Erie 1 BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability as defined by law and is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The compliance officer for Title IX and Section 504 is the Director of Human Resources. She is available from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224. (716) 821-7006.

If a minimum enrollment is not reached for a course, BOCES reserves the right to cancel the course and refund the tuition fees.

The fee covers all tuition and normal supply costs of each course. These fees are due in full at the time of registration. Book and/or material fees, where required, will be collected the first week of classes.

Notice: any check returned for insufficient funds will be assessed a $15.00 surcharge.

In some courses students are requested to purchase tools, safety equipment, and/or supplies for individual projects. The instructor can provide the student with an estimate of anticipated additional costs the first night of classes. The student must cover these costs. Safety glasses must be worn in all shop areas. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase these glasses.

Students enrolled in computer classes will be required to comply with district policies regarding hardware and software usage

Persons who successfully complete a course will be issued a certificate of completion. These certificates will be awarded upon the recommendation of the instructor, based upon attendance, class participation and individual progress. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each additional certificate requested.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner regarding safety, class conduct, and cooperation with classmates, instructors and supervisor. Each student assumes an obligation at the time of registration to obey all rules and regulations defined by the school.

Students and staff are prohibited from smoking on school grounds which is defined as any building, structure and outdoor grounds according to New York State law.

Erie 1 BOCES does not carry accident insurance for any of its Workforce Development classes. It is the responsibility of the student to pay for any medical expenses should an injury occur in class.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS

If you register by mail, a receipt will be sent to you. There will be no other confirmation or notification unless the class is canceled or filled.

Tuition refunds will be made only under the following circumstances:

1. Cancellation of a course: A full refund will be made if a class is cancelled due to insufficient registrations.
2. Withdrawals: A full refund will be made for withdrawals only prior to the first week of class.
3. Refunds of tuition minus $25.00 processing fee will only be made during the first week of classes.
4. There are no refunds after this time.