Chris Neff
Vice President

As an elected public official to the Fairview Area Schools' Board, I'm to serve the public's interests concerning the education and the delivery of that education for our youth.  Currently, I serve as the Vice President of the board.

Some of the tasks the board must perform include analyzing data, understanding the budget process, state funding, educational mandates, and making sure that our school can offer the best curriculum possible within the budget.  At this time, these decisions are very difficult given the economic climate of the state and school funding shortages.  Striking a balance for staff, students, and community can be very difficult to accomplish and is always a team approach and decision are made through informed consensus.

The technology available to students and staff is extremely helpful in the delivery of classes to students via the NovaNET program, as well as delivering knowledge and extending the classroom experience for students.  ITV offerings make it possible for students to take classes that aren't available on campus.  In addition, a cooperative arrangement with Kirtland Community College allows students to dual enroll and gain college credit during their high school years.  The media centers greatly enhance the classroom and provide needed resources for student research along with classroom support for teachers.  In addition, the media centers promote a positive message about the importance of reading, a skill all students must have to be successful.

Fairview Area Schools are fortunate to have a staff that is dedicated and resourceful in the delivery of education to its students.  Students are known by name and teachers care about who they are as a person along with their academic progress.