| Bethlehem Central School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 700 Delaware Ave , New York, 12054 United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1930 |
| Superintendent | Jody Monroe |
| Asst. Superintendent(s) | David Hurst |
| Budget | $97.1 Million (USD) |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 4,518 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| District mascot | Eagle |
| Colors | Orange and Black |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
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]
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)
- Bethlehem Central High School, Principal - David Doemel, Jr... Vice Principal - Heather Culnan
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.
References
- ^ a b About BCSD - Bethlehem CSD, Delmar, NY Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2003-2004 New York State District Report Card
- ^ Bethlehem School District Board of Education
- ^ Bethlehenm Building Project Archived February 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sano-Rubin Construction Services Archived November 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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