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Grade K-4 Summer Math and Literacy Camp
Harry Hoag Elementary School is excited to offer a Summer Math and Literacy Camp to support our learners who are currently in Grades k-4.
Students who attend this camp will have the opportunity to do fun literacy and math activities to deepen their understanding of core grade level concepts.
Students who participate in the Math and Literacy Camp during the morning will be able to sign up to attend the Fort Plain Summer Recreation Program in the afternoon. Registration for Summer Recreation is a separate process.
Math and Literacy Camp details
Dates: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, August 1, 2024 (camp runs Mondays – Thursdays only)
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Harry Hoag Elementary School
Schedule
8:30 -9 a.m. — Arrival/free breakfast is available
9 – 11 a.m. — Math and Literacy Camp experiences
11 – 11:30 a.m. — Recess and/or Computer Lab
11:30 — Dismissal/free lunch is available
Registration
View the Registration Form for the Summer 2024 Math and Literacy Camp.
Families will receive an enrollment confirmation letter in early June.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Harry Hoag Elementary School Principal Jodi Coppolo at 518-993-4000, ext. 3059.
2024-25 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration now open
Registration is now open for the district’s 2024-25 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.
Registration for pre-kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten (pre-K) is a full-day program offered at Harry Hoag Elementary School. Children must be four years old on or before December 1 in order to begin pre-K in the 2024-25 school year. They also must be residents of the Fort Plain Central School District.
The district has 36 pre-K spots available for the 2024-25 school year. If interest exceeds 36, the district will conduct a random lottery drawing on the second Thursday in July to determine who will be able to attend. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing of their child’s enrollment status after the day of the lottery.
Transportation to and from school will be provided by school bus for students who are four years old. Children who begin the school year as a three-year-old must be transported by an adult until they turn four and are eligible to ride the bus per New York state law.
View and download a copy of the 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Handbook.
Registration for kindergarten
Kindergarten is a full-day program at Harry Hoag Elementary School. Children must be five years old on or before December 1 of the school year they are being registered for, and they must be residents of the Fort Plain Central School District.
Children who are currently enrolled in pre-K at Harry Hoag Elementary School will be automatically enrolled into kindergarten. No further action is required. Students who have not attended pre-K at Fort Plain or have not previously lived in the district must register for kindergarten.
Pre-K and kindergarten registration packets
Registration packets for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are available by contacting Jennifer Weaver at jennifer.weaver@fortplain.org or (518) 993-4000, ext. 3059.
Learn more about the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration process.
Harry Hoag third quarter honor roll and principal’s list
Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2023-24 third 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
- Kyle Christman
- Rystara Handy
- Roy Johnson IV
- Christian Jones
- Andres Medina
- Prestyn Spraker
- Caine Suiter
- Hunter Wallett
- Colton White
Grade 6
- Angela Abe-Callan
- Sterling Edick
- Raelynn Fournier
- McKenzie Jones
- Jacob LaQuee
- Isabella Palmeri
- Julian President
- Maicee Thomas
- Ziva Yerdon
Principal’s List
Grade 5
- Zachary Alkinburgh
- Isabelle Allen
- Kaylee Becker
- Aiden Bunker
- KataLenah Clapper
- Lleyton Emrick
- Audrina Gomez
- Quinn Hisert
- Serenity Leverock
- Lilly Mang
- IvyKate McGuire
- Elaena Minarich
- Wesley Moshier
- Oliver Parkinson
- Danyel Rankin
- Willow Richards
- Isley Ruszkowski
- Beverly Sherwood
- Isabella Shibley
- Kayden Trumbull
- Addison Weaver
Grade 6
- Fiona Brown
- Brantlee Brownell
- Sophia Bush
- Alana Candido
- Owen Charboneau
- Aubree Childs
- Milo Clark
- Christopher Compton Jr.
- Christopher Cook
- Sienna Dean
- Bently Dodson
- Arianna Eells
- Laura Flynn
- Jake Fountain
- Laylah Hardnett
- Isabella Hearn
- Amarha Herring
- Timothy Keane
- Piper Kretser
- Russhell Leverock
- Claudia Maring
- MaeLyn Meddaugh
- Carl Morrell
- Aishwarya Murray
- Mara Poultney
- Kaydence Robellard
- Dante Santiago
- Ethan Shostek
- Noah Smith
- Gavin Smith
- Rosabella Smith
- Booker Tarica
- Kendrik Thackrah
- Adalay Webb
Jr./Sr. High School third quarter honor roll, principal’s list
Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2023-24 third 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
- Carter Baldwin
- Karissa Battisti
- Ezekiel Brown
- Ryan Hazlett
- Vandwane Hisert
Grade 11
- Jordan Brown
- Mariah Deese
- Kaylie Field
- Cris-John Fuhs
- Shawn Gutermuth
- Serenity Johnson
- Christian Krulczyk
- Damien Massie
- Nevaeh Rivers
Grade 10
- Michael Dinehart Jr.
- Marcus Dunbar-Eller
- Daniel Euler
- Noah Fonda
- Isis Hammond
- Alexander Lamphere
- Macey LeRoy
- Grace McFee
- Kyera Murray
- Joseph Smith
- Morgan Stock
Grade 9
- Jayson Austin
- Tyler Cotton
- Jeremy Gebhardt
- Levi Hext
- Nathalieann Hisert
- Landon Kretser
- Brodie Poultney
- Aidyn Rooney
- Josh Schmidt
- Jordan Thackrah
Grade 8
- Evalyn Ballmes
- Blake Battisti
- Paige Lochner
- Sophia Mabb
- Sean McGuire
- Sawyer Raymond
- Charlotte Sherwood
Grade 7
- Summer Crandall
- McKenna Hisert
- Madden Lathers
- Kenyan Leverock
- Connor Lochner
- Jack Parkinson
- Isaac Passero
- Gabriella Peters
- Karson Rhodes
Principal’s List
Grade 12
- Kelsey Buley
- Lyrique Busch
- Mason Cook
- Kaeden David
- Victoria DuMond-Hall
- Courtney Euler
- Jasmine Fonda
- Aidan Guile
- Jordan Hillsgrove
- Kierstan Horender
- Ethan Hubbard
- Brady Keane
- Monika Kulczynski
- Sadie Mollel
- Michael Palmeri
- Matthew Paul
- Gracelynn Rice
- Devan Sanders
- Sarinda Sardina
- Alex Smith
- Breanna Steinhauer
- Delana Tracki
- Marissa Wilder
Grade 11
- Nathan Benson
- Dakota Cooper
- Yunus Demir
- James Douglas
- Ashlynn Hart
- Vienna Jackson
- Payton Landry
- Jasmine Lapi
- Katie LeRoy
- Adriyanna Rouse
- Brandon Schuyler
- Chase Tyler
Grade 10
- Haeun Bae
- Ian Burns
- Josephia Carcasole
- Owen Castellano
- Madison Clayburn
- Emma Cook
- Koby Herron
- McKenna Karker
- Dylan Keane
- Constance Narzymski
- Taylor Potter
- Bailie Richardson
- Bradley Rumrill
- Dawson Tracki
Grade 9
- Trinity Belliveau
- Jordyn Best
- Gamliel Brackett
- Kala Clapper
- Faith Clark
- Isabella Fountain
- Mason Gray
- Jansheen Haider
- Lyllie Handy
- Hailey Hayes
- Brooke Jones
- Lilly Lapi
- Madison Lewis
- Gavin Massie
- Elle Nare
- Faith Narzymski
- Layla Negron
- Ariana Nemeth
- Alexis Palmeri
- Jonathan Palmeri
- Kendra Sackett
- Larry Sanders III
- Silas Smith
- Brady Spaulding
- Olivia Sweet
- Landon VanGorder
- Cheyanne Wall
Grade 8
- Joseph Barr
- Caleigh Bartholomew
- Eliyahna Brackett
- Dio Callan
- Logan Carey
- Jordan Gallt
- Brianne Gallt
- Aileen Germond
- Violet Handy
- Lincoln Kretser
- Blake Lapi
- George Mang
- Cristopher Quiroz-Romero
- Gabreilla Steinhauer
- Daija Suits
- Dorian Tracki
- Zachary Walsh
- Evan Weaver
Grade 7
- Halleli Brackett
- Lexis Downes
- Justin Hisert
- Jazmain Leonard
- Lainie McDuffee
- Isabella McGuire
- Zoe Paul
- Mary Pomatto
- Braddock Putnam
- Molly Shults
- Jaymes Smith
- Anna-Belle Snyder
- Kinley Trumbull
- Kiana Tyler
Public hearing on 2024-25 budget and Board of Education meeting – May 8
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2024 following the public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 school year budget, 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 – May 8, 2024 meeting agenda.
May 2024 Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge each school day for all Fort Plain students, pre-k through high school.
Plain or chocolate fat-free and low-fat milk served daily.
Fruit served daily. May include: fresh, canned, dried (raisins) or juice.
May 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
Wednesday, May 1 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, May 2 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, May 3 – Cereal, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, May 6 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Waffle Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 9 – Bagels with Margarine Jelly and Cream Cheese, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Banana Muffin, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Pancake on a Stick, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 15 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Cereal, Cheese Cubes, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – French Toast Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Cereal, Granola Bar, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Pumpkin Bread or Banana Muffin, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Egg Patty, Biscuit, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Wednesday, May 1 – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Thursday, May 2 – Pizza, Jelly Bean Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Friday, May 3 – Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Carrot Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice, Low Fat Milk
Monday, May 6 – Corn Dog, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Soft Tacos or, Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Turkey Club, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 9 – Pasta w/meatballs, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Cheeseburger, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Pizza, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Breakfast For Lunch. Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Tots, Fruit Cup
Wednesday, May 15 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Hot Dog, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Pizza, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Chicken Patty, Veggie Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Meatball Sub, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Elementary
Breakfast
Wednesday, May 1 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 2 – Surprise Breakfast Day! Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 3 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 6 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Waffle Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 9 – Bagels with Margarine, Jelly and Cream Cheese, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Pancake on a Stick, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 15 – Egg Patty, Sausage Links, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – French Toast Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Cereal, Granola Bar, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Whole Graing Fruit Pastry, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Wednesday, May 1 – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, SunChips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 2 – Pizza, Jelly Bean Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cake w/frosting
Friday, May 3 – Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Carrot Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 6 – Corn Dog, Cheese Crackers, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Soft Tacos or Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Turkey Club, Pretzels, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 9 – Pasta w/meatballs, Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Cheeseburger, Vegetable Soup, Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Pizza, Baked Chips, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Breakfast For Lunch. Breakfast Tornado, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Tots, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 15 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Baked Beans, Grape Tomatoes w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Hot Dog, SunChips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Chicken Patty, Rice Pilaf, Veggie Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Meatball Sub, French Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cookies
High School
Breakfast
Wednesday, May 1 – Egg Patty, Sausage Patty, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Thursday, May 2 – Surprise Breakfast Day! Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Friday, May 3 – Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Fruit Choice, 100% Fruit Juice
Monday, May 6 – Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Waffle Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 9 – Bagels with Margarine, Jelly and Cream Cheese, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Assorted Whole Grain Muffins, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Pancake on a Stick, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 15 –Egg Patty, Sausage Links, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Breakfast Pizza, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Whole Grain Donut Holes, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – French Toast Sticks, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Cereal, Granola Bar, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Cheese Omelet, Bacon, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Whole Grain Fruit Pastry, Cheese Cubes, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, 100% Fruit Juice, Assorted Fruit Choice
Lunch
Wednesday, May 1 – Grilled Chicken Sandwich, SunChips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 2 – Pizza, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cake w/frosting
Friday, May 3 – Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Potato Fries, Carrot Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 6 – Corn Dog, Cheese Crackers, BBQ Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 7 – Soft Tacos or Taco Salad, Fiesta Rice, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 8 – Turkey Club, Pretzels, Baby Carrots w/dip, Fresh Fruit
Thursday, May 9 – Pasta w/meatballs, Breadstick, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 10 – Cheeseburger, Vegetable Soup, Crackers, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 13 – Pizza, Baked Chips, Green Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 14 – Breakfast For Lunch. Breakfast Tornado, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Tots, 100% Fruit Juice
Wednesday, May 15 – Ham & Cheese Bagel, Baked Beans, Grape Tomatoes w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 16 – Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Pasta, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 17 – Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Baby Carrots w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Monday, May 20 – Hot Dog, SunChips, Vegetarian Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice
Tuesday, May 21 – Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Cooked Carrots, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 22 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Thursday, May 23 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Friday, May 24 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day Break
Monday, May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 – Pizza, Parmesan Pasta, Broccoli, Assorted Fruit Choice
Wednesday, May 29 – Chicken Patty, Rice Pilaf, Veggie Sticks w/dip, Assorted Fruit Choice
Thursday, May 30 – Meatball Sub, French Fries, Corn, Assorted Fruit Choice
Friday, May 31 – Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit Choice, Cookies
Board of Education adopts proposed 2024-25 proposed budget
During its regular meeting on April 17, 2024, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a proposed $23,844,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year.
The school budget represents an increase in spending of $524,000, or 2.25%. over the current year budget. The spending plan will allow the district to maintain all current academic programs and personnel, and will provide for additional supports and learning opportunities for students.
Under this proposal, the tax levy would increase by 1.43%, which is below the district’s allowable tax cap of 3.43%. Because the tax levy increase remains below the district’s allowable limit, as determined by the state’s tax “cap” formula, a simple majority of voters (50% + 1) is needed to pass the budget.
Voting will take place on May 21, 2024, from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library, 25 High St., Fort Plain, NY.
View the 2024-25 Fort Plain budget presentation and related materials.
What’s On the Ballot
In addition to the proposed 2024-25 budget, the community will vote on the following:
Propositions
Proposition 2: Bus Purchase
Residents will be asked to consider the purchase of three buses for approximately $450,000. This will be paid for from Bus Purchase and Capital Reserve funds and will have no impact on the 2024-25 tax levy.
Proposition 3: Fort Plain Free Library Appropriation
Residents will be asked to allow the Fort Plain Free Library to increase its annual taxpayer supported appropriation from $85,000 to $100,000. The library appropriation is separate and apart from the Fort Plain Central School District annual budget. These monies are raised annually along with other taxes on taxable property within the district and paid over by the Fort Plain municipality to the trustees of the library
Board of Education Election
On May 21, votes will elect three members to the Fort Plain Board of Education to serve two three-year terms beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027 and one one-year and six-week term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 (to fill a vacancy created by a board member’s resignation.)
The candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot are:
- Neal Van Slyke
- Sara McDuffee
- Janel Hearn
- Jamie Bunker
- Joshua Parkinson
Learn more about the candidates for the Board of Education.
Public Hearing on the 2024-25 Budget
A public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the 2024-25 proposed budget.
Please check the budget section of the district website for more information and updates as we move closer to the May 21 budget vote and school board election.
2024 Board of Education Candidates
The Fort Plain Board of Education is empowered to develop policies, rules and regulations for the operation of our school district and for the education and well-being of our students.
Any U.S. citizen who is a resident of Fort Plain Central School District for 30 days prior to the vote may run for a seat on the Board.
Learn more about the responsibilities and characteristics of a board of education member.
2024 Board of Education Candiates
On May 21, 2024, voters in the Fort Plain Central School District will elect three board members to fill two, three year terms and one, one year and six week term (made vacant by the resignation of a board member.)
The candidates for 2024 Board of Education Election, in the order they will appear on the ballot, are:
Neal Van Slyke
Neal Van Slyke is seeking a first term on the board.
For the past 24 years, Neal has served as the Administrator/CEO Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY.
Neal received a bachelor of science degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. He is also a New York state licensed nursing home administrator.
Additionally, Neal volunteers his time as a basketball coach at all levels.
Neal has been a district resident for 25 years and is a 1984 graduate of Canajoharie Central School District.
Sara McDuffee
Sara McDuffee is seeking a first term on the board.
Sara is a resident of Fort Plain and a 2000 graduate of FPCSD.
For the past 20 years, Sara has been a social worker who specializes in public education and mental health. She currently works for the Greater Amsterdam School District. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology and a master’s degree in social work.
Janel Hearn*
* Please note that Janel Hearn has sent notice to the District Clerk withdrawing her name as a candidate for 2024 Board of Education election due to personal circumstances.
Janel Hearn is seeking a first term on the board.
Janel is a Fort Plain resident and a founder of a local non-profit childcare center.
She is a 2001 graduate of Family Christian Academy in Fort Plain. (Please note: A previous version of this post indicated incorrect information about the school Janel Hearn graduated from in 2001. The district apologizes for this oversight.)
Janel holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education Leadership and is currently persuing a PhD in Philosophy of Education from the University Of Arizona Global Campus.
Additionally, Janel has served on the Fort Plain Activities Council for four years hosting “Santa Comes to Town” at the Little Miss Fire Cracker Pageant. She recently worked with the Fort Plain C.O.R.E in 2023.
Jamie Bunker
Jamie Bunker is seeking a first term on the board.
Jamie is a resident of Fort Plain and a 2002 graduate of FPCSD.
Jamie currently serves as Director of Finance at Roses Brands Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College.
Additionally, Jaime coaches various Fort Plain youth sports.
Joshua Parkinson
Joshua Parkinson is seeking a first term on the board.
Joshua is a resident of Fort Plain and a 2003 graduate of FPCSD.
Joshua currently serves as the Director of Instructional Design at Herkimer County Community College. Joshua holds a master’s degree in Instructional Design from SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Additionally, Joshua coaches Fort Plain youth sports and serves on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.
2024-25 proposed budget hearing, vote and Board of Education election
A public hearing on the Fort Plain Central School District’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room.
Residents will vote on the proposed budget on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.
Residents will also vote on propositions to:
- purchase three school vehicles;
- elect three members to the Board of Education for (2) three-year terms and (1) one-year term. Nominating petitions for the Board of Education are due with the District Clerk no later than April 22 at 5 p.m.
- allow the Fort Plain Free Library to increase its annual taxpayer supported appropriation from $85,000 to $100,000. While included annually for voter consideration along with the school district’s budget and Board of Education vote, the library appropriation is separate and apart from the Fort Plain school district annual budget. These monies are raised annually along with other taxes on taxable property within the district and paid over by the Fort Plain municipality to the trustees of the library.
Read the Legal Notice of the Budget Hearing, Budget Vote and Election.
Learn more about the 2024-25 budget development process.
Absentee Ballots
Residents who will not be in the area on May 21, or are otherwise unable or inclined to vote in person, may apply for an absentee ballot at the District Office. Please call 518-993-4000 ext. 1000 to request an application.
If the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the application must be submitted at least seven days prior to the vote, or May 14.
If the absentee ballot is to be picked up by the voter in person, applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on May 20.
Absentee ballots must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on May 21.
For more information or to request a ballot, call the District Office at 518-993-4000 ext. 1000.
Board of Education Meeting – April 17
The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m.
This meeting will include a Public Hearing on the district’s Transportation, Building/Grounds and Instructional Program Budgets for 2024-25.
The 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 – April 17, 2024 meeting agenda.