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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 tax dollars are spent, and the impact of legislative decisions, to name a few.
Enjoy this first edition, and we'll see you again with an update in a couple of weeks!

Ohio House Bill 96, which was signed into law on June 30, includes a wide range of changes related to education, more specifically, public school finances. These changes will impact the Fairfield City Schools – to the tune of about $3.5 million less in state funding over the next two years, Treasurer Jay Phillips told the board of education on August 21...

Central Principal Karrie Gallo was surprised during a recent FCSD administrators’ meeting with a plaque from Peggy Emerson of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce! In June, Karrie was named the 2025 Chamber’s Women Mean Business Educator of the Year! The award presentation was delayed because Karrie was studying and learning in Ghana during the month of June. We are extremely proud of Karrie’s work with FCSD kids. Well done, Karrie!
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“She is the most amazing teacher. She pours 110%…As a coworker, I have witnessed her passion and dedication. She is the most deserving teacher I know…” She is our Teacher of the Year, Mikie Masanek of Crossroads Middle!
“Warmth, kindness, and compassion. Brings a personal touch to every single action. Enhances school culture. Provides a safe space for students. She is the foundation that supports us all.” She is our FCSD Support Staff Member of the Year - Carla Woeste, secretary at West Elementary! Congratulations to Mikie and Carla! They go above and beyond every day to make a difference in our schools. Thank you!

Fairfield High School senior Nihar Patel was part of a group of young scientists who earned a Best Scientific Research Paper Award at the UNITY in Public Health Research Conference. This award is the result of Nihar’s acceptance into Catalyst Academy. In this eight-week virtual summer academy, participants work alongside experienced mentors on research projects that explore various scientific topics, such as global health and chronic disease prevention...

ParentSquare is in the FCSD! You should have received an email invitation to activate your ParentSquare notification system account. Follow the instructions in the invitation to set up your account to receive notifications by email, text message, or both. Learn more about managing your account...

Catch up on all the back-to-school news at Fairfield High School with the Indian Enquirer!

The StopFinder app invitations were sent to the primary contact's email for each student. The primary contact may invite other parents, family members, and caregivers from their app. Primary contact emails can be updated through Final Forms. The transportation department will resend invitations the week of July 28 to parents/guardians who update their email information. Bus information will be available on August 4.
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