Fairfield Area School District

Introduction

The Board is the legally recognized body selected by the citizens of the school community to represent the public in the development, interpretation, and implementation of policy under which the school may effectively operate in pursuit of a program of quality education. 

For a smoothly functioning operation, it is essential that the Board and the Superintendent work cooperatively in an effort to determine the area which involves policy, what that policy should be, and then prepare it in written form for implementation and future reference. It is imperative that the written policies be based on a thorough understanding of the difference between the policy formation functions and the administrative management functions. This understanding serves to promote a more business-like Board operation and improves the Board-Superintendent relationship. The policy statements thus serve as guideposts to all school personnel and to the general public.

Board policies are revised, as necessary, to reflect changes in law, state regulations and district needs.  The Superintendent, or designee, reviews the polices with the Board during Study Sessions with new/revised language identified in bold throughout the policies.  Typically, the revised policies are presented to the Board the month before they are asked to approve them.  Policies currently under revision will be posted in the First Reading and Second Reading tabs on this page.