Board of Education meeting, Jan. 7, 2026

The Bethlehem Board of Education held a meeting on January 7, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing options for rezoning elementary school attendance zones to address overenrollment issues. Representatives from Tyler Technologies presented four rezoning options, with the committee recommending options 3A and 3B as best meeting the district's goals. The discussion included detailed analysis of student movements, transportation impacts, and walkability concerns. Public comments highlighted community concerns about the effects of rezoning on walkability, transportation times, and social-emotional impacts on students. The board agreed to move forward with options 3A and 3B for a vote at the next meeting, pending further information on transportation logistics and grandfathering policies for fifth graders. Additionally, the board approved finance and professional personnel action items as recommended by the superintendent.