fairbanks board of education

What fairbanks board of education does

Fairbanks Local School District (Fairbanks Board of Education) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 9681 State Route 38, Milford Center, Union County, Ohio. Founded in 1960 and named after former U.S. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, the district operates three schools — Fairbanks Elementary (K-5), Fairbanks Middle (6-8), and Fairbanks High School (9-12) — serving students and families residing within its geographic boundaries, with limited open enrollment for out-of-district applicants. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and employs 151 full-time and part-time staff, with approximately 75–80% of the budget committed to personnel.

Operations are run on a standardized third-party EdTech stack: ParentSquare for school-to-parent communications (voice, email, SMS), PowerSchool as the Student Information System, Schoology as the Learning Management System for grades 5-12, My School Bucks for meal and fee payments, Final Forms for athletic eligibility, and Snap! Mobile for the athletics website. The district does not develop proprietary technology and offers no public API. Support services include food services (free and reduced-price meal program), transportation, special education, gifted education, health services, and a preschool program for ages 3-5.

Revenue is generated from a diversified public-funding mix: general property tax (~50% of revenues, levied at approximately 25 mills including a 5-mill emergency levy yielding $1.9M annually), a 0.75% district income tax for operations, a separate 0.25% income tax for permanent improvements, and state aid indexed to enrollment and property wealth. FY2025 general-fund revenues totaled $18.2M against $19.6M of expenses, with an $8.3M ending reserve (42% of expenditures, above the 20–40% target range). The district is pursuing a multi-phase capital plan, including a $3.5M elementary addition completed in 2023–2024 and an $11.4M Permanent Improvement Levy funding Phase II improvements (HVAC, secure entrance, campus access road, window and bathroom upgrades) underway in 2025–2026.

Name

fairbanks board of education

Legal name

Fairbanks Local School District

Website

https://fairbanks.k12.oh.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fairbanks Local School District is a public K-12 district in Union County, Ohio, operating Elementary, Middle, and High Schools serving resident students and families, funded by property and income taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district operations
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• Food services management

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: General Property Tax contributes approximately 50% of district revenues. General Property Tax for operations is levied at approximately 25 mills, with 20 mills being unvoted minimum collected by law, and voted (now substitute) emergency operating levy of 5.0 mills. Emergency levy brings in $1,900,000 per year for operations.
2. Income Tax: Income tax is 0.75% for operations. There is also a separate 0.25% income tax for permanent improvements only.
3. State Funding: State provides basic aid funding. How much State aid is received is typically a function of the number of students and property wealth per the number of students in the district. Property Tax allocation includes a 12.5% Homestead/Rollback the state pays on behalf of home owners.
4. Food Services: Meal payments from students. Breakfast $2.25, Elementary Lunch $3.25, Middle/High Lunch $3.50, Milk $0.75. Free and reduced-price meals available for eligible students through SNAP, OWF, or Medicaid eligibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fairbanks Local School District operates a K-12 public school system serving elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) students within its Union County, Ohio boundaries. The district delivers academic instruction, special education, gifted education, athletics, food services, transportation, health services, and counseling to enrolled students and families.

Product overview

Fairbanks Local School District operates as a K-12 public school system providing educational services through three schools (Elementary, Middle, and High School). The district supports its operations through multiple digital platforms including ParentSquare for communications, PowerSchool for student information management, Schoology as the learning management system (grades 5-12), My School Bucks for meal and fee payments, and Final Forms for athletic management. Support services include food services, transportation, health services, special education, and financial administration through the Treasurer's Office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panthers: The mascot and athletic teams of Fairbanks Local School District

Products and services

• Fairbanks Elementary School K-5 elementary education serving the district's youngest students with academic programs, student handbook, and building-specific communications.
• Fairbanks Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school with academic curriculum, athletics, and student activities.
• Fairbanks High School Grades 9-12 high school with academic programs, athletics, and college/career preparation.
• Food Services District food service program providing breakfast and lunch meals to students, including free and reduced-price meal program eligibility, Summer EBT benefits administration, and Smart Snacks compliance.
• Transportation Services Pupil transportation services including bus routes, driver training programs, and safety protocols, including CDL training for bus drivers.
• Special Services Programs for students with disabilities including academic interventions, special education, early childhood education, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological services.
• Health Services School nursing services including health screenings (hearing, vision), medication administration, immunization tracking, and health condition management for chronic conditions.
• Preschool Program Special needs preschool with peer role models for children ages 3-5, supporting early childhood education access, developmental support, and kindergarten readiness.
• Treasurer's Office Services Financial management including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, payroll, grants management, financial reporting, and auditing; administers property tax and income tax collections.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the district's primary communication platform used for all district communications including voice calls, emails, and text messages. Parents are encouraged to verify accounts and install the mobile app (available for Android and Apple) to receive notifications.
• Garmann-Miller (Design Professionals)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngaged as design professionals for Master Facility Plan Phase II, including HVAC replacement, window replacement, and campus improvements.
• Elford Construction (Construction Managers at Risk)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProcured as Construction Managers at Risk for continued construction work on campus as part of Master Facility Plan Phase II.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict's Student Information System (SIS) used by parents and guardians to complete registration forms, view grades, report cards, and attendance. Parents access through web portal with district code SCCG for mobile app.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict's Learning Management System (LMS) for grades 5-12, providing online tools for teachers to set assignments, receive student submissions, mark work, and return graded papers.
• ESC of Central OhiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployment Service Center through which substitute teachers, substitute aides, and substitute secretaries are hired for Fairbanks Local Schools.
• Union County Sheriff's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulted by district for weather delay/closure decisions and involved in school safety protocols through Safer Ohio School Tip Line (844-SaferOH).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bellefontaine City Schools: Nearby Logan County, Ohio public K-12 district. Comparable as a regional peer K-12 system, somewhat larger than Fairbanks, operating under the same Ohio funding framework.
• Marysville Exempted Village Schools: Neighboring Union County, Ohio public K-12 district referenced in the superintendent's prior work on the Marysville STEM Early College High School model. Comparable as a public Ohio K-12 district, but larger and more urban than Fairbanks.

Direct peers

• Riverside Local School District (Logan County): Rural Ohio K-12 public district in the same region as Fairbanks. Comparable peer for funding structure, scale, and rural community demographic profile.
• North Union Local School District: Rural Ohio K-12 public district where Superintendent Chapman previously served as principal. Closely comparable as a similarly sized rural Ohio K-12 district facing the same funding structure (property tax, income tax, state aid).
• West Liberty-Salem Local School District: Rural Ohio K-12 public district of similar scale and funding structure. Directly comparable as a peer rural K-12 system in western/central Ohio.
• Indian Lake Local School District: Rural Ohio K-12 public district with a comparable demographic and funding profile. Comparable as a peer rural Ohio K-12 system within driving distance of Fairbanks.
• Jonathan Alder Local School District: Adjacent Union/Madison County, Ohio public K-12 district of similar rural scale. Directly comparable as a peer public K-12 system competing for open-enrollment students in the same geographic region.
• Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools: Small rural Ohio K-12 public district near Fairbanks. Closely comparable as a peer rural K-12 system competing in the same open-enrollment geography.
• Triad Local School District: Rural Ohio K-12 public district serving a comparable community footprint. Comparable as a similarly sized Ohio K-12 system funded via the same property tax and state aid mechanisms.
• Benjamin Logan Local School District: Rural Ohio K-12 public district of comparable size and funding model. Comparable as a peer in rural Ohio public K-12 education with similar levy structures and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FairbanksLocalSD/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/FairbanksSchools

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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