Summer 2023 construction update

In October 2021, residents of the Bethlehem Central School District approved a Facilities Improvement Capital Project that includes approximately $40.7 million in priority projects across the district.

Work at various locations is now underway. Updates will be provided here throughout the course of the project. The following projects are underway or have been completed during the summer months:

Project updates by location 

BCHS

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  • Front parking lot asphalt replacement – including striping, speed tables, and signage
  • Front sidewalk & curb replacements
  • Varsity softball field dugouts, fence, foul poles, and scoreboard
  • Track & field event area renovations
  • Track recoating & striping
  • Tennis court resurfacing, paint & striping
  • Gym A bleacher, wall pad, & basketball backboards/hoops replacement
  • Turf Stadium installation – Includes turf, fencing, lighting, scoreboard, bleachers, press box, and concession stand
  • Auto Shop equipment replacements (complete)
  • Wood Shop equipment replacement (complete)
  • Security camera upgrades and network video recorder replacement

BCMS

  • Exterior underground stormwater retention system
  • Exterior stormwater drain improvements
  • Exterior Insulating Foam System (EIFS) panel repairs (complete)
  • Tennis court resurfacing, paint, & striping (begins this week)
  • Library Media Center renovations
  • FACS Rooms renovations
  • Roof replacements
  • Technology program equipment replacement (complete)
  • Security camera upgrades and network video recorder replacement
  • Technology upgrades

    Eagle Elementary

    • Stormwater outfall remediation
    • Outdoor pavilion installation
    • Technology upgrades

    Elsmere Elementary

    • Outdoor pavilion installation
    • Paved sidewalk extension
    • Technology upgrades

    Glenmont Elementary

    • Exterior drainage extension (complete)
    • Outdoor pavilion installation
    • Intermediate wing bathroom upgrades
    • Classroom floor replacements (Complete)
    • Gym wall pad replacements (Complete)
    • Technology upgrades

    Hamagrael Elementary

    • Roof replacement
    • Boiler plant/Domestic hot water plant replacement
    • Exterior stormwater drain remediation
    • Exterior gravel drip strips remediation
    • Exterior pavilion installation
    • Sidewalk/curb replacements/improvements
    • Hard surface play area replacement
    • Asphalt sidewalks/basketball court paving
    • Flagpole replacement
    • Technology upgrades

    Slingerlands Elementary

    • Playground asphalt sidewalk replacement
    • Outdoor pavilion installation
    • Basement classroom renovations
    • Basement stairwell & hallway renovations
    • 1st floor teaching space renovations
    • Technology upgrades

      Transportation Facility

      • Fuel island & equipment replacement (Begins August 14)
      • Administration area addition (Begins August 14)
      • Security camera upgrades and network video recorder replacement
      • Technology upgrades

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