Bethlehem Central School District


The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 4,500 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 $97 million.
The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Jody Monroe is currently the Superintendent.

Board of education

The Board of Education 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:
- Christine Beck
- Lynne L. Lenhardt
- Michael W. Cooper
- Holly Dellenbaugh
- Jonathan Fishbein
- Meredith Moriarty
- 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)

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 $20 million and in 2015, a facilities improvement project valued at $32 million was approved.