In partnership with the New York State Education Department and the New York State School Boards Association, DCMO BOCES joined other BOCES around the state in hosting a “Welcome to Student School Board Members” event on Wednesday. 12 students from area school districts joined DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo and Instructional Support Services Mental Health Coordinator Amanda Hoover at the Support Services Center in Norwich. The group was joined virtually by presenters Robert Schneider, NYSSBA Executive Director; NYS Senator Shelley Mayer, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, NYS Assembly Member Carrie Woerner; Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young; NYSSBA President Sandra Ruffo; NYSBBA Deputy Director and General Counsel Jay Worona; and NYS Education Commissioner Betty Rosa. Following their presentations, the students participated in a community building circle, a communication/engagement strategy that promotes the elevating of voices and belonging for adults and students.
The goal for the gathering was to provide student board members with a fundamental understanding of their roles and responsibilities, connect them with state and local education leaders, and celebrate their sense of community service and leadership.
Student board members participating were from DCMO BOCES, Downsville CSD, Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD, Norwich CSD, Unadilla Valley CSD, Otselic Valley CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD and Walton CSD.