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BOCES outlines new learning-center moves, warns Starpoint of higher BOCES costs if approved

STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · March 10, 2026
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Summary

A BOCES presentation to the Starpoint board described relocations of learning centers and program expansions that would increase classroom space and integration but raise BOCES rent and Starpoint's projected administrative costs (Starpoint cited a ~12% increase); changes are subject to a component-district vote April 21.

A regional BOCES delegation told the Starpoint Central School District board that planned relocations of several learning centers and expansion of career and special-education programs would create larger classrooms and more integrated services, but would also raise costs for component districts if the plan is approved.

At the meeting the BOCES representative outlined that the proposal would move programs into larger facilities such as the Ransomville (Tonawanda Creek) Learning Center and expand ancillary and related services. "The classrooms are much larger than what we have…

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