Fort Plain Schools' 2024-25 Budget Plan: What It Means for Local Taxpayers and Students

On April 17, 2024, the Fort Plain Board of Education approved a budget for the 2024-25 school year. The budget is set at $23,844,000, showing a $524,000 or 2.25% increase from the previous year. This budget aims to keep all current academic programs and staff and introduces new support and learning opportunities for students.

The budget proposes a tax levy increase of 1.43%, which is under the district's tax cap of 3.43%. This allows the budget to pass with a simple majority vote. The community vote is scheduled for May 21, 2024, at the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.

On the same day, voters will decide on additional propositions. Proposition 2 is for buying three buses at about $450,000, funded by reserve funds, not impacting the tax levy. Proposition 3 is to increase funding for the Fort Plain Free Library from $85,000 to $100,000.

The election will also fill three seats on the Board of Education, with terms of three years and one shorter term. Candidates include Neal Van Slyke, Sara McDuffee, Janel Hearn, Jamie Bunker, and Joshua Parkinson.

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