About Our BOCES
The CA BOCES partners with its 22 component school districts to meet the educational needs of all students ages birth to adult in the region. Located in Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie, and Wyoming counties in southwestern New York State, CA BOCES encompasses 2,159 square miles. School districts vary in size from rural, single campus K-12 settings to small city school districts. Average district K-12 enrollments ranged from approximately 300 to 2,606 . The combined public school enrollment in 2020 was approximately 17,000 students. BOCES exists to provide cost effective sharing of educational services among local school districts.
Our Mission and Core Values
To enhance the quality of education through shared resources
…To have highly satisfied customers
…To treat all individuals with respect
…To provide an environment that supports innovation and risk
Our Programs
In keeping with this purpose, CA BOCES offers a wide variety of programs including Exceptional Education, Career and Technical Education, Adult Education and Workforce Development, and Instructional Support Services. CABOCES also provides Labor Relations, business office support and safety/health issues, as well as assistance in implementing a variety of information technologies within the schools. Adding to its uniqueness, CA BOCES maintains distance learning (RealNet) facilities at 21 sites within the BOCES area, as well as a connection to 80 additional sites Western New York.
CA BOCES services are provided through the efforts of 600 full-time professional and support staff. The administrative team consists of the District Superintendent and an Assistant District Superintendent together with Directors of Career and Technical Education, Instructional Support Services, Exceptional Education, Personnel, Information Technology, Labor Relations/Attorney, and a Controller.
Taxing Authority
BOCES has no taxing authority. Component districts pay a proportional share of the administrative budget and subscribe to desired services via the payment of tuition or fees. Many BOCES programs are supported totally or in part by a variety of state and federal grants. Local districts receive a partial state aid reimbursement for expenditures made with the BOCES. This payment helps to defray the cost of shared services and facilitates participation.