Board of Education Presentations

The Butler County Educational Service Center’s Success Program removes non-cognitive barriers to learning by building bridges between home, school and community to improve school success and self-reliance, according to Matt Crapo, FCSD Director of Student Services. Fairfield is 1 of 8 districts in Butler County that work with the ESC to have this program. There are a total of 29 liaisons in the county. Fairfield has five. If there is a challenge in the community, the liaisons try to solve them by working with community resources. They connect families facing hardships with the needed resources. "We're all working together to support the needs in our community," Crapo said. "It helps hundreds of students do the things we take for granted."

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FHS Principal Ryan Bellamy and Assistant Principal Joe Muhlberg presented an update on the high school’s pre-apprenticeship program at the January 8 board of education meeting. The program, launched last spring, is attracting attention among students interested in pursuing skilled trades professions after high school graduation.  The benefits of the new program align with the school’s mission to provide opportunities for every student to thrive after graduation.

Students can explore various industries and develop workplace skills before graduating from FHS.

The current pathways at FHS are welder, electrician, maintenance mechanic, manufacturing, and health care worker, with possible future opportunities that could include construction, fire, aviation, food service manager, and education.

The pre-apprenticeship program paves the way for students to earn a 12-point industry credential for graduation. This credential, primarily an Ohio initiative, is a set of recognized certifications or a single major certification within one career field that proves a high school student's readiness for in-demand jobs, helping them earn a graduation seal by meeting employer-driven skill standards, with points assigned based on rigor.

The program's mission is to strengthen the Fairfield community and boost the state Report Card rating under the College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness component. It helps students gain real-world skills, increases their marketability, and provides an alternative path to high school graduation requirements in Ohio. In essence, it's a structured way for students to demonstrate concrete, employer-valued skills for specific careers, beyond just academic tests. 

Since 2016, FCSD students, staff, families, and community members have had access to a school-based health center in partnership with Primary Health Solutions. It has resulted in improved community wellness through access to quality, affordable care. The center provides medical, dental (in-house and through a new mobile unit), vision, and behavioral health care. The benefits are paying off - kids have access to care during the school day, transportation is provided, and various insurance and sliding scale fees are accepted. Millions of dollars in donations helped open the center and now support its operations, according to Matt Crapo, FCSD Director of Student Services. It is located in the building shared with the Academy and has eliminated barriers that keep our students healthy and ready to learn. It provides year-round care and transportation for students, thanks to the FCSD, Primary Health Solutions, Lindenwald Kiwanis Club, and the Fairfield Community Foundation. The center has experienced a significant increase in the number of transports and visits. For example, during the 2016-17 school year, 378 students were transported. That number has grown to 1,147 transports in the 2024-2025 school year. So far, the clinic and mobile van have had 2,911 total visits! Learn more by viewing the presentation at the August 21 board of education meeting. Click the headline above, or download a copy below.