The Bethlehem Central United Employees Association

The Bethlehem Central United Employees Association is an Affiliate of NYSUT. The Association is a non-profit organization formed to carry out the following purposes:

• To promote free discussion among members of the Association and formulate policies regarding the solution of problems and questions which affect their welfare.
• To organize and conduct meetings devoted to the discussion of all matters which would promote better understanding among its members and its employer.
• To represent the Non-instructional employees of the BCSD by meeting with the Board of Education or its representative to negotiate conditions of employment.
• To promote a free exchange between this and other groups to promote a better understanding of problems and to give and receive assistance in areas where such assistance will be of mutual benefit.

Important Dates and Announcements

BCUEA Scholarship Opportunities for Graduating Seniors

Friday, February 03, 2012 -The Bethlehem Central United Employees Association is offering 4 scholarships of $500 each to graduating seniors planning on furthering their education after high school. Two of these, The Larry Prater Memorial Scholarships, are specifically offered to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education at a 2-year community college, business, technical or trade school. The other two, The Katherine “Katy” DePorte Scholarships, are open to graduating seniors attending any college. Both Scholarships are open to graduating seniors of Bethlehem Central High School or any child of a BCUEA member who will be a graduating senior this year. Applications are available in the Counseling Center at Bethlehem Central High School, from any BCUEA member, or you may download one from the documents page of this website.

Applications must be completed and returned directly to the Counseling Center of Bethlehem Central High School, 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY  12054, no later than March 16, 2012.


The OMNI Group (403b) Retirement Savings Plan: Notice of Availability (January 2012)

Friday, February 03, 2012 - BCUEA members have an opportunity to save for retirement with pre-tax dollars by participating in the Bethlehem Central School District’s 403(b) plan. Members can apply online at http://www.omni403b.com/, or by submitting a completed SRA form, which can be found on the same website, to The OMNI Group either by facsimile to (585) 436-3633 or by mail at 1099 Jay St., Bldg F, Rochester, NY, 14611 (“OMNI”). For a complete list of service providers available to you through the Plan please see your employer’s page on OMNI’s website, http://www.omni403b.com/, or call OMNI’s Customer Care Center at 1-877-544-6664. You can access further information at www.403bwhyme.com.   

The official Notice of Availability and a current issue of The OMNI Group's Newsletter, "The Observer" are available on the documents page of this website.