Bethlehem Central School District
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The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 5100 students just south of Albany in the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County with a staff of 400 and a budget of $72 million.[1]
The average class size ranges from 17-24 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.[2]
The District's motto is "Children and Learning are the heart of Bethlehem Central".
The district's main office is in Delmar, New York. Dr. Leslie G. Loomis is the Superintendent of Schools.
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[edit] 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.
Current board members (December 2007) are:[3]
- James W. Lytle - President
- James E. Dering - Vice President
- Lisa Allendorph
- Lynne L. Lenhardt
- Diane Giacone Stever
- Warren Stoker
- Robin M. Storey
[edit] History
The district was founded in 1930.[1]
[edit] Schools
The Bethlehem Central Central School District operates one centralized kindergarten, five neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools (including one alternative high school) across the district.
[edit] Centralized Kindergarten (K)
- Early Learning Center
[edit] Elementary Schools (1-5)
- Clarksville Elementary School
- Elsmere Elementary School
- Glenmont Elementary School
- Hamagrael Elementary School
- Slingerlands Elementary School
[edit] Middle school (6-8)
- Bethlehem Central Middle School
[edit] Middle school (9-12)
- Bethlehem Central High School
[edit] 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]
