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Our dedicated team works collaboratively with over 375 school districts across New York State to develop and maintain Board-adopted Policy and Administrative (Regulation) Manuals. Get to know the individuals behind the scenes who are committed to supporting your district's needs.

Our Team

Katherine Peterson, J.D., M.S.Ed. - Manager

Katie Peterson has been with Policy Services at Erie 1 BOCES since November 2018. In her role, Katie researches and analyzes changes in law and regulation that may impact school districts, and their policies and regulations. Based on this research, Katie drafts and revises sample policies, regulations, and forms. Katie assists districts across New York State with policy and administrative manual creation and maintenance. Katie has a J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School, an M.S. in Childhood Education from Canisius University, and a B.S. in Educational Studies from Vanderbilt University. 

 

Phone: (716) 821-7428
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Cynthia Gross, J.D., M.B.A. - Policy Coordinator

Cindy Gross is responsible for researching and analyzing changes in law, revising sample policies and regulations and assisting school districts throughout New York State with policy and administrative manual creation and maintenance. Cindy has a J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School and an M.B.A. from Canisius University. 

 

Phone: (716) 821-7553
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 Jennifer Powell, M.P.A. - Policy Coordinator
 

Jennifer Powell was hired as a policy coordinator in November 2024. She primarily focuses on assisting district clients with policy and administrative manual development, policy audits and policy research. Jennifer brings legal, nonprofit, educational and governmental experience to her role, having worked as a paralegal, program analyst and college access specialist. Prior to her role at Erie 1 BOCES, she was an English as a Second Language teacher and academic advisor to international students. She has a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies from Wesleyan University.

  

 

Phone: (716) 821-7458
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Justine Stephan-Cole, M.B.A., M.S.T. - Policy Coordinator

Justine Stephan-Cole was hired as a policy coordinator in July 2020 and primarily works with district clients on policy audits, new policy and administration manuals, and policy research questions.   Additionally, she also assists other coordinators in policy and regulation review. Justine is a permanently certified teacher in the area of special education (ages 3-21) and has worked as a high school resource room teacher, CSE Chairperson, 504 Coordinator and as a staff developer in the areas of special education and curriculum.   Justine has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo in political science and public administration, a master’s degree from LeMoyne College in the science of teaching, an M.B.A from St. Bonaventure University and is working to complete her M.Ed. in School Leadership and Administration from Canisius University. 

 

Phone: (716) 821-7363
Email Justine Stephan-Cole

 

Our Commitment

At Policy Services, we take pride in our mission to assist school districts in creating and maintaining policies and regulations that align with the evolving educational landscape. Each team member brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table, contributing to the success of our collaborative efforts.

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