Public meeting - Monday, February 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Open to all residents of our 12 member school districts and is to discuss the
proposed capital project in advance of the public vote to be held on February 13, 2007.

The meeting will take place on the BOCES Middle Settlement Road campus,
in room 27 of the Career and Technical Education Center.

Important Reminder:
Please vote on the OHM BOCES Capital Project Proposal
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Noon - 8 p.m.

Note: Residents can vote in each of their school districts at the locations
that are normally used for school budget and school board elections.

Links to PDF Files
Capital Project Fact Sheet 

Absentee Ballot Information

News Release - Nov. 2, 2006

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Oneida BOCES Proposes $38 Million Capital Project

Residents will be asked to vote to renovate and reconfigure Middle Settlement Road campus
to correct overcrowded classes, 30-year old technical facilities and comply with state requirements.
Nov. 2, 2006 (New Hartford, N.Y.) – The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES will ask voters in its 12 component school districts to vote on a $38.55 million capital project that will renovate and expand the facilities at the Middle Settlement Road campus in New Hartford.

If approved, the project will cost the homeowner of a $100,000 house no more than 55 cents per month, or less than $7.00 per year. The costs of the project are eligible for state aid and will have a minimum impact on households when spread across the 12 component school districts. Voting is tentatively set for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in each of the component districts. If approved, construction and renovation could start in the spring or summer of 2008.

BOCES provides programs such as career and technical education, special education and alternative education in a cost-effective manner. These programs enable local school districts to share the cost of educational services, reducing the burden on local property taxpayers. Most school districts are unable to offer these specialized programs to their children if the taxpayers have to pay their entire cost.

“This proposal is designed to continue the BOCES tradition of excellence,” Howard Mettelman, OHM BOCES district superintendent said. “The need to improve our facilities is paramount. Our goal is to prepare all students for the rigor of education after high school, the world of work and the responsibility of citizenship. BOCES is a valuable cost-efficient resource serving our schools and communities.”

The BOCES facility was built in 1974 and is now experiencing overcrowding. Enrollments are continuing to rise for Career & Technical Education, Special Education, Alternative Education and Continuing Education adult learners and current facilities lack the space needed to provide quality programs.

Link to entire news release (PDF format)