The bond referendum for FCSD will appear on the November 4 ballot as Public Measure LR. The measure reads:
Shall the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Community School District in the Counties of Jefferson, Henry, Van Buren, Wapello and Washington, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,500,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new middle school building, including site improvements?
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Shall the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Community School District in the Counties of Jefferson, Henry, Van Buren, Wapello and Washington, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,500,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new middle school building, including site improvements?
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
The November Fairfield Middle School update is now available! Read here: https://app.smore.com/n/dcau7
Today’s post in our 20 Days, 20 Facts series provides details on voting eligibility.
Q: Who can vote on the bond referendum for FCSD?
A: Anyone who lives within the Fairfield Community School District's boundaries and is 18 years of age or older may cast a ballot on November 4. Anyone who is not registered to vote can do so the same day at the polling place by providing proof of age and residence.
More voting information can be found here: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org/voting
Q: Who can vote on the bond referendum for FCSD?
A: Anyone who lives within the Fairfield Community School District's boundaries and is 18 years of age or older may cast a ballot on November 4. Anyone who is not registered to vote can do so the same day at the polling place by providing proof of age and residence.
More voting information can be found here: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org/voting
Today’s post in our 20 Days, 20 Facts series about the bond issue for FCSD addresses the maintenance costs we currently face at the middle school. 📣
Q: What is the cost of inaction at FMS?
A: Ongoing maintenance and upgrade costs associated with the middle school are estimated to be more than $20 million over the 20-year life expectancy of a general obligation bond, accounting for inflation.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What is the cost of inaction at FMS?
A: Ongoing maintenance and upgrade costs associated with the middle school are estimated to be more than $20 million over the 20-year life expectancy of a general obligation bond, accounting for inflation.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
A bond issue is on the November 4 ballot for FCSD, and we’re moving ahead with our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What are some of the benefits of a new middle school?
A: Among the list of benefits that could become reality with a new school is long-term savings due to lower maintenance and energy costs, an enhanced educational environment for students, state-of-the-art security features, and the ability to attract and retain new families and quality staff.
See how this project would provide students with more resources: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What are some of the benefits of a new middle school?
A: Among the list of benefits that could become reality with a new school is long-term savings due to lower maintenance and energy costs, an enhanced educational environment for students, state-of-the-art security features, and the ability to attract and retain new families and quality staff.
See how this project would provide students with more resources: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Get to know the School Board Candidates!
It's been a busy week at FMS with lots of fun, too! We have celebrated Red Ribbon Week with lessons in Trojan Time and a coloring contest. We had our monthly Trojan PRIDE assembly where we were able to celebrate our Student of the Month and Principal's Award winners from each grade and have a special guest, Cam Cooksey, to share his experiences growing up with peer pressure and learning to say no to others to say yes to himself. Finally, we got to enjoy some Halloween fun today!
A huge THANK YOU to our student leaders who make so much of this happen! From leading our assemblies, to setting up and cleaning up, to being leaders in our building, we couldn't have fun like this without you!
A huge THANK YOU to our student leaders who make so much of this happen! From leading our assemblies, to setting up and cleaning up, to being leaders in our building, we couldn't have fun like this without you!
Engaging with our community members has been a priority for the School Board and administration throughout our facility planning process.
Q: Did you seek feedback from the community?
A: It’s important for our residents to have a shared understanding and vision for the future of education at FCSD, which is why we have strived to engage with the community. Multiple information meetings have been hosted, and a community survey was completed following the 2024 bond vote.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: Did you seek feedback from the community?
A: It’s important for our residents to have a shared understanding and vision for the future of education at FCSD, which is why we have strived to engage with the community. Multiple information meetings have been hosted, and a community survey was completed following the 2024 bond vote.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Our 20 Days, 20 Facts rolls on! 📣
Q: How were the facility priorities decided?
A: FCSD analyzed facility needs through outside partners who have provided us with several needs assessments, in-house facility experts working on building projects, and concerns brought to the district’s attention from staff members.
Learn more about the November 4 bond referendum for FCSD by visiting www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: How were the facility priorities decided?
A: FCSD analyzed facility needs through outside partners who have provided us with several needs assessments, in-house facility experts working on building projects, and concerns brought to the district’s attention from staff members.
Learn more about the November 4 bond referendum for FCSD by visiting www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Fairfield High School Hosts 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser
Where: High School Gym
When: Sunday, November 16, 11am-5pm
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3110000562534721
Watch this quick video that explains how the Mattress Fundraiser works! https://vimeo.com/637591323
Where: High School Gym
When: Sunday, November 16, 11am-5pm
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3110000562534721
Watch this quick video that explains how the Mattress Fundraiser works! https://vimeo.com/637591323
38 FHS FBLA members attended the Fall Leadership Conference on October 26–27, where they took part in professional workshops, networking opportunities, and informative leadership sessions. Students learned valuable business skills, connected with members from across the state, and gained motivation to excel in future FBLA competitions and activities.
Learn more before the November election from our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What if construction bids come back higher than expected?
A: The Fairfield Board of Education has two options if bids return higher than allowed by the bond.
The first option is directing architects and engineers to review the construction projects to make them more economically feasible without sacrificing quality. A second option would be to allocate other resources (like more SAVE revenue or PPEL funds) to make up the difference.
Find more details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What if construction bids come back higher than expected?
A: The Fairfield Board of Education has two options if bids return higher than allowed by the bond.
The first option is directing architects and engineers to review the construction projects to make them more economically feasible without sacrificing quality. A second option would be to allocate other resources (like more SAVE revenue or PPEL funds) to make up the difference.
Find more details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Our 20 Days, 20 Facts series moves one step closer to November 4! 📣
Q: Will any existing sports or academic complexes have to be moved for the proposed project?
A: The current middle school football field would be occupied with construction, but we would use space at the high school for fall practices to occur.
We have plans in place to accommodate students and programming if the bond referendum is approved.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: Will any existing sports or academic complexes have to be moved for the proposed project?
A: The current middle school football field would be occupied with construction, but we would use space at the high school for fall practices to occur.
We have plans in place to accommodate students and programming if the bond referendum is approved.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Get ready for more information as we continue our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What would happen to the current middle school?
A: If voters approve the bond referendum, the existing middle school would be demolished to create space for extracurricular activities. This is part of the projected cost
Find more details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What would happen to the current middle school?
A: If voters approve the bond referendum, the existing middle school would be demolished to create space for extracurricular activities. This is part of the projected cost
Find more details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Here comes more information as we continue our 20 Days, 20 Facts series about the November bond vote for FCSD! 📣
Q: If the bond referendum passes, can the project plans be changed later?
A: No, the project connected to these funds must go to a new middle school. There may be design modifications based on feedback from our community, but all funds will go toward the proposed middle school building.
Answers to FAQs and more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: If the bond referendum passes, can the project plans be changed later?
A: No, the project connected to these funds must go to a new middle school. There may be design modifications based on feedback from our community, but all funds will go toward the proposed middle school building.
Answers to FAQs and more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
We’re sharing 20 facts in 20 days about the bond referendum for FCSD! Each day leading up to November 4, we’ll highlight information for the community. 📣
Q: Why should we move forward with the bond now?
A: By acting now, we can address our needs at the middle school level and better serve future generations of students. Delaying this project will lead to higher costs later due to inflation and rising material and labor costs, among other factors.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: Why should we move forward with the bond now?
A: By acting now, we can address our needs at the middle school level and better serve future generations of students. Delaying this project will lead to higher costs later due to inflation and rising material and labor costs, among other factors.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
The Fairfield Education Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $50,297.14 in grants to teachers and staff of the Fairfield Community School District. These grants include a variety of items that support the education and extracurricular activities of the District. Awarded funds go to purchase items such as supplemental curriculum materials, shop tools, sensory items, and elementary musical instruments. The Foundation received 52 applications totaling $155,132.85 in requests, nearly four times the requests received in 2023. Some unique items the Foundation was honored to fund this year included: supplies to help start a school-based coffee shop that will teach students employability skills, while offering items for sale to high school teachers and students; refreshed furniture for the Pence Library and Pence staffroom; and wireless microphones for the high school auditorium.
Organized in 1997, the Fairfield Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance learning opportunities, encourage creative and innovative educational programs, promote the utilization of current technologies, and encourage and increase community involvement in our schools. Teacher grants are considered annually during the fall trimester and are funded from the interest of the endowment funds. Additionally, the Foundation annually awards four graduating senior scholarships, including a renewable scholarship good for four years.
For more information about our programs or to donate to the Foundation, contact us through our website at fairfieldeducationfoundation.com.
Organized in 1997, the Fairfield Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance learning opportunities, encourage creative and innovative educational programs, promote the utilization of current technologies, and encourage and increase community involvement in our schools. Teacher grants are considered annually during the fall trimester and are funded from the interest of the endowment funds. Additionally, the Foundation annually awards four graduating senior scholarships, including a renewable scholarship good for four years.
For more information about our programs or to donate to the Foundation, contact us through our website at fairfieldeducationfoundation.com.
📢 We Need You!
Fairfield Middle School is hosting Family Engagement Night on December 4th, and we are seeking prize and supply donations to help make this event special for our Trojan families. 🧡
Items needed include: door prizes, gift cards, cake mixes, birthday candles, old t-shirts, disposable cake pans, and more!
If your self or business would like to support this wonderful community event, please contact:
📩 email
:sarah.davisson@fairfieldsfuture.org or :jeanna.bishop@fairfieldsfuture.org
📞 641-472-5019
Thank you for supporting our students and families!
Enjoy another post in our 20 Days, 20 Facts series about the November 4 bond referendum! 📣
Q: What grades would occupy the proposed middle school?
A: A newly constructed middle school would become the home for students in grades 5-8. This was a change from last year’s proposed plan (grades 4-8) based on feedback from the community.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What grades would occupy the proposed middle school?
A: A newly constructed middle school would become the home for students in grades 5-8. This was a change from last year’s proposed plan (grades 4-8) based on feedback from the community.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
