Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Board of Cooperative Educational Services

The annual meeting included a presentation on the BOCES tentative budget. The proposed administrative budget was discussed, highlighting the charges to component districts and other revenues. The family of the late Paul Puccio was presented with the G Lucius Carey annual service Leadership Award. Updates were provided on special education, Career and Technical Education, school improvement, district services, advocacy, and school and business partnerships. Videos highlighted culinary arts students and their efforts.

The annual business meeting included a welcome address, pledge of allegiance, and introductions. The meeting covered the review of the tentative budget, introduction of boces board candidates, and presentation of the g lucious cary award to kathy kaiser and don marie stewart for their volunteer service. There was also a presentation on the 2021-2022 budget, new programs, and statewide district support services.

The annual meeting included a presentation on the BOCES tentative budget for 2018-19, covering the administrative budget and other post-employment benefits. The administrative budget has two components: general operations, increasing by 2.72 percent, and retiree health insurance, increasing by approximately 5.16 percent. The twenty two component districts will vote on the proposed administrative budget. The G Lucius carry annual service leadership award was presented in recognition of Bob's four decades of volunteer service. Chairs of quests are threes for superintendent subcommittees provided updates on special education, Career and Technical Education, school improvement and district services. Culinary arts students prepared and served a variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts as part of their CTE program.

The meeting included discussions about water sanitation and the availability of materials for a project. There were concerns raised by contractors regarding material availability. The discussion touched on whether building material pricing is expected to increase. The meeting concluded with a vote.

The annual meeting reviewed the BOCES tentative budget. The total budget for 2017-2018 will increase. The administrative budget is approximately 6.1 million dollars. Component districts will vote on the proposed budget on April 25th. James Keegan was presented with the G Lucius Carry Annual Service Leadership Award for his volunteer service. Updates were provided on special education, career and technical education, school improvement, and district services. Videos profiled the career technical education program, Catskill Academy building, and communication service.