Family and friends gathered to celebrate retired educator Charles Crumb as he was honored with the 2024-2025 Marshman-Hall Commitment to Education Award Wednesday at the DCMO BOCES Board of Education’s annual meeting. This prestigious award, named after past board members Dan Marshman and Bob Hall, recognizes exceptional dedication and efforts to advance educational opportunities for students in the region. DCMO BOCES Board President Vanessa Warren presented the award and praised his achievements, and Mr. Crumb delivered remarks and presented the board with a number of items with historical significance to the organization, including a group photo of the the first DCMO BOCES teachers. A delicious dinner was prepared and served by Harrold Campus Culinary Arts students, under the supervision of Chef Romanowski and Mrs. Ruff. Congratulations to Charles Crumb, and thank you from DCMO BOCES!
It was DCMO BOCES “Get The Job!” Application Day at the Alan D. Pole Campus Tuesday. This event Connected graduating seniors and adult learners with local businesses and employers in construction, trade, and business fields. Students gained insight into local career opportunities, practiced professional conversations and job-seeking skills, and expanded their networking connections with businesses. “The event not only strengthened the connections we have with area businesses, it also provided an opportunity to showcase our student’s talents and skills,” according to Pole Campus Principal Ryan DeMars. Businesses that registered and are seeking applications included Bassett Healthcare, Chartwells Food Service at Colgate, Chase Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Chenango County, Chenango County Office of Emergency Services, DCMO BOCES, Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, HRS Forestry, Ironworkers Local 60, Lemon Tree/Cutting Crew, Lewis Tree Service, NYCM Insurance, NYSDOT, NYS State Parks, NYS Veterans Home, Oneida Barber School, Pro-Tel, Raymond Corporation and SUNY Morrisville.
Educators enjoyed “Playful Learning: A Powerful Teaching Tool,” a professional learning workshop held today at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich. Playful learning is a teaching approach that leverages the natural inclination of children to learn through play, exploration and discovery. Participants were actively engaged in a playful learning environment as they learned how to design and facilitate playful learning activities that align with the standards and promote collaboration. The class was led by DCMO BOCES Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development Christine Newell, and included educators from Otselic Valley CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Afton CSD and South Kortright CSD.
DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities –visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
DCMO BOCES Cosmetology classes from the Alan D. Pole Campus visited the International Beauty Show in New York City last week. Students had the opportunity to enjoy some new products and learn about some different techniques. It was a great experience!
Students from the DCMO BOCES Carpentry, Welding, and Conservation programs at Alan D. Pole Campus visited the Hard Hat Expo at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse recently Over 135 exhibitors showcased state-of-the-art equipment, machinery, materials and services at the Expo, which also featured a “Skid Steer Rodeo.” The students were inspired by the experience!
DCMO BOCES offers a range of career and technical programs at both campuses. To find out more, visit https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/career-technical-education
The DCMO BOCES Board of Education has selected Charles (Charlie) Crumb as the Marshman-Hall Award recipient for the 2024-25 School Year. The community is invited to the award presentation, which will be held on April 2, 2025, at the DCMO BOCES Robert W. Harrold Campus. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. during the DCMO Board of Education Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Martha Ryan at www.dcmoboces.com/staff?search=martha
DCMO BOCES is one of 160 BOCES and local school districts in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2025 at the “Titanium with Honors” level. DCMO BOCES has been recognized with this award more than 20 times, and at the Titanium level since 1918. Receiving Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award on behalf of DCMO BOCES were Health & Safety staff Johnson Joseph, Hannah Foster and Alison Bensley; Health & Safety Coordinator Jason Lawrence, Director of Finance Randy Pryor, Deputy Superintendent Patty Gallaher, Director of Special Education Sara Stafford, and Health & Safety Staff Rick Shaw.
Students from the Culinary Arts program at DCMO BOCES Robert W. Harrold Campus gain baking and business skills and experience through the Bake Shop, which operates each Thursday during the school year. The students manage the popular operation and prepare a range of baked goods, from cookies to breads.
Here’s a few examples 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!
On Thursday, staff at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich had the opportunity to visit the maple production operation at Robert W. Harrold Campus in Sidney Center. They enjoyed a lunch prepared by students from the Culinary Arts program, visited their Bake Shop, and then students in the Conservation Program showed them the maple production operation, including a walk in the sugarbush to see the sap lines, a peek in the sap tank, an explanation of the reverse osmosis process, and a closeup look at the wood-fired evaporator, ending in the finishing room. This year, the students have 800 taps on 600 trees, and so far have produced a little over 60 gallons of syrup. For comparison, in 2013, they produced a total of 34 gallons with 300 taps. Thank you to Mr. Whittaker, Mr. Larsen , Mrs. Larsen and the students of the Conservation program for the informative tour, and to Chef Romanowski, Mrs. Ruff and the Culinary Arts students for the delicious lunch!
Wednesday, Ms. Librizzi’s class at the Harrold Campus was learning about Eleanor Roosevelt, part of their studies marking Women’s History Month. Later, they learned about maple production when they visited the sugarbush and saphouse. Students from the Conservation Program and FFA chapter explained how maple syrup and other products are made. Thank you, Mr. Whittaker, for a sweet visit!
Districts across the DCMO BOCES region came together Wednesday at the Support Services Center and Robert W. Harrold Campus for the NYS Education Department’s Uplifting All Students Conference. District teams were able to collaborate on ways to support students.
Students in Ms. Acunto’s elementary classroom enjoyed a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity Monday, creating and examining a magic rainbow ring. What a fun project! Ms. Acunto’s classroom is located at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD.
Friday, DCMO BOCES worked with ONC BOCES to present the Regional School Counselor Workshop, a collaboration with the Delaware, Otsego and Chenango County Counselor consortiums. The event was held at SUNY Oneonta, and offered sessions on a range of topics, including building resilient social-emotional and behavioral support systems, trauma-informed practices in schools, career management and transition strategies, and networking and resource-sharing by grade level. DCMO BOCES Career Counselor Megan Scrivner, who is also the Chenango County Counselors Association President, and DCMO BOCES Mental Health Coordinator Amanda Hoover were both presenters and instrumental in the planning of this event. There were 26 attendees from DCMO BOCES districts and 28 from ONC BOCES districts.
We’re getting ready for our Extended School Year Summer School, and we have openings for enthusiastic professionals, including: Licensed Teaching Assistants – Summer School, Special Education Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Aides, Related Service Providers (Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapist, School Social Worker, School Counselor), and School Nurse – Extended Summer School. Find out more about these openings at www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/current-vacancies
Friday was a Staff Development Day for DCMO BOCES and its component schools, and we were pleased to host a variety of professional training opportunities for teachers and instructional support staff from both Robert W. Harrold Campus and Alan D. Pole Campus at our Harrold Campus today. Presenters included John Whalen and Alan Krenek from edtomorrow, Joy Adams Phd., Educational Consultant and Instructional Designer (Elevated Learning Design), Mike Woods, Director of the CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York, and DCMO BOCES staff, including Assistant Principal Amanda Wheeler and special education teacher Laurel Acunto. It was a busy day of engagement and learning!
Friday is Staff Development Day throughout the DCMO BOCES region, and our Instructional Support Services staff were out helping to provide professional learning in some of those districts. Nan Gizowski, Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development, is shown at Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, where she led presentations on the Graduation Measures Initiative and on Stress Management for teachers and staff.
DCMO BOCES will again be offering a Regional Summer School program, and we’re looking to assemble a great team! There are opportunities in multiple locations for Middle and High School Teachers (ELA, Math, Social Studies Living Environment Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Health, Physical Education and Special Education), Substitute Teachers, LTAs, Clerk, and Nurse, as well as a potential internship opportunity for an Administrator. Regents Reviewers, Scorers and Proctors positions are also available. Full information on the available openings can be found here: www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/current-vacancies
Our Certified Nurse Assisting students at the Alan D. Pole Campus of DCMO BOCES got creative with bottles, balloons, straws, and tape to build working lung models with the guidance of science teacher Mrs. Engle-Thomas.
By pulling down on the "diaphragm," they watched the lungs inflate— just like how we breathe! This fun, hands-on activity helped bring their respiratory lessons to life.
There are great opportunities available for substitutes 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!
