Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Thomas McAlister’s organization
May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Orange-Ulster Board Of Cooperative Educational Services Regular Business Meeting
The board meeting included several key agenda items, such as the presentation of student experiences from SkillsUSA participants and feedback from students regarding campus transitions and facility tours. The Audit Committee minutes were accepted, and various personnel actions, including retirements and the denial of a union grievance, were approved. Business action items, including treasurer and budget reports, approval of obsolete equipment, and authorization of an installment purchase agreement for network printers, were handled. Furthermore, the board approved voting results, distance learning and instructional technology licensing agreements, and the annual lease for classroom space at Presidential Park Elementary School. Funding for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference was authorized, and numerous change orders for ongoing capital projects were approved. Additionally, updates were provided regarding a new strategic plan and reports were given on state school board associations.
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The committee held an external audit entrance conference featuring representatives from Bonadio & Co., LLP, who provided an overview of the audit processes scheduled for the upcoming school year. The committee also established the date for its next meeting.
Apr 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services Regular Business Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several items, including entering an executive session to address employment history. Presentations were provided regarding capital project updates, and the board approved personnel actions including retirements. Key approvals included a waiver of a potential conflict of interest regarding a lease agreement, participation in a cooperative bid for various commodities, and installment purchase agreements for network and computer equipment for local school districts. The board also accepted various financial reports and approved several capital project change orders, as well as the 2024-2025 BOCES Report Card.
Apr 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Boces Annual Meeting
The meeting included the reading of the Commissioner's letter and an introduction of staff and program comments. A presentation was held regarding the proposed administrative budget for the upcoming school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
