Fairborn superintendent Gene Lolli to retire

Fairborn City Schools superintendent Gene Lolli will be retiring in December.

Lolli has served the district for 13 years in various capacities, including as principal, business manager, and superintendent. He has over 45 years of in the workforce, according to the district.

The Fairborn Board of Education is expected to name Assistant Superintendent Amy Gayheart as superintendent at its next board meeting.

“The richest blessing I have experienced in my career has been working in the Fairborn City School District. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the students, families, staff, administrative team and the Board of Education, past and present,” Lolli said.

The district will not be holding a search to fill Lolli’s position, according to the district.

The next school board meeting will be Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Fairborn High School.