Bethlehem Central School District

The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 4,500 students just south of Albany in the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County with a staff of 800+ and a budget of $97 million.[1]

Bethlehem Central School District
Address
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar
, New York, 12054
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesK-12
Established1930 (1930)
SuperintendentJody Monroe
Asst. Superintendent(s)David Hurst
Budget$97.1 Million (USD)
Students and staff
Enrollment4,518
Student–teacher ratio14:1
District mascotEagle
ColorsOrange and Black
Other information
Websitewww.bethlehemschools.org

The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.[2]

The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Jody Monroe is currently the Superintendent.

Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who reside in the Bethlehem Central School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget. [3]

Current Board Members: - Christine Beck (president) - Lynne L. Lenhardt (vice-president) - Michael W. Cooper - Holly Dellenbaugh - Jonathan Fishbein - Meredith Moriarty - Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe, Ed. D.


History

The district was founded in 1930.[1]

Schools

The Bethlehem Central School District currently operates five neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school across the district.

Elementary Schools (K-5)
  • Clarksville Elementary School (Closed after the 2010-11 school year due to declining enrollment. Currently rented by Albany County Sheriffs)
  • Eagle Elementary School, Principal - Dianna Reagan
  • Elsmere Elementary School, Principal - Kate Kloss
  • Glenmont Elementary School, Principal - Laura Heffernan
  • Hamagrael Elementary School, Principal - David Ksanznak
  • Slingerlands Elementary School, Principal - Heidi Bonacquist

Middle school (6-8)
  • Bethlehem Central Middle School, Principal - Mike Klugman... Vice Principal - Mark Warford

High school (9-12)

Building project

On December 2, 2003 District residents approved a construction and renovation project. This $92.9 million project includes additions, renovations and alterations to all school buildings, the bus garage and education center. It also includes building a new elementary school to accommodate the growing population, and computer network infrastructure improvements.[4][5]

In 2013 residents passed a proposed project of more than $20 million and in 2015, a facilities improvement project valued at $32 million was approved.

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References
  1. About BCSD - Bethlehem CSD, Delmar, NY Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
  2. 2003-2004 New York State District Report Card
  3. Bethlehem School District Board of Education
  4. Bethlehenm Building Project Archived February 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Sano-Rubin Construction Services Archived November 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

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