Friends of Fairfield's Future

10/29/2025

This is a great Q&A with FCSD Superintendent Zach Wigle. Please take time to read this. If you still have reservations about voting YES on November 4th, comment your questions on this post or reach out to any community bond initiative member!

The Southeast Iowa Union reached out to Fairfield School Superintendent Zach Wigle and other school officials for a Q and A on the Nov. 4 ballot measure to build a new Fairfield Middle School.

10/09/2025

It’s !

This November 4th every vote matters! Tell is why you are taking action ny voting “YES”, and why youd like your fellow community members to do the same!

🎥 Record! a quick 15-30 second video of yourself and why you think we need need a new middle school

🏷️ Tag! 3 others who you’d like to have share their opinion

👬 Share! the videos to your personal pages to help spread awareness

10/07/2025

In order to support our efforts in getting public measure LR passed, we are asking community members that want to help support the building of a new middle school to contribute to the campaign.

We have a goal of finding 70 people to contribute $100 each, but any amount you are willing and able to contribute will be greatly appreciated!

Contributions can be dropped off at or mailed to:

Attn: Friends of Fairfield’s Future
Iowa State Bank
55 S 4th St
Fairfield, IA 52556

These contributions will go towards the purchase of “Vote YES” yard signs and informational mailers to be sent out before the election. If at the end of the election there are any funds remaining in the account, those funds will be utilized to purchase school supplies for buildings in the Fairfield Community School District.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

10/06/2025

It’s !

Fairfield Middle School has served our community for 60 years, but time and design flaws have taken their toll. Leaks, outdated systems, structural flaws, and safety limitations mean it’s time to invest in a new space built for todays students and tomorrows needs!

🎥 Record! a quick 15-30 second video of yourself and why you think we need need a new middle school

🏷️ Tag! 3 others who you’d like to have share their opinion

👬 Share! the videos to your personal pages to help spread awareness

10/06/2025

This October, we want you…to share a quick video about why you think the Fairfield community should vote “YES” for public measure LR on November 4th!

We will have a post outlining a daily theme about why it’s so important that we come together as a community to support the building our new middle school. Here’s how you can help:

🎥 Record! a quick 15-30 second that lines up with that days theme

🏷️ Tag! 3 others who you’d like to have share their opinion

👬 Share! the videos to your personal pages to help spread awareness

Themes:

Maintenance Mondays - what concerns about the condition of the school, safety issues, inefficiencies, etc. do you have?

Tomorrow Tuesday - what vision of the future do you have for our community and how does a new middle school support that?

Worth it Wednesday - there are lots of concerns about short term property tax implications, but why do you think the price is worth it?

Take Action Thursday - every single vote counts, why do you want your friends and fellow community members to take action and vote “YES” this November?

10/03/2025

Please take time to understand the entirety of the new middle school bond proposal before Nov. 4th…it’s vital to our community that we get as many people as possible to support this initiative!

Our students and staff face numerous facility challenges at Fairfield Middle School, which is why we are asking voters to consider approving a $38.51 million bond referendum on Tuesday, November 5.

Some of the major issues at FMS include:
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➡️ The building lacks a secure entrance for student safety and security, and it would be difficult to add one without significant reconfiguration.

➡️ The building was constructed too low on the site, leading to perpetual water infiltration due to poor drainage. This problem cannot be effectively remedied.

➡️ The building's envelope lacks secondary drainage and flashing behind the exterior cladding, meaning some walls leak water into the building.

➡️​ Windows in the original middle school are single-pane glass and have significant water and air leaks.

➡️ Portions of the school do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and would be costly to modify.

➡️Classroom sizes are approximately 150 square feet below modern educational standards.

With an approved bond referendum, FCSD can construct a new middle school and provide a better education for future generations of Trojans. Learn more at https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org.

09/27/2025

Here is a brief overview of some of the updates to the bond initiative for the 2025 vote…please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like more information!

09/26/2025

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, FCSD residents will consider approving a $39.5 million bond referendum. An approved bond would fund the construction of a new middle school for grades 5-8. 🗳️

If the bond issue receives voter support of at least 60% of voters, the maximum tax impact would be $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value. For a $200,000 home, this would amount to approximately $243.04 per year (or $20.24 per month).

Find a property tax calculator, answers to frequently asked questions, and project information at https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org.