The Ulster BOCES Management Services division supports a number of shared services for component districts.

Direct Services

Ulster BOCES provides direct, on-site services to districts. Community Relations provides vital support to districts as they gather and develop information to be shared with their communities. Risk Management services implement a number of highly technical and specialized activities, including compliance with environmental health codes and safety regulations. Substitute Teacher Calling provides day-to-day support to districts’ educational programs by scheduling substitute teachers to provide instruction when teachers are absent. Records Management provides technical reviews and solutions for record storage issues. The Recruiting Service provides assistance and support with recruitment, including an applicant tracking system, advertising, and recruitment fairs..

Indirect Services

Ulster County districts collectively bargain and negotiate with their respective labor organizations under the terms of New York’s Taylor Law. Some have as many as six bargaining units, each with their own contract. In order to negotiate fairly and successfully, the availability of regional comprehensive information and comparative data is critical. The Contract and Personnel Data Analysis service continuously prepares and updates an analysis of area contracts to assist local districts as they prepare for negotiations.

Coordinated Activities

Ulster BOCES coordinates Cooperative Purchasing for many items, including paper, food, equipment, and contract services, passing on a huge cost savings to participants. The coordination of Federal and State Grant Writing is also available.

Staff Development and Training

Ulster BOCES conducts State-mandated School Bus Driver Training courses. A contract with Educators’ EAP, a division of ESI, provides a comprehensive array of services and training programs for employees that include Employee Assistance and large group activities.