District Superintendent & Chief Executive Officer

District/Company:
Sullivan BOCES

Location:
Liberty, New York

Position Description:
The Sullivan Board of Cooperative Educational Services is seeking an exceptional leader to strategically build trust, create efficiencies, and drive innovation across the region. The next District Superintendent will work collaboratively with component school districts, the Board of Education, staff, regional partners, and the NYSED to strengthen programs, increase regional alignment, expand opportunities for students, and position Sullivan BOCES for long-term sustainability and innovation.

The District Superintendent serves as the liaison between the New York State Education Department and the seven component school districts within the Sullivan BOCES region. In this role, the District Superintendent supports the implementation of New York State Education Law, Board of Regents policies, and the Commissioner’s regulations while providing regional leadership and guidance to component school districts. As Chief Executive Officer of Sullivan BOCES, the District Superintendent provides leadership for regional programs, services, and initiatives developed in partnership with component districts and community stakeholders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting component districts through educational consulting, superintendent searches, regional planning, and collaboration with the State Education Department on a variety of educational and operational initiatives.

The next District Superintendent, along with support from the Board of Education, will lead the BOCES and the region through several important strategic priorities:

• Establish and communicate a compelling regional vision for Sullivan BOCES and its future role in serving component districts.
• Strengthen trust, communication, and collaboration across school districts and regional partners.
• Expand and modernize opportunities in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and workforce preparation.
• Lead a comprehensive review and strategic evolution of special education services and program capacity.
• Develop long-term approaches to facilities planning and program sustainability.
• Balance innovation, responsiveness, and fiscal stewardship while maintaining value for districts.
• Position Sullivan BOCES as both a service provider and a regional convener.

Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

• New York State SDA or SDL certification and qualifications required to serve as District Superintendent.
• Successful senior leadership experience in public education.
• Experience working across multiple districts, regional systems, or large educational organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational improvement.
• Strong knowledge of the BOCES of NYS and NYS educational system, policy, and educational service models. Residency within the Sullivan County region is preferred. The Board values a leader who is committed to becoming an active and engaged member of the regional community.

Leadership Attributes: Visionary Regional Leadership:

• Foster shared ownership across stakeholders.
• Create alignment among diverse organizations.

Champion collaborative regional problem-solving. Strategic and Systems Thinking:

• Successfully lead organizational change.
• Transform strategy into measurable action.

Integrate instructional, operational, and financial planning. Relationship Building and Communication:

• Communicate with clarity and purpose.
• Earn trust across educational and community partners.

Model visible, approachable, and transparent leadership. Instructional and Student-Centered Leadership:

• Understand educational systems and student outcomes.
• Bring expertise in CTE, workforce development, and instructional innovation.
• Expand high-quality opportunities for students with the most complex needs.

• Lead sound fiscal and operational management across budgets, service delivery models, organizational structures, and shared services.
• Align costs with value while maintaining strong district participation.

Navigate educational finance and regional service models. Innovation and Future Readiness:

• Explore new approaches to program delivery and regional partnerships.
• Lead through demographic, workforce, and educational shifts.

Salary Range:
The Board of Education is prepared to offer a three-year contract with a competitive salary and benefits package, including a salary up to $208,250 based on experience and qualifications.

Position Available:
01/01/2027

Application Deadline:
08/03/2026

Contact Information:
Sullivan BOCES is working with the Broome-Tioga BOCES District Superintendent, Dr. Rebecca Stone, to conduct a confidential search. All inquiries must be directed to:

Dr. Rebecca Stone, District Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES, 435 Glenwood Road, Binghamton, NY 13905; or call (607) 766-3802; or email rstone@btboces.org.

Applicants should not contact members of the Sullivan BOCES Board of Education. Qualified candidates should send one email containing all of the following attachments by 4 p.m. on August 3, 2026.

• Letter of interest
• Current resumé or CV,
• Completed application form: http://www.scboces.org/ds-search
• Copy of certification (SDA or SDL), and
• Three letters of recommendation.

Materials should be emailed to: Dr. Rebecca Stone, District Superintendent c/o Wendy O’Neil Broome-Tioga BOCES 435 Glenwood Road, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607)766-3802 | woneil@btboces.org