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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, and SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Mrs. Julie Weyandt
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Special Programs
julie.weyandt@fairless.sparcc.org
(330) 767-3577
Mrs. Kari Wentling
Curriculum & Special Education Secretary
kari.wentling@fairless.sparcc.org
(330) 767-3577
 
At Fairless Local Schools, we are committed to providing every student with a high-quality educational experience. Our district continues to grow and innovate, and we are proud to share the exciting initiatives underway for the 2024–2025 school year.
 

2024-2025 Highlights

✈️ Expanding Opportunities at FHS
Our Aviation program at Fairless High School continues to SOAR. As we enter Year 2, we are proud to announce a partnership with Kent State University, creating a College Credit Plus (CCP) pathway for students pursuing careers in aviation.

🏫 Focusing on Culture at Fairless Middle School
Fairless Middle School has placed a strong emphasis on school culture and the continued development of our PBIS framework. This effort has resulted in a significant reduction in office referrals and a more positive, supportive learning environment.

🌟 Elementary Excellence
We’re proud to celebrate that our Fairless Elementary School has earned a 5-star rating on the Ohio State report card for the second consecutive year.

📘 Fairless 1 Plan – Year 2 Progress
We have completed Year 2 of our Fairless 1 Plan, with a strong focus on implementing the MTSS Framework. A tiered intervention system is now in place for grades K–8, with grades 6–8 added this year. To guide our work, we developed a comprehensive MTSS Handbook that includes a Fairless-specific definition and visual.

📊 National Recognition for Fairless
Fairless Local Schools was featured in the April 2025 edition of Business View Magazine, which is published globally and has over a million subscribers.

💻 Enhancing Digital Learning District-Wide
This year, we expanded our use of Performance Matters, a data-driven platform that supports student growth through real-time assessment tools. This initiative helps teachers make informed instructional decisions across all grade levels.

🎓 Strengthening MTSS Support Systems
We are committed to continuous improvement through our MTSS structure. Interventions and team-based problem-solving are now embedded into our school culture, helping ensure success for every student.

Looking Ahead: Year 3 of the Fairless 1 Plan
 

 

In 2025–2026, we will launch Year 3 of our three-year Fairless 1 Strategic Plan. This work is anchored in five core vision areas:

Vision Areas

  1. Learning

Ensure engaging, relevant, and rigorous educational opportunities where all become expert learners.

  2. Culture and Climate

Ensure a culture that is safe, supported, and successful for all.

  3. Experience

Provide a positive experience where all feel valued.

  4. Communication

Provide clear and consistent two-way communication in which all remain informed and have a voice.

 5. Resources

Ensure responsible and transparent use of the community’s resources to provide an exceptional education for all.

 

Federal Programs

The Fairless Local School District participates in several federal programs. Parents and community members are encouraged to provide their input regarding these programs. Each program is listed below with a brief description. 
 
  • Title I - Used across the district to assist students who have difficulties in reading and math, reduce class size, and fund the summer reading program.
  • Title II - Professional development and teacher quality
  • Title III - Funds programming for English Language Learners
  • Title IV - Funds family supports services
  • IDEA - Used to partially fund special education programs
 
Questions about Curriculum, Instruction, or Special Programs?
Contact Julie Weyandt at (330) 767-3577 or email at julie.weyandt@fairless.sparcc.org
 

Title IX Compliance Office for Fairless Local Schools

The following individual has been designated to serve as the District’s Title IX Coordinator. Such Coordinator is authorized to coordinate the District’s efforts to comply with its responsibilities under Title IX.

Mrs. Julie Weyandt
Title IX Compliance Officer
julie.weyandt@fairless.sparcc.org
330-767-7066

Notification of Policy

The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the applicability of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Notification of Grievance Procedure

The District has adopted a grievance procedure to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title IX and its implementing regulations. This procedure describes how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond.

Parents Right to Know

You have the right to know about the teaching qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher in a school receiving Title I funds. Click HERE for more details.

 

Resource Links

Learning Recovery & Extended Learning Plan

District Policy and Procedures

Title IX Staff Training Materials

Gifted Education Links and Resources

FLSD K-12 Student Wellness & Success Funding Plan FY 24/FY25

Testing Dates 2025-2026

Policies & Security Plan for State Assessments