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Fairfield, Ohio — At the Board of Education meeting held on March 19, 2026, Treasurer Jay Phillips provided an update to the Board and community regarding the district’s current financial outlook, including a recent notification received from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW)...

Mark your calendar for April 23, 24 & 25, for the Fairfield High School Drama Department’s spring musical, The Wind in the Willows! This must-see, first-time-ever-at-Fairfield production is a fun, challenging, and storybook musical filled with childhood memories of Frog and Toad...

Following a lengthy and emotional discussion at the February 19 FCSD Board of Education meeting, the Board voted Thursday, March 5, to approve the list of potential reductions that would be implemented if the May 5 ballot issue is unsuccessful. This decision, while difficult, ensures transparency and provides the community with a clear understanding of the steps the district would be required to take if additional funding is not secured.
Community members can review the full list of potential reductions and find additional information by visiting...

FAIRFIELD, Ohio – The Fairfield Board of Education reached consensus February 19 to move forward in the process with the recommended list of reductions following an emotional, difficult, and lengthy discussion. The Board will vote on the "Tier 1 Reductions" at the March 5 meeting. The cuts would take effect at the start of the 2026–2027 school year if the proposed 1.25% earned income tax on the May 5 ballot does not pass.
The Board also reviewed the District's updated Five-Year Financial Forecast, which projects expenditures will continue to outpace revenues over the next several years. Treasurer Jay Phillips told members that while revenues are expected to remain relatively flat, expenditures are projected to grow by an average of 3.53% annually, compared to a projected revenue decline of 0.61%...