ESBOCES is governed by a 15-member Board that is elected by the Boards of Education of our component school districts.  Board members serve three-year terms that are staggered so that five seats open each year.  Board members must reside within the boundaries of a component school district, but need not be a member of a school board.  Board members may not be an employee of a component school district.

Among the Board’s duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Establish policies for the operation of ESBOCES
• Set goals and develop a vision for the agency
• Build community support and promote understanding of the agency
• Offer career and technical education programs that meet regional needs
• Offer special education programs that meet regional needs
• Offer shared services to local school districts
• Provide administrative support to local school districts
• Appoint a district superintendent
• Prepare administrative, capital, and program budgets
• Prepare and maintain a strategic plan to meet the need for services in the region
• Employ staff to carry out programs and services
• Maintain facilities to house programs and services
• Provide transportation for students of ESBOCES programs

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