Board Update
Highlights
April 2025
BOCES Welcomes New Board Members
Erin Abplanalp
On April 22, the school boards voted on the slate of BOCES Board members. Incumbents Jackie Rutledge (Sullivan West CSD) and Keith Stryker (Tri-Valley CSD) were re-elected to the BOCES Board. The Board also welcomes three new members: Erin Abplanalp (Liberty CSD), Amador Laput (Eldred CSD), and Allyson Smith (At-Large, Rockland CSD). Ms. Abplanalp will serve the remainder of the three-year term, previously held by the late Anthony Sinacore (Liberty CSD), who had served on the Board since 2000. Mr. Laput will complete the remaining year of Carol Bliefernich’s term (Eldred CSD). Ms. Bliefernich will retire from the BOCES Board at the end of June.
Amador Laput
Allyson Smith
With the consolidation of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe CSDs, the Sullivan BOCES Board decided to remain a nine-member board of education to allow for the widest possible representation from its school districts. This decision allows for two At-Large seats on the BOCES Board. Beginning July 1, Linda Fisk, incumbent BOCES Board member from Livingston Manor CSD, will represent the Rockland CSD, and Allyson Smith has been elected At-Large member of the BOCES Board. Board member Carol Park (Roscoe CSD) will also retire from the BOCES Board as of June 30. Both Ms. Park and Ms. Bliefernich have been dedicated members of the Board, and their many years of service are deeply appreciated. Sullivan BOCES is honored to have had such committed individuals contributing to its mission.
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Sullivan BOCES 2025–26 Administrative Budget Approved The Sullivan BOCES 2025–26 Administrative Budget, totaling $3.7 million, was unanimously approved by the BOCES’ component school boards on April 22. This unanimous support reflects a strong commitment to shared educational services and collaborative planning across Sullivan County. Sullivan BOCES is grateful to its component districts for their continued support. This partnership plays a vital role in helping BOCES deliver quality, cost-effective programs and services that benefit students, educators, and the broader community. The approval of the budget ensures that BOCES can continue to meet the evolving educational needs of our county while fostering innovation, efficiency, and student success.
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