Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services

New York Inspires is a multi-year strategic transformation initiative by the New York State Education Department, aimed at redefining what it means to be a graduate. The plan, which extends through 2029, focuses on four core transformations: adopting a portrait of a graduate, reimagining credits and learning experiences, decoupling regent exams from graduation requirements, and offering a single diploma with diverse endorsements. It emphasizes human-centric design, equity, and fostering student success through extensive stakeholder engagement.

This document presents a base salary schedule for the School Monitor position across fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029, detailing the annual salary increments.

This document presents the Program Development Guidelines for Instructional Programs, outlining a framework for shared decision-making and continuous transformation at Ulster BOCES. It is guided by the North Star vision of Deeper Leading and Learning, emphasizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Key areas include fostering unique self-development, community contribution, capacity building, and engagement in inquiry cycles for all learners. The plan details processes for Targets of Transformation, quarterly labor-management meetings, policy reviews, and an annual Code of Conduct review. The overarching vision is to elevate stakeholder voice, foster shared responsibility, and drive meaningful change to improve performance and create a supportive learning environment for all learners.

The document outlines the "Education Reimagined" initiative at Ulster BOCES, establishing new Career Academies at iPark 87. This program revitalizes a former industrial site, focusing on an educational framework that emphasizes equity, belonging, and purpose. It aims to prepare students for future careers and civic leadership through collaboration with industry leaders and real-world learning connections, ultimately contributing to community development.