Herkimer Central School District

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Herkimer Central School District is a public school district headquartered in Herkimer, New York. Two schools are in this district, Herkimer Elementary School and Herkimer High School.

Herkimer Central School District
District information
SuperintendentKathleen Carney
School boardHerkimer Central School Board of Education
Schools2
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website

In addition to the town of Herkimer, it extends into the Town of Little Falls.[1] The district includes the Village of Herkimer.[2]

History

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The school district was founded in 1899. The school's official colors are kelly green and white, and they are known as the magicians.

In 2012, voters in the district rejected proposals to merge with neighboring school districts.[3]

In 2017 the school's board of education voted unanimously to move sixth graders from the elementary school to the high school beginning in the 2018–2019 school year.[4]

Board of education

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The school district is overseen by the Herkimer Central School Board of Education, which is composed of seven duly elected members. As of 2022, the elected members of the board of education are:[5]

  • Brian Crandall (President)
  • Michele Gilbert (Vice President)
  • Joseph Lamanna
  • Diann Fischer
  • Aleksander Verenich
  • Robert Mihevc
  • Scott Petucci

References

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  1. ^ "Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)". New York State Comptroller. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Herkimer County, NY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 8, 2024. - Text list
  3. ^ Bader, Daniel P (October 19, 2012). "After merger failure, Valley districts consider their options". Utica Observer Dispatch. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Herkimer Central School Board of Education (December 14, 2017). "Board votes to move sixth grade to junior high". Herkimer Central School District. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Board of Education". Herkimer Central School District. Retrieved January 16, 2022.