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The board voted to approve job descriptions for both a director of elementary education and a workforce development coordinator (motion moved by Mister Hoffman, seconded by Missus Jones). Superintendent Mister Bellville explained the restructure for the elementary schools: the district will operate with three administrators supporting the elementary buildings (principal of Pleasantville, principal of Freeman and a director who will work across both buildings). Bellville said the three-person model provides consistent coverage when a principal is out and lets principals \"dig into bigger pieces of their work,\" and that the district will provide a flow chart defining responsibilities so staff know which leader handles what issues.

The board also approved an amendment to the district's administrative salary schedule to add the director of elementary education to group 3. Treasurer Missus Roberts clarified that the pay group existed previously but the new position needed to be added to that schedule for the 2025-26 fiscal/school year.

Personnel contracts approved by vote included:

- A 3-year administrator contract for Roger Knopf as director of elementary education, salary schedule B, group 3, step 17, beginning the 2025-26 school year (motion moved by Mister Hoffman, seconded by Mister Smeltzer).

- A 3-year administrative contract for Scott Harris as athletic director, salary schedule B, group 6, step 18, beginning the 2025-26 school year (moved by Mister Snufford, seconded by Missus Johns).

- A 1-year teacher contract for Kendra Shriner as middle school intervention specialist on salary schedule A, bachelor's degree, step 1, beginning the 2025-26 school year, pending verification of application materials (motion moved and seconded; Superintendent Bellville and interview panel members praised Shriner's energy and experience with Muskingum Valley ESC; Shriner spoke briefly, thanking the board).

- A 1-year teacher contract for Ashley Harrison as a high-school language-arts teacher on salary schedule A, bachelor's degree, step 1, beginning the 2025-26 school year, pending verification (Harrison was not present; the superintendent described her qualifications and recent graduation).

Other items approved on the consent agenda included the minutes of the April 28 regular meeting, an amended substitute classified list, certification of the class of 2025 graduates pending state and local requirements, and authorization for Jennifer Phillips Spillers to take FCCLA members to the National FCCLA Conference (July 3-10, Orlando, Florida). The consent agenda vote and individual roll calls for items were recorded by the treasurer during the meeting; motions passed by board roll call as presented.

Why it matters: The administrative restructure (three-person support for elementary schools) and the creation of a workforce development coordinator reflect the district's stated aim to respond to changing education requirements (science-of-reading curriculum, dyslexia interventions, new CTE expectations) and local workforce needs tied to regional employers. Superintendent Bellville said the workforce coordinator position is intended to coordinate CTE and business advisory efforts and help teachers focus on instruction rather than administrative tasks.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve minutes (04/28/2025): passed (unanimous roll call)
- Approve job descriptions: director of elementary education and workforce development coordinator: passed
- Amend salary schedule to add director position (group 3): passed
- Roger Knopf, 3-year administrator contract (director of elementary education): passed
- Scott Harris, 3-year administrator contract (athletic director): passed
- Kendra Shriner, 1-year teacher contract (middle school intervention specialist): passed
- Ashley Harrison, 1-year teacher contract (high school language arts): passed
- Substitute classified list: passed
- Certification of class of 2025 graduates: passed (pending state/local requirements)
- FCCLA national conference trip (Orlando, July 3-10): passed

Board members did not raise formal objections during roll calls recorded in the meeting; the superintendent and multiple board members spoke in favor of the personnel actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 5/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Fairfield Union Local School District board approved job descriptions for a director of elementary education and a workforce development coordinator and passed multiple personnel contracts at its May 5 meeting.","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},6568468,"Superintendent warns Senate Bill 66 would 'devastate' Fairfield Union school finances",195,632000,827000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194550-3fb7d5ebddd815b6bf7065140b54742c&start=632&end=827","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194550-3fb7d5ebddd815b6bf7065140b54742c/thumbnail_632000.jpg","/articles/6568468/Ohio/Superintendent-warns-Senate-Bill-66-would-devastate-Fairfield-Union-school-finances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568468-f5bc63be483777965f1e9d79e65f9b2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771008734&Signature=i2GuYvUdWjlecgHrr7ibeZkzt-7XFT3EH-TODykz~pga0om2Lj5E2lKUmYJTvSy9sC8bTV-5Nj6RgmkhkwkoZLmhAuLiWYh7gOVE2xPLgG~mblxih5gyZyiE7iyqUOl9ZPKkYSf2liyqgwJy7Th3NKXRy2-6tj3bLamPWQI77mFh~zkyediVxzqp1IiZk0XnfO1Ml-RLKSy2X2VbGVS7dzqcTxAL2Y~GQ-dvA~oq5kNLh82nu~iG~ZixeECUjVVKGjF5tPHitxdE7RsQzqjjoBgKTdNDhXSGOxN7Ze0v1ar9Fh8SgGf2eqmUuu5sHkxL9FFapQ7rhYfKeUaOjThsXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 5 Fairfield Union Local School District board meeting, Superintendent Mister Bellville told the board that Senate Bill 66, a proposed state law that would include local income tax revenue in the calculation of the state's 20-mill floor for school funding, \"would be devastating for schools.\" He said the district receives almost $8,000,000 a year from its local income tax — roughly the equivalent of 19 mills — and that the bill would require districts with income taxes to have that revenue counted against property-tax increases.

Bellville said he has contacted Senator Schaeffer's office to register the district's opposition and has spoken with other nearby superintendents; he said he believes Fairfield Union may be the only district in the county to have received a letter from the senator endorsing the bill. \"I'm just telling you this piece of legislation would be devastating for schools. Not just impactful, devastating,\" he said.

The bill's change would, according to Bellville, reduce the district's ability to plan long-term levy strategies because increases in property-tax revenue would be offset by income-tax revenue in the new calculation. \"We receive almost $8,000,000 a year from our income tax. And, essentially, what this does ... is that anytime you would receive an increase of property taxes, essentially, it bumps up against your income tax,\" Bellville said. He warned the recalculation could force districts to go to voters more frequently for operational levies rather than relying on existing long-term levy strategies.

Why it matters: Fairfield Union officials say the district relies on local income-tax revenue for recurring operations; changing the 20-mill calculation could materially reduce available funds and alter levy strategy and long-term financial planning. Bellville said the change would make budgeting more volatile for both the district and taxpayers.

Board members asked questions but did not propose formal board action on the bill at the meeting. Bellville asked that the matter be publicly noted so the community and other districts are aware of the pending legislation.","At the May 5 Fairfield Union Local School District board meeting, Superintendent Mister Bellville said Senate Bill 66 — which would change how the 20-mill floor is calculated by including local income tax revenue — could cost the district about $8 million annually and force more frequent levy requests of voters.","actionData","errors"]

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Fairfield Union board approves new elementary director, workforce coordinator and multiple personnel contracts

Superintendent warns Senate Bill 66 would 'devastate' Fairfield Union school finances