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About
Western Suffolk BOCES
Mission Statement
Western Suffolk BOCES, a regional educational service agency, will provide quality, efficient, shared programs and services to school districts, their students, parents and communities. Our mission is to expand educational opportunities and alternatives enabling learners to achieve their potential. BOCES-at-a-Glance
Programs are offered through these main divisions:
Special Education Career & Technical Education Instructional Support Services Other Services
Western Suffolk BOCES is financially supported by its 18 participating school districts as well as state and federal grants. Every April, the 18 participating Boards of Education vote on the BOCES Administrative Budget. The costs associated with the BOCES Administrative Budget and the Capital Budget are borne by the 18 participating school districts based on a three-year weighted average daily attendance rate. School districts that request Western Suffolk BOCES services pay a prorated service fee or tuition as itemized in a shared-services contract. School districts receive state aid on many services based on the previous year's audited expenses of BOCES programs and services. The wealth of each component district, its aid ratio and the cost of Western Suffolk BOCES services determine how much aid participating districts receive. Local districts receive their state aid for the BOCES programs and services they used in the year following the district's expenditures. 
For descriptions of all programs and services offered through Western Suffolk BOCES, browse through our Shared Services Guides 
Office of the NYS Comptroller, 2010 Report Transparency and Appropriateness of Reserve Funds Western Suffolk BOCES created reserves to avoid sharp increases in administrative and service costs which would then be passed on to local taxpayers. This audit examines the level of reserves for their stated purposes and the authorization for funding such reserves. Office of the NYS Comptroller, 2009 Report Audit of the Internal Controls over Information Technology and Gasoline Credit Cards. In addition to examining BOCES internal controls, the objective was also to determine whether those controls are appropriately designed to protect electronic data and whether those controls over gas credit cards are operating effectively. Independent Auditors' Reports Financial Statements and Supplementary Information of Western Suffolk BOCES for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Financial Statements and Supplementary Information of Western Suffolk BOCES for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.
The NYS Commissioner of Education has certified that the Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) submitted by Western Suffolk BOCES has met the criteria outlined in Education Law 3012-c and Subpart 30-2 of the Commissioner’s Regulations and has been approved for the 2012-13 school year. Read the statistics on the programs of Western Suffolk BOCES. Report Card 2009-10: Report Card 2008-09: Report Card 2007-08: HTML version PDF version Word version Report Card 2006-07: HTML version PDF version Word version
Vacant Dr. Thomas Rogers, the District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES, is the Interim District Superintendent for Western Suffolk BOCES. He was appointed to this interim position by the NYS Commissioner of Education. While serving in this capacity, Dr. Rogers will receive no additional compensation. The Chief Executive Officer and District Superintendent is a salaried educator serving both the State Education Department and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. As the regional representative of the Commissioner of Education, the District Superintendent is often called upon to assist in the implementation of NYS Education Law and interpretation of the Regulations of the Commissioner and the rules of the Board of Regents. The District Superintendent has responsiblility for providing support and direction for local implementation of statewide school improvement initiatives. The Commissioner of Education may also designate the District Superintendent to represent SED on special assignments. In the capacity of Chief Executive Officer, the responsibilities include planning, administering, supervising and evaluating regional education programs and support services which are provided at the request of the component school districts.
Dr. Michael J. Mensch (631) 549-4900, ext 222 The Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Superintendent is responsible for planning, administering, supervising and evaluating the education programs and support services of the BOCES. The Administrative Council, consisting of the Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director of Personnel, the Executive Director of Special Education, the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education, the Executive Director of Instructional Support Services and Administrative Assistant (Public Information), report directly to Dr. Mensch. To insure that BOCES programs and services meet the needs of local school districts, Dr. Mensch meets monthly with the Superintendents of the 18 component school districts. The Board of Western Suffolk BOCES appointed Dr. Mensch to this position effective Jan. 1, 2006. As the Chief Operating Officer, he prepares the agendas and organizes the meetings of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES.
Western Suffolk BOCES has an elected Board of seven representatives who are elected for three-year terms. By law, Board members must reside in the 18 districts that comprise the supervisory district. Board members are responsible for policy governing the programs and services offered by the agency.
Agendas and Minutes Agendas and minutes of the meetings of the Board of Western Suffolk BOCES are also available each month.
Student Enrollment in BOCES Programs
2011-2012
Under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), individuals may request existing public records from the public agencies responsible for maintaining those records. Western Suffolk BOCES has a designated Records Access Officer who is responsible for accepting and responding to FOIL requests. To make a request for existing public records, please complete the FOIL request form. You may click the “submit” button at the bottom of the form or you may print the form, complete and mail it to: FOIL Request Western Suffolk BOCES P. O. Box 8007 Huntington Station NY 11746-9007 When you submit this form, FOIL allows Western Suffolk BOCES five business days to make the record(s) available, deny access to the record(s), or acknowledge receipt of your request and inform you of the timeframe required to respond to your request. Choose how to receive records According to FOIL, public agencies are required to provide copies of records in the format and on the medium desired by the person filing the request if the agency can reasonably do so. Western Suffolk BOCES provides records electronically, where possible, or as photocopies delivered by U.S. mail. Please indicate your preference on the request form. If you would like to inspect the records in person, submit the completed FOIL request form. The BOCES Records Access Officer will notify you if such records are available and provide information about scheduling an appointment to inspect such records. Appointments are generally scheduled between 9 am and 2 pm Monday – Friday at the Central Administrative Office, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. The agency will provide an estimate of all fees prior to a request being processed. All checks should be made out to Western Suffolk BOCES and mailed to:
To contact the Records Officer, please use this link: Records Access Officer. Visit the New York State Committee on Open Government website for answers to frequently asked questions about FOIL. Western Suffolk BOCES has developed a District (BOCES)-wide Safety Plan to address general safety concerns that could potentially arise in schools and programs operated by Western Suffolk BOCES. This plan is reviewed annually.
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of western Suffolk County, New York, does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, creed, ethnic origin, marital status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, weight, disability or handicap in the educational programs or activities it operates. This policy of non-discrimination includes the recruitment, hiring and advancement of employees; salaries, pay and other benefits; counseling services to students; student access to course offerings; lawful political activities; educational programs and other activities; and the business activities of the Board. The Compliance Officer is Thomas Reilly who may be contacted at 507 Deer Park Road; PO Box 8007; Huntington Station, NY 11746-9007 or (631) 549-4900, ext. 204. |
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