Category: District News
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
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
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
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Terry Collins
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Terry Collins, a beloved educator and dedicated Fort Plain social studies teacher for more than three decades. Mr. Collins was renowned for his expertise in New York State history.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
View the tribute to Terry Collins and learn about his many interests and life experiences.
Welcome new staff and faculty
Welcome to the newest members of the Fort Plain Central School District community!
All were recognized at the Sept. 3, 2024 Superintendent’s Conference Day, along with current faculty and staff, including many who have served the district for decades and will continue to do so this school year.
Thank you everyone!
New Harry Hoag Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School Teachers
- McKenna Callahan—Long Term Substitute in Grade 5 and Instructional Technology
- Kyler Ford—Physical Education Teacher
- Amber Genova—School Counselor
- Andrew Hanifin—Term Appointment in Special Education
- Lilah Lacetera—Grade 5 Teacher
- Jolene Parker—Grade 6 Teacher
- Benjamin Scharett—Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Samuel Solomon—Technology Teacher
- April Terwilliger—Grade 1 Teacher
- John Valovic—Special Education Teacher
New K-12 School Team Members
- Kristen Battisti—Teacher Aide (May 2024)
- Stephanie Brownell—Cleaner
- Tessa Clapper—Full Time Driver
- Susan Fanelli—Teacher Aide
- Chad Fitzpatrick—Bus Driver Repairperson
- Alecia Flynn—Teacher Aide
- Joseph Kukenberger—Regular Run Driver
- Penny Loring—Cleaner
- Aubrey VanValkenburgh—Teacher Aide
Capital Project vote to be held Oct. 3
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.
Providing each Fort Plain learner with the opportunities, skills and mindset to be successful now and in their future pursuits is at the heart of our mission. Ongoing maintenance and improvement of our facilities is an essential part of fulfilling that mission.
Every learner and community member or organization that uses our facilities will benefit from these improvements.
The vote will be held at Harry Hoag Elementary School (polling in the school library) on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Our teachers and school district leaders believe in the promise of education and feel strongly in creating a learning environment that guarantees each student the opportunity to get what they need from us to pursue a life filled with success and enduring happiness,” said Superintendent Lauren Crisman.
“In creating this project, we have been purposeful about what needs to be done to create a more safe and enriching learning environment that will support students now and help prepare them for their futures with no additional cost to local taxpayers.”
Zero tax impact with the use of reserves and bonding
Funding for the cost of this project will be paid for using the district’s reserve fund and bond borrowing (reimbursable through New York State Education Department/NYSED building aid) at no additional impact on local taxpayers.
Breakdown of funding for this project:
- Proposed Capital Project Cost: $10,140,000
- Total from Capital Reserve Fund: $1,180,000
- Bond Borrowing: $8,960,000
Cost to taxpayers: No additional cost to taxpayers. Projections assume a zero tax levy impact.
Proposed project scope
This project contains both needed repairs to enhance the safety and usability of our facilities for all and improvements that will, most directly, impact the learning experience for students and the staff who support them.
The New York State Education Department requires schools to complete a Building Condition Survey every five years in collaboration with a licensed architect. All items included in the project proposal are based on the recommendations of the district’s Building Condition Survey and additional stakeholder surveys.
These and other enhancements, include, but are not limited to:
- Repairs to the carbon monoxide monitors in the bus garage.
- Regrading the fields at the Athletic Complex.
- Reconstruction of the concrete stairs leading to the Jr./Sr. High School entry.
- Masonry reconstruction at the Jr./Sr. High School.
- Updated lighting and sound system installation in the Jr./Sr. High School
auditorium. - Repairs to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in the Jr./Sr.
High School. - Repairs and upgrades to the fixtures in the B wing of Harry Hoag Elementary School.
Project timeline
If approved, the design portion of this project work would begin in the spring of 2025 with a goal to have the work approved by late 2025. Planned renovations and construction would begin in the summer of 2026.
Voting information
The vote on this Capital Project, including the use of funds from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund to help pay for this project, will be held at Harry Hoag Elementary School Library on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Fort Plain Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote and not otherwise ineligible.
Absentee ballots
Absentee ballots are available for the Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 Capital Project vote.
Absentee ballots will be issued upon request to residents who will be out of town or unable to vote at the polls due to illness or disability.
Request an absentee ballot by contacting District Clerk Becky Smith at 518-993-4000 ext. 1000.
Absentee ballots that are returned by mail must be received by the district clerk at least seven days before the vote – by Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.
Absentee ballots may be picked up and submitted in-person at our District Office until the day before the vote – Wednesday, Oct. 2 by 5 p.m.
Learn more about the proposed capital improvement project
Public Hearing
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, 6 p.m. District Office Conference Room.
Walk-Through
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m. Meet at Harry Hoag Elementary School.
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.
Childcare for school-age children will be available for those participating with the tour.
Resources
Capital Improvement Project public hearing presentation – Sept. 12, 2024
Legal Notice – Capital Improvement Project Proposition and Vote, Oct. 3, 2024
Fort Plain mourns the passing of Craig Ehle
Fort Plain Central School District mourns the passing of Craig Ehle, a graduate of our schools and bus driver for 25 years in our district.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
View the tribute to Craig Ehle and learn about his many interests and life experiences.