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Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Announces Christopher DiFulvio
as Next District Superintendent
Published: September 16, 2025
at 12:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Board of Education for Jefferson-Lewis BOCES selects
Christopher DiFulvio for Top Leadership Position
 The Board of Education for
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES—commonly known as
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES—is pleased to announce the selection of Christopher
DiFulvio as its next District Superintendent.
DiFulvio
currently serves as Superintendent of the Cazenovia Central School
District, located about 20 miles southeast of Syracuse. Pending successful
contract negotiations, he will succeed Jefferson-Lewis BOCES District
Superintendent Stephen Todd, who is set to retire in October after serving
11 years at the helm.
The
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Board of Education is scheduled to formally approve
DiFulvio’s appointment at its regular meeting on Wednesday. His anticipated
start date is Nov. 1, 2025.
Jefferson-Lewis
BOCES Board of Education President Jennifer Jones said she and her Board
colleagues were “thrilled to welcome” a knowledgeable and experienced
educator to continue leading BOCES in a positive direction, especially as
enrollments in Career & Technical Education (CTE) continues to rise.
“After a thorough
search, the Board is confident we have found a candidate whose leadership,
vision and commitment to educational excellence will serve our students,
staff and communities well,” Jones said. “This is an exciting new chapter
for our region, and we look forward to the future with great optimism.”
DiFulvio brings a
wide variety of leadership experience to the position, having served as a
teacher, CTE principal, director, and Assistant Superintendent for
Instructional Support Services at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES for
six years before becoming Superintendent in Cazenovia in 2021.
“I am honored and
excited to serve Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, an organization that plays such a
vital role in supporting students, families, and districts across multiple
counties,” DiFulvio said. “This is an opportunity to bring my experience as
a Superintendent, past BOCES Assistant Superintendent and my passion for
collaboration to a region with incredible potential.”
As District
Superintendent for the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, DiFulvio will serve as the
organization’s chief executive officer and as the New York State
Commissioner of Education’s representative in the region. He will work
closely with BOCES’ 18 component school districts. In addition to student
programs, which serve about 1,580 students, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES also
offers administrative services to districts, adult education, and
professional development for educators.
“What excites me
most about Jefferson–Lewis BOCES is the chance to expand pathways for
students —whether it’s college, careers, or military service — and to
ensure that every child in our 18 component districts has access to
opportunities that prepare them for their future,” DiFulvio said.
DiFulvio also
expressed profound gratitude to the Cazenovia school community.
“Serving as
Superintendent in Cazenovia has been an honor. I am grateful to the board,
staff, families, and community members who partnered with me to support our
students,” he said. “I look forward to carrying those lessons and
experiences with me as I begin this next chapter with Jefferson-Lewis
BOCES.”
DiFulvio’s
educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Adolescent Education
from SUNY Oneonta, a master’s degree in Educational
Leadership and Administration from the University of Scranton, and a
Certificate of Advanced Study from Le Moyne College.
The
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Board of Education conducted a nationwide search for
a new superintendent with support from OCM BOCES District Superintendent
Matt Cook, Ed.D. Community input, gathered through a survey and discussions
with BOCES stakeholders, helped the Board identify the qualities most
important in a candidate.
The Board would
like to thank everyone who contributed their time and feedback to this
important decision.
About
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida
BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) offers cost-effective
shared services to 18 component school districts. These services include
career and technical education course offerings as
well as special education, instructional and
administrative support services. BOCES also serves the continuing education
needs of local business, labor and industries in the community and offers a
wide range of continuing education opportunities for adult learners. Learn
more at www.boces.com.
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