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Mark your calendar: Oct. 3 game, open house, Capital Project vote
Fort Plain Central School District will be the center of activity on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Families and community members are encouraged to mark their calendars and join us for the following:
- Canajoharie-Fort Plain Modified Girls Soccer game vs. Mayfield Central, 4:15 p.m., Fort Plain Sports Complex at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
- Harry Hoag Elementary School Open House, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Harry Hoag Elementary
Capital Improvement Project vote
The vote on a proposed $10,140,000 capital improvement project will also take place on Oct. 3, with polls open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.
If approved, the project will fund needed repairs and improvements inside and out of both Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School. It will also enhance some of our well-used gathering spaces, such as the Jr./Sr. High School auditorium, and provide safer access to our athletic facilities.
And now from our students: FPN News is live
Start your day with a cup of joe and the news of the week!
Now in its second year, students in the high school’s Multi-Media Production class will be delivering the news and happenings from around Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School in a bi-weekly broadcast on the in-house Fort Plain Network (FPN).
This interactive class project offers students the opportunity to hone their skills at reporting and broadcasting news as they plan, write and produce each episode.
Watch FPN News
Episode 1 of the 24-25 FPN News season is now live. Follow along on our YouTube channel to stay in the know and watch our our student as they grow their skills this school year.
NHS to host blood drive Nov. 1; sign up today
Save the date and help save lives: The Fort Plain chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in the high school gym, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: FortPlainHS), call 1-800-RED CROSS or email NHS & NJHS Advisor Kolbe Gray at kolbe.gray@fortplain.org.
Thank you!
October 2024 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.
October 2024 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
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Egg and Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit, Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Apple Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Pumpkin Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 –Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 18 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Bagel w/ jam and margarine, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Cheese Omelet, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Pancake on a Stick with, sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – French Toast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 28 – Muffin Top and Cheese Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Banana Muffin or Corn Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Lunch
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Chicken Tenders Dinner Roll, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Smile Fries, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – French Bread Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Cheeseburger, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Corn Dog, Cheese Stick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 18 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Hot Dog, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Taco Salad, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – Pizza, Sunchips, Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Chicken Parmesan with Roll, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 28 – PBJ Uncrustable, ABC Vegetable Soup, Celery Sticks, Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Pizza Crunchers with Marinara Dipping Sauce, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Boneless Wings, Garlic Knots, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Assorted Subs, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Elementary
Breakfast
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Cereal or Yogurt, Granola Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Chocolate Chip Muffin or Apple Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Cereal, Graham Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Pumpkin Bread or Banana Bread, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 –Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 18 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Pancake on a Stick with sausage inside, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – French Toast Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 28 – Cereal, Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit, Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Belgian Waffles. Strawberries, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Banana Muffin or Corn Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Lunch
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Sun Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cinnamon Pastry or Chocolate Pastry
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Smile Fries, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Turkey Club, Pretzel Fish, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – French Bread Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted, Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheese Crackers, Mixed Vegetables, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Corn Dog, Cheese Stick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cookie
Friday, Oct. 18 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Garden Vegetable Rice, Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – Baked Ham, Dinner Rol, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Fudge Brownie
Monday, Oct. 28 – Breakfast for Lunch Day: French Toast Sticks, Bacon, Hash Brown Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Pizza Crunchers with Marinara Dipping Sauce, Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cookie
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Boneless Wings, Garlic Knots, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Assorted Subs, Soft Pretzel, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
High School
Breakfast
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Breakfast Burrito or Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 4 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Chocolate and Cream Cheese Jumbo Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Breakfast Breads, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 – French Toast Tornado or Spicy Salsa Tornado, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 18 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Bagel Bar, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Whole Grain Waffles, Breakfast Sausage Links, Assorted, Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Cereal, Muffin Top, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 28 – Yogurt, Granola, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Breakfast Burrito or Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk
Lunch
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Assorted Chips, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 3 –Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cinnamon Pastry or Chocolate Pastry
Friday, Oct. 4 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 7 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Meatball Sub Sandwich, Spicy Curly Fries, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Turkey Club, Assorted Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Turkey Club, Assorted Chips, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 11 – No School – Superintendent’s Conference Day
Monday, Oct. 14– No School – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Assorted Chips, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Soup, Salad, Breadstick Day: Broccoli Cheese Soup, Cheese Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 18 – Chicken Patty on a Bun, Garden Vegetable Rice, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Monday, Oct. 21 – Warm Ham & Cheese Bagel, Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Thursday, Oct. 24 – Baked Ham. Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Oct. 25 – Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Fudge Brownie
Monday, Oct. 28 – Breakfast for Lunch Day: French Toast Sticks, Bacon, Hash Brown Tots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Pizza Crunchers with Marinara Dipping Sauce, Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk, Cookie
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Chicken Wings, Garlic Knots, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Friday, Nov. 1 – Hot Dog on a Bun, French Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice, Milk
Capital Improvement Project Walk-Through – Sept. 24
On Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, the Fort Plain community will vote on a $10,140,000 capital improvement project. If approved, the project will fund needed repairs and improvements inside and out of both Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School. It will also enhance some of our well-used gathering spaces, such as the Jr./Sr. High School auditorium, and provide safer access to our athletic facilities.
Capital Improvement Project Walk-Through
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, King + King Architects will lead a guided tour for the public through the various spaces slated for repair and improvement in the proposed capital improvement project.
The tour will take place from 3-4 p.m. and begin at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Childcare for school-age children will be available for those participating with the tour.
All interest members of the our community are welcome to attend this walk-though.
Feasibility Study update: A message from Superintendent Crisman
A letter to the Fort Plain CSD community from Superintendent Lauren Crisman:
Dear Community Members,
It’s great to see so many students smiling and to have our learning spaces full of life again. My sincere gratitude to all of our school employees who helped to successfully launch us into the 2024-2025 school year!
This letter is meant to provide you with a progress report regarding the Feasibility Study. The district has created a webpage that will contain all of the related information ranging from notices of meeting dates/times/locations to different reports that have been prepared by the consultant firm. I encourage you to visit the site to learn more about the study process and the related findings. Learn more and view the resources related to the Feasibility Study.
The Advisory Committee has already met twice. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the committee reviewed data and norms associated with the educational experiences that exist in both districts. The next phase of the study will focus on the organizational capacity of both districts.
Upcoming Feasibility Advisory Committee meetings
Oct. 17 and Nov. 14, 2024 – 3:30 – 5:30 pm (meetings will be held virtually – get the link at the Feasibility Study resources page)
Dec. 12, 2024- 3:30 – 5:30 pm (meeting will be held at the Canajoharie CSD)
All of these meetings are open to the public.
Feasibilty Study Focus Groups – Oct. 30
In addition, the focus group discussions related to the Feasibility Study have been rescheduled for Oct. 30. Register to participate with the Feasibility Study Focus Groups on Oct. 30.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lauren Crisman, Superintendent of Schools
Capital Improvement Project Vote – Legal Notice
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Fort Plain Central School District (the “School District”) on July 30, 2024, that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the School District be and the same is hereby called to be held in the Library of the Harry Hoag Elementary School, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, New York 13339, on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. prevailing time for the purpose of voting on the following proposition:
PROPOSITION
Shall the Board of Education be authorized to: (I) reconstruct and improve various school buildings, facilities and sites, acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such building, facilities and sites are to be used and pay incidental costs related thereto, at a maximum aggregate cost of $10,140,000; (2) expend such sum of for such purpose, including the expenditure of $1,180,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund;
(3) levy the necessary tax therefore, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education, taking into account State aid received and the amount to be expended from the Capital Reserve Fund; and (4) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, issue bonds and notes of the School District at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $8,960,000, and levy a tax to pay the interest on said obligations when due?
The vote upon such proposition shall be by machine, absentee ballot or early mail-in ballot. The hours during which the polls shall be kept open shall be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. prevailing time or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling place at 8:00 p.m. to cast their ballots. Any person shall be entitled to vote who is: (a) a citizen of the United States, (b) eighteen years of age and (c) a resident within the District for a period of thirty days next preceding the October 3, 2024 vote. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non driver identification card, a utility bill, a voter registration card or any identification containing a person’s physical address. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
Absentee ballots and early mail-in ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Applications for absentee ballots and early mail-in ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter; or on October 2, 2024 if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. All absentee ballots and early mail-in ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024.
The District Clerk shall also mail an early mail ballot to every qualified voter othe1wise eligible for such ballot, who requests an early mail ballot in a letter which is signed by the voter and received by the District Clerk not earlier than the thirtieth day nor later than the seventh day before the vote and which states the address where the voter resides and to which the ballot is to be mailed. The District Clerk shall enclose with such ballot a form of application for early mail ballot. The early mail ballot of a voter who requested such ballot by letter, rather than application, shall not be counted unless a valid application form, signed by such voter, is received by the District Clerk with such ballot.
The Education Law makes special provision for absentee voting by “permanently disabled” voters of the School District and any questions regarding these rights should be directed to the Clerk of the board.
The Education Law also makes special provisions for absentee voting for “military” voters of the School District. Specifically, the law provides a unique procedure for “milita1y ballots” in school district votes. Whereas absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots must be received by the voter by mail, a military voter may elect to receive their absentee ballot application and absentee ballot by mail, email or facsimile. The military voter must, however, return their original military ballot application and military ballot by mail or in person. The Clerk of the Board shall transmit the military voter’s military ballot in accord with the military voter’s preferred method of transmission not later than twenty-five (25) days before the vote. The Clerk of the Board must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail or in person not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote.
A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on each weekday until the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his challenge and reasons therefor known to the District Clerk. A challenge against an early mail ballot cannot be based on the reason that the voter should have obtained or applied for an absentee ballot.
District Clerk
Fort Plain Central School District
Opening: Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
Fort Plain Central School District is seeking applicants for the position of Boys’ Head Coach for Basketball.
Applicants must hold all valid certifications.
Please contact David Bertram, Director of Student Engagement and Athletics, with questions at 518-993-4000, ext. 2134.
Learn more and apply for the position of Boys’ Head Coach for Basketball.
Scheduled safety drills: A message from Superintendent Crisman
Dear Fort Plain CSD families,
I hope this message finds each of you doing well and that your students have enjoyed their return to school!
The New York State Education Department requires that all schools routinely conduct safety drills to ensure students and staff are prepared to respond to different types of emergencies. We will rehearse the following drills throughout the year:
Shelter-In-Place—used to shelter students and staff inside the building (for example, in weather-related situations.)
Hold-In-Place—used to limit movement of students and staff while dealing with short term emergencies.
Evacuate—used to evacuate students and staff from the building (for fire and other internal emergencies.)
Lockout—used to secure school buildings and grounds during incidents that pose and imminent concern outside of the school (for example, danger outside or close to the school.)
Lockdown—used to secure the school buildings and grounds during incidents that pose an immediate threat of violence in or around the school (for example, an intruder in the school building.)
Learn more about safety drills in the District Safety Plan.
Upcoming safety drills
Several evacuation drills (commonly known as fire drills) will be conducted in both buildings, Harry Hoag Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School, beginning on Sept. 11, and a Lockdown Drill will be conducted in each building on Sept. 18.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Lauren Crisman, Superintendent of Schools
Public hearing on Capital Project and Board of Education meeting – Sept. 12
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Sept. 12, 2024 following a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Project, which begins at 6 p.m.
The public hearing and regular board meeting will take place in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room in the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, N.Y.
View the FPCSD Board of Education – Sept. 12, 2024 meeting agenda.