Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $119.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 1,988 to 566, or approximately 78% in favor to 22% opposed.
Voters also elected three candidates to serve on the Bethlehem Central Board of Education. They are: Meredith Moriarty, Holly Dellenbaugh and Sara Bailey. There were four candidates on the ballot:
- Becky VonWedel received 988 votes
- Meredith Moriarty received 1,646 votes*
- Holly Dellenbaugh received 1,647 votes*
- Sara Bailey received 1,427 votes*
*Meredith Moriarty, Holly Dellenbaugh and Sara Bailey have been elected to serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. Dellenbaugh and Moriarty currently serve on the Board. It will be Sara Bailey’s first term as a board member.
A bus proposition was also approved by district voters:
- Bus purchase proposition (72% approval – 1,832 yes; 716 no)
“We are truly grateful for the community’s continued support of the Bethlehem schools,” said Superintendent Jody Monroe. “The district’s mission is to prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose, and be engaged community members. Passage of the 2026-27 will ensure all students have the opportunities, experiences, support and guidance they need to achieve success.”
A total of 2,554 residents participated in today’s vote. Tonight’s results are unofficial. Vote totals will be certified on Wednesday, May 20.