Board of Education Presentations

 

 

 

 

FCSD Superintendent Billy Smith presented the annual State of the District to Board of Education members at the February 2 work session. Themes included:

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Matt Crapo, Director of Student Services, presented an update to the Board at the January 12 meeting.

The Mission/Vision of the center is listed below. 
•Improve community wellness through access to quality,
affordable healthcare
•Increase utilization of primary care to decrease the
utilization of emergency services for non emergent needs
•Ensure the students of Fairfield City Schools are in school,
healthy, and ready to learn.
•Provide access to primary medical, dental, behavioral
health, and optical care.
The service is making a difference to our families and removing barriers to learning. Additionally, the center is successful because it 
•Provides access to care during the school day
•Provides transportation 
•Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercially insured, and sliding fees
•Allows for kids not to miss a whole day, and parents don’t have to take off work
•Teachers and nurses can work with parents as they see the need to get the kids in (glasses, dental, mental health, etc.).

To review all presentation slides, please click the headline above. 

 

FCSD Treasurer Nancy Lane presented the Five Year Forecast at the November 17 meeting. The object of the forecast is three-fold:

To view the forecast in its entirety, click the headline above. 

 

The FCSD Curriculum and Instruction Department presented a look at how our schools fared on the 2021-2022 Report Card. The Ohio Department of Education uses data reported by districts and schools to analyze performance in several categories. The components are:

View the very detailed presentation by clicking the headline above. 

 

Did you know that our newcomer EL families come from Guatemala, Mexico, Ghana,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, Cambodia, and more. They speak Spanish, Nepali, French, Arabic, Khmer, Twi, Lingala and many others.
Over 400 students are identified as an Immigrant Youth per ODE
guidelines.*

Read more about the services we provide to our EL students and families to help them be successful in the classroom and in their new American life by clicking this link.

 

Matt Crapo, Director of Student Services, gave an annual report about the impact of open enrollment on the district. A few reminders about the criteria for acceptance into the program 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 a 10-day suspension.

• Cannot create a racial imbalance
• Applications are accepted from 1st Thursday in April through last Friday in May
• Policies/Regulations/Application: JECBB, JECBB-R, JECBB-E

To review the data shared regarding attendance, demographics, grade point averages, discipline, and revenue generated please click the headline above.

 

Kyle Jamison, Director of the Academy, and Chrissy Zboril, Dean of Students, shared information about the work done at the Academy program. This alternative learning site supports students in middle school through high school. Also presenting a glimpse of the Academy were Morgan Gardner, a Success Liaison, and Robyn Anderson, an educational assistant. Kayne Obie, a current freshman at the Academy, shared his experiences with Board members. "I love this experience, and I wouldn't change a thing about it," he said. Kayne has attended the Academy since 7th grade. He said the smaller setting and support he receives from Academy staff works best for his learning. "I feel very comfortable here," he added. Click the headline to view more details.

 

Matt Crapo, Director of Student Services, and Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, presented an update on all safety programs to Board members at the September 1 work session. The presentation included items that the District is permitted to share with the public.  "Our end goal is when you enter the buildings you feel safe," Crapo said. View details of the presentation by clicking on the headline above. 

 

Did you know that the FCSD Transportation Department has

• 61 Drivers 
• 10 Chauffeurs
• 10 Educational Asst.
• 5 Office Staff (includes Safety Coordinator/Trainer)