Two capital projects, totaling, $45.1 million, are nearly complete. They include a renovated middle school auditorium, a fully refurbished middle school Library Media Center, newly renovated classrooms, and athletics improvements that encourage and support wellness in the school community.
A $40.7 million project approved by voters in 2021 included nearly 200 elements across seven schools and at the district’s Transportation department and Operations and Maintenance department buildings.
A $4.6 million project approved in fall 2023 was focused on state-of-the-art improvements to the BCMS auditorium. These improvements include new seating, air conditioning, new lighting and sound system, a reconfigured stage and pit area, improved ADA access and upgraded technology. Music instruction, concerts and rehearsals have resumed in the newly renovated auditorium. The middle school musical, Annie Jr., is scheduled to be performed in the auditorium in mid-January.
A list of priority projects completed at each location in the district can be found below:
Bethlehem Central Middle School
- Renovated auditorium
- Renovated Library Media Center (LMC)
- Renovated classrooms (FACS & Technology)
- Entrance hardening, new vestibule
- Refurbished parking lot
- Sidewalk improvements
- Tennis court upgrades
- Multipurpose field work
- Site drainage
- Parking lot lighting improvements
- Wood rail fence installation
- Window balance springs
- Select roof replacement
- Tile repointing in corridors
- Display case and video monitor
- Tech shop equipment upgrades
- Boiler replacement
- Improved ventilation
- Generator upgrades
- Technology upgrades
- Security upgrades
Bethlehem Central High School
- New turf stadium
- New scoreboards
- Renovated track surface
- New stadium field pavilion
- Outdoor shade pavilion
- Varsity softball field upgrades
- New softball dugouts
- New field chain link fence
- Athletics area gateway
- New concession area, restrooms
- Front main parking lot upgrades
- New sidewalks
- Tennis court upgrades
- Gym A renovations
- New classroom flooring
- G wing bathroom renovations
- Extensive roof replacement
- New wood shop equipment
- Courtyard improvements
- Generator upgrades
- Fire alarm upgrades
- New pool sound system
- Technology upgrades
Eagle Elementary School
- New shade pavilion
- Window flashing and caulking
- Improved entrance security
- Repairs to public restrooms
- Technology upgrades
- Additional security camera
Elsmere Elementary School
- Playground expansion
- Fence installation
- Drainage improvement
- New shade pavilion
- Roof replacement
- Upgraded fire alarm
- Technology upgrades
Glenmont Elementary School
- Stormwater management
- New shade pavilion
- Sidewalk replacement
- Main entrance hardening/security upgrade
- Masonry repair
- Roof fascia replacement
- Classroom door replacements
- Window treatments
- Restroom renovations
- New gym wall pads
- Classroom flooring replacement
- Pit Area renovation
- Rooftop HVAC unit replacement
- Boiler replacement
- Additional exterior lighting
- Replace emergency lighting
- Replace fire alarm system
- Technology upgrades
Hamagrael Elementary School
- Site drainage
- Asphalt repair
- Curb replacement
- Parking lot upgrades
- Concrete replacement
- New playground equipment
- New shade pavilion
- Roof replacement
- Renovated restrooms
- Main Entrance hardening
- Classroom door replacement
- Renovated kitchen area
- Pit Area renovations
- Rooftop HVAC unit replacement
- Ventilation improvements
- Boiler replacement
- Technology upgrades
Slingerlands Elementary School
- Basement classroom renovations
- Rebuilt Union Avenue stairs and entrance
- Paving
- New shade pavilion
- New window balance springs
- Rear canopy renovations
- Main entrance hardening & outer entrance repair
- Union Ave canopy renovations
- Ceiling replacement in basement
- Technology upgrades
Transportation Department
- Replaced fuel pumps
- Extensive repaving
- Rebuilt office addition
- HVAC upgrades
- Installed back-up air compressor
- Added EV bus chargers
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