Herkimer Central School District Explained

Herkimer Central School District
Superintendent:	Kathleen Carney
School Board:	Herkimer Central School Board of Education
Schools:	2
Website:	Official website

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.

History

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.^[1]

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.^[2]

Board of education

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:^[3]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bader. Daniel P. After merger failure, Valley districts consider their options. 2022-01-17. Utica Observer Dispatch. en-US. 2012-10-19.
2. Web site: 2017-12-14. Board votes to move sixth grade to junior high. 2022-01-17. Herkimer Central School District. en-US. Herkimer Central School Board of Education.
3. Web site: Board of Education. 2022-01-16. Herkimer Central School District. en.