Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donald J. Shepardson’s organization
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Herkimer BOCES Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting agenda included several key topics: reports and updates on SkillsUSA and the honors program, routine business such as lease agreements and service contracts, and various administrative reports. New business items addressed the Rural Schools Association and NYSSBA conferences. Future meetings were scheduled and executive sessions were held. In addition to the regular meeting, the board conducted a special meeting to review and approve bids for the Phase II Capital Project, which involved awarding contracts for construction, security upgrades, playground equipment, and kitchen equipment.
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The Board reviewed bids for Phase II of the 2022 Capital Improvement Project and awarded several contracts. These included general construction, mechanical construction, plumbing construction, electrical construction, and site construction work. Additionally, the Board authorized the award of contracts for security system upgrades, purchase and installation of playground equipment, purchase and installation of kitchen equipment, and the building management system, all based on recommendations from the BOCES architect and utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements to ensure best value.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Herkimer BOCES Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved a service contract status report, treasurer's reports, and budget and revenue status reports. The meeting included the authorization of an inter-municipal agreement for internal audit services with Questar III BOCES for the 2026-2027 school year, approval of a single audit for federal award programs, and the establishment of new student meal prices. The board certified the 2026-2027 administrative budget vote and election results. Additionally, various personnel matters, including appointments and resignations, were approved. Administrative reports provided updates on Pathways Academy instructional highlights, professional development, LPN and School to Careers programs, CTE achievements, capital project status, and safety and technology services. The board discussed rescheduling a reorganization meeting and future business events.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Herkimer BOCES Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved service contract status reports, various financial reports, an intermunicipal agreement for internal audit services, and the 2024-2025 single audit. Student meal prices were established, and the board certified the 2026-2027 administrative budget vote and election results. Additionally, the board acted on numerous personnel appointments and separations, heard reports on special programs, capital projects, safety services, and information technology, and discussed upcoming meetings, including rescheduling the reorganization meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
