Fairfield Area School District

Superintendent uses multiple data sources to assess student growth as appropriate, specific to needs within the district. 

Superintendent has worked collaboratively with the Board and staff to demonstrate organizational leadership and works to influence the climate and culture of the district.

Superintendent manages effectively, ensuring completion of activities associated with the annual budget; overseeing distribution of resources in support of district priorities;and directing overall operational activities within the district.

Superintendent communicates with the staff, the board, and members of the community, articulating district goals and priorities, addressing local and broader issues affecting the district, and building support for district initiatives, programs and short/long-range plans.

Superintendent incorporates best practices for human resource management and oversight, coordinating staffing, recruitment, and other human resource functions within the district.

Superintendent model’s professional decision-making processes and ethical standards consistent with the values of Pennsylvania’s public education system as well as the School District. Superintendent works to individually reflect upon his effectiveness within the role and works to improve effectiveness using professional development literature and activities. 

• On June 23, 2025, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2024-2025 school year.
• On June 24, 2024, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2023-2024 school year.
• On June 26, 2023, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2022-2023 school year.
• On June 13, 2022, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2021-2022 school year.