FCHS BOARD HIRES FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER, ASSISTANT CHEER COACH DURING SPECIAL MEETING; SETS AGENDA FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING THURSDAY JULY 16TH

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education approved two personnel appointments during a brief special meeting last Monday evening. Board members unanimously hired Erin Braddock as the district’s new Family and Consumer Science teacher and FCCLA sponsor. The board also approved the hiring of Abby Bowsher as assistant cheer coach. FCHS also recently announced the agenda for their next Board Meeting set for this Thursday, July 16th. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, financial reports, payment of bills, and the board will also recognize visitors. Superintendent Bobby Wells reports will cover topics such as the revenue-to-expense report, certificate of deposit rates, RFP/Renovation projects, Press Policy 122, State Mandates including Cell Phone Mandates and AI Mandates, and State and Federal Funding Updates. Principal Tiffany Lyons will present a report, and the board will address several items of old business, including approval of District Employee, Coaching, and Bus Driver Manuals. Under new business, the Board will consider or act on purchasing science and social studies curriculum and hear a first reading of Press Policy 122. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, employment, retirement, or dismissal considerations for coaching and teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year. After returning to Open Session, the Board will consider or act on the employment of Spring coaches/Athletic Director and the appointment of Associate Coaches/Sponsors. The board reserves the right to revert to a prior order of business before adjourning.