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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
 
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 here 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.  
 
 
2023-2024 Presentations
 
FCSD Treasurer Nancy Lane presented the Five Year Forecast at the May 16 Board of Education meeting. 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.
Click on the headline above to view the presentation.
 
Jennifer Crawley, Instructional Specialist for English Learners, and Mandy Aug, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, updated the Board of Education on the FCSD English Learners Program and staffing needs.
Did you know?
  • Fairfield City Schools has students from nearly 50 countries who speak over 40 languages.
  • Fairfield City Schools is 10th in the state of Ohio by number of students identified as English Learners.
  • Last year, we were 11th in the number of ELs. 
  • All of the districts with more ELs have a larger overall student population and more than one high school.
  • The FCSD is 11th in the state of Ohio in ELs percentage with 16.76%. Interestingly, Columbus City Schools and Dayton Public Schools are the only schools with more EL students and a higher EL percentage than Fairfield. 
  • Fairfield also has the highest percentage of ELs in Butler County.
Learn more about our EL Program, staff training, and staffing needs by clicking the headline above. To watch the videotaped presentation by Mrs. Crawley and Mrs. Aug, please click here.
 
Fishing Trip for Students With Special Needs has Far-Reaching Impact 
 
 
Compass Idea Architects Share Their Work
Compass Elementary School Instructional Technology Coach Rebecca Dwenger introduced a group of fifth graders, AKA Idea Architects, to Board members March 7. The students have spent the year working with Rebecca on various projects that seek innovative ways to differentiate instruction through technology. View the presentation by clicking here.
 

HOPE Squad members Devin Ibrahim-Duncan, Julia Schuster, Rojita Rai, and Nihar Patel presented an update on the work of the squad. HOPE Squad is a school-based, peer-to-peer, suicide prevention program that emphasizes suicide prevention fundamentals, self-care and anti-bullying. The purpose of a HOPE Squad is to improve access and availability to appropriate prevention services for youth who are at risk for suicide. The HOPE Squad Program functions as a peer support team with the goal of providing kindness, encouragement, and support for students in our school who may be struggling. Click the lheadline above to view the presentation slides. 

Katie Pospisil, Coordinator of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction, shared with the School Board the various pathways and opportunities available to FHS students. View the slides from her presentation by clicking the headline above. The link to the taped presentation will be added once it is available. 
 
Jay Muldoon and Mindy Reed, FHS teachers and leaders in the Drama Department presented a proposal to the Board of Education to rename the  Performing Arts Center to honor the more than 90 years of service that the Davis's have dedicated to theater programs in the District. They founded Troupe 390, and were instrumental in pioneering the performance of "Hello Dolly" and "West Side Story." Supporters are asking that the PAC be renamed to "Fairfield High School Performing Arts Center - The Jim and Pat Davis House."   View the presentation slides by clicking the headline above. 
 
Superintendent Billy Smith gave Board members a glimpse of the positive things that have happened in the FCSD since the start of the school year. His annual address highlights student achievements, staff accolades, program successes and much more to showcase the many opportunities available to all FCSD students.
View the presentation slides (mostly photos) by clicking the headline above. View the recorded meeting session by clicking this link.(the link should be accessible by February 3).
 
Jill Wilhelm, music department chairperson at Fairfield High School shared valuable information about the importance of music programs in our schools. Among the positives are listed below.
  • Prepares students for college and career
  • Prepares the brain for focused attention
  • Supports healthy students
  • Connects cultures and people
  • Creates community
For more on this impactful presentation, please click on the headline above.
 
Review the presentation by clicking the headline above. You may also watch the live presentation by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/kWlYviZiRQ4
  
FCSD Treasurer Nancy Lane presented the latest Five Year Forecast to board members.
The Ohio Department of Education's purposes/objectives for the five-year forecast are:
1.To serve as a basis for determining the school district's ability to sign the certificate required by O.R.C. §5705.412, commonly known as the "412
certificate."
2.To provide a method for the Department of Education and Auditor of State to identify school districts with potential financial problems.
3.To engage the local board of education and the community in the long range planning and discussions of financial issues facing the school district.
Forecast Methodology - This forecast is prepared based upon historical trends and current factors. This information is then extrapolated into estimates for
subsequent years. The forecast variables can change multiple times throughout the fiscal year and while cash flow monitoring helps to identify unexpected
variances no process is guaranteed. The intent is to provide the district's financial trend over time and a roadmap for decisions aimed at encouraging
financial sustainability and stability.
The detailed presentation can be accessed by clicking on the headline above.
 
Our high school counselors play an essential role in creating equitable, inclusive school culture promoting success for all. School counselors help all students in the following areas:
  • Academic
  • Social/Emotional
  • College/Career 
Click the headline above to learn more about how these hard-working school counselors make a difference in our students' futures.
 
We have made significant strides on the State Report Card. The report card measures growth in several components. These components include:
  • Achievement
  • Progress
  • Early Literacy
  • Gap Closing
  • Graduation
  • College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness (report only - will be rated on 2024-2025 report card)
*New this year - Overall Rating*
All of our schools are meeting state expectations, and four of our schools are exceeding expectations - Compass, South, North, and Central.
There is much more information to review, so please click the link in the headline to learn more. 
 
Nathaniel Kaelin, Economic Development Manager, presented an overview of proposed guidelines for its offering tax incentives for new development. Please click the headline for more detail information.
 
FCSD Treasurer Nancy Lane explained the funding system for K-12 public schools in Ohio during a presentation to the Board of Education on October 19. Called the Fair School Funding Formula, the system is based on a shared responsibility where both the state and local community must bear a proportional responsibility for making certain every student has the opportunity to receive an adequate education.
Key elements of the funding formula are listed below.
  • Funds students where they are educated, not where they live.
  • Input-based funding model - establishes a base cost methodology
  • Partnership between state and local school district
  • Provides supplemental money based on student needs and demographics.
Click the headline above for a more detailed explanation. 
 
Matt Crapo, Director of Student Services, presented an overview of the Open Enrollment program's policies, procedures for accepting or denying applications, and student data. Please click the headline above to view a more in-depth look at the program. 
 
Central Elementary Principal Karrie Gallo, along with her "student teachers," fifth graders Sabrina Beer, Landon Beer, and Gavin Beers, presented the components of the Fountas and Pinnell Classroom Program. The program is a multi-text approach to literacy instructions for elementary students. The "teachers" read a story to board members to give an example of the Read Aloud component of the program. Learn more by clicking the the headline above. 
 
Aaron Blankenship, Fairfield Athletic Director, and Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, presented an athletic department update at the August 21 Board of Education meeting. 
Did you know?
  • Fairfield has 99 total teams.
  • Fairfield has a total of 1,194 student-athletes.
  • Fairfield has 295 multi-sport athletes.
  • 40 College Commitments.  
  • We sold more tickets than any other high school in Ohio.
Click the link above to learn more about our stellar athletic program!
 
The FCSD School Resource Officer Program includes Fairfield Police Department officers who work tirelessly to keep our schools, students, and staff safe. The four officers who serve as SROs are:
  • SRO Rob Corner, Fairfield High School and Compass Elementary
  • SRO Zach Shust. Freshman School and West Elementary
  • SRO Todd Adamson, Crossroads Middle, Academy, and Central Elementary
  • SRO Bri Mossman, Creekside Middle and South Elementary