What Beekmantown Central School District does

Beekmantown Central School District (BCSD) is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law, serving approximately 2,400 PreK-12 students across four schools — Beekmantown Elementary School (BES), Cumberland Head Elementary School (CHES), Beekmantown Middle School (BMS), and Beekmantown High School (BHS) — anchored on a 60+ acre main campus in West Chazy, Clinton County, New York. Operationally, BCSD functions as a platform-plus-modules organization: the district runs a Google Workspace for Education stack with 1:1 Chromebook deployment for grades 3-12 (and access for PreK-12), managing 2,500+ Windows and ChromeOS devices for ~2,400 users, layered with ClassWize/LineWize content filtering, a SchoolTool Student Information System, a 1to1 Plus-powered student help desk ("Beek Squad" with 30-35 student technicians), Kajeet Home Hotspots for digital-divide remediation, and a 2025-deployed AI tool suite (Google Gemini, NotebookLM, MagicSchool AI, Wayground) for educators. Ancillary programs include the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) before/after-school enrichment program, the Device Protection Plan, the USDA Summer Food Service Program, the Beekmantown Community Fitness Center, and the Finalsite-hosted multilingual district website (English/Español/Français).

BCSD's revenue model is governmental rather than commercial: the operating budget — $58.9M proposed for FY2026-2027, up from $42.5M in FY2018-2019 (~4% CAGR) — is funded primarily by property tax levies on in-district taxable property and New York State Education Department aid, including a ~75% transportation aid reimbursement ratio (2020-2024). Capital projects are financed through voter-approved bond issuances and capital reserves established under Section 3651 of NYS Education Law (notably a $11.1M BES addition/CHES renovation authorized in May 2023, with a $2M cost increase authorized in April 2026). Ancillary revenue streams include an optional annual Device Protection Plan ($30-$40 per student, $80 family cap), 760+ annual building-use fee transactions, and one-time federal grants (ARP/ESSER/CARES) used for capital and learning-recovery investments. Governance rests with a publicly elected Board of Education (nine members plus two student ex-officio representatives) and a leadership team including a Director of IT, Communications & Security (Gary Lambert), four school principals and their associate principals, a District Clerk (Chelsea McDonald), and a District Treasurer; BCSD holds no private equity, venture, or institutional ownership.

Name

Beekmantown Central School District

Legal name

Beekmantown Central School District

Website

https://bcsdk12.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Beekmantown Central School District is a New York State public K-12 district serving ~2,400 PreK-12 students across four schools (BES, CHES, BMS, BHS) in Clinton County, operating a Google Workspace platform with 1:1 Chromebooks, AI educator tools, and a $58.9M proposed FY2026-2027 budget funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district operations
• Educational technology programs
• Student transportation services
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chazy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding mechanism for the district budget, supplemented by voter-approved tax levies. Forms the bulk of the operating budget which grew from $42.5M (2018-2019) to $58.9M (2026-2027 proposed).
2. State Aid Transportation Reimbursement: New York State aid formula reimburses a portion of district transportation expenses, providing recurring per-pupil and mileage-based reimbursement against transportation costs.
3. Federal Grants (ARP/ESSER/CARES): Federal pandemic-era funding through American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, and CARES Act programs used for one-time capital and learning recovery investments.
4. Capital Reserves: District-designated capital reserve funds drawn down periodically for facility and infrastructure improvements.
5. Facilities Use Fees: Rental and use fees collected from community organizations for use of district buildings, with 760+ building use requests per year.
6. Device Protection Plan Fees: Optional annual device protection plan charged at $30-40 per student with a family cap of $80 per year to cover Chromebook damage/theft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beekmantown Central School District operates four PreK-12 public schools (Beekmantown Elementary School, Cumberland Head Elementary School, Beekmantown Middle School, and Beekmantown High School) delivering comprehensive K-12 education to approximately 2,400 students across Clinton County, New York. The instructional core is supported by a 1:1 Chromebook deployment (grades 3-12 with PreK-12 access), Google Workspace for Education, AI tools for educators, SchoolTool SIS, and a student-led help desk. Ancillary paid offerings include a Device Protection Plan ($30-40 per student with family cap) and community facility rentals.

Product overview

Beekmantown Central School District (BCSD) operates a unified K-12 educational platform delivered across four school sites (Beekmantown Elementary, Cumberland Head Elementary, Beekmantown Middle School, and Beekmantown High School) supported by centralized departments including Educational Technology, Food Services, Buildings & Grounds, Business Office, Registrar, Special Services, Tax Collector, and Transportation. The product portfolio is platform-plus-modules: the BCSD District Website (www.bcsdk12.org, powered by Finalsite) is the public-facing hub, while the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative is the core instructional technology platform; layered onto it are the BCSD Student Run Help Desk, the Device Protection Plan, the BCSD Wireless HotSpot @ Home Program (Kajeet), and the AI toolset for educators (Google Gemini, Google NotebookLM, MagicSchool AI, Wayground). Complementary offerings include the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) program, the USDA Summer Food Service Program, the Community Fitness Center, and the district's annual board-election and budget-vote process managed through BoardDocs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELO (Extended Learning Opportunities): District-managed before/after-school and weekend enrichment program funded by NYSED Extended Learning Time grants, offering robotics, arts, fitness, language, and STEM activities.
• BCSD Student Help Desk (Beek Squad)

Products and services

• Beekmantown Elementary School (BES) BCSD elementary campus serving the Main Campus PreK-5 population, located on the Main Campus in West Chazy; lead site for the 2023-24 Capital Reserve Project.
• Cumberland Head Elementary School (CHES) BCSD elementary campus located at 1187 Cumberland Head Rd serving K-5 students in the Cumberland Head area; included in the 2023-24 Capital Reserve Project renovations and host site for the USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program.
• Beekmantown Middle School (BMS) District middle school serving grades 6-8 on the Main Campus in West Chazy; site of the MS Gym used for board elections and many district events.
• Beekmantown High School (BHS) District high school serving grades 9-12; home to Model UN, the Francorôte cultural festival, and graduating classes whose commencement is livestreamed on YouTube.
• BCSD 1:1 Chromebook Initiative Digital Literacy Initiative providing Chromebook access to every PreK3-12 student, with full 1:1 coverage from grades 3-12; supports more than 2,500 computers and mobile devices across Windows desktops/laptops and ChromeOS devices for approximately 2,400 users.
• Device Protection Plan (DPP) Annual optional insurance-style program covering accidental damage, theft (with police report), and warranty repairs for district-issued Chromebooks, charged at $30-$40 per student with a family cap of $80 per year; administered by the BCSD Student Help Desk.
• BCSD Student Run Help Desk (BeekSquad) Student-intern program staffed by 30-35 middle and high schoolers providing first-line tech support, classroom/lab technical assistance, and independent project work; advises the Educational Technology Department and runs the DPP and Chromebook Parts Square store.
• BCSD Wireless HotSpot @ Home Program (Kajeet) Free Kajeet Home HotSpot devices (limited quantity) available for 2-week checkouts to BCSD-enrolled students without home internet; funded by the Extended Learning Time (ELT) grant, includes educational filtering and an 11pm-6am curfew, with a $99 lost/damage fee.
• Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program Before-school, after-school, and weekend enrichment program funded through a NYSED Extended Learning Time (ELT) grant; offerings include robotics, sewing, baking, Jump Camp, ASL, French, art, bowling, cybersecurity, fitness, bike safety, yoga, Legos, STEM challenges, hiking, indoor climbing, and wildlife-refuge trips.
• USDA Summer Food Service Program Free USDA-funded summer meals (breakfast and lunch) served to all children and teens ages 18 and under at Cumberland Head Elementary School; USDA nutrition guidelines followed; coordinated by Roxann Barnes.
• Beekmantown Community Fitness Center District-operated community fitness center open to the public, listed under Athletics & Co-Curriculars and maintained by the Buildings & Grounds custodial evening shift.
• Beekmantown CSD District Website (www.bcsdk12.org) Public-facing Finalsite-powered district portal (English/Español/Français via Weglot) that hosts the four school subdomains, calendars, news, board docs, athletics, food services menus, and family resources; integrated with ParentSquare, BoardDocs, Google Calendar, and social media channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400+ users supported by Educational Technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability15 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Google (Google Workspace for Education)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationBCSD operates as a Google Workspace for Education district. Google provides the productivity, collaboration, and AI tools suite (Gmail, Drive, Gemini, NotebookLM) underpinning district digital operations.
• KajeetcoreTechnology or IntegrationKajeet provides Home HotSpots that deliver wireless internet to students without reliable home connectivity, addressing the digital divide and supporting 1:1 Chromebook learning at home.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite powers the BCSD district website and serves as the digital front door for the district, including content publishing and community communications.
• LineWize (ClassWize)coreTechnology or IntegrationLineWize / ClassWize provides content filtering and classroom-level online monitoring for student safety and digital citizenship across district devices.
• SchoolToolflagshipTechnology or IntegrationSchoolTool is the district's Student Information System (SIS), supporting student records, scheduling, grading, and the parent portal.
• 1to1 PluscoreTechnology or Integration1to1 Plus powers BCSD's student-led IT help desk, employing 30-35 students to deliver technical support across the district.
• MagicSchool AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationMagicSchool AI provides educator-facing AI productivity tools for lesson planning, differentiation, and instructional design.
• Wayground (formerly Quizizz)coreTechnology or IntegrationWayground provides AI-augmented assessment and interactive quiz tools for classroom instruction.
• Allo BrevecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAllo Breve is BCSD's strategic planning consulting partner, supporting the development and execution of the district's long-range strategic priorities around community, innovation, and student-centered learning.
• Movie Licensing USA (Swank)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMovie Licensing USA / Swank provides public performance licensing for films shown in district facilities for educational and community events.
• ParentSquareflagshipTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the district's primary mass-communication platform for parent and family outreach, supporting alerts, newsletters, and two-way family engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saranac Central School District: Adjacent K-12 public school district in northern New York operating four schools on a similar budget scale. Direct peer in operating model, funding mix, and rural upstate NY demographic profile.
• Peru Central School District: Nearby Clinton County K-12 public school district serving a similar rural-suburban footprint. Comparable in size, governance structure (elected board, property-tax funded), and exposure to NYS transportation aid reimbursement.
• Northeastern Clinton Central School District: Clinton County K-12 public school district sharing the same NYS aid formulas, teacher certification markets, and vendor ecosystem. Comparable in scale, budget trajectory, and community engagement approach.
• Plattsburgh City School District: Neighboring Clinton County K-12 public school district operating across multiple school buildings with a similar technology-forward profile. Most directly comparable to BCSD in terms of geography, student demographics, and reliance on NYS aid formulas.
• Chazy Central Rural School District: Smaller K-12 public school district immediately adjacent to Beekmantown in West Chazy. Most direct geographic peer, sharing attendance boundaries, community demographics, and BOCES service relationships.
• AuSable Valley Central School District: Neighboring Clinton/Essex County K-12 district operating across multiple campuses with a similar budget and rural demographic profile. Direct peer in funding model and technology deployment scale.

Regional players

• Northern Adirondack Central School District: Regional K-12 public school district in the North Country region operating from a single consolidated campus. Comparable in rural New York operating context and student demographics, though structurally distinct from BCSD's four-school model.
• Lake Placid Central School District: Regional K-12 public school district in the Adirondacks with a comparable budget scale. Similar in rural operating model and reliance on tourism-area property tax base, but serves a different economic profile.

Others

• Finalsite: Website CMS and digital communications platform vendor that powers www.bcsdk12.org and the four school subdomains. Adjacent technology ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; included as a representative of BCSD's core vendor relationships.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Department of Education: The largest K-12 public school district in the United States, operating under the same NYS Education Law framework as BCSD. Broad incumbent in the same regulatory environment, though vastly larger in scale and governance structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeekmantownCSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBC0KUBdwmRIOMCi_srGlCw
• Facebookfacebook.com/bcsdk12

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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