Bethlehem Central School District

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Bethlehem Central School District
Address
700 Delaware Ave
, New York , 12054
United States
District information
Type Public
GradesK-12
Established1930;93 years ago (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
Website www.bethlehemschools.org

The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 4,100 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 $102 million. [1]

Contents

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. David Hurst, Ph.D. is the Deputy 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: - Holly Dellenbaugh (president) - Christine Beck (vice-president) - Willow Baer - Meredith Moriarty - Katherine Nadeau - Robert Tietjen - John Walston

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. Three elementary schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for academic excellence.

Elementary Schools (K-5)

Middle school (6-8)

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 2016, a facilities improvement project valued at $32 million was approved. The 2016 project included an $8 million renovation of the high school auditorium. The most recent facilities improvement project total $41 million and was approved in fall 2021.

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