Superintendent Crisman's Spring Update: Fort Plain Schools' Initiatives, Safety Enhancements, and Upcoming Budget Vote

Superintendent Crisman of Fort Plain schools has shared a spring message with the community. He praised the students' positive attitudes and hard work. He stressed the value of lifelong learning and the school's dedication to involving students and families in the curriculum. The school has put in place strategies and resources to help students, especially those at risk due to frequent absences.

At Harry Hoag Elementary School, teachers are studying the Science of Reading and using effective literacy teaching methods. At the Jr./Sr. High School, teachers are learning how to best motivate teenagers and encouraging student advocacy and leadership. The school has restarted the Jr./Sr. High School peer tutoring program and arranged events to unite the school community.

The School Resource Officer Program, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, started at the beginning of the school year. Deputy Nick Manginelli, a new member of the school community, has guided sixth-grade students through the D.A.R.E. curriculum and arranged ALICE training for faculty and staff to enhance school safety systems. He also has monthly meetings with the District Safety Team to maintain a secure campus.

For safety, several improvements have been made to the safety plans and crisis response protocols. Some equipment funding has been used for surveillance equipment upgrades. These steps are part of the school's continuous effort to enhance safety, one of the five key goals set by the Board of Education.

The spring season is also when the community votes on the district’s budget for the 2024-25 school year. The proposed budget is designed to match the school district’s goals and priorities, which include improving student learning results, building and keeping trust with students and their families, supporting mental and emotional health, and using fiscal and human resources wisely. The budget vote and Board of Education election will be on May 21, 2024.

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