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Fairfield Union principal Matt McPhail to retire; Travis Schaefer approved as next high school principal
Summary
The Fairfield Union Local Board accepted the retirement of high school principal Matt McPhail, approved a three‑year contract to promote assistant principal Travis Schaefer to high school principal effective Aug. 1, 2025, and approved Schaefer’s immediate resignation as head boys basketball coach.
The Fairfield Union Local Board of Education accepted the retirement of Matt McPhail and approved a three‑year administrative contract for assistant principal Travis Schaefer to become principal of Fairfield Union High School beginning Aug. 1, 2025.
The board voted unanimously on the retirement and on Schaefer’s contract during its regular meeting. Superintendent Belville and several board members praised McPhail’s 20‑year career with the district and credited him…
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