At Dutchess BOCES, our primary commitment is to the students and families we serve. Administrators have been developing our School Reopening Plan since May. It defines clear guidance for the reopening of our schools and aligns with the regulations developed in collaboration with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
![[PIC] Segment From The Dutchess BOCES 2019 Employee Recognition Award Video Presentation](https://www.dcboces.org/sites/default/files/dcboces/images/hr/e_rec_award_2019.png "Segment From The Dutchess BOCES 2019 Employee Recognition Award Video Presentation")
Dutchess BOCES broke tradition this week by announcing that the 2019 Employee Recognition Awards were being presented to all employees due to their dedication and contributions in support of students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
![[PIC] NYSCATE - New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education - Logotype](https://www.dcboces.org/sites/default/files/dcboces/images/er/NYSCATE_600_0.png "NYSCATE - New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education - Logotype")
Two BOCES employees who have a passion for technology will be sharing their expertise to help colleagues from across the state improve their online instruction.
![[PIC] Three Editions of Book Titles Donated On Behalf Of Dutchess BOCES Superintendent Richard Hooley Commemorating The Retirement Of Retiring District Superintendents](https://www.dcboces.org/sites/default/files/dcboces/images/schools/books_rvsd_thumb.png "Three Editions of Book Titles Donated On Behalf Of Dutchess BOCES Superintendent Richard Hooley Commemorating The Retirement Of Retiring District Superintendents")
When a superintendent of schools retires, it is an important stage of life, Richard Hooley, Dutchess BOCES’ superintendent said. So, when the region had four superintendents retire in the span of about a year, he and the other county superintendents wanted to do something special to honor them.
Families have been completing Daily COVID Questionnaire forms each day for students who attend Dutchess BOCES in person. Beginning Monday, September 21, a new, easy-to-use automated form will be used.
Access to the system will be in the same location as the current link on our website under Quick Links on the home page. Starting Monday, simply click on the button that looks like:
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