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• 5:57 O5 15 2026 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update: The Reality of School Finance in Ohio Featured

  Recently, a statewide summary was released looking at school levy results from the May 2026 election across Ohio. And the numbers were eye-opening. Across the entire state, only 24 out of 66 school levies passed. That means nearly two-thirds of school levies failed statewide.
  But what stood out even more was this: Only about 25% of NEW operating levies passed statewide. This situation is not unique to Fairfield City Schools.
  
  

  Uploaded May 15, 2026 to Treasurer
• 4:49 Combined Episode of FCSD in Five and Dollars & $ense - April 29, 2026 Featured

  It’s hard to believe, but we are just days away from May, which means the end of the school year is quickly approaching. This is always an exciting time, filled with celebrations across our district as we recognize so many accomplishments.
  As we head into these final weeks, Superintendent Billy Smith encourages all of FCSD students to finish strong—stay focused, make good decisions, and continue showing up each day ready to put in the work all the way through the last day of school.
  As we head into the final days before the May 5th election, Treasurer Jay Phillips takes a moment to talk about the big picture from a financial standpoint. The FCSD is facing a structural issue that school leaders have been talking about throughout this process. Simply put, the district's costs continue to rise each year—things like salaries, benefits, utilities, and services—while revenue does not grow at the same pace without voter approval.
  Phillips states that the district has worked hard over time to manage that responsibly, but we’ve reached a point where that gap can no longer be addressed through efficiencies or reductions alone.
  
  

  Uploaded Apr 29, 2026 to Treasurer
• 5:02 April 10, 2026 Dollars & $ense - Fairfield's Friday Finance Update Featured

  One of the most common questions we’ve been getting lately is this: Why can’t the district just cut spending to eliminate deficit spending? And along with that question, we often hear a statement like: “The district needs to live within its means like everyone else has to .”Both the question and that perspective are completely understandable—and on the surface, they make a lot of sense. But when you take a closer look, school districts just don’t operate the same way a typical household does. And that’s why it’s not a direct apples-to-apples comparison. Treasurer Jay Phillips explains in detail why this approach doesn't work for school districts.

  Uploaded Apr 11, 2026 to Treasurer
• 7:10 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update - March 20, 2026 Featured

  In this episode of Dollars & $ense, FCSD Treasurer Jay Phillips explains the overwhelming number of pending pieces of legislation that have a significant impact on public schools, including Fairfield City Schools. Please take a moment to watch to learn more.

  Uploaded Mar 20, 2026 to Treasurer
• 6:36 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update - March 6, 2026 Featured

  In this episode of Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update, Treasurer Jay Phillips explains "Personnel and Administrative Costs" and how Fairfield City Schools compares with districts across the state and regionally. Watch to learn more.

  Uploaded Mar 06, 2026 to Treasurer
• 1:13:41 Board Meeting - Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Featured
  Uploaded Mar 06, 2026 to Board of Education
• 4:32 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update Feb. 20, 2026 Featured

  The FCSD released a list of possible reductions that will happen if the 1.25% earned income tax on the May 5 ballot does not pass. We have been asked why transportation isn’t on this list of potential cuts. Treasurer Jay Phillips explains.

  Uploaded Feb 20, 2026 to Treasurer
• 3:40 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update - Feb. 6, 2026 Featured

  In this episode of Dollars and Sense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update, Treasurer Jay Phillips explains open enrollment in the Fairfield City School District. He breaks down what it is, how it works, and why, when it’s managed responsibly, can be a positive for our district — educationally and financially.

  Uploaded Feb 06, 2026 to Treasurer
• 3:55 January 23, 2026 - Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update Featured

  In this week’s episode of Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update, FCSD Treasurer Jay Phillips explains how our school district compares financially with others in Butler and Hamilton counties. Please take a moment to learn more.

  Uploaded Jan 23, 2026 to Special Services
• 3:19 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update - Jan. 9, 2026 Featured

  Learn about the impact that House Bill 335 has on Ohio school districts, including the Fairfield City Schools. Treasurer Jay Phillips also guides us through updates on the financial status of the FCSD in this episode of Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update.

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026 to Treasurer