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Central Administration
(518) 993-4000, ext. 1000
- Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org
- Becky Smith, Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, becky.smith@fortplain.org
- Philene Hudson, Director of Finance, Purchasing Agent – ext. 1004, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Jessica Sanders, Tax Collector – ext. 1005, jessica.sanders@fortplain.org
- Brenna Kirkpatrick, Director of Special Education – ext. 3060, brenna.kirkpatrick@fortplain.org
- Jennifer Ruszkowski, Bus Garage; New Student Registration – ext. 3059
- Gary Ruszkowski, Transportation Supervisor – ext. 4001
- Jeff Beam, Director of Facilities, jeff.beam@fortplain.org
- David Bertram, Director of Student Engagement & Athletics, david.bertram@fortplain.org
- Christine Carpenter, Communications Specialist, communications@fortplain.org
Jr./Sr. High School
(518) 993-4000, ext. 2125
- Principal – Katrina Canallatos, katrina.canallatos@fortplain.org
- Director of Student Engagement & Athletics/Dean of Students, david.bertram@fortplain.org
- Dignity for All Students Coordinator – Katrina Canallatos, katrina.canallatos@fortplain.org
- School Counselor, 10-12 – Elliott Cohen, elliott.cohen@fortplain.org
- School Counselor, 7-9 – Kayla Mahoney, kayla.mahoney@fortplain.org
- Mental Health Counselor, K-12 – Emily Potter, emily.potter@fortplain.org
- Psychologist – Lara Gordon, lara.gordon@fortplain.org
- Attendance – Louisa Downes – ext. 2118
- Nurse – Tara Hayes, R.N. – ext. 2122
Harry Hoag Elementary School
(518) 993-4000, ext. 3013
- Principal – Amy Bartholomew, amy.bartholomew@fortplain.org
- Dignity for All Students Coordinator – Amy Bartholomew, amy.bartholomew@fortplain.org
- Pupil Services Office – ext. 3060
- Nurse – ext. 3057
- Mental Health Counselor, K-12 – Emily Potter, emily.potter@fortplain.org
- School Counselor, K-6 – Amber Genova, amber.genova@fortplain.org
Administrative Officers
Phone (unless otherwise noted): (518) 993-4000, ext. 1000
administration@fortplain.org
- Chief Fiscal Officer – Board of Education President
- Permanent Chairperson – Board of Education President
- Designate Person Determining Residency – Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org
- Compliance Officer – Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org
- Civil Rights Compliance Officer – Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org
- Chief Accounting Officer – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Purchasing Agent – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Records Management Officer – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Data Privacy Officer – Jessica Sanders, jessica.sanders@fortplain.org
- Payroll Certification Officer – Jessica Sanders, jessica.sanders@fortplain.org
- Administrator for the FPCSD Flexible Spending Account Plan – Jessica Sanders, jessica.sanders@fortplain.org
- Secretary to the Board of Education – Becky Smith, becky.smith@fortplain.org
- District Clerk – Becky Smith, becky.smith@fortplain.org
- Dignity Act Coordinator – Katrina Canallatos, katrina.canallatos@fortplain.org
- Sexual Harassment Officer – Superintendent of Schools
- Title IX Coordinators – Katrina Canallatos, katrina.canallatos@fortplain.org and Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339, 518-993-4000
- Chief Faculty Counselor – Superintendent of Schools
- Homeless Liaison – Dr. Karen Geelan, Interim Superintendent of Schools, karen.geelan@fortplain.org
- Attendance Officers – Superintendent of Schools
- School District Treasurer – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Deputy Treasurer – Melissa Furman, melissa.furman@fortplain.org
- Extra Classroom Accounting Auditor – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- School Tax Collector – Jessica Sanders, jessica.sanders@fortplain.org
- Deputy School Tax Collector – Garlyn MaGinnis, garlyn.maginnis@fortplain.org
- Claims Auditor – Holly Kane, holly.kane@fortplain.org
- Claims Auditor/Suspected Fraud Contact -Holly Kane, holly.kane@fortplain.org or fraudconcerns@fortplain.org
- School Attorney – Girvin and Ferlazzo
- School Physician – Contract with St. Mary’s Hospital
- Asbestos Designee – Jeff Beam, jeff.beam@fortplain.org
- Records Access Officer – Philene Hudson, philene.hudson@fortplain.org
- Safety Liaison – Becky Smith, becky.smith@fortplain.org
By Mail
Fort Plain Central School District
25 High St.
Fort Plain, NY 13339