The Team Tribune
A RESOURCE FOR THE HUMANS OF THE CAYUGA-ONONDAGA BOCES
Welcome to the BOCES Team! We are so glad you are here!
Kyle Earl- Daycare Specialist
Kelly Scott- Teacher Aide
Venecia DeRoose- Social Worker
Sara Cudahy- Teacher Aide
Junah Waller- Teacher Aide
Kathleen Strapach- Teacher Aide
Charles Laws- Teacher Aide
"New Day's Lyric" by Amanda Gorman
Take a minute to watch 23-year-old-poet, Amanda Gorman welcome in the the new year with her latest poem, "New Day's Lyric." In this poem, Amanda says that she "wanted to write a lyric to honor the hardships, hurt, hope and healing of 2021 while also harkening the potential of 2022."
How will you Unleash Your Potential this year?
The 2021-2022 Employee Handbook is Online!
The 2021-2022 Employee Handbook is a resources for all Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES staff. The handbook was developed to help acquaint you with various policies, procedures, and to describe the expectations the BOCES has for all employees. Please click on the button below to access the handbook, or find it on the website on the Human Resources main page.
Did you read the recent email from Dr. Hartwell regarding COVID-19 Updates?
The Cayuga County Health Department has adopted the NYS Department of Health guidance regarding isolation of COVID positive individuals, as well as quarantine requirements for those who were exposed to a positive case. Effective immediately, the following procedures will be followed for all Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES staff and students:
If POSITIVE for COVID-19:
- The isolation period is five days, with “day 0” being the day of symptom onset, or, if asymptomatic, the day of collection of a positive test.
- “Day 1” starts the following day and the positive individual should isolate for 5 days, returning on day 6, providing the individual is asymptomatic or symptoms are resolving.
- The individual should wear a well-fitting mask while around others for an additional 5 days.
- If a positive individual is moderately-severely immunocompromised or cannot wear a well-fitting mask for the additional 5 days, they should quarantine for 10 days.
If EXPOSED to a positive COVID-19 case:
- If not vaccinated, close contacts must quarantine for 5 days, where “day 0” is the initial date of exposure, and wear a well-fitting mask while around others for another 5 days.
- If vaccinated, no quarantine is required, but wear a well-fitting mask while around others for 10 days after the date of exposure.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 7, 2022:
To be considered FULLY VACCINATED, individuals must have received their vaccination, including booster, if eligible. You are eligible for the booster if:
- It has been 2 months since your original dose of J&J
- It has been 5 months since your original doses of Pfizer
- It has been 5 months since your original doses of Moderna.
Please see the attachments below for a summary of the new guidance and a helpful Q&A document.
Upcoming Events for Staff
We Are Hiring!
We have a number of job opportunities available for people who share our purpose and values. Please share far and wide with your networks! We welcome your internal applications and recommendations!
Teaching Assistants
Teacher Aides
Special Education Teachers
Substitute Teachers
Building Maintenance Helper
Behavioral Excellence Coach
LPN's
School Psychologist
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.cayboces.org/HR to apply!
Wellness Reminders and Tips
December 2021 Wellness: "Beating the Winter Blues"
Katherine Bartolotta and Anna Becker of the Area Schools Employee Healthcare Plan share this helpful information to promote our health and wellbeing. Please check out their latest resource,
Beating the Winter Blues. Auburn YMCA is a Corporate Partner!
Did you know that the BOCES is a Corporate Partner with the Auburn YMCA? This means that you are eligible for a 10% discount on membership. Show this flyer to the Member Services Desk to receive a free guest pass and check out the YMCA and all they have to offer.
Megan Popkess: Director of Human Resources
Audrey Ryerson: Regional Certification Officer and HR Clerk
