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Bethlehem Central School District

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School type
  
Public

Superintendent
  
Jody Monroe

Enrollment
  
4,875

Budget
  
92.6 million USD (USD)

Number of students
  
4,875

Established
  
1930

Grades
  
K-12

Student to teacher ratio
  
98% white

Mascot
  
Eagle

Founded
  
1930

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Profiles

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.

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Map of Bethlehem Central School District, NY, USA

The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.

The District's motto is "Children and Learning are the heart of Bethlehem Central".

"Teachers Teach, Students Learn" Scott Landry (former 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. 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.

Current Board Members: - Matt Downey (president) - Lynne L. Lenhardt (vice-president) - Christene Beck - Michael W. Cooper - Joanne Cunningham - Jonathan Fishbein - Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe, Ed. D.

History

The district was founded in 1930.

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, 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.
  • High school (9-12)

  • Bethlehem Central High School, Interim Principal - Mike Klugman
  • 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.

    In 2013 residents passed a proposed project of more than $75 million.

    References

    Bethlehem Central School District Wikipedia