year Participation – Project for next year • Long Range Equipment Purchase Plans • Expenses / Units Sold = Price for Service • Review by Advisory Committee – Adopted by Cabinet • Budget Book showing every CoSer – On our website
Service Request School Budget Considerations: Expense Drivers: Staff, Benefits, Contract, New Requirements, Mandates Revenue Limits: Tax Levy Cap, State Budget Proposals, Grants Choices: BOCES Service Expense vs. Value, Can we do it alone?, Can we share directly? Business Community Request – What type of workforce/skills are needed. Preliminary Commitments – From Schools – March 15 Final Commitments – From Schools – April 15 (May 1 by law) Effect on BOCES: Program Offerings, Staffing Levels, Take Over Rights
BOCES Aid Ratios - 2019-20 Aid RWADA Aid Ratio: 1- 0.51 x (2016 Full Value / 2017-18 RWADA) (State Avg.) Millage Ratio: 1 - .0008 District Tax Rate District Tax Rate= 2018-219 Local Levy / 2016 Full Value Selected BOCES Aid Ratio for aid on Admin and Services = the highest of: • RWADA Aid Ratio • Millage Ratio • 36% - Limited at 90%
BOCES Aid Formula for 2020 • BOCES: BOCES Aid for administrative, shared services, rental and capital expenditures plus Aid Due Save-harmless. Approved expenditure for BOCES Administrative and Shared Services Aids is based on a salary limit of $30,000. Aid is based on approved 2018-19 administrative and service expenditures and the higher of the millage ratio or the Current AV/2017-18 RWADA Aid Ratio: (1 - (0.51 * RWADA Wealth Ratio)) with a 0.36 minimum and 0.90 maximum. Rent and Capital Aids are based on 2019-20 expenditures multiplied by the Current AV/RWADA Aid ratio with a 0.00 minimum and a 0.90 maximum. Payable Aid is the sum of these aids including save-harmless.
Boces – Leadership and Service • We are our own best advocates for BOCES service value! • So are our Students! • And – component school staff! • What is the story about BOCES services?
BOCES Statewide Services by the Numbersboces.orghttp://www.boces.org/Portals/0/Web%20Docs/Publications/1601228_NYS%20BOCES%20Annual%20Rpt_16_8.5x11.pdf
How do you find out more about ONC BOCES? Website: oncboces.org Facebook: O.N.C. BOCES Twitter: @ONCBOCES Instagram: onc_boces Service Guide ONC BOCES Staff! You have influence – and can be one of our best advocates.
Thank you for your time! • Any outstanding questions? • We are very happy you are a part of our team! • Nicholas Savin – 607-286-7715 x 2223, nsavin@oncboces.org • Jennifer Avery – 607-588-6291 x 2143, javery@oncboces.org