What Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES does

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES is a public Board of Cooperative Educational Services established in 1948 under New York State Education Law, headquartered in Malone, NY. It serves ten component school districts across Franklin, Essex, and Hamilton counties in northern New York, delivering shared educational and administrative services that individual rural districts could not economically provide independently. The organization operates two regional Career & Technical Education centers — North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC) in Malone and Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) in Saranac Lake — offering 17 programs including Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment, HVAC, Welding, Natural Resource Science, Law Enforcement & Security, and Marine Technology, plus New Vision career-exploration programs and the alternative Torch Academy (in-person and Virtual Torch Academy via the Edgenuity platform). Adult learners are served through the OneWorkSource Center, which provides GED preparation, workforce readiness, and WIOA-aligned career training.

The organization's revenue mechanics are anchored in statutory cooperative funding: administrative and capital budgets are funded through proportional assessments to component districts using the Resident Weighted Average Daily Attendance (RWADA) formula, while the program budget (approximately $35.89M of a $39.95M total 2026-27 proposed budget across 175+ programs and services) reflects optional district-paid participation. Additional funding flows from NYSED state aid for BOCES-aided services and Learning Technologies Grants, fees from the On The Bus transportation planning service ($6,195-$9,900 annual base plus usage-based add-ons), Health Insurance Consortium premiums administered with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Express Scripts, and grant funding such as the renewed Mother Cabrini Health Foundation award. Underlying technology includes the Edgenuity-powered Virtual Torch Academy for asynchronous online learning, ParentSquare for parent communication, On The Bus for transportation planning, and NYSED grant-funded programs (Project Transformation using Modern Classrooms Project, ScreenPal, and EdPuzzle; Project Identity using Screencastify). Distribution occurs through the two physical CTE centers, virtual learning, the OneWorkSource Center, and home-district guidance office referrals, supported by community outreach such as Guard-X events and regional career fairs. In July 2026, James Knight, Jr. was appointed District Superintendent and CEO, replacing retiring six-year incumbent Dale Breault.

Name

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES

Legal name

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES

Website

https://fehb.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES is a public New York cooperative educational services organization delivering shared CTE, adult education, alternative education, transportation, and administrative services to ten component school districts across Franklin, Essex, and Hamilton counties from facilities in Malone and Saranac Lake.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Educational Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Cooperative educational services
• Shared school services
• Special education programs
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Malone

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Component District Assessments: Administrative and capital budgets funded through proportional assessments to component districts based on Resident Weighted Average Daily Attendance (RWADA) formula. Administrative budget covers organization-wide personnel management, leadership, and required retirement health insurance. Capital budget funds facility rental and capital reserve contributions.
2. Program Services Revenue: Program budget ($35,892,177 of total $39,954,420 for 2026-27) funded through optional district participation. Districts pay only for services they select each year from more than 175 programs offered. Programs include CTE, special education, adult education, and other support services.
3. State Education Department Funding: Receives state aid through NYSED for BOCES-aided services including transportation planning, special education programs, and Learning Technologies Grants for innovation projects.
4. Transportation Planning Service Fees: On The Bus transportation planning service charges annual base fees ($6,195 for districts with 2,000 or fewer students, $9,900 for larger districts) plus per diem ($995) and hourly ($199) rates for add-on services. Fees are BOCES-aided, meaning districts receive state aid on these costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES provides shared educational programs and back-office support services to 10 component school districts across Franklin, Essex, and Hamilton counties in northern New York. Its core educational offerings include Career & Technical Education programs (e.g., Automotive, Building Trades, Culinary Arts, Health Occupations, HVAC, Law Enforcement, Marine Technology), New Vision career-immersion programs, alternative education (Torch Academy and Virtual Torch Academy), and adult education/OneWorkSource workforce training. Its shared support services include Health Insurance Consortium, Transportation Planning, Shared Business Office, Personnel/HR, Print Shop, and Instructional Support.

Product overview

Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES is a Board of Cooperative Educational Services providing educational programs and support services across 10 component school districts in northern New York. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio including Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs (Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment, HVAC, Law Enforcement & Security, Marine Technology, Natural Resource Science), New Vision Programs (Education, Government and Law, Health Care Exploration), Alternative Education (Torch Academy in-person and Virtual Torch Academy online), and Adult Education. Supporting services include Health Insurance Consortium, Transportation, Print Shop, Shared Business Office, Personnel Services, Instructional Support, and Budget & Finance. Special grant programs include Project Transformation (blended learning) and Project Identity (digital storytelling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual Torch Academy: Online learning school for middle and high school students offering asynchronous courses through partnership with Edgenuity
• Torch Academy
• Job Exploration & Training (JET)
• New Vision Programs
• North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC)
• Adirondack Educational Center (AEC)

Products and services

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Two-year trades training programs for high school juniors and seniors providing hands-on learning in fields including Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment, HVAC, Law Enforcement & Security, Marine Technology, and Natural Resource Science. Programs offer industry certifications and college credit at NFEC and AEC locations.
• New Vision Programs One-year programs for high school seniors offering career exploration through immersion in professional settings. Includes New Vision Education (clinical rotations at Petrova Elementary and St. Joseph's Elementary), Government and Law (immersions at Franklin County Courthouse), and Health Care Exploration (clinical rotations at Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde Medical Center).
• Torch Academy Alternative education program for grades 9-12 offered virtually and in-person at NFEC in Malone. Designed for students who struggle in traditional settings, featuring small class sizes and personalized attention.
• Virtual Torch Academy Online learning school for middle and high school students offering asynchronous courses through Edgenuity partnership. Allows students to take courses at their own pace or enroll in individual classes as electives, with optional in-person Learning Labs at AEC and NFEC.
• Adult Education Workforce development and adult education programs at OneWorkSource Center in Malone, including GED preparation, workforce readiness, career training, adult literacy, CDL certification, and LPN/RN programs.
• Marine Technology Program One-year senior program at Saranac Lake High School providing Mercury and Honda marine certifications with hands-on marina experience. Covers 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine operation, outboard systems, and boat maintenance.
• Law Enforcement & Security Academy Security and Law Enforcement Academy program covering police, corrections, and homeland security professions with work exposure to state/local police, Border Patrol, and NYS Corrections.
• Health Insurance Consortium (HIC) Cooperative health insurance program providing better pricing through combined purchasing power for FEH BOCES and component districts. Offers Excellus health insurance and Express Scripts prescription coverage, telemedicine, ThriveWell wellness program, and Wellframe care management.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services including driver training, certification courses, and On The Bus transportation planning service for school districts. Includes 24/7 hotline support, weekly email updates, monthly webinars, electronic newsletters, and annual training for transportation supervisors.
• Print Shop Professional print shop at North Franklin Educational Center offering printing services including booklets, stickers, magnets, posters, banners up to 36 inches, and laminating.
• Shared Business Office Business services including payroll, accounting, purchasing, and business office package for component districts on à la carte or full-service basis.
• Personnel Services Human resources management, civil service compliance, employee benefits, training, recruitment, hiring, and labor relations services for component districts.
• Instructional Support Professional development, workshops, Education and Training Consortium (ETC...), and North Country Regional Partnership Center (NCRPC) support for teachers and districts.
• Project Transformation NYSED Learning Technologies Grant program providing blended, self-paced, mastery-based classrooms. Consortium of six districts focusing on personalized learning and project-based learning, using Modern Classrooms Project curriculum and ScreenPal/Screencastify/EdPuzzle tools.
• Project Identity NYSED Learning Technologies Grant for digital storytelling and communication, teaching students to tell personal stories using innovative learning technologies while exploring identities, cultures, and civic mindsets.
• On The Bus Transportation Planning Service Transportation planning service for member districts providing 24/7 hotline support, weekly email updates, monthly webinars, electronic newsletters, and annual training. Manages compliance documentation, route efficiency studies, and child safety zone studies. Annual base fee of $6,195 (districts ≤2,000 students) or $9,900 (larger districts), plus per diem ($995) and hourly ($199) add-on rates.
• Budget & Finance Financial management services including administrative, program, and capital budgets totaling $39,954,420 for the 2026-27 school year. Includes RWADA-based assessment calculations and capital reserve management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students earn industry certifications including New York State Boater Safety Certification, Child Development Association Certificate, and college credits through articulation agreements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Region BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Website development partner that designed and implemented the new FEH BOCES website launched June 2026. Partnership provides streamlined, user-friendly experience with updated design capturing the spirit and identity of the education community.
• Education and Training Consortium (ETC...)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration formed in June 1993 between Adirondack Teacher Center, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Office of Special Services, and Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center (SETASC) to provide coordinated programs, training, and resources to the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton region.
• Mercury MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationMarine Technology program provides students with Mercury certifications as part of the curriculum. Students earn industry-recognized credentials from this marine engine manufacturer.
• Honda MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationMarine Technology program provides students with Honda marine certifications as part of the curriculum. Students earn industry-recognized credentials from this marine engine manufacturer.
• North Country Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Technology program includes college credit through North Country Community College. Students earn college credit for business coursework as part of the program.
• Adirondack Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site for AEC New Visions Health program students. Students gain hands-on healthcare experience through observational rotations at this regional medical facility.
• Alice Hyde Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation site for NFEC New Visions Health program students. Students gain hands-on healthcare experience through observational rotations at this regional medical facility.
• Upstone MaterialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction materials company providing facility tours and career exploration opportunities for AEC students. Specializes in hot-mix asphalt, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete serving the Tri-Lakes region.
• Malone Fish and Game ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for annual trout stocking of Salmon River. Building Trades students assist with labor-intensive fish release process as hands-on community service experience.
• Earl's Balsam Hill Christmas Tree FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner donating boughs and bows for veteran wreath-making project. Students learn wreath assembly techniques and participate in veterans memorial initiative.
• Army National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Guard-X event partner bringing military personnel, law enforcement, and emergency responders for student career exploration. Also partners on MRE Challenge culinary competition.
• OneWorkSource Center PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Department of Labor and Department of Social Services to provide workforce development services including CDL certification, LPN/RN training, electrical apprenticeship, and paramedicine programs.
• Iroquois Healthcare Association Healthcare Educational ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading regional initiative to develop Early College Health Sciences pathway. Coordinates partnerships among hospitals, colleges, and school districts to strengthen healthcare workforce pipelines.
• EdgenuitycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline course provider powering Virtual Torch Academy. Offers asynchronous courses with multiple layers of support including online teachers, coaches, coordinators, and on-site facilitators.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParent communication platform providing automatic account generation for parents, messaging via email/text/app, language preferences, conference sign-ups, and integrated payment/form signing features.
• Petrova Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSite for New Vision Education program clinical experiences in Saranac Lake, providing students hands-on exposure to K-12 educational careers.
• St. Joseph's Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for New Vision Education program clinical experiences in Malone, where students observe and assist with elementary education activities.
• Centenary Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation for New Vision Government and Law program near Franklin County Courthouse in Malone, providing proximity to legal offices, courthouse, and law library.
• National Technical Honor SocietyminorOthersNational organization honoring high-achieving CTE students. FEH BOCES conducts annual induction ceremonies at both NFEC and AEC locations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Questar III BOCES: New York BOCES offering CTE, adult education, and shared business services to component districts in the Capital Region. Closely comparable governance, funding, and program structure to FEH BOCES.
• Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES): New York BOCES co-located in the same NCRPC regional partnership as FEH. Operates identical shared services and CTE programs for component districts in the greater Plattsburgh region.
• Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES: New York BOCES providing CTE, alternative education, adult workforce, and shared administrative services to rural component districts in the Mohawk Valley — closely analogous service mix and rural geography to FEH.
• Capital Region BOCES: New York BOCES that already partnered with FEH to build the new FEHB website launched June 2026. Operates the same cooperative educational services model for component districts, including CTE, adult education, and shared administrative services.
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES: New York BOCES offering comparable CTE, special education, and adult education services to upstate component districts. Operates under the same NYS BOCES aid formula and component district assessment structure as FEH.
• Broome-Delaware-Tioga BOCES: New York BOCES serving rural component districts with CTE programs, New Vision career exploration, and adult education — comparable in scale, program mix, and rural component district base.
• St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES: Neighboring New York BOCES that co-participates in the North Country Regional Partnership Center (NCRPC) with FEH. Provides directly comparable shared educational and CTE services to rural component districts in northern New York.
• WSWHE BOCES: Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES covers Hamilton County-adjacent territory and serves rural upstate component districts with an analogous mix of CTE, special education, and adult education programming.

Others

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operator of workforce development, adult education, and job-readiness programs comparable to FEH's OneWorkSource Center. Functions in adjacent — rather than directly overlapping — capacity as a workforce-development ecosystem player.
• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving as the umbrella CTE student organization for programs like those at FEH. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that supports CTE outcomes, industry credentialing, and student recognition (alongside NTHS) for FEH's programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxYXMSWDfjKdkyuectDCXVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FEHBOCES
• Instagraminstagram.com/fehboces

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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