The Professional Learning Steering Committee met today at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich. The Professional Learning Steering Committee is a subcommittee of the DCMO BOCES Instructional Services Advisory Committee (ISAC), and meets throughout the year, with a goal of reviewing and recommending regional practices and programs to support student and adult learning. Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Ginger Rinaldo led today’s meeting, which included representatives from Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, South Central Regional Information Center, Walton CSD, Unatego CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Hancock CSD and DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services.
We hope you can join us!
The first day of school was a beautiful morning at Robert W. Harrold Campus. Teachers, staff and administrators welcomed the students, who had a chance to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. We're looking forward to a great year!
DCMO BOCES FFA members competed in two contests, Small Engine Troubleshooting and Diesel Technology, at this year’s New York State Fair in Syracuse. Oliver Hilts (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) placed 5th as an individual in Diesel Technology, and placed 10th as a team with Charity Johnson (Unatego CSD). Congratulations!
It was an exciting morning at the Alan D. Pole Campus, as we welcomed our students to start the new school year. Greeting the students were District Superintendent Michael Rullo, Pole Campus teachers and staff, and staff from the Support Services Center. We're looking forward to a great year!
DCMO BOCES opened the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday with an all-staff gathering at the Robert W. Harrold Campus in Sidney Center. District Superintendent Michael Rullo and Board of Education President Vanessa Warrenwelcomed employees back, introduced new employees and celebrated other employee recognitions, shared information about the coming year, and inspired employees to go forward with excitement and enthusiasm. Guest speaker Greg Bennick took the stage next, sharing a message of positivity: building confidence, seeking happiness in work, and celebrating accomplishments. Greg reinforced his message with humor, magic and some very skilled juggling. It was a great opportunity to reconnect, re-energize, and get ready for our students to return on Thursday. It’s an exciting week!
We’re excited to welcome our newest team members to DCMO BOCES! Last week they joined us for New Employee Orientation, led by Harrold Campus Principal Roula Ragusa and Pole Campus Principal Ryan DeMars, where they learned more about our programs, services, and the communities we serve. Please join us in wishing them success as they begin their journey with our organization– we’re glad to have them on our team!
The DCMO BOCES School Store is back, with an extended run! The store will now be open until September 26, with production taking approximately three weeks from when the store closes. Please read the details for each of the products for sizing and care. Get your DCMO BOCES gear here: http://zapathletics.chipply.com/DCMOBoces/
DCMO BOCES was pleased to sponsor a workshop on Thursday at Sidney Central School for student Board of Education members from area school districts. The workshop was facilitated by Amanda Hoover, Mental Health Coordinator for DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services, and was led by Stuart Gordon and KeJuan Weaver of Appointed To Lead, a national leadership development group focused on educators. The students were joined by Zac Adams from the NYS School Boards Association, John Godfrey, Oxford Academy CSD Board of Education Vice President, and Michael Ames, Principal at Franklin CSD. The students will be serving as non-voting “ex officio” members of their district’s board of education. Attending today’s workshop were Josiah Boel from Greene CSD, Cooper Harvey from Sidney CSD, Emilie Hopkins of Afton CSD, Daniel Kehoe and Adaline Coulter of Franklin CSD, Jason Ostrander of Unatego CSD, Aarav Patel of Downsville CSD, and Nicholas Richette of Oxford Academy CSD.
The DCMO BOCES School Store is back! The store will be open until September 12, with production taking approximately three weeks from when the store closes. Please read the details for each of the products for sizing and care. Get your DCMO BOCES gear here: http://zapathletics.chipply.com/DCMOBoces/
This summer at the Alan D. Pole Campus, Ms. Tucker's elementary students have traveled the 7 continents and learned about animals in each continent. Students are engaged in summer learning and developing social skills.
Students from the DCMO BOCES Cosmetology program at Pole Campus were at the Chenango County Fair on Thursday for Senior Day, volunteering their time and skills to pamper senior citizens with nail services. The seniors also voted on hairstyles that the students had created earlier, with the winners announced by instructor Lisa Chabot: 1st Place went to Katie Kenyon; 2nd to Zaylee Thomas; 3rd to Sarah Kwasnik and Most Creative to Mattie Harrington. It was a great experience for both the seniors and the students!
Thanks to students from the Computer Technology and Welding programs at the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich, DCMO BOCES was well-represented at last week’s Chenango County Fair! Led by instructor Ann French, the students designed and built a display promoting the different Career & Technology programs offered by DCMO BOCES with assistance from Jaan Aarismaa's Welding class. The display featured light-up hot air “balloons,” and a synchronized light and music display. The students took their cue from this year’s CTE promotion, “Start Here, Go Anywhere,” and built the display elements before leaving for summer break. Thank-you to our students and instructors for sharing their skills and talents with the community!
There are some great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now in our Special Education classrooms. Go to http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
Here’s a couple of great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now. Go to http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
On Monday, August 4, over 100 educators and first responders gathered in Oneonta for the 4th Annual Regional Safety Summit, hosted jointly by the Health & Safety offices of DCMO BOCES and ONC BOCES. This year's theme was "Back to Basics," as presenters and participants engaged in conversations about de-escalation, event safety, threat assessment teams, reunification, and recent changes in state law governing school safety. Expert presenters from the New York State Police, NYS Association of Educational Safety & Health Professionals, and the two BOCES spoke to and shared information with participants.
Here’s a few of the many great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now. Go to http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
Teams from DCMO BOCES and component districts gathered at the Robert W. Harrold Campus on Wednesday, July 30th for LINKS, our regional comprehensive action planning event. Now in its 27th year, LINKS continues to bring school teams together to collaborate on the development of action steps for required state plans in a focused and supportive environment.
This year’s keynote address featured educator, speaker, and author Trevor Muir, who is partnering with DCMO BOCES with three professional learning appearances this summer and fall. His presentation, "Innovative Teaching for a Changing World: Cultivating Mindsets and Competencies That Matter," connected to the values of the Portrait of a Graduate that emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, resilience, and cultural competence.
About 100 participants attended the event from eight school districts: Afton CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, DCMO BOCES, Downsville CSD, Franklin CSD, Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD, Greene CSD, and Unatego CSD. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services staff were on hand to assist with facilitation and planning.
This year’s keynote address featured educator, speaker, and author Trevor Muir, who is partnering with DCMO BOCES with three professional learning appearances this summer and fall. His presentation, "Innovative Teaching for a Changing World: Cultivating Mindsets and Competencies That Matter," connected to the values of the Portrait of a Graduate that emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, resilience, and cultural competence.
About 100 participants attended the event from eight school districts: Afton CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, DCMO BOCES, Downsville CSD, Franklin CSD, Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD, Greene CSD, and Unatego CSD. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services staff were on hand to assist with facilitation and planning.
DCMO BOCES has teamed up with Trevor Muir, a nationally-known educator, author, and motivational speaker specializing in innovative teaching methods!
He shared his inspiring message with school leadership teams this week at DCMO BOCES Leadership Academy: Power of Connection, and returns next week to work with participants in the LINKS 27: Power of Connection Training. He’ll be back in October to speak to participating regional educators on October 10. Check out https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/instructional-support-services for more information. We are thrilled to bring this dynamic and engaging speaker to work with our region’s school leaders and educators– we’re sure his message will connect with you!
He shared his inspiring message with school leadership teams this week at DCMO BOCES Leadership Academy: Power of Connection, and returns next week to work with participants in the LINKS 27: Power of Connection Training. He’ll be back in October to speak to participating regional educators on October 10. Check out https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/instructional-support-services for more information. We are thrilled to bring this dynamic and engaging speaker to work with our region’s school leaders and educators– we’re sure his message will connect with you!
Leadership teams from 11 school districts and both DCMO BOCES campuses attended the 2025 Leadership Academy: Power of Connection. The 2-day event was held at the Shenandoah Country Club of Turning Stone Resort in Verona, and featured keynote speaker Trevor Muir, a nationally-known educator, author, and motivational speaker specializing in innovative teaching methods. There were team building activities, several breakout sessions on a variety of topics and informal conversations. Thursday’s sessions were focused on the recently-approved NYS Education Department “Portrait of a Graduate." The Leadership Academy is organized and presented annually by the DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services Team, led by Ginger Rinaldo, Assistant Superintendent of DCMO BOCES. The 60 participants were from Afton CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, Downsville CSD, Franklin CSD, Otselic Valley CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Unatego CSD, Unadilla Valley CSD, Walton CSD and the Harrold and Pole Campuses of DCMO BOCES.
