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Board of Education

Each BOCES is governed by a board of education comprising representatives from component school districts. Component boards of education elect them. BOCES board members are responsible for curricular, financial, and other policy decisions, just as they are at the local level.

BoardDocs

BoardDocs – Agendas, Minutes & Policy Manuals

Our Mission

We will ensure educational leadership and service through effective and innovative school and community partnerships which will provide a school system that yields a world-class education for all our students.

Meeting Schedule

Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings alternate between the Carrier Educational Center, 8685 Erie Road, Angola, NY, and the LoGuidice Educational Center, 9520 Fredonia-Stockton Road, Fredonia, NY.

  • August 7, 2024 – Carrier Center
  • September 4, 2024 – Carrier Center
  • September 25, 20241 – LoGuidice Center
  • November 6, 2024 – LoGuidice Center
  • December 11, 2024 – Carrier Center
  • January 8, 2025 – Carrier Center
  • February 5, 2025 – LoGuidice Center
  • March 26, 2025 – Carrier Center
  • April Annual Meeting – Date & location TBD2
  • May 14, 20253 – Carrier Center
  • June 11, 20253 – Carrier Center
  • July 2, 2025, Reorganization/Regular Meeting – Carrier Center

Meeting notices are posted at E2CCB educational centers and component school districts as well as on the E2CCB website calendar. Board meeting dates are subject to change. Contact E2CCB Trisha DeGraff, Executive Assistant to the District Superintendent / District Clerk, at (716) 549-4454 ext. 4029 for meeting information.

1 Fourth Wednesday to replace the October meeting date due to the requirement to accept independent audit by October 1st for report submission to the New York State Education Department.

2 Regular April meeting due to the Annual Meeting being established between the 1st and 15th as required by law.

3 Second Wednesday was chosen for budget adoption and contractual obligation.

Current Year Board Goals

  1. E2CCB’s commitment to high-quality learning environments for our students will be reflected in facilities improvements to ensure:
    • Safety for students and staff
    • Accessibility for all individuals
    • Sufficient space for program needs

    The Board will tour each of our educational facilities to support these aims.

  2. E2CCB will continue the implementation of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, including continued policy and Code of Conduct revisions by the Board of Education, striving for these elements:
    • A welcoming and affirming environment for all individuals
    • Inclusive curriculum and assessment
    • High expectations and rigorous instruction
    • Ongoing professional learning and support
  3. In partnership with our component districts, E2CCB will innovate and/or expand with new specialized programs and enhanced alignment to future workforce and industry needs, including new and emerging technologies, expanded literacy and access to higher education for students.
  4. Programs supporting Mental Health, Safety, and a Culture of Belonging for all staff and students will continue to be developed within E2CCB campuses and sites, as well as for our component districts. This work will include training of staff regarding restorative practices in order to teach students to build community, improve relationships, and resolve conflict.

As a practice philosophy, we strive for a culture of continual improvement, aligned to our organization’s purpose, using goals, data, evidence, and high-quality standards across our campuses, programs, and sites. Our programs, collaboration, and external and internal partnerships will demonstrate E2CCB’s Habits and regional impact on human and economic development.

Board Members

Catalano, Ron
Ronald Catalano

President, Westfield

Renckens, Nancy
Nancy Renckens

Vice President, Dunkirk

Waterman, John
John Waterman

Gowanda

jchase
Jeffrey Chase

Pine Valley

kathleen-chiavetta
Kathleen Chiavetta

Lake Shore

Cleary, Sylvester
Sylvester Cleary

Forestville

gregory-cole
Gregory Cole

Silver Creek

DeJoe, Thomas
Thomas DeJoe

Brocton

dwight-eagan
Dwight Eagan

Orchard Park

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Linda Hoffman

Springville

Lowrey, David
David Lowry

Iroquois

Ray, Anita
Anita Ray

Fredonia

Schnars, Christine
Christine Schnars

Jamestown