Greater Southern Tier BOCES (GST BOCES)
Melanie Chandler is an experienced educator and technology professional with a robust background in academic and administrative roles. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Alfred State College and Corning Community College since 2018 and 2006, respectively, Melanie also holds the position of Director of Technology at Watkins Glen School District through Greater Southern Tier BOCES since 2013. Previous roles include Help Desk Coordinator at Alfred State College from 1996 to 2006 and Help Desk/Desktop Services Administrator at Corning Community College. Melanie's educational credentials include an MBA in Technology Management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, an M.A. in Business and Policy Studies from SUNY Empire State College, a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from SUNY Empire State College, and an A.S. in Computer Science from Corning Community College.
Greater Southern Tier BOCES (GST BOCES)
School districts statewide depend on BOCES to meet their educational and financial goals. The BOCES model provides accountability, municipal sharing, efficiency and equity. With BOCES as a catalyst, school districts develop shared programs that serve children from all districts regardless of enrollment, income or size of tax base. By focusing on collaboration and cost containment, BOCES help to relieve some of the financial burdens increasingly placed on local taxpayers. The stream of shared services aid has enabled districts to avoid at least some of the growth in property taxes that would have otherwise been required. (excerpted from the NYS BOCES website on 8/18/09 http://www.boces.org/wps/portal/BOCESofNYS)