The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Monday night, with Superintendent Kristina Gardner delivering her report. The district has received 81% of its revenue and expended 75% of the budget for fiscal year 2026. The current food service balance is $278,188.19. The district has been approved to continue the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, ensuring free lunches for all students through 2030.
Recent maintenance included $3,043.67 for Bus #3 (tires, headlight, and exhaust repairs), $610.88 for Bus #8 (inspections and exhaust repair), and $1,398.60 for Bus #13 (inspections and service). The district is also working with three prospective bus drivers who are at various stages of the licensing process.
Planned summer projects at North Side include roofing work, one tree removal, gravel work to expand staff parking, city road work in front of North Side, and ADA sidewalk improvements. Staff have also submitted additional summer maintenance requests. The annual review and revision of this plan allows the district to qualify for grant funding. Graduation is scheduled for May 7th at 6:00 PM. The first reading Press Policy 121 was conducted. Following a closed session, the board took the following actions:
Accepted the resignation of Laura Zurliene as 8th grade girls’ basketball coach.
Accepted the resignation of Mike Hart as assistant softball coach.
Accepted the resignation of Emily Braden as speech pathologist, effective at the end of the year.
Accepted the intent to retire from Marcia Puckett, effective at the end of the school year.
Approved non-contractual wages.
Approved officials’ rates.
Approved the superintendent’s salary.