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This year, 30 longtime employees with a combined service of more than 650 years will leave BC after dedicating their careers to public service and to serving the children of the Bethlehem Central School District. On Wednesday, May 29, a reception was held at Garden Bistro 24 in Slingerlands to celebrate this year’s retirees. The …
Congratulations to Preya Krishna-Kennedy and Nick Petraccione on their awards!
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 …
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!
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 …
Continue reading “Voting Information – 2024-25 Budget Vote and Board Election”
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 …
Continue reading “On the ballot: 2024-25 Bus Purchase Proposition”
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 …
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 …
