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Voters approve 2025-26 Fort Plain school budget

Fort Plain Central School District residents voted on May 20, 2025 to approve a $24,000,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 136 to 24.

Bus Proposition

Voters also approved a referendum by a vote of 127 to 32 authorizing the district to purchase three school buses/vehicles at a cost not to exceed $400,000. These funds will be drawn from reserve funds. The purchase will have no impact on the tax levy.

Board of Education Election

Additionally, voters elected Kaitlyn Webb (115 votes) to fill one of two vacancies on the Board of Education.

Write-in candidates for the second open seat on the board and the number of votes they received are:

  • Eunice Douglas (25 votes)
  • Janine Brown (18 votes)
  • Jamie Bunker (11 votes)

The write-in candidates will now be contacted by the district beginning with the person who received the highest number of votes to confirm their acceptance of the election and willingness to serve on the board of education.

Additional information on the successful candidate of this write-in vote will be forthcoming.

Both successful candidates will serve three-year terms that begin on July 1, 2025.

Congratulations to our 2025 National Honor Society inductees

Join us in congratulating our Jr./Sr. High School students who were inducted into the Fort Plain National Honor Society (NHS) at a May 15 ceremony.

Senior NHS members and leaders Nathan Benson, Yunis Demir, Jed Douglas, Ashlynn Hart, Vienna Jackson, Payton Landry and Adriyanna Rouse, as well as faculty advisor, Kolbe Gray, helped lead the ceremony.

2025 National Honor Society Inductees

Students are inducted in the National Honor Society based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Join us in congratulating:

  • Jordan Brown
  • Josephia Carcasole
  • Owen Castellano
  • Emma Cook
  • McKenna Karker
  • Dylan Keane
  • Jasmine Lapi
  • Constance Narzymski
  • Talyor Potter

Fort Plain’s chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1954.

Apply now: Class of 2025 Scholarships

The deadlines are nearing to apply for a host of scholarships being offered to the Class of 2025.

Graduating seniors and their families are encouraged to review the criteria for these scholarships and make application.

Please contact Fort Plain High School Counselor Elliott Cohen at 518-993-4000 ext. 2129 with questions or for more information.

Class of 2025 Scholarships

Fort Plain Scholarship Association Award

A series of awards and scholarships sponsored by the Fort Plain Scholarship Association are available to graduating seniors based on various criteria, including scholarship and financial need. Students do not need to be planning to attend college to apply.

All students in the Fort Plain Class of 2025 are encouraged to apply by completing the Fort Plain Scholarship Association application.

Application due date: May 30, 2025

View the Fort Plain Scholarship Association scholarship application.

Bo M. Baker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors who have been two-sport athletes (one needs to have been baseball or softball).

This scholarship will be awarded to students who have demonstrated love for the game, dedication on and off the field, and who coaches and teammates would say gives 110% all the time.

Recipients will be selected based on an application including a student essay (250 words) and (1) letter of recommendation.

Application due date: May 16, 2025

Bo M. Baker Memorial Scholarship application.

William G. Cutspec Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be given to two graduating seniors (one male and one
female) to help with college expenses.

This scholarship will be awarded to two-sport student athletes based on an outgoing personality, strong work ethic, and demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, motivation and ability. These qualities have been determined by the Cutspec family to reflect the personality embodied by Mr. Cutspec.

Application due date: May 30, 2025

View the William G. Cutspec Memorial Scholarship application.

George Duffy Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who are planning on studying for a career in the medical field in college.

Recipient will be selected based on (2) letters of recommendations, student’s  high school transcript; college acceptance letter, financial need (including a review of student’s the awarded college financial package.)

Application due date: May 30, 2025

View the George Duffy Foundation scholarship application.

Floyd J. Reinhart Memorial Scholarship

Available to graduating seniors who will be attending college or trade school.

This scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating in 2025 from Canajoharie, Fort Plain or Oppenheim Ephratah-St. Johnsville High School.

Recipient will be selected based on scholastic ranking/standing in class, standardized test scores, involvement in community/school activities, financial need and (2) letters of recommendation.

Application due date: May 30, 2025

View the Floyd J. Reinhart Memorial Scholarship application.

2025-26 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election – May 20

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 is the date of the 2025-26 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election.

Voting will take place in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library from 12 noon to 8 p.m.

Please mark your calendars and be sure to vote!

Proposed 2025-26 school budget – at a glance

Proposed Budget: $24,000,000

Increase from 2024-25 budget: $156,000 / 0.65%

Tax Levy Increase: $60,328 / 1.00%

Learn more about the proposed 2025-26 school budget.

View the 2025-26 Budget Newsletter.

Voter information

To be eligible to vote, residents must live in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the May 21, 2024 election, be at least 18 years of age and be a citizen of the United States.

Learn about early voting, absentee ballots and voter registration.

Also on the ballot

In addition to the proposed 2025-26 budget, the community will vote on the following:

Proposition 2: Bus Purchase

Residents will be asked to consider the purchase of three buses for approximately $400,000. This will be paid for with reserve funds and will have no impact on the 2025-26 tax levy. The district is eligible for roughly 90% reimbursement for these vehicle purchases through state school transportation aid.

Board of Education Election

Residents will vote to elect two members to the Fort Plain Board of Education to serve two three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028.

Kaitlyn Webb is the single candidate running for these open seats; the other term will be filled through write-in vote.

Learn more about the candidates for the Board of Education.

Join our team: Fort Plain CSD is hiring

Good schools make good communities—and are great places to work. Join our awesome Fort Plain Central School District team!

Fort Plain Central School District is hiring:

Instructional

Non-Instructional

Questions? Please contact the District Office at 518-993-4000, ext. 1000.

Visit our employment page to learn more about working for the Fort Plain Central School District.

Fort Plain Class of 2025 – Top 10 Seniors

Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School has named the Top 10 students of the Class of 2025. Congratulations to each of these students on their many accomplishments:

  • James “Jed” Douglas—Valedictorian
  • Payton Landry—Salutatorian
  • Chase Tyler
  • Ashlynn Hart
  • Yunus Demir
  • Adriyanna Rouse
  • Vienna Jackson
  • Jasmine Lapi
  • Nathan Benson
  • Dakota Cooper

2025 Board of Education election and candidates

The 2025-26 school budget vote will be held on May 20, 2025 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library. At that time, district residents will also vote on two open seats on the school board.

The elected board members will each serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025.

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.

Learn more about the responsibilities and characteristics of a board of education member.

2025 Board of Education Candidates

Kaitlyn Webb is the single candidate in this election; the other open board seat will be filled through write-in vote.

Kaitlyn Webb

Kaitlyn Webb is running for a second, three year term on the Fort Plain Board of Education.

“I am a mom, volunteer soccer coach, and a 14-year resident of Fort Plain. I have three children enrolled in the FPCS. I’m running for school board because our district’s children deserve the best opportunities for success that we can offer them.

My background in business analytics will allow me to evaluate and direct the district’s efforts, ask the difficult questions, and seek the answers sought by all residents.

By collaborating openly with parents, teachers, students, and our Board, I will work to increase communication and community involvement for the benefit of all.”

Public hearing on 2025-26 budget and Board of Education meeting – May 8

The Fort Plain Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2025 following the public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 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.

View the FPCSD Board of Education – May 8, 2025 meeting agenda.

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