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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While there is an overall increase in the proposed 2024-25 budget of 6.89%, or $7,346,231, most of these increases involve mandated and contractual obligations. These obligations include the higher costs of employee benefits (up $2,684,503) and an increase in debt service costs (up $3,210,682). Changes to the annual budget in staffing and program areas are …
Congratulations to the group of students recognized as the school’s “Be the Change” recipients for January and February.
The Bethlehem Central School District is mourning a sudden loss to the school community. Karen Maloney, a longtime aide to students with disabilities in the district, passed away on Sunday, April 7. Maloney was employed by the district for more than 20 years, at the middle school and most recently at Slingerlands Elementary School. Counselors …
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A solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in the Capital Region. The eclipse will begin in our area at 2:12 p.m. and will end at 4:36 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring at 3:26 p.m. Monday, April 8 will be a regular school day for middle …
Maeve McCarthy won two science research awards and Aaditya Ojha earned one at the recent Regeneron Greater Capital Region Science & Engineering Fair at RPI.
On Wednesday, Mar. 13, hundreds of Bethlehem Central School District orchestra students performed for family and friends as part of the district’s Orchestra Festival. The two-part concert began with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and ended with Ode to Joy and featured the talents of orchestra students in grades 4-12. It was a thrill for audiences …
On Thursday, Mar. 7, the Bethlehem Central Middle School Select Choir performed for basketball fans at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. The group was featured singing the National Anthem ahead of the Siena College men’s basketball team’s game against visiting Niagara. The choir, led by choral director and teacher Katie Daly, did an outstanding …
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Each year the Board of Education election takes place on the date of the budget vote, the third Tuesday of May. This year, on May 21, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will elect two members of the Board of Education. Members of the Board of Education are elected by the voters of the district to establish …
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