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Video series addresses key merger topics
Canajoharie and Fort Plain Central School Districts are exploring a merger. A non-binding straw poll vote to gauge community support for a merger will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in each school district.
To help residents make an informed decision about the potential merger, Canajoharie Superintendent Dr. Nick Fitzgerald and Fort Plain Superintendent Lauren Crisman have prepared a series of informational videos that address some of the key issues and questions residents and others have asked in recent surveys, meetings and forums.
Topics include:
- Building Configuration
- Enrollment and Class Size
- Employment/Jobs (release date: Feb. 23, 2025)
- Finances (release date: Feb. 25, 2025)
Videos will be available here and at the Merger Resources space in the coming days.
Questions?
As always, please feel free to contact Superintendent Crisman, lauren.crisman@fortplain.org, 518-993-4000, ext. 1000 with questions you may have about the potential merger.
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Barry Kahn
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Barry Kahn, a Fort Plain alumnus, beloved educator and dedicated Fort Plain elementary school teacher for more than three decades.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
View the tribute to Barry Kahn and learn about his many interests and life experiences.
Amy Bartholomew appointed as Harry Hoag Principal
On Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted to appoint Amy Bartholomew to the position of principal of Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Amy Bartholomew has been working as the Acting Principal of Harry Hoag since July 2024. Her recent completion of a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership allowed the board to consider making her appointment as the elementary school’s principal permanent.
“It has been a pleasure to mentor such a wonderful, qualified leadership candidate,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman. “Throughout the fall, while completing her administrative internship, Mrs. Bartholomew led Harry Hoag as its acting principal with integrity and demonstrated that she had the competencies required of a school building leader. The Board of Education and I are excited to officially announce her appointment to the role of Elementary Principal. Harry Hoag students and faculty are in good hands.”
“I am incredibly honored to officially step into the role of Elementary Principal at Harry Hoag,” added Amy Bartholomew. “Being able to serve in the community where I grew up is truly a privilege, and I’m deeply grateful to the Board of Education and Superintendent Crisman for their trust in me.”
“The past several months have been a truly rewarding experience. I am so fortunate to work alongside the best teachers and staff who are so dedicated to our students’ success,” Bartholomew continued. “As someone who has known many of our families for years, it’s especially meaningful to strengthen these close relationships. The work we’re doing together is something I’m incredibly proud of, and I look forward to the opportunities ahead to ensure every child has the chance to thrive in a nurturing, supportive environment.”
Harry Hoag second quarter honor roll and principal’s list
Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2024-25 second quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List. The Honor Roll and Principal’s List recognize outstanding achievement and effort.
Congratulations to the following students:
Honor Roll
Grade 5
- Zane Bradt
- Nicholas Compton
- Jovalee Hisert
- Lailah Lewis
- Alyssia Ortiz
- Noah Randall
- Renesmee Tompkins
- Nevaeh Tyler
- Kayleigh Woodcock
- Troy Zabawczuk
Grade 6
- Tori Compton
- Nauni Fink
- Jean Francillon Jr.
- Christian Jones
- Connor Kelley
- Andres Medina
- Wesley Moshier
- Caine Suiter
- Colton White
Principal’s List
Grade 5
- Cecilia Baker
- Shani Brackett
- Ty Brownell
- Ellyana Brown
- Noah Clark
- Aubrey Clayburn
- Ryelee David
- Blaine Dodson
- Bryson Dodson
- Dalton Fournier
- Harper Fowler
- Aiden Hardnett
- Corbin Hazzard
- Harlan Heroth
- Maria Hisert
- Maison Houston
- Gulzreen Khalid
- Abel Kretser
- Audrey Krug
- Livia McDuffee
- Joshua Murphy
- Zannah Poultney
- Tanner Putnam
- Grant Reese
- Tabitha Romanello
- Abigail Ryder
- Kobe Skiffington
- Gracie Smith
- Samuel Thomas
- Garett Trumbull
Grade 6
- Zachary Alkinburgh
- Isabelle Allen
- Kaylee Becker
- Aiden Bunker
- Kyle Christman
- KataLenah Clapper
- Lleyton Emrick
- Audrina Gomez
- Quinn Hisert
- Serenity Leverock
- Laken MacNeill
- Lilly Mang
- IvyKate McGuire
- Elaena Minarich
- Oliver Parkinson
- Willow Richards
- Isley Ruszkowski
- Beverly Sherwood
- Isabella Shibley
- Kayden Trumbull
- Addison Weaver
Jr./Sr. High School second quarter honor roll, principal’s list
Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2024-25 first quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List. The Honor Roll and Principal’s List recognize outstanding achievement and effort.
Congratulations to the following students:
Honor Roll
Grade 12
- Brooke Brown
- Mariah Deese
- Alexander Ellis
- Kaleb Gallt
- Damien Massie
- Morgan McArthur
- Maiya Sousa
- Dustin Welch
- Alexis Woodcock
Grade 11
- Traeh Compton
- Marcus Dunbar-Eller
- Breyanna Gilot
- Natashia Hammond
- Koby Herron
- Kimberly Kirby
- Alexander Lamphere
- Grace McFee
- Kyera Murray
- Bradley Rumrill
- Joseph Smith
- Summer Trumbull
Grade 10
- Trinity Belliveau
- Gamliel Brackett
- Faith Clark
- Teegan Compton
- Kassidee Dodson
- Lyllie Handy
- Levi Hext
- Madison Lewis
- Gavin Massie
- Faith Narzymski
- Ariana Nemeth
- Kendra Sackett
- Josh Schmidt
- Brady Spaulding
- Landon VanGorder
- Cheyanne Wall
Grade 9
- Olivia Bailey
- Evalyn Ballmes
- Logan Carey
- Brianne Gallt
- Elijah Houle
- Lincoln Kretser
- AshLyn Lewis
- Paige Lochner
- George Mang
- Jasmine Rumrill
- Jacob Rush
- Zachary Walsh
Grade 8
- Alyvia Castellano
- Jessie Fink
- Khloe Hisert
- Joshua LaQuee
- Trent Richards
- Gavin Souza
- Giavanna Suiter
- Jordan Williams II
Grade 7
- Angela Abe-Callan
- Sophia Bush
- Christopher Compton Jr.
- Giovani DeMayo
- Bently Dodson
- Arianna Eells
- Isabella Hearn
- McKenzie Jones
- Olivia Jones
- Jacob LaQuee
- Julian President
- Dante Santiago
- Ethan Shostek
- Rosabella Smith
- Adalay Webb
- Ziva Yerdon
Principal’s List
Grade 12
- Nathan Benson
- Zachary Briggs
- Jordan Brown
- Gabriella Calhoun
- Dakota Cooper
- Kaedence David
- Yunus Demir
- James Douglas
- Kaylie Field
- Cris-John Fuhs
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Serenity Johnson
- Christian Krulczyk
- Payton Landry
- Jasmine Lapi
- Katie LeRoy
- Nevaeh Rivers
- Adriyanna Rouse
- Aiden Roy
- Brandon Schuyler
- Chase Tyler
Grade 11
- Ian Burns
- Josephia Carcasole
- Owen Castellano
- Madison Clayburn
- Emma Cook
- Isis Hammond
- McKenna Karker
- Dylan Keane
- Macey LeRoy
- Constance Narzymski
- Taylor Potter
- Dawson Tracki
Grade 10
- Jordyn Best
- Kala Clapper
- Isabella Fountain
- Mason Gray
- Jansheen Haider
- Hailey Hayes
- Brooke Jones
- Lilly Lapi
- Elle Nare
- Layla Negron
- Jonathan Palmeri
- Silas Smith
Grade 9
- Joseph Barr
- Eliyahna Brackett
- Dio Callan
- Jordan Gallt
- Violet Handy
- Blake Lapi
- Cristopher Quiroz-Romero
- Sawyer Raymond
- Charlotte Sherwood
- Gabreilla Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Evan Weaver
Grade 8
- Halleli Brackett
- Lexis Downes
- Justin Hisert
- McKenna Hisert
- Madden Lathers
- Jazmain Leonard
- Connor Lochner
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Jack Parkinson
- Isaac Passero
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Karson Rhodes
- Molly Shults
- Gregory Simons
- Jaymes Smith
- Anna-Belle Snyder
- Kinley Trumbull
- Kiana Tyler
Grade 7
- Fiona Brown
- Owen Charboneau
- Aubree Childs
- Milo Clark
- Sienna Dean
- Laura Flynn
- Jake Fountain
- Raelynn Fournier
- Laylah Hardnett
- Amarha Herring
- Timothy Keane
- Piper Kretser
- Claudia Maring
- MaeLyn Meddaugh
- Aishwarya Murray
- Mara Poultney
- Noah Smith
- Gavin Smith
- Booker Tarica
Merger Public Forums – February 10 & 26
Prior to casting a vote, we invite you to participate in one of several public forums to learn more about the recent Feasibility Study and the proposed school merger.
Your voices are critical in shaping the direction of this important decision. At the forums you will be able to ask questions and engage in a meaningful discussion about the future of education in our two communities.
Upcoming forum dates and locations
- Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Canajoharie High School Cafeteria
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Join the virtual meeting at this link.
During these forums, you will:
- Learn about potential opportunities and advantages a merger could provide for students.
- Understand the challenges facing both school districts.
- Be able to ask questions.
We encourage everyone — parents, students, teachers, staff and community members — to attend one of the forums.
February 2025 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.
Fat-free and low-fat white and chocolate milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
February 2025 Menus
School breakfast is: brain power for learning, nutrition for growth, fuel for sports and P.E.!
Harry Hoag Elementary—Breakfast | Lunch
Jr./Sr. High School—Breakfast | Lunch
Pre-K
Breakfast
Monday, Feb. 3 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – French Toast Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 7 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Feb. 10 – Bagel w/margarine & cream cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Pancakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 14 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Waffle Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Bagel w/jam, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 28 – Pizza Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Lunch
Monday, Feb. 3 – Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – Popcorn Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuit, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Spaghetti, Meatballs, Tossed Salad
Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 7 – Ham & Cheese Sub, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Feb. 10 – Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Peas
Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Turkey Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Cornbread Dog, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 14 – Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Dino Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Pasta with Sauce, String Cheese Stick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Cheeseburger, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, Feb. 28 – BBQ McRib Sandwich, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Elementary
Breakfast
Monday, Feb. 3 – Cereal and Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 7 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 10 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Pancakes, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 14 – Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Cereal and Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Waffle Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 28 – Pizza Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Monday, Feb. 3 – Hot Dog, SunChips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – Popcorn Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuit, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Baby Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Spaghetti, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Jello
Friday, Feb. 7 – Ham & Cheese Sub, Baked Lays Chips, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cookie
Monday, Feb. 10 – Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Tuna or Turkey Bun, Chicken Noodle Soup, Baby, Carrots w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Cornbread Dog, Cheese Crackers, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 14 – Pizza, Garlic Knots, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Dino Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Pasta with Sauce, Stuffed Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Cheeseburger, Potato Wedges, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Chicken Patty w/bun, Tomato Soup, Chips, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 28 – BBQ McRib Sandwich, Corn Chips, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
High School
Breakfast
Monday, Feb. 3 – Cereal and Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Cheese Omelet, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Whole Grain Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 7 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 10 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Pancakes, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Egg Patties, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Assorted Muffins, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 14 – Breakfast Tornado or Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Cereal and Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Waffle Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese, Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, Feb. 28 – Pizza Bagels, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Monday, Feb. 3 – Hot Dog, SunChips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 4 – FP-FC Bowl: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Corn, Buttermilk Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Fort Plain King: Bacon Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, Assorted Fresh Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 6 – Spaghetti, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Jello
Friday, Feb. 7 – Fort Plain Mike’s: Assorted Subs, Baked Lays Chips, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cookie
Monday, Feb. 10 – FP-fil-A: Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickles, Waffle Fries, Assorted Fresh Veggies, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Tacos, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Sub-FPay: Tuna or Turkey Wrap, Miss Vickie’s Chips, Baby Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, Feb. 13 – Topper Garden: SOUP (Broccoli Cheese), SALAD, BREADSTICK, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 14 – NY-FP Pizza: Pizza, Garlic Knots, Celery Sticks w/ranch, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, Feb. 17 – No School – Winter Break
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – No School – Winter Break
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – No School – Winter Break
Thursday, Feb. 20 – No School – Winter Break
Friday, Feb. 21 – No School – Winter Break
Monday, Feb. 24 – Pasta with Sauce, Stuffed Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – FP Wild Wings: Loaded Potato Wedges, Boneless Wings, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, Feb. 26 – FP-DQ: Cheeseburger, Soft Pretzel Sticks/Queso, Veggie & Fruit, Oreo Cookie Sandwich
Thursday, Feb. 27 – Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Chips, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, Feb. 28 – McPlain’s: BBQ McRibb, Fast Fries, Apple Pack, Cookie
Winter weather and school closings and delays
Learn how Fort Plain CSD makes decisions regarding weather-related closings and delays.
Dear Fort Plain CSD community:
The decision on whether or not to close or delay is a complicated one.
At Fort Plain CSD, we consider the travel conditions and our ability to open the buildings safely. We coordinate with the building and grounds and transportation departments, local road service teams and we consider the safety of everyone when making the decision.
In all situations, we try to give early notice of any changes. Many family systems rely on the stability of the school schedule to function (i.e. parents need the students to go to school in order to get to their place of employment on time.)
At this point in time, we do not intend to delay the start of the school day based solely on the forecasted cold temperatures. If there are other safety or weather related factors that arise, that decision may change.
As we continue to experience winter weather, we would like to share a few friendly reminders:
- The buildings open for early arrival at 7:30 am.
- We will not have any outdoor recess on days when the temperature is extremely low.
- Please make sure that students wear coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and any other necessary layers to stay warm while waiting for their pick-up and dismissal transportation.
- Please remind your child to avoid waiting outside too early for the bus. Our drivers will give extended wait times when the temperature is extremely low to allow students to wait inside before bus pick up.
- If you need assistance securing winter gear for your child, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher or a school counselor. We have care closets in both buildings that can help to provide winter essentials as needed.
Thank you for your cooperation to keep all of our students safe in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Crisman
Merger Feasibility Study update, upcoming “straw vote” set
Dear Community Members,
At the Jan. 16, 2025 joint Canajoharie and Fort Plain CSD Board of Education Meeting, action was taken to continue to seek community input regarding a potential school merger.
Both communities will now hold a non-binding Straw Vote on March 6, 2025 to learn if there is community support for a merger.
Additional details will be forthcoming about the time and location for voting.
Learn more about the Merger Feasibility Study at upcoming forums
Prior to casting a vote, we invite you to participate in one of several community forums to learn more about the recent Feasibility Study and the proposed school merger. Your voices are critical in shaping the direction of this important decision. At the forums you will be able to ask questions and engage in a meaningful discussion about the future of education in our two communities.
Forum dates and locations
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Fort Plain/Harry Hoag Elementary School Cafeteria
- Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Canajoharie High School Cafeteria
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Join the virtual meeting at this link.
During these forums, you will:
- Learn about potential opportunities and advantages a merger could provide for students.
- Understand the challenges facing both school districts.
- Be able to ask questions.
We encourage everyone — parents, students, teachers, staff and community members — to attend one of the forums.
Join the conversation about the Merger Feasibility Study
We have launched a final ThoughtExchange to learn more about the community reactions to the Feasibility Study and the potential merger.
Please follow this link to participate in the ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/745964927
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Crisman
Superintendent of Schools
Merger Feasibility Study report and resources
During 2024, Fort Plain CSD engaged in a Feasibility Study to examine the long term sustainability of our district, as well as the possible benefits and challenges associated with potentially merging with Canajoharie CSD.
Local school teams in collaboration with the consultants for the study carefully analyzed critical data points including operational efficiencies, financial records, and student performance and program data.
Using that data, the consultants compiled a comprehensive report that is now available for review.