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Orleans‑Niagara BOCES outlines new learning centers, program growth and budget impact for component districts
Summary
Orleans‑Niagara BOCES leaders told the Niagara‑Wheatfield board they will open several new learning centers for 2026–27, expand programs (CTE, adult education, suspension/alternative ed) and asked component districts to consider a 10.86% administrative-budget increase; Niagara‑Wheatfield’s share was projected at about 9.48% (~$35,000).
Orleans‑Niagara BOCES leaders presented an overview of services and site changes to the Niagara‑Wheatfield Central School District board, saying the BOCES will relocate or open several learning centers for the 2026–27 school year and expand career, technical and adult-education offerings.
"Our theme this past year and into this next year is building our capacity," said Dr. Tawy Bonferrar, introduced to the board as the district superintendent and chief executive officer for Orleans‑Niagara BOCES. He described the BOCES as a conduit between component districts and the New York State Education Department and said the organization serves 13 component districts with two CTE centers, one with its administrative hub in Medina…
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