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Parent urges board to secure safe walking route for students moved by rezoning
Summary
A parent told the board that students in MPU 54 who will move to Slingerlands face a route with few sidewalks and asked the board to work with the town and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and involve parents, providing regular ParentSquare updates on safety measures.
During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, Katie Miller urged the Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education to prioritize student safety after elementary rezoning moves students in MPU 54 to Slingerlands.
Miller said the children in MPU 54 “walk or bike every single day” and that “there are no sidewalks for the majority of that route,” specifically citing safety concerns on Broccoli Drive and noting a digital speed sign had been installed there to curb dangerous driving. She asked the board to work directly with the Town of Bethlehem and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee to identify protected routes and to include parents in planning. "Don't plan for us. Plan with us," Miller said, and asked for granular steps and transparent ParentSquare updates.
Board members acknowledged the comment; the superintendent and board did not record a specific commitment or timeline in the meeting transcript.
What’s next: Miller requested direct parent involvement and regular, detailed communication about proposed safety improvements; the transcript does not record a formal motion or a staff assignment in response.
