Master Facility Update – April 3, 2024

Dear Fairbanks Families and Staff, Last month, the combined income and property tax ballot issue did not pass. While this ballot issue would have provided funding to complete Phase II of the Master Facility Plan, our school district will leverage resources to address many of the issues identified as priorities in the facility plan over […]

Big Things Big, Small Things Small

This last month is one that I will never forget. For those who have gotten to know me over the last five years have learned I use this blog and writing in general to express myself. The ideas, thoughts, and information shared here are a mixed bag. Usually, it comes back to Fairbanks at some […]

State of the Schools 2024

Happy State of the Schools week! This week we will be showcasing the work our students and staff are doing across Fairbanks Local Schools. Our schools work to meet our mission and expectations everyday. You can clearly see that focus throughout our State of the Schools. I am so proud of our students, staff, families, […]

45 and Still Kickin’

Every Sunday morning there are 15-20 Men’s 40 and over soccer teams that play in leagues at SoccerFirst in Dublin. This is my third year playing in that particular league. For those that did not know, I played soccer throughout my youth and coached until moving into school leadership. Soccer has always been a part […]

Master Facility Update – February 2, 2024

Over the last two months, our school district has collected feedback regarding the master facility plan. Below are several themed areas that have emerged and the reasons why these specific areas were developed by the Facility Task Force. The renovations and additions are part of the overall Phase II plan. As always, please reach out […]

For Fairbanks – What’s in Store for 2024?

Our schools have enjoyed a great start after Winter Break, albeit a short two day week. There were several requests for more of those from our students on Friday! Looking ahead through 2024, Fairbanks Local Schools has several projects and areas of focus to be excited about. Each of these items allows our schools to […]

Holiday Message

As we enter the final school day of the 2023 calendar year and begin our holiday break, I want to thank you for the daily contributions each of you make to Fairbanks Local Schools. We are so fortunate to have each of you in our school community. Fairbanks Schools has been a center of learning, […]

Plenty to be Thankful For

This is my favorite week of the year! Thanksgiving has always been the holiday celebrated with my mother’s side of the family. As newcomers to the United States and survivors of World War II, my grandparents saw this uniquely American holiday as a way for us to come together. We had a mix of American, […]

November 2023 Ballot Issues

Today, Ohioans will be voting on a variety of issues. Fairbanks Local Schools is on the ballot to fund the district’s Master Facility Plan. The overall facility plan was a community driven effort that began in December of 2021. In Fairbanks, there are 3 C’s of Facilities – Capacity, Curriculum, and Capital Improvements. The proposed […]

October: Principals, Custodians, and Bus Drivers….Oh My!!

October is a major recognition month for various employees across school districts. October is Principal’s Month across the State of Ohio. October 2 was Custodian’s Day. Finally, October 16-20 is School Bus Safety week and also School Bus Driver week. As you can see, October honors different jobs that make a tremendous difference across our […]