Fairview interim superintendent reports rising census as community partners urge support
Interim Fairview superintendent Jason Aaron reported census rising to 28 residents (capacity 36) and outlined plans to speed admissions, revise policies, and pursue grants. Local homelessness partners — MCOP, Monroe Community Mental Health, and Salvation Army — urged continued county support.
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Jason Aaron, interim superintendent at Fairview, told the Monroe County Board on Aug. 19 that Fairview's census is recovering: "in 2025, we had an average of 14 residents per month. And so as of today, Aug. 18, 2026, we are currently at 28 residents. We can have a total of 36." Aaron said one room is offline and three intakes were pending, projecting census above 30 within weeks. He described partnerships with MCOP, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority and the Salvation Army and said Fairview will pursue grants, revise intake policies, and create faster admission pathways.
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