“We have a one, three and five year plan to make sure that what we’ve been blessed with from the taxpayers is in good, usable shape and something we can be proud of,” conveys Hearn. “And right now we’re sitting on a state of the art campus.” As the district moves forward, Superintendent Hearn says the top priorities include completing the strategic plan, achieving a five-star rating from the state, enhancing communication and student engagement, and maintaining a balanced budget. “Fairless has not passed a new levy for new funding since 1996. We have managed to find a way to be fiscally well managed and to not ask our citizens for additional revenue for a very, very long time,” he boasts. “So, every single day, we talk about how we can be frugal with the taxpayer’s dollar, while offering our current students the best opportunities possible.” Hearn acknowledges that even as a leader, he is on a continuous journey of growth, surrounded by a diverse team that challenges one another to constantly improve.“I absolutely believe in lifelong learning, and I think if you’re in education and you don’t, it’s the wrong business for you,” he imparts. For Henry, education is about empowering students. “The reason that I’m here is for the kids in the community, to have a voice, to have a say, and to help lead and guide them,” he relays,“I want to make sure that when they walk out of the Fairless Local School District, they have the skills needed to succeed in life.” Pointing to the Portrait of a Graduate, which outlines five characteristics for students to strive for, Weyandt adds,“Our ultimate goal is to create expert learners— students who have the skill set they need to go out into the world and be successful. They should be academically prepared, resilient, fearless learners, have professional collaboration skills, and be caring citizens.” “Our ultimate goal in education is to equip students with the skills and qualities they need to succeed, empowering them to reach their full potential.” 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 FAIRLESS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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