Orleans/Niagara BOCES closes out extended school year with a picnic

Provided photos: (Left) ESY Coordinator Michelle Kulbago celebrates with student Benny Butcher. (Right) Orleans/Niagara BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Taweepon Farrar, student Jeremiah Parker and School Attorney Melissa Kathan enjoy the celebration.

Press Release, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

MEDINA – The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Extended School Year (ESY) program at the Orleans Learning Center ended with a great celebration picnic.

Coordinator Michelle Kulbago and her staff went all out making sure teveryone had a great time, including students, staff and special visitors – District Superintendent Dr. Taweepon Farrar, Director of Special Programs Dr. Ron Barstys and School Attorney Melissa Kathan.

“It meant a great deal to the OLC staff here to see Dr. Farrar join in the fun,” said Mrs. Kulbago.  “The staff are over the moon thrilled to have her as our new superintendent!”

Entertainment was provided by the ONBOCES Super Band. Three of the performers are OLC staff – Gary Withey (Teacher Aide), Tom Smith (Job Coach) and John Osterhoudt (Teacher).

“The staff and students just loved it,” said Mrs. Kulbago. “They got a few local performers to come out to round out the band and donate their time and talent for free. We are grateful to Gary, Tom and John for the extra effort it took to plan, set up and perform for us.”

OLC would like to extend a special thank you to ESY secretary Mary Niemiec and school nurse Mary Lou Cohen who were outstanding with looking out for the students’ well-being all summer.

ONBOCES Super Band and student A’Zena Diaz enjoy the music.