This is a dynamic time for education in our state, full of opportunities for DCMO BOCES and our component schools. As the NYS Education Department moves toward a new way of defining student success in P-12 education with the “Portrait of a Graduate” initiative, the state’s regional BOCES are poised to play an important role in helping our schools prepare and deliver on its promises. This fall, DCMO BOCES introduced its own Blueprint for Excellence, underlining our commitment to provide innovative programs that ensure every learner has access to the opportunities and services needed to support the work of all our districts and partners. That commitment includes strengthening partnerships with our schools, communities and area businesses. Together, we can help our schools and students navigate the emerging paths to graduation, and take advantage of the many opportunities for learning that we can deliver. I am excited to be a part of this transformative time in education, and I look forward to this very exciting year working together with you.
Administrative Cabinet
Welcome!
Administrative Cabinet
Patti Gallaher
Deputy Superintendent
Ginger Rinaldo
Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services
Randy Pryor
Director of Finance
Jennifer Lawrence
Director of Career & Technical Education
Sara Stafford
Director of Special Education
Robert Avery
Director of Services
Role of a BOCES Superintendent
A district superintendent is the chief executive officer of an individual BOCES. The district superintendent is responsible for both the BOCES and its component districts. A district superintendent also serves as the commissioner of education’s representative to the region.
District Superintendent Services
Liaison Services
The district superintendent facilitates communications between the New York State Education Department and local districts, as well as other public and private agencies.
Superintendent Searches
Upon request, the district superintendent may assist component school districts in their selection process of a new school superintendent. The district superintendent at the BOCES may serve as a consultant for recruitment, screening and evaluation of candidates.
Consultant Services
Drawing from various resources, the District Superintendent is available to consult with school districts on a variety of educational topics including, but not limited to:
New York State Board of Regents Standards
State Education Department Commissioner’s Regulation interpretations and clarifications
Student outcomes
Board-administration relationships
Board and District goal setting
Board governance training
Board of Education self-evaluation
Management and planning
School boundaries
Reorganization and mergers
Staff development