About Dutchess BOCES

Dutchess BOCES was organized on May 22, 1957, upon the order of the Commissioner of Education. Through the cooperative efforts of our thirteen component school districts, Dutchess BOCES is able to offer a wide variety of educational programs and support services to children and adults in Dutchess County. We serve a student base of 47,000 pupils. The present operational budget is in excess of $46 million.

Our Vision

Dutchess BOCES will be recognized for its premier educational and support services providing quality and cost-effective solutions for our community. We will promote an organizational culture fostering collaboration, innovation, efficiency, excellence and leadership that is embraced by BOCES and its community.

Our Mission

Dutchess BOCES will provide leadership in raising all Dutchess County students' academic performance to a level that meets or exceeds the New York State Standards. This will be done through focusing available resources in new ways that enhance leadership in our schools, promote strategic data driven decision-making, and provide services and programs needed by county schools to fulfill this mission. We shall also continue in our mission of collaborating with other community agencies for the betterment of county residents to meet the educational needs of all citizens.

Our Core Values & Beliefs

Our vision for the future is based on a set of core values and beliefs, including our commitment to:

• Be the premier educational and support service provider for our community, public and private agencies, and employers
• Build the capacity of Dutchess County to provide life-long learning for all members of the community
• Be recognized as a leader in our educational communities
• Offer services of unparalleled excellence
• Promote sharing and cooperation among our communities
• Provide cost-effective services
• Encourage innovation and foster creativity
• Be committed to customer satisfaction
• Be responsive to change
• Be effective communicators
  
  

For more information about Dutchess BOCES

• Administrative Cabinet
• Board of Education
• District Superintendent
  • District Superintendent's Services
• Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
• What is BOCES?
  
  

The Area

Dutchess County is located in the scenic Hudson Valley just north of New York City. The Hudson Valley is one of the faster growing business and residential areas of the United States and has a population of over two million. An excellent infrastructure of major highways, rail services and nearby Stewart International Airport provides convenience for travel to New York City and other major destinations. Housing remains affordable.

The county enjoys recreational access to the Hudson River and close proximity to several colleges, museums, shopping centers and varied cultural opportunities. The county of 848 square miles boasts a terrain of rolling hills, streams, forests, orchards and thirty miles of Hudson River coastline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dutchess BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, creed, color, national origin, marital status or disability.

Title IX and 504 Compliance

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: