Bethlehem Central School District
| Bethlehem Central School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
700 Delaware Ave Delmar, New York 12054 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1930 |
| Superintendent | Jody Monroe |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 4,875 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 98% white |
| Language | English |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| School color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Team name | Eagles or Hooligans |
| Newspaper | The Talon |
| Yearbook | Oriole |
| Budget | $92.6 Million (USD) |
| Graduates | 99% grad rate |
| Website | http://www.bethlehemschools.org/ |
The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 5,100 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 $92 million.[1]
The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.[2]
The District's motto is "Children and Learning are the heart of Bethlehem Central".
"Teachers Teach, Students Learn" Scott Landry (terminated high school principal)
The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Jody Monroe is currently the Superintendent, as Superintendent Douglas was recommended by the board to step down when he did not receive tenure.
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: - Matt Downey (president) - Lynne L. Lenhardt (vice-president) - Michael W. Cooper - Joanne Cunningham - Jonathan Fishbein - Dr. Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe, Ed. D.
7th board member Christine Beck resigned from the board in March 2017 and the board decided to leave her seat vacant as the elections are less than 2 months away
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 (temporarily 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, Interim Principal - David Doemel, Jr... Vice Principal - Mark Warford
High school (9-12)
- Bethlehem Central High School, Interim Principal - Mike Klugman.. 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 $75 million.
References
- 1 2 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.
External links
Coordinates: 42°36′45″N 73°51′27″W / 42.61250°N 73.85750°W