Board debate over BOCES nomination process; speaker urges legal review
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Summary
A board announcement about upcoming Capital Region BOCES nominations prompted a correction from an attending speaker who said published website information and customary practice differ from legal requirements; the board agreed to continue the conversation and outreach to component districts before the March nomination date.
Board leadership announced that Shenendehowa will participate in nominations for a Capital Region BOCES board seat, noting the term is three years and that component districts will be asked whether they wish to nominate a candidate. The board said it would reach out to Burnt Hills and Ballston Lake to confirm interest and reminded members there is a nomination deadline in March.
An attending speaker (identified in the transcript only as Speaker 5) objected to several factual points raised in the announcement and urged the group to read New York State law carefully. That speaker said legal counsel has advised on past challenges and explained the customary holding of the seat in southern Saratoga County. The speaker also stated the BOCES board is a 10‑member board (correcting an earlier comment that the size was "5 to 15").
Board member responses emphasized that the announcement was intended to be transparent and informational, and that the board would continue the discussion and follow the formal nomination process. Speaker 1 reiterated the district’s intent to reach out to component districts and to reconvene on the matter.
No formal nomination or appointment occurred at the meeting; presenters advised board members to consult the BOCES agenda (the next meeting referenced in the transcript is March 16) and to seek further clarification from BOCES and legal counsel before any nomination would be finalized.