The Budget Vote and Annual Board of Education Election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least …
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On Tuesday, May 21, residents will consider a $114.0 million budget for the 2024-25 school year which would maintain smaller class sizes and support the district’s core values of academics, character, community and wellness. The proposed 2024-25 budget includes a tax levy increase of $2,303,572, or 3.25%, an amount BELOW the maximum allowable tax levy …
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New York State requires school districts to have enough buses to transport every student in the district in the event of an emergency, regardless of the number of students who walk, bike or are driven to school. Bethlehem buses transport approximately 2,900 students to seven in-district schools, and more than 120 students to 13 parochial …
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To allow the district to save for future bus purchases, voters will decide on a proposition to create a bus purchase reserve fund. If approved, the district could set aside up to a maximum of $15,000,000 (plus interest earnings) over 15 years to pay for buses and related equipment and expenses. This reserve fund would …
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Students in grades K-5 will have a chance to cast their votes for a snack that will be added to the cafeteria menu next school year. The contest is between two snacks: a sweet treat (Chocolatey Chip Rice Krispie Treat made with oven-roasted whole grain brown rice) versus a savory treat (100% whole grain Harvest …
On Friday, May 17, a total of 41 Bethlehem Central High School seniors were honored in a ceremonial spring signing indicating their commitment to play collegiate-level athletics. The student-athletes were joined by family, friends, coaches and teammates to celebrate their success. View photo album of the spring signing on the Bethlehem CSD’s Facebook page. Student-athletes …
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Bethlehem Central High School senior Gabriel Martin defied the odds by creating a high-powered investment portfolio that could make Wall Street proud. Martin’s investment strategy and essay earned him 2nd place in the nation and 1st place in New York State in the SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2023 InvestWrite competition. In recognition of his accomplishment, Martin …
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Did you know that 77% of the proposed 2024-25 budget supports the people who provide instruction and support services for 4,091 Bethlehem students? This includes people like National Board Certified Teacher Sara Amiccuci. Look inside Amiccuci’s middle school classroom in the video below or watch on YouTube. The Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election …
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The Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 21 as part of the annual School Budget Vote. Information about the proposed 2024-25 district budget and how you can vote can be found here. District voters will elect two members to the Board of Education this year. Three candidates will appear on the …
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New Universal Pre-Kindergarten partnership will serve 36 students in the 2024-25 school year; spots to be filled by lottery The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with a local organization to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program in 2024-25 for up to 36 eligible four-year-olds at no cost to families. It is the first …
