The Office of Employer/Employee Relations of the Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES provides labor relations services to component school districts who subscribe to the service.
The E/E Office provides the following services:
- Represent districts in all aspects of labor relations, including at-the-table bargaining, development of management negotiation proposals and strategies, and providing information on salaries and benefits.
- Represent districts in grievances, arbitrations, employee discipline/discharge hearings, and actions involving the NYS Public Employment Relations Board.
- Conduct investigations and counsel boards of education, superintendents, and school administrators in matters regarding labor relations, personnel issues, and employee discipline issues.
- Review contract language and advise on issues regarding contract administration.
Contact the staff for further information:
Director, Heather M. Cole at hcole@boces.com
Labor Relations Specialist, Dominic S. D'Imperio ddimperio@boces.com
Personnel Assistant, Kathy J. Nicholson at knicholson@boces.com
Telephone: (315) 779-7000
Fax: (315) 779-7009