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 | Ms Jody Monroe (interim) |
| 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 |
| 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 (high school principal)
The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Dr. Thomas Douglas replaced Dr. Michael Tebbano as the Superintendent of Schools in January 2012.[3]
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. [4]
Current Board Members: - Matt Downey (president) - Dr. Charmaine Wijeyesinghe (vice-president) - Christene Beck - Michael Cooper - Joanne Cunningham - Diane Giacone Stever - Lynne Lenhardt
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)
- Eagle Elementary School
- Elsmere Elementary School
- Glenmont Elementary School
- Hamagrael Elementary School
- Slingerlands Elementary School
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.[5][6]
In 2013 residents passed a proposed project of more than $75 million.
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Coordinates: 42°36′45″N 73°51′27″W / 42.61250°N 73.85750°W