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District and Dutchess BOCES honor visually impaired student Lily Andrews
Summary
The board recognized Lily Andrews, a student at Dutchess County BOCES South Point Center, for resilience and community contributions; BOCES staff and the student spoke to the board.
The board recognized 13-year-old Lily Andrews, a student at Dutchess County BOCES South Point Center, for demonstrated resilience and positive contributions to her school community. Melissa Murphy, principal at Dutchess BOCES South Point Center, described Lily's strengths and read remarks highlighting her musical interests, kindness, and use of Braille for schoolwork.
Lily addressed the board briefly: "My favorite things to do are singing and listening to music. I use braille instead of a pencil and paper to write things down. Thank you so, so very much for the award," she said. The board presented a certificate and invited photos with staff.
Why it matters: The recognition spotlights services and student achievement at Dutchess BOCES and illustrates inclusion practices for students with visual impairments.
Next steps: The board and BOCES staff planned a photo opportunity and said the district would include the recognition in district materials.
