| Berlin Central School District | |
| Type: | Public school district |
| Grades: | PK—12 |
| Country: | USA |
| Location: | 17400 Route 22 Cherry Plain, New York, NY 12040 |
| Coordinates: | 42.6382°N -73.3581°W |
| Superintendent: | Dr. Maureen Long (Interim) |
| Schools: | Berlin Elementary School and Berlin Junior/Senior High School |
| Budget: | $18,265,000 (2008-2009) |
| Us Nces District Id: | . |
| Students: | 914 (2009-2010) |
| Teachers: | 81.46 (2009-2010) |
| Staff: | 118.00 (2009-2010) |
| Ratio: | 11.22 (2009-2010) |
| Mascot: | Mountaineer |
Berlin Central School District (BCSD) is a rural public school district located in the eastern part of Rensselaer County, New York and borders the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The district has two operating school buildings: one elementary school and one middle school/high school building. The district is a member of the Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), known as Questar III.[1]
The district serves five towns in Rensselaer County: Berlin, Grafton, Petersburgh, Poestenkill, and Stephentown.
The board of education (BOE) is the authoritative legislative body of the school district. It approves policy and funding; sets committees and district priorities; and approves employment (including the superintendent) within the district, among other things. The BOE is made up of seven members:Andrea Beckwith – 2022 – present – current term – 2022-2025Kim Collen – 2022 – present – current term – 2022-2025Derrick Gardner – 2020 – present – current term 2023-2026Trevor Jewett – 2021 – present – current term 2021-2024Sherry Bowman-Kluck – 2016 – present – current term 2022-2025Katie Snyder – 2012 – present – current term 2021-2024Frank J. Zwack – 1983 – 2001, 2002 – present – current term 2023-2026
The interim superintendent is Dr. Maureen Long. The superintendent is the chief administrative officer of the district and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the district in addition to administering policies of the board.
The district is currently served by one elementary school: Berlin Elementary School. Berlin Junior/Senior High School is the lone upper-level building.[2] There are three principals in the district: one for the elementary, one for the middle school and one for the high school.