BOCES hosts dedication ceremony for Alan Pole
Alan D. Pole thanks BOCES representatives and family members following the dedication ceremony at the newly named Alan D. Pole Campus of BOCES last week. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NORWICH – The BOCES Board of Education voted to change the name of DCMO BOCES to the Alan D. Pole Campus in early May, and last week a ceremony was held revealing the new name on the side of the facility.
BOCES District Superintendent Perry T. Dewey discussed that change and said, “We would like to honor Alan Pole for the work he has done for New York State and most importantly for the BOCES.”
“The work that he has done with the school superintendents in the region and the collegiality that was created through that work, which allowed for the BOCES to become renovated, remodeled and become a premiere educational institution for our students,” he said.
According to Dewey, Pole’s career as a District Superintendent began in July 1990 and continued until his retirement in August of 2008 leaving behind a legacy of remarkable contributions. Dewey added that Pole’s contributions continue today in his role as educational consultant.
At the ceremony there was a series of speeches from BOCES board members and community representatives all highlighting the hard work and dedication of Pole. When it was Pole’s time to speak, instead of focusing on himself Pole thanked the entire BOCES community for their efforts and talked about what makes the BOCES curriculum different from traditional education.
“When school districts said some of our kids just don’t like school, it was the BOCES staff in the alternative education program that said, send them to us, we will provide a different type of school experience, and we will make them successful – and we did,” said Pole. “When school districts said some of our students are just not capable of learning, it was the BOCES staff in the special education program who said, send them to us and we will teach them, they will learn, and we will give them the skills they need to be successful in life – and we did!”
“When school districts said some of our kids just aren’t book smart, it was the BOCES staff in the Career and Technical Education program that said, send them to us and we will teach them a trade, teach them job skills, and prepare many of them to go on to college – and we did!”
He said as education rapidly changed it was the BOCES staff in instructional support services that provided skills training to school districts when no one else could. He added that BOCES staff in management services also worked with school districts to develop innovative ways to share services, stabilize staff, and save money.
“Take those people anywhere to accomplish anything, and you’ll be successful,” said Pole. “Walk in and look at our facilities, look at our programs, but most importantly – look at our people, and in five minutes you’ll know why I was proud to work with these people.”
“I made a lot of mistakes along the way, I had the support of a great administrative team, understanding superintendents, and a board of education that said, ‘well you goofed that one up, but keep going.’”
Pole said he was lucky enough to work with people who were understanding and kind, and that’s the reason he was able to be successful.
Those interested in viewing the entirety of Pole's speech may visit DCMO BOCES Youtube page or dcmoboces.com for a recording of the event.
BOCES District Superintendent Perry T. Dewey discussed that change and said, “We would like to honor Alan Pole for the work he has done for New York State and most importantly for the BOCES.”
“The work that he has done with the school superintendents in the region and the collegiality that was created through that work, which allowed for the BOCES to become renovated, remodeled and become a premiere educational institution for our students,” he said.
According to Dewey, Pole’s career as a District Superintendent began in July 1990 and continued until his retirement in August of 2008 leaving behind a legacy of remarkable contributions. Dewey added that Pole’s contributions continue today in his role as educational consultant.
At the ceremony there was a series of speeches from BOCES board members and community representatives all highlighting the hard work and dedication of Pole. When it was Pole’s time to speak, instead of focusing on himself Pole thanked the entire BOCES community for their efforts and talked about what makes the BOCES curriculum different from traditional education.
“When school districts said some of our kids just don’t like school, it was the BOCES staff in the alternative education program that said, send them to us, we will provide a different type of school experience, and we will make them successful – and we did,” said Pole. “When school districts said some of our students are just not capable of learning, it was the BOCES staff in the special education program who said, send them to us and we will teach them, they will learn, and we will give them the skills they need to be successful in life – and we did!”
“When school districts said some of our kids just aren’t book smart, it was the BOCES staff in the Career and Technical Education program that said, send them to us and we will teach them a trade, teach them job skills, and prepare many of them to go on to college – and we did!”
He said as education rapidly changed it was the BOCES staff in instructional support services that provided skills training to school districts when no one else could. He added that BOCES staff in management services also worked with school districts to develop innovative ways to share services, stabilize staff, and save money.
“Take those people anywhere to accomplish anything, and you’ll be successful,” said Pole. “Walk in and look at our facilities, look at our programs, but most importantly – look at our people, and in five minutes you’ll know why I was proud to work with these people.”
“I made a lot of mistakes along the way, I had the support of a great administrative team, understanding superintendents, and a board of education that said, ‘well you goofed that one up, but keep going.’”
Pole said he was lucky enough to work with people who were understanding and kind, and that’s the reason he was able to be successful.
Those interested in viewing the entirety of Pole's speech may visit DCMO BOCES Youtube page or dcmoboces.com for a recording of the event.
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