Development of the 2022-23 school district budget begins in February. Several public meetings are scheduled to discuss various elements of the budget before the Board of Education adopts a budget proposal in April. Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District will get to vote on a proposed budget on Tuesday, May 17 at Bethlehem Central High School. Please mark your calendars!
February 2, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- State of the Schools presentation, Superintendent Jody Monroe
February 16, 2022
- 8 a.m. Board of Education Candidate petitions become available
- District Clerk
- Education Services Center
- 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
February 16, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- Budget roll out presentation
- Budget discussions include:
- Transportation
- Bus Replacement Plan
- Technology
March 2, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- Budget discussions include:
- Athletics
- Operations and Maintenance
- Budget discussions include:
March 16, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- Budget discussions include:
- Instructional Staffing and Programming
- Special Education and Student Services (SESS)
- Budget discussions include:
April 6, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- Budget adoption and adoption of Property Tax Report Card
April 18, 2022
- 5 p.m. Deadline for Board of Education candidate petitions
- Must be received in the Educational Service Center, 700 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054 no later than 5 p.m.
April 22, 2022
- Military ballots distributed
May 4, 2022
- 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting, High School Cafeteria
- Budget Hearing
May 5-11, 2022
- Budget newsletter & budget noticed mailed to all households
May 11, 2022
- 6:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates Night
- Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Only held if there are more candidates than there are open seats on the Board.
May 17, 2022
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Annual Budget Vote
- Gym A at Bethlehem Central High School
- Absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m.