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Dutchess BOCES This is Dutchess BOCES' official page. The purpose of this page is to create community. We serve a student base of 48,000 pupils.

Any comments that may be considered defamatory or violate Dutchess BOCES Code of Conduct may be removed at the discretion of Dutchess BOCES. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) first came into statewide existence in 1948 by an act of the New York State Legislature. Over the years the number of BOCES statewide rose to 82 in 1958 and then through consolidations dropped to the present level of 37. Some rural BOCES serve a student base of 8,000 pupils while others exceed 190,000. 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. Dutchess BOCES is recognized for its premier educational and support services providing quality and cost-effective solutions for our community. We promote an organizational culture fostering collaboration, innovation, efficiency, excellence and leadership that is embraced by BOCES and its community.

Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month through music , art and dance at Dutchess BOCES' Salt Point Center and Resil...
10/20/2026

Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month through music , art and dance at Dutchess BOCES' Salt Point Center and Resilience Academy. RA Music Teacher Dean Karahalis introduced students to different versions of “La Bamba,” while SPC Dance Teacher Kathy Muenz taught students how to mambo. Spanish teacher Amy McCann shared art from Frida Kahlo and had students color individual wings which were assembled into a mural. See more on our website.

This month, we're celebrating our school principals: Jason Lloyd, Career and Technical Institute; Melissa Murphy, Salt P...
10/16/2026

This month, we're celebrating our school principals: Jason Lloyd, Career and Technical Institute; Melissa Murphy, Salt Point Center; and Kiesha Tillman, Resilience Academy. They work year-round to support not only the students and staff in their buildings but also across the entire agency. The dedication you show to making all students feel welcome and successful is amazing. Thank you for everything you do.

We want to thank our Board of Trustees during School Board Recognition Week for all they do to support us as we continue...
10/15/2026

We want to thank our Board of Trustees during School Board Recognition Week for all they do to support us as we continue our journey of innovation, partnership and growth. Earlier this month, the board toured our campus to observe programs and students in action and see firsthand the many renovations done over the summer. Last night, the board members received cookies baked and packaged by our Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management students as a token of appreciation. See website link for more.

For one day this month, Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute/Resilience Academy building became the set for an ...
10/15/2026

For one day this month, Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute/Resilience Academy building became the set for an anti-vaping commercial being filmed for Dutchess County by The Art Effect. Inspired by one our Bard Early College students, Fayza Sekatawa, who worked as assistant producer, the commercial also gave students in our Cosmetology, Fashion Design and Merchandising and Digital Media Production programs real-world experience. See link in bio for more.

Dutchess BOCES teachers, time is running out to apply for up to $1,000 in a Teacher Mini-Grant from the Dutchess BOCES E...
10/13/2026

Dutchess BOCES teachers, time is running out to apply for up to $1,000 in a Teacher Mini-Grant from the Dutchess BOCES Education Foundation! The grants fund innovative and creative educational classroom projects. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 19. See www.dcboces.org/edufoundation to learn more and apply.

If you or someone you know is looking to make an impact on children's lives, we're hiring! Come see us Oct. 27, from 3-5...
10/13/2026

If you or someone you know is looking to make an impact on children's lives, we're hiring! Come see us Oct. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, 5 BOCES Road.

Ex Officio Student Board Members from across Dutchess County learned about civic engagement, leadership development and ...
10/07/2026

Ex Officio Student Board Members from across Dutchess County learned about civic engagement, leadership development and building self-confidence at a recent statewide training hosted at Dutchess BOCES and at other BOCES locations throughout the state. The New York State Welcome to Student School Board Members took place Sept. 30. See link in bio for more.

Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank our custodial team fo...
10/03/2026

Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank our custodial team for all that they do to keep our schools, buildings and grounds clean and safe. If you see them around in the hallways working hard any day of the week, be sure to give them a thank you.

Thank you to all the families who filled Salt Point Center hallways and classrooms Tuesday night for this year’s Open Ho...
10/01/2026

Thank you to all the families who filled Salt Point Center hallways and classrooms Tuesday night for this year’s Open House. It was great to see so many of you and share a bit about how your children spend their days with us. See more using link in our bio.

Address

5 Boces Road
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18454864800

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