A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school attendance zones.
A Community Forum has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Central Middle School to present up-to-date information about the attendance zones study and to gather feedback. The meeting is open to all families. The meeting (except breakout sessions) will be recorded and available for viewing following the meeting.
You can RSVP or submit a question for Thursday’s meeting using this Google Form.
No formal recommendations for boundary changes have been made and options that will be presented at the Nov. 20 meeting are preliminary proposals ONLY.
Elementary Zones of Attendance Community Forum
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.
- Bethlehem Central Middle School
- 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054
Tentative Meeting Agenda
6:30 p.m.
Presentation by Tyler Technologies, BCMS Auditorium
- Summary of Zones of Attendance committee process and goals
- Review of current enrollment and enrollment projections
- Address questions submitted via RSVP/Google Form
- Introduce options for feedback and discussion in breakout sessions
7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions to Gather Feedback
Initial options presented by Tyler Technologies will be available for closer review and feedback in the following areas:
- Eagle: MS Library
- Elsmere: MS Library
- Glenmont: MS 157
- Hamagrael: MS 147
- Slingerlands: MS 148
8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Public Feedback Session, BCMS Auditorium
Attendees will be able to provide feedback to Tyler representatives on the initial proposals. Feedback will be incorporated into the committee process as it moves forward. Formal recommendations to the Board of Education are expected in December or January.