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Feasibility Study advisory committee appointed, focus group signup

Dear Community Members,

On July 30, 2024, both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain Boards of Education appointed select applicants to the Advisory Committee for the Feasibility Study.

The following people were appointed:

  • Donald Bramer
  • Lauri Broady
  • Jed Brown
  • Jamie Bunker
  • Tracey Conover
  • Jessica Hecht
  • Lindsey Hodge
  • Todd Jones
  • Sara McDuffee
  • Michele Nare
  • Laura Pamkowski
  • Nadine Paul
  • Karlene Peck
  • Kyra Powylan
  • Patricia Prime
  • Samantha Sherwood
  • Lori Shults
  • Dale Smith
  • Neal VanSlyke
  • Edward Watt

The charge for all committee members is to:

  • fully commit to, and actively support, the study process.
  • remain open to learning throughout the process.
  • share relevant perspectives and experiences.
  • clarify and probe data, information and insights shared by consultants.
  • communicate openly, factually, and continuously with the public.

The committee will meet on the following dates (meetings are open to the public):

Aug. 21, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meeting at Fort Plain CSD, Harry Hoag Elementary School Library Media Center.
Sept. 12, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Oct. 17, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Nov. 14, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  – Virtual (onsite connection for participants at both the Canajoharie and Fort Plain districts.)
Dec. 12, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Meeting at Canajoharie CSD.

Focus group discussions to be held this October

In addition, the focus group discussions related to the Feasibility Study have been rescheduled for October 30, 2024. Focus groups scheduled for this summer were not held due to a low applicant response.

Please apply with the following link if you would like to be considered for participation with a focus group.  If you applied previously, please apply again and select a new time and location.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJSh2M2lPK-R3jJiPhlrsh3dUU5N5p2HhzX0w-VEemo64UZw/viewform

Thank you in advance to the volunteers listed above for their willingness to represent the community’s perspectives, ideas and questions.

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

Lauren H. Crisman, Superintendent