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Management Services
Health & Safety Coordination - Coser 602
Contact Information:
Michael LaFountain, Coordinator
Phone: (845) 295-4028 or e-mail mlafountain@scboces.org
The goal of the Health and Safety / Risk Management Coser is to provide the best possible service and assistance to component districts, and maintain the highest level of compliance and safety for their employees and students.
The program provides environmental, health and safety services, and training
to our component districts. Our Certified Health & Safety Coordinator
conducts and reviews fire safety inspections, building condition surveys,
asbestos management plans, and performs asbestos inspections. The service
also provides a variety of environmental testing including:
- Indoor Air Quality for Mold, temperature, humidity, and carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
- Air and surface sampling for asbestos and radon
- Water testing (Bacterial, Chemical, Metals, etc)
- Soil testing (pesticides, lead, radon)
In addition to responding promptly to indoor air quality complaints,
structural/fire damage, environmental material releases, and other imminent
safety concerns. The department provides fingerprinting services. We manage,
submit, and record all fingerprinted employees, along with offering the
production of identification badges.
The Health & Safety / Risk Management Department also serves as a
liaison for School Districts by providing component school districts with
current rules and regulations set forth by governmental agencies and receive
assistance to comply with the new regulations, support to local safety
committees, along with enhancing school safety programs by assisting in
projects such as Safe Schools, SAVE and Homeland Security Counter Terrorism
Zone 4.
Forms
Manuals/Information:
Environmental Testing Fee Schedule
EPA Mold Remediation in School and Commerical Buildings
OSPRA 100 Fingerprint Information and Instructions
Safety/Informational Links:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov
US Environmental Protection Agency - www.epa.gov/iaq/schools
New York State Division of Safety & Health - www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_INDEX.shtm
US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSHA - www.osha.gov
Safety in Schools - www.keepschoolssafe.org
New York Department of Education - www.nysed.gov
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - www.dec.state.ny.us
Cooperative Bidding - Coser 623
Contact Information:
Susan A. Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent for Finance
& Management Services
Phone: (845) 295-4012 or e-mail sschmidt@scboces.org
This service will enable districts to secure the advantage
of large volume purchasing through aggregate bidding. Services will include
preparation of bid proposals, development of standard specifications for
common items,
gathering of quantity estimates, preparation of legal notices, and awarding
of bids. The process will be coordinated with a users group.
Staff Recruitment/Advertising - Coser 625
Contact Information:
Donna Karkos, Community Information Officer
Phone (845) 295-4011 or e-mail dkarkos@scboces.org
The Staff Recruitment and Advertising service offers a shared service
designed to provide participating districts with assistance in recruiting
personnel for both instructional and non-instructional vacancies. This
service includes local, regional and national advertising of vacancies,
coordination of the flow of application information, maintenance of a
database of job applications/resumes, attendance at recruitment fairs,
as well as
development of joint efforts to broaden the range and diversity of the
applicant pool. Internet posting of vacancies is also provided by the
service. An on-line application is available for quick submission of information
by
candidates.
Public Information Service - Coser 626
Contact Information:
Donna Karkos, Community Information Officer
Phone (845) 295-4011 or e-mail dkarkos@scboces.org
The Public Information Service offers participating districts a way to enhance internal and external communication and public relations efforts. This service includes, but is not limited to, assistance with web page development, newsletters, brochures, budget campaign material, imaging and marketing, media relations, student and staff recognition and event planning. This service allows interested districts to purchase a shared portion of a Public Information Specialist for a select amount of days.
This Coser will only be available if enough districts participate in
the coser. Printing and materials destined to become district property
will be non-aidable.
Telecommunications - Coser 630
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Huggler, Director of Technology
Phone (845) 295-4051 or e-mail lhuggler@scboces.org
This service covers line charges and the management of such telecommunications services as high speed data transmission and phone connection. This service is open to all component districts subscribing to the Distance Learning, Instructional Technology and Library Automation Cosers.
Cost: is based on actual line charges plus a small fee to cover administrative costs.
Central Business Office - Coser TBD
Contact Information:
Susan A. Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent for Finance
& Management Services
Phone: (845) 295-4012 or e-mail sschmidt@scboces.org
The Central Business Office provides various accounting functions for school districts. The service includes the preparation of regularly scheduled payrolls and special payrolls, as well as all related civil service, TRS, ERS, TSA monthly billings, and state and quarterly reports. Preparation of accounts payable and mailing of checks is also available through this service. Courier service for delivery of paychecks will be provided and postage and generic supplies (payroll envelopes, forms, diskettes, etc.) will be included as well. The service can also be tailored to meet the district’s specific financial processing needs, as well as assist the district with other accounting functions such as preparation of the ST-3, and federal and state grant financial reporting, etc.
Cost methodology: Full-time equivalent of assigned staff.
Questions or comments about this site please email: dkarkos@scboces.org
Sullivan
County BOCES | 6 Wierk Avenue Liberty, New York
12754
Phone (845) 295-4000 or (845) 292-0082 | fax
(845) 292-8694
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