Close Alert Banner
Skip to Content
EmploymentEmployee LoginLocationsService Directory
View our Facebook Page View our Twitter Page View our YouTube Page View our LinkedIn Page View our Instagram Page
Erie 1 BOCES Logo
  • K-12 Education Programs
    • Alternative Education
    • Career and Technical Education
    • Special Education
  • Adult Career Training
    • Brochure
    • Business and Industry Support
    • Contact Us
    • ESL Classes
    • Financial Assistance
    • Finish High School (GED)
    • Registration
    • Student Services
    • Transcript Request
  • Administrative Services
    • Communication Services
    • Health, Safety and Risk Management
    • Human Resources Services
    • Labor Relations Services
    • Management Services
    • Policy Services
    • Purchasing
  • Instructional Support

    Athletics

    Get involved with our athletics programs

    • Arts and Cultural Education
    • Athletics
    • Bilingual Education Resources
    • Certification
    • Classroom Behavioral Supports
    • Continuing Teacher Leader Effectiveness (CTLE)
    • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
    • Distance Education
    • Educator Training and Workshops
    • Extra-Curricular
    • Instructional Calendar
    • Instructional Leadership
    • Library Services
    • School Wellness
    • Special Education Support
    • Technology Integration
  • About Us
    • Administration
    • Alumni Association
    • Board of Education
    • Component Districts
    • Contact Us
    • COVID-19
    • Diversity Equity Inclusion
    • Educational Foundation
    • Employment
    • Event Calendar
    • Finance Services
    • Freedom of Information Requests
    • News and Announcements
    • Reports and Plans
    • Staff Directory
    • Unauthorized Disclosure Complaint Form

About Us Banner

HomeAbout UsDiversity Equity Inclusion
 
  • Open new window to share this page via Facebook Facebook
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn LinkedIn
  • Open new window to share this page via Twitter Twitter
  • Email this page Email

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

More

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (I.D.E.A.) Committee at Erie 1 BOCES is charged with overseeing and facilitating that key elements continue to evolve our daily organizational practices that support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). 

 

I.D.E.A. Mission

Erie 1 BOCES mission is to intentionally foster diversity, equity and inclusion in every action and branch of our organization. Erie 1 BOCES will provide an environment of excellence in which each employee is able to nurture self, and group, identities while cultivating empathy and respect for differences; and foster courage to respectfully and thoughtfully address inequities within the organization.

Erie 1 BOCES champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all employees by creating and cultivating an environment that celebrates and capitalizes on our differences. Erie 1 BOCES provides ongoing professional development to increase DEI awareness, and considers all 3 of these elements in the hiring process, with the goal of creating a diverse workforce. Ultimately creating an environment where all voices have the opportunity to be heard, and where all are supported to thrive.

Diversity encompasses, race, ethnicity, country of origin, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, religion, gender and sexuality. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity optimize contemporary inclusive practices as well as disrupt and transform unprincipled thoughts and actions.

Strategic Objectives

The Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. Advocacy. (I.D.E.A.) Committee seeks to support the following Strategic Objectives:

  • Create an environment that fosters awareness and inclusive practices by supporting anti-bias protocols, ongoing professional development, and equity in hiring.
  • Hold leadership accountable for diversity, equity and inclusion goals and objectives.
  • Improve the inclusion of all people at all levels of the institution. Specifically, address how our organization distinguishes individuals and groups in ways that privilege some and constrain others.
  • Require that new hires share our organization's values regarding diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Require that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, actions, and results are transparent to all key stakeholders.
I.D.E.A. Committee Members

 IDEA members group pic

 

The I.D.E.A. committee currently includes  19 members.

Committee Co-leaders:  Nicole Kerner and Robert Boccaccio

Committee Members: Elizabeth Briceno, Michael Capuana, Latifah Giles, Steve Graser,  Denise Hale, Karen Halbert,  Kate Huber, Stephanie Huffnagle, Morgan Johnson, Dana LoVallo, Alexsandra Lopez, Margaret Maloney, Chanel McDade, Nancy Potter, Nicoletta Scibetta, Erik Vohwinkel, Chelsie Windover

 I.D.E.A. Committee is composed of 3 subcommittees:

  1. The Organizational Culture and Climate subcommittee,
  2. The Recruitment, Hiring and Onboarding subcommittee, and
  3. The Professional Development subcommittee.

We welcome and seek the input and innovative ideas from employees to help to guide and better inform the direction for each subcommittee's work.

Employee Spotlight

Each month, we will share information about ourselves, get to know our colleagues better, create meaningful connections, build relationships, create a strong sense of community, and celebrate our differences.

View Our Employee Spotlights

Event Pictures

Pride Day: June 2022
 
Photo Gallery: Pride Day 2022 will appear here on the public site.
 Unity Rally: June 2, 2022
 
Photo Gallery: Unity Rally June 2022 will appear here on the public site.
 Protein Drive: June 2022
 
Photo Gallery: Protein Drive 2022 will appear here on the public site.
 Ideas, Comments, Suggestions 

 Do you have ideas, suggestions or comments that you would like to share with the I.D.E.A committee? If so, we invite you to please click the link below to include your information. The I.D.E.A committee will review all submissions that are received for consideration and determine next steps. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us. 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QonrNfQN6UG-QJGTyhfyXel4EN0bjFFJrZ4_sgNRitlUMDkzN0lLWU9OME5RVlZIV0hIR0ZNUFJUNC4u  

Buffalo Strong

We're committed to supporting our community and we will continue to intentionally foster diversity, equity and inclusion in every action and branch of our organization. Join us in supporting the victims and neighborhoods impacted by the heinous mass shooting in Buffalo on May 14, 2022.

  Volunteer Opportunities 

I.D.E.A. News & Insights

Loading News Feed...
All I.D.E.A. News
You are the change
Photo Gallery: Diversity Equity and Inclusion will appear here on the public site.
About Us
    • Administration
    • Alumni Association
    • Board of Education
    • Component Districts
    • Contact Us
    • COVID-19
    • Diversity Equity Inclusion
    • Educational Foundation
    • Employment
    • Event Calendar
    • Finance Services
    • Freedom of Information Requests
    • News and Announcements
      Toggle Section News and Announcements Menu
      • Career and Tech News
    • Reports and Plans
    • Staff Directory
    • Unauthorized Disclosure Complaint Form

Contact Us

Erie 1 BOCES logo

© 2019 Erie 1 BOCES. All rights reserved.

Designed by eSolutionsGroup

  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Feedback
  • Contact Us

Legal Notices

  • Credit Page
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Notices of Nondiscrimination
  • Parents Bill of Rights
  • Terms of Use/Privacy Notice

Follow Us

View our Facebook PageFacebook View our Twitter PageTwitter View our YouTube PageYouTube View our LinkedIn PageLinkedIn View our Instagram PageInstagram

Increase Contrast

Close Browser Alert Banner
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.