Bethlehem Central School District
school district in the U.S. state of New York
The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 4,100 students just south of Albany in the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County with a staff of 800+ and a budget of $114 million.
The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Jody Monroe is currently the Superintendent. David Hurst is the Deputy Superintendent.
Board of Education
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who reside in the Bethlehem Central School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.
History
The district was founded in 1930.
Schools
The Bethlehem Central School District currently operates five neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school across the district.
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