Fairborn City Schools board accepts superintendent Gene’s retirement and names Amy Gayhart effective Jan. 1

The Fairborn City Schools Board of Education on Sept. 5 accepted the retirement of Superintendent Gene, effective Dec. 31, and approved appointing Amy Gayhart to replace him, effective Jan. 1.

Board members praised Gene’s years of service and mentorship at the meeting, noting his role in developing district leadership and overseeing multiple building projects. The board president told the meeting the district has “somebody who’s committed to Fairborn City Schools” in Gayhart, and members offered congratulations and personal remarks before the motion was carried.

The agenda item was introduced as new business; the chair framed the appointment as the result of internal succession planning under Gene’s guidance. Several board members described Gene’s contributions to district-building projects and community engagement during a round of remarks. The motion to appoint Gayhart was moved and seconded and the chair announced the motion carried. The transcript records board members saying “Yes” as the motion passed but does not provide a full named vote tally.

The board did not include additional implementation details in the meeting record about Gayhart’s contract, salary, or transition timeline beyond the effective date of Jan. 1. Board members said there will be opportunities to formally honor Gene before his Dec. 31 retirement.

Next steps: the board will finalize personnel paperwork and the district will schedule public recognition for Gene; the transcript indicates the board expects to report additional details at a future meeting.