The TST District Superintendent serves as the liaison of the New York State Education Department to the nine districts within the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES region. In this state role, TST District Superintendent Ms. Lily Talcott supports the implementation of state education law, the policies of the State Board of Regents, Commissioner’s regulations, and attends to special assignments at the request of the Commissioner. 

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education, Ms. Talcott, as the Chief Executive Officer of Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES, provides leadership to the school districts within the supervisory district. She plans, administers, supervises, and evaluates regional support services and educational programs for the nine component school districts. Additionally, Ms. Talcott assists in the recruitment and selection of school superintendents when needed.