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Budget Vote & Board Election is Tuesday, May 20
Tax levy increase just over one percent On May 20, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will consider a proposed budget of $116.6 million for the 2025-26 school year, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.12%. The Board of Education adopted the proposed plans at its meeting on April 2. The proposed tax …
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Elementary enrollment trends prompt discussion of flexible attendance zones
On Wednesday, May 7, Superintendent Jody Monroe announced that the district would perform a six-month evaluation of enrollment and attendance zones at the elementary schools. The announcement comes amid enrollment changes that have affected the balanced distribution of students among the five schools (Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael and Slingerlands). Superintendent Monroe recommended the formal review …
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Voting Information – 2025-26 Budget Vote and Board Election
The Budget Vote and Annual Board of Education Election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 20 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least …
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Kids Vote Too, Senior Art Show and Music Ensembles
On Tuesday, May 20, while adults participate in the annual school budget vote and board election, our K-5 students have their own important decision to make! K-5 students will have the opportunity to cast their votes to choose new recess gear for the elementary schools! This year, students will be choosing between two fun options: …
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On the ballot: Bus purchase proposition
A school bus purchase proposition will be on the ballot on May 20. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase six vehicles, including three large 70-passenger diesel buses and three small 24-passenger gas-powered buses for student transportation, at a cost not to exceed $814,770. Approximately …
On the ballot: 2025 Capital Reserve Fund
A separate proposition will appear on the ballot seeking to establish a 2025 Capital Reserve Fund, up to $30 million. Reserve funds are separate accounts set up to finance various district expenses and serve as voter-approved savings accounts that are used for specific purposes. A capital reserve fund allows the district to set aside money …
On the ballot: Proposed 2025-26 school district budget
A plan with a tax levy increase of just over one percent On May 20, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will consider a proposed budget of $116.6 million for the 2025-26 school year, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.12%. The proposed tax levy increase of 1.12%, amounting to $820,000, is lower …
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Winter student-athletes honored by Board of Education
At its April 23 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe. BC winter sports teams enjoyed a remarkable season, marked by outstanding accomplishments. Rummers excelled, setting …
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BC students outperform thousands of “investors” in Stock Market Game
Congratulations to Veer Williams and Mahmud Zamamiri!