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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.

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

Top Ten Video

Watch a video in tribute to our Fort Plain Class of 2025 Top Ten Seniors.

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.

2025-26 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration now open

Registration is now open for the district’s 2025-26 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 2025-26 school year. They also must be residents of the Fort Plain Central School District.

The district has 36 pre-K spots available for the 2025-26 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 2025-26 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-kindergarten and kindergarten registration packets

Registration packets for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are available by contacting Jennifer Ruszkowski at jennifer.ruszkowski@fortplain.org or (518) 993-4000, ext. 3059.

Learn more about the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration process. 

Class of 2025 Senior Spotlights

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 with our Senior Spotlight!

Our senior class will be showcased here, on social media and on the digital display and morning announcements at the high school.

Thank you to the students in our high school Multimedia Class for their work preparing this year’s spotlights of our seniors.

Jada-Lynn Adair

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Jada-Lynn Adair. Jada-Lynn's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Tucker Bailey

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Tucker Bailey. Tucker's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Nathan Benson

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Nathan Benson. Nathan's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Zachary Briggs

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Zachary Briggs. Zach's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Brooke Brown

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Brooke Brown. Brooke's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Brian Burgess

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Brian Burgess. Brian's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Gabriella Calhoun

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Gabriella. Calhoun's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Dakota Cooper

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Dakota Cooper. Dakota's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Kaedence David

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Kaedence David. Kaedence's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Yunus Demir

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Yunus Demir. Yunis' senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Dakota Dodson

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Dakota Dodson. Dakota's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

James “Jed” Douglas

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior James Douglas. Jed's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Alexander Ellis

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Alexander Ellis. Alex's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Kaylie Field

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Kaylie Field. Kaylie's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Cris-John “CJ” Fuhs

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Cris-John Fuhs. CJ's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Kaleb Gallt

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Kaleb Gallt. Kaleb's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Shawn Gutermuth

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Shawn Gutermuth. Shawn's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Country Hammond

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Country Hammond. Country's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Ashlynn Hart

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Ashlynn Hart. Ashlynn's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Mariah Hinkle

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Mariah Hinkle. Mariah's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Vienna Jackson

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Vienna Jackson. Vienna's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Serenity Johnson

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Serenity Johnson. Serenity's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

JulieAnn Kirby

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior JulieAnn Kirby. JulieAnn's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Christian Krulczyk

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Christian Krulczyk. Christian's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Payton Landry

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Payton Landry. Payton's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Jasmine Lupi

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Jasmine Lapi. Jasmine's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Katie LeRoy

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Katie LeRoy. Katie's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Damien Massie

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Damien Massie. Damien's senior class photo is featured at he left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Morgan McArthur

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Morgan McArthur. Morgan's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Cameron Mussey

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Cameron Mussey. Cameron's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

William Ponte Jr.

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Bill Ponte. Bill's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Xavier Rivera

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Xavier Rivera. Xavier's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Joshua Rivera

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Josh Rivera. Josh's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Nevaeh Rivers

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Nevaeh Rivers. Nevaeh's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Emily Rood

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Emily Rood. Emily's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Adriyanna Rouse

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Adriyanna Rouse. Adriyanna's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Aiden “Ace” Roy

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Aiden "Ace" Roy. Ace's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Bryce Rumrill

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Bryce Rumrill. Bryce's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Chloee St. Louis

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Chloee St. Louis. Chloee's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Brandon Schuyler

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Brandon Schuyler. Brandon's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Caleigh Snell

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Caleigh Snell. Caleigh's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Maiya Sousa

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Maiya Sousa. Maiya's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Jazmen Stone

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Jazmen Stone. Jazmen's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Madison Stuart

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Madison Stuart. Madison's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Taven Tamsett

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Taven Tamsett. Taven's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Chase Tyler

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Chase Tyler. Chase's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Calen Van Alstine

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Calen VanAlstine. Calen's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Kierra VanNostrand

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Kierra Van Nostrand. Kierra's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Breidyn Wall

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Breidyn Wall. Breidyn's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Dustin Welch

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Dustin Welch. Dustin's senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

Alexis Woodcock

A graphical image featuring a name title and text about senior Alexis Woodcock. Alexis' senior class photo is featured at the left. The background and graphical elements are black and dark red.

 

2025-26 school budget development

The school budget is the biggest investment the community collectively makes with its tax dollars. District leaders work to make the most thoughtful and effective use of resources to benefit students, to develop and manage the budget in a responsible and transparent manner and to be accountable to taxpayers.

Updates and resources related to the 2025-26 budget process will be added to the Budget section of the website as they become available.

School Budget Vote – May 20, 2025

Each spring, the board of education adopts a budget for the coming school year for a community vote. New York state has designated the third Tuesday in May as the date for school budget votes.

This year, the school budget vote and board of education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The vote will be held at the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library from  12 noon to 8 p.m.

Please mark your calendars and be sure to vote!

Board of Education adopts proposed 2025-26 proposed budget

During its regular meeting on April 10, 2025, the Fort Plain Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a proposed $24,000,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year.

The school budget represents an increase in spending of $156,000 or 0.65% 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 1.00%, which is below the district’s allowable tax cap of 5.15%. 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.

Opportunities to learn about the school budget

Since the start of the year, district administration and the Board of Education have been at work developing a budget for the 2025-26 school year. The goal is to maximize the district’s resources to create a fiscally responsible budget for the district’s academic, athletic and extracurricular programs and essential services in order to meet students’ needs.

  • Public Hearing – Proposed 2025-26 Budget—Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6 p.m., District Office, 25 High Street, Fort Plain, NY.

Early Voting/Absentee Ballots

Early voting/absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the District Clerk, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Completed applications for ballots must be returned to the District Clerk at least seven days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

Early/absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on May 20, 2025, the day of this year’s vote.

Jr./Sr. High School third quarter honor roll, principal’s list

Our Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the 2024-25 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

  • Tucker Bailey
  • Mariah Deese
  • Morgan McArthur
  • Maiya Sousa
  • Dustin Welch
  • Alexis Woodcock

Grade 11

  • Alexis Buley
  • Madison Clayburn
  • Traeh Compton
  • Michael Dinehart Jr.
  • Breyanna Gilot
  • Jordynn Gomez
  • Natashia Hammond
  • Kimberly Kirby
  • Alexander Lamphere
  • Macey LeRoy
  • Grace McFee
  • Devannan Ragoo
  • Morgan Stock
  • Jayde TenEyck

Grade 10

  • Genavive Bathrick
  • Faith Clark
  • Teegan Compton
  • Jeremy Gebhardt
  • Lyllie Handy
  • Ariana Nemeth
  • Jonathan Palmeri
  • Kendra Sackett
  • Jordan Thackrah

Grade 9

  • Blake Battisti
  • Dio Callan
  • Violet Handy
  • Sedona Horning
  • Paige Lochner
  • Damion Rathanum
  • Sawyer Raymond
  • Jasmine Rumrill
  • Jacob Rush
  • Charlotte Sherwood
  • Zachary Walsh

Grade 8

  • Laura Atkins
  • Alexandra Hinkle
  • Joshua LaQuee
  • Shawn Millett
  • Hailee Moore
  • Gabriella Peters
  • Karson Rhodes
  • Trent Richards
  • Giavanna Suiter
  • Kinley Trumbull

Grade 7

  • Brantlee Brownell
  • Aubree Childs
  • Christopher Compton Jr.
  • Giovani DeMayo
  • Isabella Hearn
  • Amarha Herring
  • Piper Kretser
  • Russhell Leverock
  • MaeLyn Meddaugh
  • Julian President
  • Dante Santiago
  • Charlotte Thomas
  • Ziva Yerdon

Principal’s List

Grade 12

  • Nathan Benson
  • Zachary Briggs
  • Jordan Brown
  • Gabriella Calhoun
  • Dakota Cooper
  • Yunus Demir
  • James Douglas
  • Alexander Ellis
  • Kaylie Field
  • Cris-John Fuhs
  • Ashlynn Hart
  • Vienna Jackson
  • Serenity Johnson
  • Christian Krulczyk
  • Payton Landry
  • Jasmine Lapi
  • Katie LeRoy
  • Damien Massie
  • Xavier Rivera
  • Nevaeh Rivers
  • Adriyanna Rouse
  • Aiden Roy
  • Brandon Schuyler
  • Chase Tyler

Grade 11

  • Ian Burns
  • Josephia Carcasole
  • Owen Castellano
  • Emma Cook
  • Noah Fonda
  • Isis Hammond
  • Koby Herron
  • McKenna Karker
  • Dylan Keane
  • Draik Millett
  • Kyera Murray
  • Constance Narzymski
  • Taylor Potter
  • Bradley Rumrill
  • Joseph Smith
  • Dawson Tracki

Grade 10

  • Jordyn Best
  • Gamliel Brackett
  • Kala Clapper
  • Isabella Fountain
  • Mason Gray
  • Jansheen Haider
  • Hailey Hayes
  • Brooke Jones
  • Lilly Lapi
  • Madison Lewis
  • Gavin Massie
  • Faith Narzymski
  • Layla Negron
  • Silas Smith
  • Brady Spaulding
  • Landon VanGorder
  • Cheyanne Wall

Grade 9

  • Joseph Barr
  • Eliyahna Brackett
  • Jordan Gallt
  • Brianne Gallt
  • Elijah Houle
  • Lincoln Kretser
  • Blake Lapi
  • George Mang
  • Cristopher Quiroz-Romero
  • Gabreilla Steinhauer
  • Daija Suits
  • Dorian Tracki
  • Evan Weaver

Grade 8

  • Halleli Brackett
  • Alyvia Castellano
  • Lexis Downes
  • Justin Hisert
  • Khloe Hisert
  • McKenna Hisert
  • Madden Lathers
  • Jazmain Leonard
  • Connor Lochner
  • Lainie McDuffee
  • Isabella McGuire
  • Jack Parkinson
  • Isaac Passero
  • Mary Pomatto
  • Braddock Putnam
  • Molly Shults
  • Gregory Simons
  • Jaymes Smith
  • Anna-Belle Snyder
  • Gavin Souza
  • Kiana Tyler
  • Jordan Williams II

Grade 7

  • Fiona Brown
  • Owen Charboneau
  • Milo Clark
  • Sienna Dean
  • Arianna Eells
  • Laura Flynn
  • Jake Fountain
  • Raelynn Fournier
  • Laylah Hardnett
  • McKenzie Jones
  • Timothy Keane
  • Jacob LaQuee
  • Claudia Maring
  • Aishwarya Murray
  • Mara Poultney
  • Ethan Shostek
  • Noah Smith
  • Gavin Smith
  • Booker Tarica
  • Adalay Webb

Harry Hoag third quarter honor roll and principal’s list

Harry Hoag Elementary School is proud to announce the 2024-25 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

  • Zane Bradt
  • Nicholas Compton
  • Lailah Lewis
  • Renesmee Tompkins
  • Troy Zabawczuk

Grade 6

  • Tori Compton
  • Christian Jones
  • Demora Lawson
  • Serenity Leverock
  • Andres Medina
  • Danyel Rankin
  • Isabella Shibley
  • Colton White

Principal’s List

Grade 5

  • Cecilia Baker
  • Shani Brackett
  • Ellyana Brown
  • Ty Brownell
  • Noah Clark
  • Aubrey Clayburn
  • Ryelee David
  • Blaine Dodson
  • Bryson Dodson
  • Dalton Fournier
  • Harper Fowler
  • Aiden Hardnett
  • Corbin Hazzard
  • Harlan Heroth
  • Maria Hisert
  • Maison Houston
  • Gulzreen Khalid
  • Abel Kretser
  • Audrey Krug
  • Livia McDuffee
  • Joshua Murphy
  • Zannah Poultney
  • Tanner Putnam
  • Grant Reese
  • Tabitha Romanello
  • Abigail Ryder
  • Kobe Skiffington
  • Gracie Smith
  • Madelyn Thomas
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Garett Trumbull
  • Nevaeh Tyler

Grade 6

  • Zachary Alkinburgh
  • Isabelle Allen
  • Kaylee Becker
  • Aiden Bunker
  • Kyle Christman
  • KataLenah Clapper
  • Lleyton Emrick
  • Nauni Fink
  • Audrina Gomez
  • Quinn Hisert
  • Lilly Mang
  • IvyKate McGuire
  • Elaena Minarich
  • Oliver Parkinson
  • Willow Richards
  • Isley Ruszkowski
  • Beverly Sherwood
  • Kayden Trumbull
  • Addison Weaver

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