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Monroe 1 BOCES outlines career and special‑education services to Fairport board
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A Monroe 1 BOCES representative described regional career-technical and special‑education programs and noted an eStart move to the Minerva DeLand building; board members and the Fairport BOCES representative encouraged more student participation in CTE offerings.
A representative from Monroe 1 BOCES told the Fairport Central School District Board that BOCES provides career‑technical education, special‑education itinerant services and technology supports to districts across the region.
Monroe 1, the presenter said, marks its 70th anniversary this year and now employs more than 1,400 staff to serve roughly 2,000 students in special education, CTE and itinerant programs. The presenter said Fairport sends approximately 80–81 students to the Eastern Monroe Career Center and about 17 students to another focused CTE program, and noted that EMCC participants graduated at a 99% rate last year.
The presentation highlighted supports including assistive technology, behavioral health, deaf and vision services, translation and tutoring. The presenter said BOCES also provides cooperative purchasing and IT services for districts and pointed to internship and dual‑credit opportunities: "We are a partner in education, and we look to share support services and expenses in many different categories," the presenter said.
Board members and student representatives encouraged expanding CTE access. A board member asked what Fairport officials should advocate for in Albany; the BOCES representative said funding to increase program capacity and grow partnerships with industry is the top priority. The presenter added that Monroe 1 is pursuing a multiyear growth project to develop more trades programming without necessarily building new facilities.
Also noted: BOCES' eStart program will move into the Minerva DeLand building next year, providing library and classroom space intended to make students feel they are in a high‑school environment.
The board thanked the presenters and invited further tours for board members and staff. The presentation served as background for the board's instructional budget conversation later in the meeting.
