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• 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
• 4:14 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update - Oct. 10, 2025 Featured

  It’s time for a new episode of Dollars & $ense: Fairfield’s Friday Finance Update! Join Jay Phillips, FCSD Treasurer, as he helps us navigate the complicated world of school finance. In this episode he will talk us through how schools in Ohio are funded. Thanks for tuning in!

  Uploaded Oct 10, 2025 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
• 5:50 FCSD in Five: 2022 State Report Card Featured

  Superintendent Billy Smith and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mandy Aug, share some exciting news regarding the recently released state report card.

  Uploaded Sep 22, 2022
• 1:45 Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update Featured

  Introducing...
  Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update!
  
  Join new FCSD Treasurer Jay Phillips as he provides an update on district finances every other week. He'll use a variety of formats, including video (such as the one below) and written articles. There may even be some special guests in the lineup. The goal is to provide a broader understanding of school finance - the challenges we face, how schools are funded, how your tax dollars are spent, and the impact of legislative decisions.
  
  Enjoy this first edition, and we'll see you again with an update in a couple of weeks!

  Uploaded Aug 29, 2025 to Treasurer
• 5:13 FCSD in Five: Back to School 2023-2024 Featured

  Superintendent Billy Smith and Assistant Superintendent Bill Rice give a welcome message students and families as FCSD prepares to welcome students back this week!

  Uploaded Aug 07, 2023
• 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
• 12:43 Superintendent Sitdown with Michael Berding Featured

  It's time for our monthly video, Superintendent Sitdown. In this edition, Superintendent Billy Smith visits with outgoing Board of Education President Michael Berding. The two discuss Mr. Berding's tenure on the Board, his service to the District and community, and share reflections on servant leadership. Mr. Berding even answers the often asked question, "How much do Board members get paid?" This is one edition you don't want to miss!

  Uploaded Dec 10, 2021
• 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
• 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