Board Update
Highlights
Growing Stronger: Sullivan
BOCES Opens New Classrooms to Welcome 57 New Students This Fall!
Sullivan BOCES welcomed 57 newly referred students to the Rubin Pollack Education Center campus in September.
The enrollment breakdown includes 33 - K-6 special education elementary students
13 - 7-12 secondary special education students 11 - 7-12 Alt Ed students ( Three of which are part of the new middle school Alt Ed program)
To accommodate these new students, BOCES opened three new elementary classrooms along with a new alternative ed middle school classroom
BOCES Launches RESTART, Suicide Prevention, and Anti-Vaping Programs for Sullivan County Schools
BOCES plans to launch the RESTART program for students with substance abuse issues in late fall 2024. Catholic Charities will provide substance abuse treatment services, while BOCES will offer academic tutoring.
In partnership with NYSED, the NYS Office of Mental Health, and Sullivan 180, BOCES has secured a $50,000 grant to bring the Hope Squads Suicide Prevention program to Sullivan County schools For more information, visit https://hopesquad com/
BOCES is also pleased to announce that they will receive $150,488 46 from the NYS Attorney General’s Juul settlement These funds will be used to provide anti-vaping programs in Sullivan County schools.
New Elementary Playground Expected To Be Ready For Students In October.
New Driveway Creates Enhanced Drop Off Area For Elementary Students
The driveway between F building and G mod was paved down to the elementary bus loop A new drainage system was also installed as part of the driveway project
Catholic Charities will directly bill the family’s insurance company for therapeutic services on a sliding scale based household income and BOCES will bill districts for the tutoring component, similar to IDT/SPARC.
Classroom News
Fire Prevention Week
As part of Fire Prevention Week, the White Sulphur Springs and Liberty Fire Departments visited BOCES to talk with elementary students. Firefighters explained the various equipment they use in emergencies, giving students a hands-on understanding of fire safety tools and gear. It was an informative and engaging day that inspired students to learn more about fire safety.
Reinforcing Lessons with Stem Activities
Students have been busy learning about geography and creating projects to reinforce their learning, including crafting beautiful globes with all the continents. They also explored the scientific method by testing ways to prevent apples from oxidizing and made posters to present their findings.
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Career & Tech Center
The county and state officials, joining students to celebrate this new addition to the educational labs at the Career & Tech Center
After the speakers and ribbon-cutting, welding students showcased their skills through demonstrations, which many guests observed and engaged with by asking questions. Culinary students prepared refreshments for the event, which guests enjoyed throughout the celebration.
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther praised the program, stating, “Career and Tech programs here at Sullivan BOCES have some of the most vital courses in the state of New York. It is a blessing that students have the opportunity to come learn a trade that will not only put food on the table and money in their pockets, but also build out some of the most desperately needed workforces in the country. Welders are one of the most essential professions that exist today.”
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Student Speaker Wyatt Green, Liberty
Senator Oberacker, Aide Camile O’Brien, Sanna Woytowick – Monticello (2024 Graduate) watch Cahl Darling - Livingston Manor demonstate a welding technique
David Potash, SUNY Sullivan, Landen Boyd, Sullivan West and Kathleen Bressler, Sullivan West Superintendent
Robert Dufour, Sanna Woytowick, Senator Oberacker, Linda Berkowicz, Wyatt Green, Assemblywoman Gunther, SC Legislative Chair, Nadia Rajsz, Landen Boyd, Susan Schmidt, and Cahl Darling.
Honoring the Life and Legacy
We honor the life and legacy of Anthony R. Sinacore.
Tony was not only a cherished friend and steadfast advocate for education but also a proud veteran who served in the US Navy for over 25 years and a dedicated member of the Liberty Rotary.
Tony’s commitment to the students of Sullivan County was evident in the many roles he embraced throughout his life. He served as an Assistant Principal at the Liberty CSD, and even after retirement, he continued his dedication to education by joining the District’s board of education.
Since 2000, Tony had been a valued member of the Sullivan BOCES Board of Education, volunteering on several committees and also serving as the delegate to the NYSSBA.
He was also very proud of his role as President of the Sullivan County School Board’s Association
Key Dates
Nov 1-CountywideConferenceDay Nov 6-LuncheonforAssemblywomanAileenGunther Nov 11-BOCESClosedinObservationofVeteransDay
Nov.27-29-BOCESClosedforStudents:ThanksgivingBreak Dec.23-Jan.1-BOCESClosedforStudents:WinterRecess
ScheduledSchoolBoardPresentations
Eldred:Nov 14
Fallsburg:Dec 4
Tri-Valley:Dec 12
Liberty:Jan.7 SullivanWest:Jan.23
Anthony R. Sinacore