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Board Overview

Board of Education

The MOBOCES Board of Education meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Madison-Oneida BOCES Main Campus Administration Building located on Spring Road in Verona. All meetings are open to the public.


Board decisions affect the education and general well-being of the community. Constituents are best represented when members of the community take the time to observe the Board in action, express opinions and ask questions.

Board Responsibilities

  • Defining the philosophy of the BOCES
  • Setting goals and objectives to achieve desired education progress
  • Employing professional educators to meet those goals
  • Establishing policies for the operation of the BOCES
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of BOCES programs and services
  • Developing a budget consistent with educational needs and community resources
  • Communicating the needs and progress of the BOCES to the community, component school districts, educational governing boards, and legislators

 

Agendas & Minutes

Our Core Values & Priorities

 

Regional Leadership
BOCES communication strategies will be designed to reach and encourage the involvement of affected students, parents/guardians and regional partners.

Career Ready
BOCES programs and services will foster a unique confluence of the region’s economic and collegiate strengths to allow students the opportunity to prepare for and successfully transition to their career pursuits.

Stewardship
BOCES programs and services will be designed to develop, maximize, and protect human capital through effective use of resources.

Human Flourishing
BOCES programs and services will incorporate social emotional wellness strategies that are informed by current research, reflect best practices and align with NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks.

Equity & Access
BOCES programs, services and opportunities will be provided equitably and in a manner that recognizes diversity and the unique backgrounds and life experiences of its students, staff and community members. 

Board Members

 

The Madison-Oneida BOCES Board of Education has nine seats, one held by a representative of each component school district. Members are typically appointed to three-year terms. To reach the board members, please email board@moboces.org.

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Patrick Baron
Vernon Verona Sherrill
Board President
Term Expires: 2026

 

 

 

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Douglas Gustin
Canastota
Term Expires: 2027

 

 

 

Craig Brown

Craig Brown
Morrisville-Eaton
Term Expires: 2026

 

 

 

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Olivia Waldron
Stockbridge Valley
Ex-Officio Student Board Member (2025-26)
 

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Joseph Monfiletto
Stockbridge Valley
Board Vice President
Term Expires: 2027

 


 

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Cris Amann
Hamilton
Term Expires: 2027

 

 

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Dr. John Costello Sr.
Oneida
Term Expires: 2028

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Sally Sherwood
Camden
Term Expires: 2028

 

 

 

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Richard Engelbrecht
Madison
Term Expires: 2026

 

 

 

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Suzanne Carvelli
Rome
Term Expires: 2028