{"id":92466,"date":"2026-01-21T11:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/92466\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:37:09","slug":"bethlehem-school-board-to-vote-on-elementary-rezoning-plan-amid-parent-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/92466\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem school board to vote on elementary rezoning plan amid parent concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (WNYT) \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/tag\/bethlehem-central-school-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bethlehem Central School District<\/a> Board of Education is expected to make a final decision Wednesday night on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethlehemschools.org\/board-moves-closer-to-elementary-rezoning-plan-final-decision-expected-jan-21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">elementary school rezoning plan<\/a> that has drawn strong reaction from parents.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed rezoning is designed to balance enrollment and class sizes across the district\u2019s five elementary schools. After reviewing four possible maps earlier this month, the board narrowed its choices to two final options, known as Options 3A and 3B.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BethlehemCSD_Option3a.png\" alt=\"Option 3-A  \u2013 Moves 145 Students \" class=\"wp-image-1078104 lazyload\"  data- style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/593;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Both plans would shift some students to different schools beginning in the 2026\u201327 school year. Option 3A will move 145 Students, while Option 3B will move 154 students.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BethlehemCSD_Option3b.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1078105 lazyload\"  data- style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/593;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At recent board meetings, parents have packed the room to voice concerns, with many saying the changes could disrupt friendships, routines, and stability for young students. Some also questioned how the boundaries were drawn and whether community feedback was fully considered.<\/p>\n<p>The board is also expected to discuss the possibility of \u201cgrandfathering\u201d current fourth-grade students. If approved, those students could remain at their current schools for fifth grade rather than being reassigned under the new boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>If a rezoning plan is approved, district leaders said they will focus on making sure the transition is smooth for students, families, and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The board\u2019s meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, when a final vote is expected.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor Related Stories:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/tag\/school-rezoning\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">school rezoning<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/tag\/rezoning\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rezoning<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/tag\/elementary-school-rezoning\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elementary school rezoning<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wnyt.com\/tag\/bethlehem-central-school-district\/\" rel=\"tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bethlehem Central School District<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM, N.Y. 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