BC educators honored for exceptional commitment to social studies
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Voters approve budget, bus propositions; preliminary results for Board of Education
Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $114.0 million budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 2,229 to 777, or approximately 74% in favor to 26% opposed. Vote results for the Board of Education election are preliminary. A total of 290 write-in ballots still need to be counted. The …
Photos: Eagle Challenge 2024
Bethlehem Runs! Saturday’s Eagle Challenge brought the fun! View the photo album on the district’s Facebook page. Special thanks to BC’s Wellness Committee, Student Senate, staff, student-athletes, board members, boosters, community organizations and this amazing community for making it such a fantastic day!
Voting Information – 2024-25 Budget Vote and Board Election
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 the ballot: Proposed 2024-25 school district budget
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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On the ballot: 2024-25 Bus Purchase Proposition
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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On the ballot: 2024 Bus Purchase Reserve Fund
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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Kids Vote Too, art show and music
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 …
Celebrating BC College Transition Program grads at The College of St. Rose
Congratulations to Adam Fox and Joey Furlong, 2024 College Transition Program graduates!
Video: BCHS junior organizes recycling initiative as part of the Eclipse Give Back program
Bethlehem Central High School junior Claire Reilly collected used solar eclipse viewing glasses throughout the district after April’s eclipse. The glasses were sent to Eclipse Glasses USA, LLC as part of the Eclipse Give Back program. The program will send the used glasses to schools in Latin America so that children will be able to …