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The board held a public hearing on the reemployment of Christina (Christy) Smith following her entry into the SERS retirement system; no public statements were made during the hearing. The board announced it will act on that reemployment recommendation at its Sept. 8 meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Approve minutes of Aug. 4, 2025 regular meeting: motion moved by Mr. Hoffman, second by Mr. Smeltzer; unanimous roll-call vote in favor.

- Approve professional meeting attendance (Trent Johns to attend 2025 OHSBCA Coaches Clinic, Sept. 2025 at St. Charles Preparatory School): motion carried; recorded roll-call showed a single abstention by Mrs. Johns, other board members voted yes.

- Accept resignation of Melissa Burton, district aide, effective Aug. 7, 2025: motion carried unanimously. Superintendent said interviews to fill the position will occur that week.

- Accept resignation of Matt Wolf, varsity softball head coach, effective immediately: motion carried unanimously. The superintendent thanked Wolf for facility and program work.

- Accept resignation of Casey Bischoff as middle school student council sponsor, effective immediately: motion carried unanimously; the district has posted the position.

- Approve supplemental contracts for resident educator mentors for the 2025–26 school year per the negotiated agreement: motion carried unanimously.

- Approve personal service supplemental contract for Julian Savage as an instructional leader (grades 5–8 specials/electives) for the 2025–26 school year: motion carried unanimously.

- Approve personal service contract for Debbie Fox for pianist services funded by a $1,400 donation from the Fairfield Union Music Boosters: motion carried unanimously.

- Approve Richard Clark as a volunteer for varsity football: motion carried unanimously.

- Approve substitute classified list as presented: motion carried unanimously.

Following the votes on personnel and consent items, the board moved into executive session under the statutory citation recorded in the meeting to discuss the purchase of property for public purposes; the motion stated no action would be taken following executive session. The president noted the session could include a phone call to an attorney if needed.

Board members and staff noted the start of the school year has been strong, summer facility work is complete and community events are upcoming; the board acknowledged volunteers and donors who helped prepare facilities. No policy changes or budget allocations were announced as part of these motions during the meeting.

The public hearing on the reemployment of Christina Smith remains open for consideration; the board will take that action at its Sept. 8 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 8/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Fairfield Union Local School District board on Aug. 18 approved multiple personnel resignations and contracts, accepted a $1,400 music-boosters donation for pianist services and voted to go into executive session to discuss a potential property purchase.","taxTitle","Fairfield Union Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",56512,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585748,"Auditor of State presents fiscal award to Fairfield Union Local School District",277,772000,1049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5597136-214f04c3be1caa665013c1291e075ad0&start=772&end=1049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5597136-214f04c3be1caa665013c1291e075ad0/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6585748/Ohio/Auditor-of-State-presents-fiscal-award-to-Fairfield-Union-Local-School-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585748-f608092d9264890a8a9650c172a8930c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770941539&Signature=fxd8y5A3osJMlXGuEOcN3jlLlBfBiR5wayaQUShT-DbEBWJd4NOhNHE6OWffzZi1YIVlvl6heZ6yQsHGLdn0mbSNtWvDFBOOKPGvnjOxlTgklTi5w74KJctZHnJK4thvtz8F0fmYG8o5Q63xo~0RxvcXXa0-KzvxanxW24u2MLlElq-paUgZu6EdWy9PnuoeSlR17n0GBlQj00uBRVyWAz-cFTRhRXonzi0iWh2Iw3znievmbQIgvraCakDjR4LrtaYJQ07nsSw54BNoSdjFIs8vV4B8NfPesXvY1-f2zkb6OW4drN80Z3fka9Y5s3MO1QsJMeeiSHJ-DQ9hr7gLog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Brown, central Ohio liaison for the Ohio Auditor of State, presented the Auditor of State Award to the Fairfield Union Local School District during the board’s Aug. 18 meeting.

The award recognizes local governments and school districts that complete their financial audit without findings, file required financial reports by statutory deadlines and comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Brown said the award places the district in the top 10% of audited entities statewide.

“The auditor of state award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of financial audit that meet the following criteria defined as a clean audit report,” Brown said. He specifically praised Treasurer Courtney Roberts and the district’s finance staff for “outstanding leadership and commitment to fiscal integrity.”

Board President (name recorded in the meeting as the presiding officer) and Treasurer Roberts accepted the recognition and invited Brown and the treasurer’s office staff for a photograph at the front of the meeting room. Roberts thanked auditors and finance staff and said the district has focused on processes and controls to ensure taxpayer funds are used appropriately.

The presentation included a brief account of the award criteria as described by the auditor’s office: timely filing via the Henkel system, no findings for recovery, no material citations or material weaknesses and compliance with uniform guidance where applicable. Brown emphasized the award reflects both staff work and the board’s stewardship.

No board action or vote was required to accept the award; the presentation was followed by brief remarks of appreciation from district leaders and the auditor.

The district will continue routine financial oversight through its treasurer’s office; the presentation did not include new fiscal policy actions or budgetary changes.","The Ohio Auditor of State’s office presented Fairfield Union Local School District with the Auditor of State Award Aug. 18, recognizing a clean financial audit and timely reporting; Treasurer Courtney Roberts and her finance team were singled out for leadership.","actionData","errors"]

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Fairfield Union board approves resignations, personnel contracts and moves to executive session on property

Auditor of State presents fiscal award to Fairfield Union Local School District