Onondaga-Cortland-

Madison BOCES

2013-2014

Goals & Targets

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Message From the District SuperintendentIn 1948, the State of New York created Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). On September 22, 1948, a meeting was held at LaFayette Central School District for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Board of Cooperative Services in the First Supervisory District of Onondaga County. A group of 22 individuals rep-resenting LaFayette, Rockwell Union Free, Tully, South Onondaga, DeWitt, Lyndon and Nedrow elected George Wortley of Tully as the first Chairman of the Board.

Out of that meeting the Onondaga-Madison BOCES was begun, which later merged with Cortland-Madison BOCES to form what we know today as Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES. Today, more than 60 years later, OCM BOCES, and the 36 other BOCES across New York State, have been providing exceptional programs and services to the students and staff of their component school districts.

Through those 60 plus years, the programs and services offered by OCM BOCES have transformed and evolved with time, technology and need. OCM BOCES now serves 23 school districts in a three-county area of Central New York. Programs and services provided by OCM BOCES include the areas of Student Services, Instructional Support, Technology and Administrative Services. Some of these areas reach beyond our 23 com-ponent districts.

Each year, our staff takes feedback from our districts, students and staff to evaluate our programs and services in order to ensure that we are most efficiently meeting the needs of the people we serve. We use the information shared with us, combined with state and federal mandates and educational initiatives, to drive our goals and targets across all divisions of the organization.

OCM BOCES will continue to collaborate with our districts to provide programs, ser-vices and resources to ensure that all of our customers receive exceptional educational experiences.

Thank you,

J. Francis Manning District Superintedent, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES

Literacy Improve the literacy of students in BOCES student programs and in the supervisory district by establishing a culture that supports literacy.1. All (100%) OCM BOCES ELA and math teachers will be trained in the implementation of

New York State Common Core State Learning Standards. Pacing guides will be updated to

reflect the new Standards and will be utilized in all ELA and math classrooms.

2. All (100%) Career & Technical Education students will have a well-written cover letter and

resume as measured with a rating of “effective” on the established rubric.

3. Eighty percent (80%) of alternative and special education students (grades 3-12) will reach

their individual target on the Scholastic Reading Inventory and Star math assessments.

4. All (100%) OCM BOCES component districts will participate in research-based professional

development for teachers and leaders in the area of literacy instruction.

MissionThe Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES exists to develop and provide educational programs and services of the highest quality for the component school districts and the community.

Student ProgramsDevelop and enhance programs for students that prepare them for the skills they will need for post-secondary education, military service, training or the workforce.1. Eighty percent (80%) of OCM BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) students will pass

the CTE Assessments.

2. By collaborating with local business communities and component school districts, OCM

BOCES will offer two additional CTE programs for secondary students.

3. Program offerings will be expanded for business and industry training, resulting in a gross

revenue for 2013-2014 of at least one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.

4. Component districts will have teachers and/or administrators participate in Project-Based

Learning (PBL) professional development. At least one district will participate as a PBL

Demonstration School.

5. Twelve Alternative Education and Special Education teachers will be trained in PBL and will

implement interdisciplinary quarterly projects with business partners.

6. The high school graduation rate for students in OCM BOCES and component districts will

increase by at least 2%.

7. One additional special education program will be established for students with emotional

disabilities to be educated side by side with students without disabilities.

8 All (100%) students in district-based classrooms will be mainstreamed for at least one class.

Sixty percent (60%) of students will increase the amount of time they are mainstreamed in

classes over the course of the school year.

9. All (100%) OCM BOCES teaching assistants will be trained in increasing student indepen-

dence and fading adult support.

10. All (100%) staff in programs serving students with emotional disabilities and also Stellata

programs will be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in order to increase the use of

preventative strategies and decrease the use of physical interventions.

11. A marketing plan for student programs will be developed and implemented.

12. Research and planning will occur in order to create a New Tech school at OCM BOCES in

September 2014.

Financial SustainabilityPlan for long-range fiscal health of the organization.

1. All (100%) eligible employees will receive benefit information on salary notices.

2. All (100%) employees will take part in presentations about legacy costs and the potential

impact on the organization’s future.

3. Five year budget projections, focused on benefit costs, will be developed and then updated

annually.

4. Three alternatives to the current method of providing OCM BOCES retiree health insurance

will be developed.

5. Comprehensive information regarding personnel and health insurance costs will be

developed and disseminated to all staff in order to provide a clearer understanding of all

factors affecting program budgets.

LeadershipAssist area leaders with the implementation of changing standards, assess-ments, data, and evaluation practices.

1. All (100%) component districts will participate in principals groups, BOCES Curriculum &

Instruction Council and Chief School Administrator meetings.

2. At least five districts will participate in the CNY Leadership Development Program.

3. All (100%) 20 Network Team districts will continue to participate in Lead Evaluator and

Principal Evaluator training.

4. All (100%) 20 Network Team districts will participate in Standards-Based Unit Planning

professional development for teachers and leaders in either regional or site-based formats.

5. All (100%) OCM BOCES teachers will utilize a standards-based common lesson planning

template across student programs.

6. All (100%) 20 Network Team districts will participate in Data-Driven Instruction

professional development for teachers and leaders in either regional or site-based formats.

7. Personnel Department staff will regularly provide training about personnel procedures at

Administrative and Support Council meetings in order to support all administrative staff.

8. Non-Instructional Supervisor training will continue and be expanded in the Spring of 2014.

9. Title IX Officer training will be developed and implemented.

10. All (100%) management services department leaders will participate in no less than five

hours of professional development in leadership.

11. OCM BOCES management services leaders will coordinate 50 hours of professional

development activities for district business officials and non-instructional leaders.

12. All (100%) Regional information Center certified administrators will participate in a

minimum of 30 hours of professional development in the area of leadership.

13. Participation in the Technology and Leadership Keynote Series (TALKS) will increase by 10%.

14. Participation in leadership activities provided through the Regional Information Center in the

areas of Instructional Technology, Data Analysis, and the use of Data to Improve Instruction

will increase by 10%.

15. The number of districts utilizing centralized technology leadership programs through the

Regional Information Center will increase by 10%.

TechnologyDevelop a seamless approach to the use of technology by staff and stu-dents that improves learning and work.1. The number of Regional Information Center technology projects will increase by 7%.

2. The number of districts participating in wireless initiatives through the Regional Information

Center will increase by 10%.

3. The total participation revenue for the Regional information Center will increase to

$55,000,000.

4. The number of districts participating in the Regional Information Center’s Managed Technical

Support Service will increase by 10%.

5. The number of professional development programs offered by the Regional Information

Center in the area of instructional technology will increase by 10%.

6. The number of OCM BOCES employees attending technology-related professional

development programs at the Regional Information Center will increase by 10%.

7. Participation in the following instructional technology initiatives will increase by 10%.

a. Bring Your Own Device/1:1 Pilot

b. Google Apps Integration

c. Gamification

d. Mobile learning devices Integration

8. Instructional Support web pages will be utilized by 25% of OCM BOCES teachers and

leaders.

9. Usage of the ASCD online educational book collection will increase by 10%.

10. Twenty-percent (20%) of teachers and leaders in OCM BOCES will download the

Instructional Support app.

Regionalized ServicesEngage districts and approved agencies in the development and use of regionalized services.1. The number of districts participating in specific shared management services will increase

by 10%.

2. The gross revenue for management services will increase by 10%.

3. At least one new non-instructional service will be developed and offered to districts.

4. At least five districts will participate in the re-activated Grant Writing Service.

5. A multi-faceted communication plan to inform districts about shared management services

will be developed and implemented.

6. A COSER for Personnel Services will be researched and developed upon determination of

component school support for such a program.

7. Substitute Calling Service procedures will be developed to address issues raised by the

Affordable Care Act and recent determinations by the Department of Labor in awarding

unemployment benefits to substitutes. The information will be presented.

8. Technology projects and support with towns, villages and municipalities will increase by 10%.

9. Digital media usage in the MediaCONNECT service will increase by 10%.

10. The development and dissemination of marketing materials promoting the Regional Informa-

tion Center will increase by 10%.

11. The OCM BOCES Regional Information Center will develop a technology plan by adopting

the State Education Department’s 793 Technology Integration Plan.

FacilitiesWe will have state-of-the-art facilities that meet the present and future needs of the organization.1. OCM BOCES Administrative Cabinet members will explore the organization’s program needs relat-

ing to facilities as a standing agenda item during Cabinet meetings.

2. The creation of an OCM BOCES Repair Reserve fund will be explored to determine efficacy.

3. A review of all leased and owned buildings that includes a fiscal analysis, assessment of program

satisfaction, and possible alternatives will be completed annually.

4. The number of work orders completed will be tracked.

5. The number of days necessary to complete routine work orders will consistently average

five or fewer days.

6. The average consumption of electricity used at all OCM BOCES buildings will

decrease by 10%.

7. The average consumption of natural gas used at all OCM BOCES buildings will

decrease by 5%.