Superintendent, Tim Carlier's

SUPERINTENDENT TIM CARLIER'S MESSAGE

My name is Tim Carlier, Superintendent of Fayetteville-Perry Local Schools. As a graduate of Fayetteville, I am honored to enter my sixth year as superintendent, and I am excited about the continued opportunity to serve the students, staff, and community of my hometown, Fayetteville, Ohio.

During my eighteen years in the district, I have been fortunate to serve in a variety of roles; these have included teacher, assistant principal/athletic director, principal, and now superintendent. Those experiences, along with my active involvement in the community, have enabled me to understand the needs of our community and uniquely equipped me to serve those needs as your superintendent. Above all, we must provide the opportunity for all students to receive a quality education and the guidance that will lead them to a successful future. As your superintendent, I assure you that is my top priority.

As we step into this new school year, I am thrilled to unveil a series of transformative updates on campus that reflect our dedication to student growth and well-being. 

After 2 1/2 years of collaboration, we have constructed an outdoor classroom, at the north end of the elementary school, to be utilized by our students, staff, and booster groups. Next, we have repaired and replaced the asphalt on the track and are currently in the last phase of coating the track with latex and striping it. This will allow the school district to host meets and also enable the community to take advantage of the state-of-the-art track to stay healthy. Lastly, the high school gymnasium has received a facelift with a new look coming into the 2024-2025 school year.

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As many are already aware, FPLS was awarded a $10.8 million Appalachian OFCC Grant to construct a wellness facility on the south end of our campus. This will provide medical services, a pharmacy, mental health services, career technology opportunities, rehabilitation services, a fieldhouse, locker rooms, and public restrooms to better serve our students, staff, and the greater community. I want to emphasize that this was a competitive grant award that will not result in any additional taxes to pay for the construction. Eighty nine districts throughout Ohio applied for this grant, and Fayetteville was one of only eleven school districts chosen to receive these funds. We are very excited for the opportunities this will bring to our community. We are currently hiring an architect and soliciting qualifications for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR). As soon as we have official blueprints of the new construction, we will make this information available to the public.

I am happy to announce that our partnership with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department continues, providing Student Resource Officer (SRO), Deputy Jason Noonan, for the 2024-2025 school year has been extended. This collaboration exemplifies our unwavering pledge to nurture an environment of support, safety, and shared growth.

The rhythm of the new school year is marked not only by academic endeavors but by the spirited strides of our fall athletic teams in grades 7-12. With an assembly of exceptional student-athletes participating in sports, I am confident that the seasons ahead will be characterized by success, growth, and invaluable life lessons.

Before I conclude, I invite you to check out the touch screen monitor "Wall of Fame" located in the high/middle school cafeteria. It recognizes athletic and co-curricular achievements over the years. However, this “Wall of Fame” is a work in progress. If you have information that would be relevant, please reach out to the athletic director or high school secretary.

As we plan for the 2024-2025 school year, I am excited to watch our young people succeed in their academics and extracurricular activities. I want to see our students, parents, and community build strong professional and personal relationships, make positive memories, and continue our tradition of excellence!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 513-875-4500.

Have a great day and an amazing school year. And as always … GO ROCKETS!