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FP parents, guardians invited to June 15 forum about American Rescue Plan; questions & suggestions may made online
Fort Plain Central School District invites parents and guardians to attend an evening forum to discuss how federal stimulus money provided by the American Rescue Plan will be budgeted over the next four fiscal years. The forum will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Questions for the forums and suggestions for the use of the funds may be submitted online at https://forms.gle/eQGGq7FYuzvFhTAy9.
The American Rescue Plan, through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), provides funds to public schools to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon in-person instruction and learning; students’ social, emotional and mental health needs; school safety; educational technology, academics and enrichment; and early childhood education. School districts across the state are developing plans on how to use these funds to best serve their students.
Mask update
June 8, 2021
Dear Fort Plain School Community,
I’d like to provide a quick update regarding mask requirements in school. There had been much confusion statewide on this issue during the weekend.
Late yesterday, New York State issued new guidelines for schools that require face masks to continue to be worn inside schools and on buses. Masks may continue to be removed during mealtimes when a 6-foot social distance is maintained.
The guidelines do not require mask wearing outside or during outdoor sports. This means that students, staff and other responsible parties may choose to not wear a mask when outdoors on school property.
Physical distancing requirements, health screenings, cleaning/disinfection/hygiene, and other protective measures remain in effect.
We thank you for your ongoing cooperation and dedication to the health and well-being of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
John Bishop
Superintendent of Schools
Undergraduate and sports awards ceremonies information
Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School will be holding an Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Harry Hoag gymnasium. Letters will be mailed to students receiving an award. Students may bring two guests. We will be following state and local mandates relating to social distancing and assembling of large groups.
View the ceremony online at: https://youtu.be/c7oRQlc43Ks
The Spring Sports Awards Ceremony will be held Monday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium. (New location as of 6/18)
The district will also be livestreaming the Class of 2021 Graduation on June 26 at 10 a.m. at:
https://youtu.be/ChjBNGL_bfM
Fall sports sign-up is open
Attention Fort Plain students: Sign up now for fall 2021 sports.
Just visit this link and complete a short form.
High school sports start on August 23, 2021 and modified sports start on August 30. Go Hilltoppers!
Masks are still required per NYS
June 6, 2021
Dear Fort Plain School Community,
On Friday, June 4, 2021, Dr. Howard A. Zucker, New York State Commissioner of Health, sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which indicated that, without information from the CDC to the contrary, effective Monday, June 7, 2021, New York State public schools may lift the mask wearing requirement for students, staff, and visitors on school property. The CDC has not responded to this letter.
Since the issuance of this letter, the Fort Plain School District has received clarification from the Governor’s Office that mask-wearing requirements must remain in place until formal guidance is issued. Therefore, the requirement for masks in schools has not changed.
As this matter continues to evolve, we will promptly update you with any changes. Over the next few days, we anticipate clarification on this matter and intend to work closely with state and local officials regarding Dr. Zucker’s letter and the impact, if any, it may have on the remaining school year.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and your dedication to the health and well-being of our students and staff.
Sincerely,
John Bishop
Superintendent of Schools
Message from the Superintendent, June 3, 2021
June 3, 2021
Dear Fort Plain School Community,
The District was alerted on May 21, 2021, that inappropriate contact may have occurred between a District Bus Aide and students on a bus. Upon receiving this information, the District immediately placed the employee on administrative leave and contacted local law enforcement. Throughout the duration of the investigation and for the foreseeable future, the District has taken steps to ensure this employee is not permitted on school property.
On June 3, 2021, the employee was arrested by the Gloversville Police Department.
Families with students on the identified bus have been contacted by the Fort Plain Central School District. If you were not contacted, then your child was not identified as riding the same bus as this employee.
As always, the safety and security of District students is our main priority. The District continues to cooperate with local law enforcement to ensure this matter is handled efficiently and appropriately.
As this matter involves students, please be aware the District is limited in the information we may release. Should any parent request further information with respect to this matter, you may contact me directly or reach out to the Gloversville Police Department or Montgomery County Sheriff at 518-853-5537.
The district is offering supportive services for students as needed through each school’s counseling department.
Sincerely,
John Bishop
Superintendent
Important dates for Harry Hoag families
Dear Harry Hoag families,
Below is a list of dates for important events to be held in June and a schedule for the final week of school.
Save the Dates:
- Field Day will be held on June 11 (Rain date on June 15).
- Prek Playground Promotion Parties will be held on June 21 and June 22. (More information to come.)
- Grade 6 Moving Up Ceremony will be held on June 25 at 8:30 am. (More information to come.)
- Moving Up Day for all students will be held on June 25. (Students will have the chance to meet their teachers for the next year.)
Final Week Schedule:
- Monday, 6/21, Full Day
- Tuesday- Thursday, 6/22-6/24, 11:30 Dismissal
- Friday, 6/25, 10:00 am Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
I hope you each enjoy a restful Memorial Day weekend!
Best,
Mrs. Crisman
Principal
Notice: Fort Plain School Board to meet May 24
The Fort Plain Central School District Board of Education will meet in Special Session on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 6 p.m., in the Ronald H. Thibodeau Conference Room at the Harry Hoag School. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs.
Creativity, comedy and cool new skills – welcome to Team Tech
Creativity, comedy and cool new skills: sixth graders in Matt Heiser’s Team Tech group present all of this in their Tech Team video production.
The video is part newscast, complete with a wild weather forecast; interview show, featuring Mr. Heiser and fellow Harry Hoag Elementary teacher Rob Jenks; and variety show with skits, jokes and how-to segments.
The students wrote, designed, directed, performed, filmed and produced the Hidden Talents video as a project for Team Tech, an activity where the requirements to participate include being creative, learning and using technology, applying themselves, being open to ideas, and getting their other school work done.
In past years, students may have produced a printed newspaper instead of a Team Tech video production. Today’s digital tools, however, provide them with even greater opportunity for expression, skill-building and fun.
District residents approve proposed budget and bus proposition, elect 2 to Board of Education
Fort Plain Central School District residents approved a proposed $21.8 million budget for the 2021-22 school year by a vote of 126 to 15 on May 18, 2021.
They also approved a proposition by a vote of 125 to 16 authorizing the district to acquire school vehicles at a maximum cost of $275,000, with the funds to be drawn from the Bus Purchase Reserve Fund.
Voters also elected Kimberly Keane (126 votes) and Teresa Karker (121 votes) to serve on the Board of Education for three-year terms running from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024.
The approved 2021-22 budget maintains all academic programming with no increase in the tax levy. The approved school vehicle purchase proposition also will not have an impact on the tax levy, and it will allow the district to replace aging buses and minimize maintenance costs.
“Thank you to all who came out to vote,” said John Bishop, Fort Plain superintendent of schools. “We’re proud of our instructional programs and the services and opportunities we are able to offer our students. We appreciate the community’s support.”