Educational Services Mission Statement:
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Educational Services Division, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse life-long learners by providing a full spectrum of cost-effective educational and career learning programs and services. These services include those that empower school districts and other educational providers to build capacity for teaching and learning, ensure equitable access to the best education for all students and achieve excellence. The programs enrich life and maximize potential within the community and work force. We are committed to quality, communication, research, respect, safety and attention to our continually changing world.

Management Services Mission Statement:
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Management Services Division addresses the diverse needs of our educational community. The Division is a unique regional and internal resource dedicated to continuing its proven history of innovation, expertise and a deep commitment to quality. The Division designs, provides, and facilitates services and specialized information in the areas of administration, human resources, technology, support and management. Through the delivery of these effective services, the Division assists BOCES programs and Long Island school districts in accomplishing their respective missions.

Human Resources Mission Statement:
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Human Resources Department advances the region’s pursuit of excellence by fostering expertise and best practices in development of the agency's most valuable resources -- high-performing people and quality programs. Through a collaborative effort the department provides a range of services that promote staff development, outreach, communications, research, grants management, and strategic planning that capitalize on the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the agency’s staff. Together, these efforts allow the Department to support the growth of services and programs that build capacity for teaching and learning throughout the region.

1. HIGH STANDARDS - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will ensure that every student who is educated in a BOCES program meets or exceeds the learning standards or alternative provisions set by the New York State Board of Regents.
2. STAFF DEVELOPMENT - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will promote the continued professional growth of current and future teachers, administrators, and support staff by providing a coordinated program of affordable, needs-based staff development.
3. QUALITY MANAGEMENT - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will deliver the highest quality programs and services by incorporating quality management principles and practices in all operations and by empowering all staff to engage in continuous improvement and process improvement.
4. PROGRAM AVAILABILITY - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will ensure availability of its programs throughout the regional area by bringing learners to programs and programs to learners in efficient, cost- effective ways.
5. RESOURCING AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will operate with optimum efficiency consistent with the delivery of high quality, cost effective programs and services and will actively search for non-district funding sources to aid in accomplishing its goals.
6. TECHNOLOGY - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will develop and use an integrated system of technology to improve communication, enhance operational and instructional effectiveness and efficiency, and foster increased student achievement.
7. STRATEGIC PLANNING - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will identify and prioritize its major goals and objectives and align appropriate resources on an annual basis by utilizing proactive, flexible strategic planning and budgetary processes which provide opportunity for stakeholder input and regular communication to all stakeholders about the status of these processes.
8. SPACE AND SAFETY - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will ensure that sufficient, appropriate space is available for all BOCES programs throughout the supervisory area on a continuing basis and that all students and staff have a safe and stable environment in which to learn and work.
9. PUBLIC INFORMATION - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will ensure that all students, parents, school boards, administrators and staff of component districts and their communities are knowledgeable about the full range of BOCES programs and services and are aware of their academic, financial and career benefits.
10. INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will ensure that all staff are fully informed about BOCES programs and services in a timely manner and involved in addressing issues that affect them.
11. STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will enhance its organizational value by recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and fully diversified staff who reflect Long Island demographics, meet student needs, and improve the agency's ability to reach its mission and goals.
12. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - Eastern Suffolk BOCES will establish a priority for research and development to ensure that its programs continue to meet the present and future needs of its students and districts.
Amended 11/21/2000

• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will only provide programs and services that conform to our mission.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always follow all established policies, laws, rules and regulations governing our agency.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always abide by negotiated agreements with all employees and will follow all applicable labor laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always engage in business practices that conform with laws, rules, and regulations and that follow applicable guidelines, including standard accounting practices.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will not tolerate discriminatory practices, prejudice or harassment of any kind.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always use respectful interpersonal interactions and peaceful methods of conflict resolution in its daily operations and will never tolerate speech or actions which compromise the dignity of the individual.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always be truthful.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always expect the highest level of performance from our staff and the highest level of achievement from our students and will provide a supportive environment for their work.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment for our students and staff.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES and its staff will never use partisan politics or personal gain as a basis for decision-making or actions, and will disclose all potential conflicts of interest.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCES will always use a participatory management approach which relies upon total quality principles and practices.
Amended 11/30/1999

• we are a diverse community of reflective, life-long learners, both children and adults
• our community of children and adult learners is a valuable resource entitled to the highest quality instruction and equitable service
• respect, honesty, and trust are essential in all our interactions
• integrity, continuous assessment, high standards, and innovation are the foundation of organizational success
• the integrity and high standards of our educational programs are reflected in our students and provide them with the skills they need to become responsible citizens and useful members of society
• successful organizations create effective operational systems and depend upon individuals who take responsibility for their actions, are accountable for the programs and services they deliver, and use all their energies to fulfill the expectations of those who count on them
• effective communication of accurate information within the agency and to all our stakeholders enhances involvement and reduces conflict
• production of quality outcomes depends on the collective effort of a well trained, motivated and healthy workforce who are encouraged to express their opinions
• everyone has the right to a safe, healthy and caring environment which fosters respect and high expectations, maximizes potential, motivates interest and enthusiasm, and encourages the pursuit of happiness
Amended 11/21/2000