Dutchess BOCES

Pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17(e)(3), this plan must be made available for public comment 30 days prior to its adoption. 

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Please send all comments to norah.merritt@dcboces.org

Dutchess BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or disability. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to the following individuals. These officials will provide information, including complaint procedures to any citizen, student or employee who feels that his or her rights under Title IX or Section 504 may have been violated by the BOCES or its officials.

The Dutchess BOCES Substitute Calling Service provides participating districts with automated substitute calling. Districts are responsible for providing staff and approved substitute information. The service generates reports for component districts in relation to attendance, jobs filled, and substitute and employee information and statistics. Aesop

Special insurance is available to our employees through AFLAC. These policies roll over each November and need not be renewed on a yearly basis. AFLAC

The Dutchess BOCES has established the Employee Recognition Awards Program to recognize exemplary performance of staff members that represents a level of service significantly over and above their specific job responsibilities. Employee Recognition Guidelines

Civil Service Application   OR   Professional Application

   • Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Classroom Teachers and Building Principals [2015 - 2016]
   • Annual Professional Performance Review [APPR] Plan: For Staff NOT evaluated under 3012(C)
   • Formal Observation Assessment Form: For staff not evaluated under 3012(C)

The BEDS is a web-based system which collects district/school student enrollment and staff counts. BEDS

Dutchess BOCES offers a variety of choices in health and dental benefits to its employees as well as access to 403B and 457 plans, and AFLAC plans including flexible spending, and disability insurance. Employee Health Benefits Information

Here are the frequently asked for Calendars

Dutchess BOCES will provide support to districts with two resources: a human resources manager to oversee the human resource function and to supervise local support personnel, and shared support personnel.

A HR manager may oversee hiring of new staff and processing of staff records; provide information for the administration and negotiation of the collective bargaining agreements,coordinate the evaluation process; serve as Title IX, DASA, Sexual harassment, 504 officer, and manage benefits, for example. Services provided by support personnel may include; data tracking and management, monitoring and reporting human resource information, employment evaluation system management, employee appointment, tenure and layoff tracking, compliance issues and file management. Support staff for a human resource office can be deployed to maintain increasing levels of accountability, function and compliance. *SED Approval Pending.

The Human Resources Office provides a local contact with SED's Office of Teaching Initiatives to facilitate timely processing of teaching certificates, and coaching licenses. Teaching certificate and coaching license applications are reviewed by the Regional Certification Office, and sent to Albany for formal approval and issuance of the credential. Copies of all documents are stored at Dutchess BOCES. Certification & License Services.

The Dignity for All Students Act defines harassment as the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably or substantially interfering with a students’ educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional or physical well-being or conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety.

DASA Coordinators        DASA Information        DASA Complaint Form

Participating district's employees and their families receive assistance to resolve personal problems that impair job performance. These problems range from alcoholism to substance abuse to family/marital and financial/legal difficulties. The BOCES employs a social worker/counselor who provides specific assistance to employees and members of their immediate families. Employees are eligible to receive several sessions at no cost. Additional service may be rendered by referral to other agencies. This service is eligible for BOCES aid. ESI - Employee Assistance Group

The Dutchess BOCES has established the Employee Recognition Awards Program to recognize exemplary performance of staff members that represents a level of service significantly over and above their specific job responsibilities. Employee Recognition Guidelines and Form

The Sick Bank provides members who are experiencing serious illnesses an opportunity to request additional paid leave from the bank after exhausting all personal accrued leave. Employee Sick Bank Information

The Sick Bank provides members who are experiencing serious illnesses an opportunity to request additional paid leave from the bank after exhausting all personal accrued leave. Employee Sick Bank Information

The Mid-Hudson Cooperative Recruitment Program advertises teaching jobs and educational support vacancies for participating school districts in the Hudson, Mid-Hudson and Lower Hudson Valley regions of New York State, including Dutchess and Ulster counties. Employment Opportunities

     

Please use the link below to apply for vacancies within Dutchess BOCES. Our aim is to hire the most highly qualified faculty and staff in support of our mission of providing educational leadership through service, solutions and savings. Employment Opportunities within Dutchess BOCES

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This fact sheet provides general information about which employers are covered by the FMLA, when employees are eligible and entitled to take FMLA leave, and what rules apply when employees take FMLA leave. Family Medical Leave Act

Employee Handbook   OR   Substitute Handbook

In-Service Credits are only available to teachers and may be requested for professionally related events attended outside of school hours and at no cost to the BOCES. Mandated courses and regularly scheduled conferences do not qualify. Ten base hours must be earned each year before additional hours can become eligible for payment at the rate of three times the current credit rate per 15 hours earned with those remaining carrying over to the following year. One time payments are made at the end of June with the submission cutoff date being June 1st.

BOCES assists component districts to maximize their Medicaid reimbursements and compliance with reimbursement guidelines. This service maintains comprehensive records to support Medicaid reimbursement claims in the event of an audit, submits required claims for reimbursement and follows up inquiries received from the Regional Information Center, state and federal offices. The service provides in-service training to district contact personnel on an ongoing basis and works with district personnel in the development of effective internal data collection and record keeping procedures.   Sherre Wesley   Assistant Superintendent for Business Services

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is the department of the New York state government responsible for the supervision for all public schools in New York and all standardized testing, as well as the production and administration of state tests and Regents Examinations. In addition, the State Education Department oversees higher education, cultural institutions such as museums and libraries, and the licensing of numerous professions. It is headed by the regents of the University of the State of New York (USNY) and administered by the Commissioner of Education. NYSED.gov

The Online Application System for Educators is a cloud-based application serving school districts throughout New York State. Districts can view applicant specific information: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, portfolios, and more. Candidates are able to apply to specific positions using one application and/or have an option of granting all participating school districts access to their application. OLAS

Dutchess BOCES hereby sets forth the following Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security. This information will be updated as additional regulatory guidance becomes available from the State Education Department. Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security Document

The BOCES shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or pre- disposing genetic characteristic in the educational programs or activities which it operates, or against any employee or applicant seeking a position of employment. The BOCES will be in full compliance with all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to civil rights for students and employees (e.g., Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).

Civil Rights Complaint Form           Policy 1440 [Nondiscrimination]          Policy 5121 [Sexual Harassment of BOCES Personnel]         Policy 5121 E [Sexual Harassment Complaint Form]          Policy 5122 [Grievance Procedure for Title IX]

The Sick Bank provides members who are experiencing serious illnesses an opportunity to request additional paid leave from the bank after exhausting all personal accrued leave. Sick Bank Information

 

The Dutchess BOCES Substitute Calling Service provides participating districts with automated substitute calling. Districts are responsible for providing staff and approved substitute information. The service generates reports for component districts in relation to attendance, jobs filled, and substitute and employee information and statistics. Substitute Calling

Certification & License Services

1. All credits shall be paid in 3 credit groups. No change shall be made in compensation for those credits heretofore paid in groups of 10. Credits are paid in groups of 10 after BA+60 or after MA+30. Proof of credits awarded must be filed by October 1 to become effective during the fall semester, and by March 1 to become effective during the spring semester.

2. Credits shall be compensated at the following rate per credit hour : 2014 – 2015 = $74.00

3. Credit payments shall not be made for undergraduate credits.

The BOCES shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or pre- disposing genetic characteristic in the educational programs or activities which it operates, or against any employee or applicant seeking a position of employment. The BOCES will be in full compliance with all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to civil rights for students and employees (e.g., Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).

Civil Rights Complaint Form              Policy 1440 [Nondiscrimination]              Policy 5121 [Sexual Harassment of BOCES Personnel]
 

Policy 5122 [Grievance Procedure for Title IX]

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