Support to rebuild Nitschmann Middle School is growing among Bethlehem school board members
A Bethlehem school built in the 1920s could get a new lease on life if the full school board agrees with the outcome of a committee meeting this week. Board members recommend rebuilding rather than replacing the 90-year-old Nitschmann Middle School, according to a WFMZ report. The full board is expected to vote on the issue later this month. Do you think Nitschmann should be rebuilt? Tell us in the comments section below. The board has been weighing four options for the building – three variations for renovating and a plan to construct a new building at an estimated cost of $53.7 million. The options as outlined: A. Capital improvements would be limited to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. There will be fire alarm and emergency…
Basilio Bonilla, Sudantha Vidanage sworn in as new members, Mike Faccinetto elected president.
The Bethlehem Area School Board swore in two new members, Sudantha Vidanage and Basilio Bonilla along with re-elected directors Michele Cann and Eugene McKeon at their reorganization meeting Monday evening. After the oaths were administered by Judge Paula Roscioli, board members unanimously voted Michael Faccinetto as board president, and former board president Michele Cann as vice-president. Cann, who had run as both an at-large and District 2 candidate and was chosen by voters for both slots, formally relinquished her District 2 position Monday evening as well. The board is now seeking to appoint a ninth member, whose term will run through the end of 2013. Those interested in the position are requested to send a letter of interest and a …
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Rachel Thompson
8:52 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Fix it like they should have done with Broughal Middle School on the south side. Broughal was a real historic treasure that qualified for federal grants and was well worth saving but Lewis and his board blew it and our tax payer money. Let's hope the school board uses more brain power this time and less politicking for ego. more ›