A District Superintendent is the chief executive officer of an individual BOCES. The District Superintendent is responsible for both the BOCES and its component districts. A District Superintendent also serves as the commissioner of education’s representative to the region.

District Superintendents can provide:

Liaison Services – The District Superintendent facilitates communications between the New York State Education Department and local districts, as well as other public and private agencies.

Superintendent Searches – Upon request, the District Superintendent may assist component school districts in their selection process of a new school superintendent. The District Superintendent at the BOCES may serve as a consultant for recruitment, screening and evaluation of candidates.

Consultant Services – Drawing from various resources, the District Superintendent is available to consult with school districts on a variety of educational topics including:

• Board-administration relationships

• New York State Board of Regents Standards

• State Education Department Commissioner’s regulation interpretations and clarifications

• Management and planning

• School boundaries

• Reorganization and mergers