A Message from the District Superintendent

Robert M. Dufour, Ed. D.

Dear Colleagues and Board Members:

What a difference a year makes. Last year we talked about just getting through COVID and hoping that the remaining COVID restrictions would be lifted so we could have normal end-of-year activities. Very quickly, the masks came off, and the pandemic was no longer a pandemic. It became something we needed to live with, just like the flu.

As we approach the 2023-24 school year, Sullivan BOCES' focus continues to be on providing quality programs and services for our districts. Our goal is to provide these programs and services in a fiscally responsible manner, to enhance the value of each district's monies.

Our CTE enrollment is at the highest level that it has been in years. We are introducing new CTE programs in Fire Science, EMS, and Electric trades. Our Welding program is busting at the seams, and we are working on reconfiguring our welding shop to meet this demand. We continue to collaborate with districts and community-based organizations to provide alternative programming for our most at-risk, high-needs students.

Sullivan BOCES is your BOCES, and we are here to meet your needs. We appreciate the support of our districts, and we know that together, we can provide exceptional instructional services and programming to educate our children.

Thank you for your continued support!

Very truly yours,

Robert M. Dufour, Ed.D. District Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer