Fairfield Union board approves series of personnel moves, hires and a long‑term substitute

The Fairfield Union Local board of education approved a package of personnel actions during its February meeting, including resignations, new teacher contracts, promotions and a long‑term substitute agreement.

Superintendent Elville told the board the district accepted the resignation of Zach Tarkowski, who is leaving to help with his family’s construction business, and reported a medical leave of absence for Tessa Gossett. "He has an opportunity to help with his family's business," Elville said of Tarkowski and added the board and staff hope he can continue coaching in a volunteer role.

Trustees approved a set of hiring motions by roll call: a one‑year contract for Marguerite (Maggie) Reed as a high‑school Algebra I teacher (salary schedule A, bachelor step 1, pending verification) and a two‑year contract for Elena Patterson, promoted from middle‑school tutor to sixth‑grade math. The superintendent described recruiting for high‑quality math teachers as "hard to find" and said the district was pleased with the applicant pool.

The board also approved administrative contract amendments and promotions for Nathan Horn and Seth Cooperrider (adjusted admin contracts running through July 31) and ratified a variety of supplemental and volunteer service contracts, substitute lists and field‑trip personnel requests.

Late in the agenda the board approved an added item (5.25) to hire Tyler McManus as a long‑term substitute high‑school math teacher effective Feb. 16, 2026, through the end of the 2025–26 school year. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote.

All personnel motions were moved, seconded and passed by roll call as recorded by the board clerk. No dissenting votes were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The board then moved into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter; the meeting record indicates no action was taken immediately following that executive session.