Volume 18, Issue 1

To Fair!eld Union Students, Parents and Community: I would like to take this opportunity to express what a privilege it is to be the next Superintendent of the Fairfield Union Local School District. It will be my honor and responsibility to carry on the outstanding tradition of excellence within the Fairfield Union community. Together, I know we will be able to achieve the vision we all have for our schools and students. My family has been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of everyone at Fairfield Union. My wonderful wife, Natalie, and I have been blessed with two amazing daughters, and we are excited for this new chapter in our lives. Sydney (7th grade) and Morgan (2nd grade) will proudly be students at Fairfield Union this coming school year. As a family, we are extremely proud to call Fairfield Union home. As a first generation college graduate, I know the value of hard work and an education. My parents and family made grand sacrifices for me to realize my dreams, and I view it as my obligation to pay it forward to my kids and students. Success is ultimately reliant on hard work, dedication, and a desire to be your best. The faculty and staff at Fairfield Union will work diligently to help continue to instill these values in all of our students. As the next Superintendent of Fairfield Union, I vow to work with the same passion and dedication for every child in this school district as I do for my own daughters. Serving the children of this school district is not just a job—it is a way of life for every staff member in this school district. We welcome this responsibility, and we will not fail in providing the best possible education for our children. The excitement and energy surrounding our tremendous school district is palpable every day. There is work to be done, and I am eager to continue building upon the foundation established before me. I will leave you with a final thought which will be our creed as long as I am Superintendent at Fairfield Union: “Every day, in every way, excellence is a way of life!” Go Falcons!

Chad Belville Superintendent Fairfield Union Local School District

Staff Changes Retirements The following employees have retired: Jan Broughton, Superintendent; Virginia Corder, Bus Driver.

Happy Retirement. We wish you all the Best!

Transfers The following employees will be transferring within the school district as follows: Lindsey Hockman from Pleasantville Grade 4 to Pleasantville Kindergarten; Lindsey Kiener from Bremen Tutor to Bremen Kindergarten; Toni Swindells from Pleasantville Tutor to Pleasantville Grade 4. New Employees Emily Anderson, Pleasantville Kindergarten; Chad Belville, Superintendent; Bo Brandon, High School Social Studies; Michelle Correll, Bremen Tutor; Danielle Devoll, Assistant Treasurer—Payroll; Raymond Houska, Pleasantville Intervention Specialist; Kathleen Maloney, Pleasantville Tutor; Amy Myers, Bremen Tutor; Pam Thompson, Bremen Intervention Specialist; Sarah Thompson, Bremen Kindergarten.

JULY 2016

Welcome to our district. We wish you the best! STUDENT TIME SCHEDULES The time schedules for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows: High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:20 A.M. – 2:32 P.M. (Beginning of 1st Period) Rushville Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 A.M. – 2:45 P.M. (Beginning of 1st Period) Bremen Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 A.M. – 3:35 P.M. Pleasantville Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:50 A.M. – 3:35 P.M.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Fair!eld Union Land Lab Revitalization

All Day Every Day Kindergarten

During the 2014-15 school year, Fairfield Union, in partnership with the Fairfield County ESC, was awarded a Straight A Fund Grant to improve and expand our outdoor learning environments. A team of teachers are working with professionals in the area of outdoor education to revitalize the areas we already have and to build additional areas for educational purposes. Coupled with that grant opportunity, several local individuals and organizations partnered with the district to work on various projects around the high school and middle school site. These individuals and partners have made significant contributions and volunteered their time and expertise to restore and improve our site for future Falcons. The following projects have been completed: • Restoration of our historic covered bridge • Dredging of existing pond and repair to the earthen dam • Construction of a new perimeter running and nature trail • Eradication of invasive species around the pond and bridge area The following are current projects: • Construction of a shelter house to be used as an outdoor learning classroom • Construction of a dock to allow for greater pond access • Continued maintenance of trails, ponds and covered bridge, . as well as the surrounding area. In addition to the projects listed above, there are several smaller scale projects planned, including installation of birdhouses throughout the site, trail cameras, and various other methods to increase outdoor learning. Our goal is to revitalize and restore the outdoor learning environments we currently have and develop additional site enhancements to encourage outdoor learning opportunities for our next generation of Fairfield Union learners. To accomplish this, we need the community’s assistance. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to fund the construction of our new shelter house and various other projects around the Land Lab. If you are interested in being part of this project or would like to make a donation, additional information is available on our school website under the “Outdoor Learning Environments” link or you can contact Liz Henwood at 740-536-7249 or [email protected].

Fairfield Union is pleased to announce that kindergarten students will attend all day every day beginning in the 2016-17 school year. Registration and screening was conducted in the spring. Please contact Bremen or Pleasantville Elementary School if your child is not yet registered and has not completed the screening process. Kindergarten State Testing (KRA) will take place on August 11, 12 and 15, 2016 by appointment. Information has been mailed to parents. Staggered start dates will help kindergarten students adjust to attending school for the first time. Half of the students in each class will attend on either August 16 or 17 with all students attending every day beginning August 18. The staggered start schedule has been mailed to parents. Please feel free to contact your child’s school if you have any questions regarding kindergarten. New High School Logo Fairfield Union High School has a new official Falcon. Tradition and history have always been an important part of Fairfield Union culture, yet there has never been a single recognizable mascot for the high school. For years, every sports team, organization, or student group has simply picked from a catalog when designing uniforms or clothing for fundraising and affiliation recognition. When Principal Brian Verde came to Fairfield Union High School, one of his goals was to develop the brand—the identifiable mark of Fairfield Union High School. He and Athletic Director Matt McPhail have spent the last year working with students, staff and outside agencies to develop a logo. Alumni, parents, students and staff have been afforded opportunities to provide feedback throughout the process. Finally, the design submitted by WB Graphics and Ts was selected. The new logo was officially approved at the June 13 Board of Education meeting. This new logo and its approved variations will be the only acceptable logo for Fairfield Union High School. Watch the high school website for the communication document containing the logo and its acceptable variations.

Land Lab Community Day Fairfield Union will be hosting the Second Annual Land Lab Community Day on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Watch for further details on our website. Activities scheduled for the day include information booths with curriculum instructors and members of other organization groups, maple tapping of the trees, guided walking tours, a history of the covered bridge, and a ceremony to honor new land lab members.

FAIRFIELD UNION

Bremen Street Projects The traffic patterns for Bremen Elementary School for the 2015-16 school year were mostly successful and met the needs of local businesses, residents and the school. Those traffic patterns will continue in the 2016-17 school year. Information may be found on the school website or from the Bremen Elementary school office.

FAIRFIELD UNION WEBSITE The Fairfield Union web address is www.fairfieldunion.org. Please visit this site for school news and regular updates.

The village is currently moving into the Safe Routes to School Grant phase of the streets project which includes adding some safety features for students. These features include additional sidewalks, crosswalks and signs. 2

ST Math

RENEWAL of Permanent Improvement Levy

Bremen and Pleasantville students will be welcoming a new friend when they return to school this year—JiJi! Who is JiJi? JiJi is the beloved penguin in the ST Math software games. Children help JiJi get past obstacles by solving math puzzles— and they associate JiJi with challenge, learning and the thrill of success. Every time a child demonstrates understanding of a math concept, JiJi crosses the screen, signaling success and leading the student to the next more challenging puzzle.

On the November 8, 2016, General Election, Fairfield Union Local School District will place an important issue on the ballot—the renewal of the Three (3.0) mill permanent improvement levy. This is a renewal and will not increase your property taxes. The levy is for a 5-year term and it will generate approximately $289,500 annually. This equals $29.66 a year for $100,000 in valuation.

Based on the success of the pilot conducted in Bremen and Pleasantville Elementary buildings during April and May 2016, Fairfield Union was able to purchase ST Math for both elementary schools through a combination of district and grant funding. All students in grades K-4 will have access to this powerful new learning tool for mathematics created by MIND Research Institute. ST Math is a game-based software system designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning and problem solving. The software incorporates the latest research in neuroscience, motivation, learning and game theory. It is fully aligned to the district’s mathematics curriculum and students will be able to access the program from school and home.

Fairfield Union residents have supported this permanent improvement since 1991, and it is our hope you will continue to support this worthy component of the district’s plan. Permanent improvement dollars can only be used on projects or equipment that have an expected life of five years or more. Funds of this type are used for, but not limited to, school bus replacement, grounds-keeping equipment, asphalt repairs and sealing, roof repairs/replacement, furniture, technology, boilers, and other general building maintenance/upgrades. More detailed information will be provided prior to the General Election.

Disclosures and Noti!cations

Non-Discrimination/Title IX

Identi!cation of Gifted Students

The Fairfield Union School District has a policy of non-discrimination in admission services or employment with any program or activity sponsored by the school district. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to Chad Belville, who serves as the district’s Title IX Coordinator.

All school districts are required to identify children who are gifted. Gifted students perform at remarkably high levels when compared to other students of their own age. The district accepts referrals, screens and identifies, or screens and reassesses students who perform or show potential for performing at high levels of accomplishment in the areas of superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creative thinking ability, and/or visual and/or performing arts. The district must follow policy and procedures established in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15. These rules specify that assessment instruments must come from the list approved by the Ohio Department of Education. If you believe your child to be gifted in one or more of the areas listed above, please contact your child’s principal. Forms should be filed by October 7, 2016. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The IDEA requires school districts to locate, identify and evaluate all resident children and adults from age 3 through 21 who are suspected of needing special education services. This notice is a required step in this search, and the district is committed to fulfilling the intent of the IDEA. Therefore, any child who is suspected of having a disability and who is not currently identified should be referred to the Principal of the building of attendance. Also, Chad Belville, Superintendent, may be contacted at 740-536-7384.

The McKinney-Vento Act The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was designed to address the problems that homeless children and youth face in enrolling and attending school. Under this Federal law, school districts are required to designate a district liaison to help remove barriers that homeless children frequently face. If you are aware of any families in our school district who are facing this difficult problem and who have children who are not enrolled in school, please contact Chad Belville at 740-536-7384.

Student Records and the Public’s Right to Know The Fairfield Union Board of Education supports the right of the people to know about programs and services of their schools and makes efforts to disseminate appropriate information. Records pertaining to individual students and other confidential materials are not released for inspection. Student records that consist of “personally identifiable information” generally are exempt from disclosure except in certain limited cases required by law. Only that information deemed “directory information” may be released from an individual student’s file. Student Directory Information includes student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in school activities, achievements, awards, honors, weight and height if a member of an athletic team, major field of study, and dates of attendance and graduation. This information will be disclosed without prior written consent. If the parents, legal guardian, or adult student prefers that such information not be released, they must notify the Principal in writing. Educational records are maintained in the administrative offices of the building a child attends. Records of students no longer attending a Fairfield Union School will be located in the building the student last attended. Parents or an eligible student may review the student’s educational records. 3

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Fairfield Union Local School District is to provide a safe environment where purposeful and rigorous educational experiences develop lifelong learners and confident, productive citizens.

The Marching Falcons have been hard at work this summer, which started off with a performance at Walt Disney World. Summer Music began June 28 and goes until Band Camp, which is the last week in July. This year’s competition show is titled “Western Sketches.” The Assembly Singers would again like to invite the Assembly Singers Alumni to perform with them on their annual “First Arts” Concert on Monday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. This performance will feature the Cross Pointe Trio, which includes our own Debbie Wright. Information will be posted to the music website in early September. Assembly Singers will be traveling to New York City on Wednesday March 15, 2017 to prepare for a performance at St. John the Divine Cathedral on Friday, March 17. A full schedule of activities for the 2016-17 school year is posted on the Fairfield Union website. Some of the Fall/Winter highlights are as follows: August 31. . . . . . . . . . September 10. . . . . . . September 17. . . . . . . October 1 . . . . . . . . . October 13 . . . . . . . . October 19 . . . . . . . . October 22 . . . . . . . . October 24 . . . . . . . .

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Parade Marching Falcons Competition Marching Falcons Competition Marching Falcons Competition Fairfield County Fair Parade of Bands Circleville Pumpkin Show Marching Falcons Competition Assembly Singers First Arts

November 11 . . . . . . . November 19 . . . . . . . November 21 . . . . . . . December 5 . . . . . . . . December 12 . . . . . . . December 14 . . . . . . . December 15 . . . . . . .

Marching Falcons In Concert Lancaster Holiday Parade All-County Choral Concert at Fairfield Union High School Choral Christmas Concert 5th and 6th Grade Christmas Concert 7th and 8th Grade Christmas Concert 55th Annual Choral Christmas Tour

National School Lunch and Breakfast Program The school district participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, which provides free and reduced price meals for those who qualify. Free and reduced price meal applications will be sent home with students after the opening of school; however, if you have received a Direct Certification letter, a new form does not need to be completed for the 2016-17 school year. If you have questions regarding this program, please call Sally McCandlish, Food Service Director, at 740-536-7384. The price for breakfast for the 2016-17 school year will be $1.10. Students eligible for free or reduced cost meals will receive breakfast at no cost to the family. Lunch prices for the 2016-16 school year will be as follows: Lunch for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 Lunch for Students in Grades K-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.35 Milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .45 Lunch for Students in Grades 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.60 Reduced Price Lunch Grades K-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ .40 As always, residents are welcome to have lunch in any of our cafeterias. We simply ask that you call ahead so that there is plenty of food prepared.

Open House/Orientation As the school year begins, we extend an invitation to parents to attend Open House/Orientation. Dates are as follows: High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 P.M. – Freshmen Orientation Rushville Middle School . . . . . Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 P.M. – 5th Grade Orientation Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 P.M. – Grades 6, 7 and 8 Bremen Elementary Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 – 6:45 P.M. – Grades 1 and 2 Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 – 7:45 P.M. – Grades 3 and 4 Monday August 15, 6:00 – 6:45 P.M. – Kindergarten Pleasantville Elementary . . . . . Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. – Grades K-1 & Fairfield County Pre-School (In child’s classroom) Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. – Grade 2 (Meet in Cafeteria and then will proceed to classrooms) Tuesday, August 9, 7:15 – 8:15 P.M. – Grades 3-4 (In child’s classroom) The High School will conduct Freshmen Orientation; however, in place of their Open House, they will be offering a High School Curriculum Night on February 21 as they begin the class selection process for the 2017-18 school year. This will be an opportunity for high school students and parents to come to the school and hear some general scheduling information from the counselors and administration, and then visit teachers to learn about course offerings for the following school year. 4

Mandatory Sport Meetings Players and parents of athletes in grades 7-12 are required to attend one OHSAA meeting each school year. Fall dates are as follows: August 4 for football, cross country and golf athletes and August 8 for volleyball, soccer and cheerleading athletes. Both meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. (Middle school club soccer and club golf athletes are not required to attend.) If you have any questions regarding these OHSAA meetings, please call the high school office at 740-536-7306. SPORTS PARTICIPATION FEE REMINDERS Each athlete is required to complete training rules and a pre-participation physical (once per year), as well as pay their Sports Participation Fee of $50.00 for each high school sport or $25.00 for each middle school sport. We have and will continue to make every effort to keep our rates below those of similar sized school districts in the area. ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The Athletic Department would like to invite all parents to be active participants in the Athletic Booster program. Athletic Booster meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the High School library. HEAD COACHES FOR 2016-17 FALL AND WINTER SEASONS The Athletic Department would like to welcome Bo Brandon as our new Varsity Football Coach. Below is a list of Head Coaches for the Fall and Winter seasons: Bo Brandon—Football

Casey Bischof—Girls Soccer

Mid-State League Admission Prices (Subject to Change)

Alex Eversole—Boys Basketball

Rob Myers—Cross Country

All Varsity Contests and Triple Headers

Tom Stedman—Girls Basketball

Kevin Moore--Volleyball

Dave Senften—Boys Golf Mike Miller—Wrestling

Shyna Gawell—Football & Basketball Cheerleading

Shane Perdew—Boys Soccer

Alex Craine—Athletic Trainer

October 28

Adults - $6.00

No Advance Sale Tickets Infield Parking - $3.00

Under the Var. Level (Fresh., Reserve & Middle School)

IMPORTANT FALL ATHLETIC DATES August 26 August 26 September 23 October 7

Students - $4.00

Students - $3.00

Senior Night for Golf and Cross Country Hall of Fame Game Homecoming Game Youth/Middle School Football and Cheerleading Recognition and Middle School Band Night Senior Night for Football, Cheerleading & Marching Falcons

Adults - $5.00

Senior Citizens who hold a Golden Buckeye Card will be admitted free of charge at home events. Discount cards are available at the high school office for all sporting events – contact Kathy Williams at 740-536-7306 for more information.

PAYMENT OF FEES/WORKBOOKS All instructional fees and workbook charges will be invoiced after October 1, 2016; the High School Cashier will be available prior to school opening only for payment of High School sport participation fees and fees from prior school years on the following schedule: August 3, 4, 5 and 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fall season sport participation fees for Middle School students will be accepted on August 3, 4, 5 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on August 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and August 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sport participation fees can also be paid online through the EZPay system (lunch account) by visiting the school website (www.fairfieldunion.org) and clicking on the EZPay link. 2016-2017 BUS ROUTES A transportation link will be available after August 1 on the Home Page of the Fairfield Union website at www.fairfieldunion.org. Please visit the website to review the routes. If you do not have internet access and would like information on bus routes that pertain to your student(s), please call the Fairfield Union Transportation Department at 740-536-7820 or the Fairfield Union District Office at 740-536-7384. Copies of bus routes will also be available in all school offices. Barb Gaskins, Transportation Coordinator 5

2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR New Teacher Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 5 & 8, 2016 (FRIDAY & MONDAY) Teacher Orientation/Preparation Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 9 and 10 (TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) First Day for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 11 (THURSDAY) Two Hour Late Arrival (Teacher Data Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2 (FRIDAY) Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5 (NO SCHOOL) Staff Development Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 26 (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) Two Hour Late Arrival (Grading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 7 (FRIDAY) Fairfield County Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10-14 (NO SCHOOL) Two Hour Late Arrival (Parent-Teacher Conference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 28 (FRIDAY) Thanksgiving Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23, 24 and 25 (NO SCHOOL) Last Day of School Before Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 16 (FRIDAY) (Two Hour Early Dismissal) Christmas Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19 – January 2, 2017 (NO SCHOOL) School Resumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 3, 2017 (TUESDAY) Martin Luther King Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 16 (NO SCHOOL) Grades K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 17 (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS K-8) President’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 20 (NO SCHOOL) Two Hour Late Arrival (Grading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 10 (FRIDAY) Staff Development Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 13, 14 and 17 (NO SCHOOL) Last Day for Students (Two Hour Early Dismissal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 (WEDNESDAY) Teacher Records Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25 (THURSDAY) Graduation Exercises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 28 (SUNDAY)

Notes 1. Make-Up Day Schedule: If school is canceled for calamity, the district will use three (3) blizzard bags to cover the first three school closure days. After three (3) blizzard bags are used, two (2) days will be forgiven (not made up). After three (3) blizzard bags are used and two (2) days are forgiven, the remainder of any school closure days will be made up at the end of the 2016-17 school year beginning on May 25, 2017. 2. Additional Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held during evening hours as follows: Bremen and Pleasantville Elementary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 31 and November 3, 2016 Rushville Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 20 and 25, 2016 High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 3 and 10, 2016

LATE ARRIVAL DATES Friday, September 2, 2016 (Teacher Data Day) Friday, October 7, 2016 (Grading K-12) Friday, October 28, 2016 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) Friday, March 10, 2017 (Grading K-12) Early Dismissal Dates Friday, December 16, 2016 (Grading K-12) Wednesday, May 24, 2017 (Grading K-12)

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2016-2017 - TESTING SCHEDULE BREMEN AND PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY Aug 11 . . . . . Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Begins Nov 9. . . . . . Ohio State Tests for English Language Arts (Grade 3)

HIGH SCHOOL Oct 24-27 . . . Fall OGT Dec 5-16. . . . End of Course Exams (Retakes only) Feb 20 . . . . . AASCD Begins Mar 13-17 Spring OGT Mar 13 . . . . . End of Course Exams for ELA I & ELA II Begin Mar 21 . . . . . ACT Testing (Newly required by ODE for Juniors – (More info to come!) Apr 3 End of Course Exams for Algebra, Geometry, Biology, American History and American Government Begin May 4. . . . . . US Government and Politics AP Exam May 5. . . . . . US History AP Exam May 9. . . . . . Calculus AB AP Exam May 10. . . . . English Language and Composition AP Exam

Feb 20 . . . . . AASCD Begins Mar 13 . . . . . Ohio State Tests for English Language Arts (Grades 3-4) Begin Apr 3 . . . . . . Ohio State Tests for Math (Grades 3-4), and Social Studies (Grade 4) Begin

MIDDLE SCHOOL Jan 18-27 . . . 5th Grade Iowa Assessments Jan 18-27 . . . 6th Grade Cognitive Abilities Test Jan 18-27 . . . 7th Grade Algebra Readiness Assessment Feb 20 . . . . . AASCD Begins Mar 13 . . . . . Ohio State Tests for English Language Arts (Grades 5-8) Begin Apr 3 . . . . . . Ohio State Tests for Math (Grades 5-8), Science (Grades 5&8), and Social Studies (Grade 6) Begin

Receipts FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Property Tax Receipts Local Sources

Income Tax

Property Tax $ 4,839,999. . . . . .22.8% Income Tax . . . . 4,443,531. . . . . .20.9% Other* . . . . . . 2,098,039. . . . . 9.9% Total Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,381,569. . . . . .53.6% State & Federal Sources . . . 9,847,684. . . . . 46.4% Total Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . $21,229,253. . . . .100.0% EXPENDITURES Employee Salaries/Wages. . . . $9,799,028 . . . . .49.0% Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . 3,903,501. . . . . . 19.5% Purchased Services . . . . . . . . . 3,507,211. . . . . . 17.6% Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623,152. . . . . . . 3.1% Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,397. . . . . . .0.5% Other/Transfers . . . . . . . . . 2,043,777. . . . . 10.2% Total Expenditures . . . . . . . $19,980,066. . . . .100.0%

State & Federal Sources

Other

Expenditures Other/ Transfers

Employee Salaries/Wages

Supplies

Beginning Cash Balance $ 8,434,399 Receipts 21,229,253 Expenditures 19,980,066 Ending Balance June 30, 2015 $ 9,683,586 *Other receipts include revenue from open enrollment, interest income and fees.

Purchased Services

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RUSHVILLE, OH PERMIT NO. 2

District Board of Education 6417 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE Lancaster, Ohio 43130

www.fairfieldunion.org Directory Board of Education David Rodenbaugh, President Kevin Kemmerer, Vice President James Bope Todd Hoffman Ben Myers

Bremen Elementary School

Pleasantville Elementary School

Rushville Middle School

Administration Chad Belville, Superintendent (740) 536-7384 Kevin Miller, Treasurer (740) 536-7384 Scott Philabaum, Director of Educational Services (740) 536-7384 Brian Verde, Principal-HS (740) 536-7306 Matt McPhail, HS Asst. Principal/ Athletic Director (740) 536-7306 Chris Walton, Principal-Middle School (740) 536-7249 Elizabeth Henwood, Asst. Principal Middle School (740) 536-7249 Dawn Rice, Principal-Bremen (740) 569-4135 Mike Myers, Principal-Pleasantville (740) 468-2181 Barbara Gaskins, Transportation (740) 536-7820 Sally McCandlish, Food Service (740) 536-7384 Published by the Fairfield Union Schools Designed by Cathy McCullough (740) 468-3312 Prepared by Chad Belville & Christy Smith [email protected]

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