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Board of Education Presentations

 
This page is intended to share information with the public about presentations by school and district administration at Fairfield Board of Education meetings. A synopsis of each presentation appears below. PDF files of each presentation are in the file list at the bottom of this page or click the summary headline to access it.   
 
Board of Education Meeting Presentations for 2024-2025
 
South Elementary Principal Jenny Ament and a few of her school friends showcased the programs at South that make each child shine like a star.  They shared information about the Safety Patrol, the Poetry Project, Student Council's work, and the students' work to create a "You Can Bee" mural. 
 
A Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway at Fairfield High School is giving students an opportunity to explore various industries and develop workplace skills before graduating. Our students in this program will earn a 12-point industry credential for graduation, earn an industry credential for their career field. It is a great way for students who do not demonstrate competency on state assessments to find a path for future careers. Click the headline above to view the slides presented at the April 10 Board of Education meeting by Principal Ryan Bellamy and Assistant Principal Joe Muhlberg, and students Simone and Elliott, who shared their experiences in the respective pathways.
 
The FCSD Board of Education heard an update on the K-5 ELA Curriculum at the March 6 meeting. Presenters Aimee Dunn and Georgine Bowman shared the concepts that are part of the Science of Reading Program. For additional information and to see the data please click the headline above. 
 
Freshman School Hope Squad Shares Update on Group's Work
Please click the following line to view their presentation.
 
A few of the members of the FCSD Equity Leadership Team presented the annual update to the Board regarding the work being done to support the Diversity Plan. 
The ELT's work is guided by four pillars:
  • Pillar I: Recruit, hire, and retain teachers, administrators and staff members of color.
  • Pillar II: Increase cultural awareness of all students, teachers, administrators, and staff of the FCSD.
  • Pillar III: Increase community engagement and parental involvement.
  • Pillar IV: Increase student engagement and learning opportunities to emphasize the value and importance of the participation of diverse students in all curricular and extracurricular activities.
The ELT is made up of administrators, staff, parents and students. Denise Hayes, Principal at North Elementary, and Dennis Williams, FCSD parent, are the co-chairpersons.
To view the presentation slides please click on the headline above. Watch the videotaped presentation in the coming days by clicking the link at the top of this page. 
 
Lance Perry, director of business operations, gave an update to board members on Nov. 21 regarding Ohio Revised Codes related to transporting students and declaring transportation impractical. Perry provided statistics on routes and ridership, average ride times per grade level, ridership for private and parochial schools, and average ride time for private and parochial schools. 
Regarding the process for declaring transportation impractical, there are six factors to consider:
  • Time and distance to provide transportation
  • Number of pupils to be transported
  • Cost to provide transportation - equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration
  • Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation.
  • The extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules.
  • Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available. 
To learn more about this process, please click the headline above. 
 
Interim Treasurer/CFO Amy Lee presented the Five Year Forecast. The purpose of the forecast is to
  • engage the Board of Education and the community in the long-range planning and discussions of financial issues facing the school district.
  • serve as a basis for determining the school district’s ability to sign the certification required by Ohio Revised Code section 5705.412, commonly known as the “412 certificate”
  • provide a method for the Department of Education and Auditor of State to identify school districts with potential financial problems
For more detailed information about the district's financial future, please click the link in the headline.
 
Ohio School Report Cards give parents, caregivers, community members, educators and policymakers information about how districts and schools are performing — to celebrate successes and identify areas for improvement.
The Guide to 2024 Ohio School Report Cards provides an overview and explanation of the key components of the Ohio School Report Cards. Districts and schools now will receive star ratings on five components and an overall star rating, with measure data reported for additional context. Report cards are only one part of Ohio’s education story. To get a more complete picture, many schools release a Quality Profile as a complement to the state report card so parents, students, and community members can see the wonderful things happening in their schools every day.
The Ohio Department of Education uses data reported by districts and schools to analyze performance in several categories. The components are:
Achievement
Progress
Early Literacy
Gap Closing
Graduation
College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness (report only -will be rated on 2024-2025 report card)
Click the headline at the top of this synopsis to learn more about how FCSD fared on the 2023-2024 state report card. 
 
The FCSD Board of Education took their meeting on the road on October 17 with a visit to West Elementary! As part of the monthly School Spotlight, West shared with members of the Board and the audience what its Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) program is all about.
Students can earn "Hero Bucks," get Shout Outs during the morning announcements, and receive rewards weekly and monthly that are both tangible and special experiences!
Students who go above and beyond expectations and serve as role models are recognized during a special night that involves the entire school community - students, families, and staff! West Hero Recognition Night is a special evening celebration done monthly to recognize those who consistently embody the values and traits that uplift our school, acting as role models who inspire others and contribute to a stronger, more positive community. Their actions and character not only set a standard for excellence but also help create a better environment for everyone around them.
Congratulations to these West Heroes: 
Jayce Johnston
Ruby Matingu
Selena Aulis
Gloria Garcia
Bryant Pennington
Braxton King
Rylee Hudson
Morgan Gill
*The link above is the presentation shown at the Board of Education meeting. 
 
Janette Flick, FCSD Transportation Director, along with Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, presented an update to the board of education on the operations side of transporting students.
With 45 drivers covering 47 routes, there are two substitute drivers and 10 chauffeurs. The transportation staff also includes 10 educational assistants and five office staff members.
From a new bus stop routing system to keeping our students safe and our buses compliant, there are many facets to our Transportation Department. We are a four-tiered district, meaning we have four different start times. This encompasses 8,501 students routed with up to 6,900 daily riders, and we provide services to eight private/parochial schools. That results in at least one million miles driven over about 262 days (including 1,300 field trips).
To learn even more, please click the headline at the top of this story. 
 
Annual Review of Bus Fleet Presented to Board Members at September 5 Meeting
Lance Perry, FCSD director of business operations, presented an update on the transportation department's bus fleet, routes and timelines for replacement. Click to view his presentation slides.
 
Last school year (2023-2024), the FCSD accepted 236 open enrollment students, generating $1.9 million in their state funding. At the same time, we lost 179 students who open enrolled in other school districts, which resulted in a loss of $1.47 million. The 57 students gained resulted in a net of $469,771.
Matt Crapo, director of student services, updated the board on the numbers of enrollees, financial information and rules for admitting applicants at the September 5 meeting. Some of the rules are listed below.
  • Cannot increase staffing due to Open Enrollment
  • Cannot use artistic, academic, or athletic criteria for selection
  • Cannot limit students who are ESL or on an IEP, unless programs are at capacity
  • Cannot exceed class size requirements
  • Cannot accept students who have been suspended 10 consecutive days or expelled
  • Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis
  • Current students who move out of district are a priority in being accepted
  • Fees must be paid
  • Open enrollment may be revoked due to 12 unexcused absences, repeated or serious violations of code of conduct, including 10-day suspension.
  • Cannot create a racial imbalance
There is much more to our open enrollment program than most people are aware. Click the link in the headline to read more about it.
 
As ESSER funding comes to an end, Mandy Aug, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Nancy Lane, Treasurer, reported on how the $17.2 million in funding was used to support students. Read the specifics and breakdown by clicking on the headline above.