Annual meeting showcases collaboration through BOCES

OCM BOCES' 2015 Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, April 1 at the McEvoy Education Campus in Cortland, NY. The meeting gives OCM BOCES the opportunity to educate its 23 component school districts about the high quality services it provides, while fulfilling the legal requirement of providing those districts with information about the BOCES budget, which goes to vote on April 20.

Prior to this year's meeting, attendees were treated to a fabulous gourmet meal and an assortment of delectable desserts prepared and served by Culinary Arts students. Colorful Dr. Seuss-themed centerpieces (pictured left), created by Special Education students, graced each table.

The meeting began with a welcome by OCM BOCES Board of Education President Ann Wright and District Superintendent Jody Manning. Prior to the presentation of the 2015-2016 budget, attendees had the opportunity to view a video about OCM BOCES that showcased component district students, teachers and staff, and an informative presentation regarding the benefit and future of embedded career and technical education programs.

For  details on the OCM BOCES budget process and its 2015-2016 budget, view and download the Initial Budget booklet online.

OCM BOCES Annual Meeting - April 2

OCM BOCES will hold their 2014 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Irvin E. Henry Campus (6820 Thompson Road) in Syracuse. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services will present its tentative administrative, capital and program budgets for 2014-2015 to the trustees and members of the boards of education of component school districts in attendance for their review.

The following are summaries of the tentative administrative, capital and program budgets. The amounts stated are based on current estimates and may be subject to change. Copies of the complete tentative administrative, capital and program budgets are available for inspection by the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the reception areas at:

the LGP Career Training Center (4500 Crown Road) in Liverpool, and the McEvoy Education Center (1710 NYS Route 13) in Cortland and

at the Office of the Clerk at the Irvin E. Henry Campus Administration Building (6820 Thompson Road) in Syracuse.