Upper Arlington City School District, OH

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items. Key actions include approving the district's financial forecast, ratifying the schematic design for the high school third floor addition, and approving transportation routes for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting also includes public participation and reports from the superintendent and board.

• Approval of Financial Forecast and Related Assumptions
• Resolution ratifying schematic design for High School Third Floor Addition Project
• Transfers totaling $798,500 from General Fund and PI Fund to various accounts
• Purchase of portable A/C units at Graf for $12,313.62 and Perry Weather renewal for $4,095.00
• Acceptance of gifts and donations totaling $57,695.26 from various donors

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board will hold a special meeting to act on a resolution authorizing a bond issue and current expense levy for the November 2026 election. The resolution updates language from the June 30, 2026 resolution based on feedback from Franklin County officials.

• Resolution to proceed with bond issue and current expense levy
• Resolution supersedes June 30, 2026 resolution with clarifying language from Franklin County officials

The Upper Arlington City School District Board unanimously approved a resolution to proceed with a bond issue and current expense levy for the November 2026 election. The resolution supersedes the June 30, 2026 version, adding clarifying language suggested by Franklin County officials. The Treasurer confirmed that legal review found no additional liability for the district or board. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 11:03 a.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to proceed with bond issue and current expense levy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 a.m. (unanimous)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Education will consider resolutions to place a combined operating levy and bond issue on the November 2026 ballot. Other actions include approving construction contracts for door replacements at Tremont Elementary and UAHS, and renewing property and cyber liability insurance for the 2026-27 year. The meeting also includes public comment on the levy items and approval of consent agenda items such as final FY2025-26 appropriations and personnel actions.

• Resolution to proceed with a combined bond issue and current expense levy on the November 2026 ballot
• Resolution authorizing a construction contract for door replacements at Tremont Elementary School
• Resolution authorizing a construction contract for overhead doors in specific classrooms at UAHS
• Property, casualty, cyber liability, and crime insurance renewal for 2026-27 with total premium of $406,718
• Final Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations and Temporary FY 2026-27 Appropriations

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education is voting on several key items, including approval of the final master plan phase II recommendation and a resolution of necessity for a bond issue and current expense levy. The board also holds public hearings on rehiring six retired staff members and discusses a city update on e-bikes.

• Approval of final master plan phase II recommendation
• Resolution of necessity for bond issue and current expense levy
• Public hearings for rehiring retirees: Stephanie Collins (EMIS Coordinator), William J. Keith (Psychologist), Heather Buffer (Guidance Counselor), Dana Schoenleb (Industrial Tech Teacher), Stephen Stern (Science Teacher), Alicia McGinty (Art Teacher)
• City update on e-bikes presented to the board
• Approval of 2026-27 Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding membership

The board approved the final Master Plan Phase II recommendation, which includes rebuilding Burbank and Hastings, renovating Jones, and adding turf fields, at a total cost of $287.5 million. They also approved a resolution of necessity to place a combined $273.5M bond issue and 4.9-mill operating levy on the November ballot. The board renewed its Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding membership (4-1) and adopted a cybersecurity program. All votes were unanimous except the coalition membership, which Lori Trent opposed.

• Approved final Master Plan Phase II (rebuild Burbank, rebuild Hastings on athletic field, renovate Jones, turf fields) at $287.5M (5-0)
• Approved resolution of necessity for $273.5M bond issue and 4.9-mill operating levy for November ballot (5-0)
• Approved community letter informing residents about the levy and bond issue (5-0)
• Renewed Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding membership for 2026-27 at ~$13,200 (4-1, Trent nay)
• Adopted cybersecurity program resolution per House Bill 96 (5-0)
• Approved second-read policies on grading and class rank (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel, student trips, curriculum resources, Ohio Direct Admission participation, equipment disposal, gifts, and UACA July 4th fireworks use of Tremont field (5-0)
• Approved agenda and May 12, 2026 minutes (5-0)

RECORDS COMMISSION MEETING

This is a routine meeting of the Upper Arlington Records Commission to review the records retention process. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No specific records or decisions are discussed.

• Review of records retention process (no details provided)

The Upper Arlington City School District Records Commission met in a special session and approved the agenda as presented. Treasurer Andrew Geistfeld reported no changes to the records retention schedule. The meeting was adjourned shortly after convening, with no substantive decisions made beyond the procedural agenda approval.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (3-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Upper Arlington City School District board includes a discussion of the Facilities Master Plan Update. No action will be taken on the Master Plan Process and Administration Recommendation. The meeting also includes procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment.

• Discussion of Facilities Master Plan Process and Administration Recommendation (no action)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the facilities master plan update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The administration presented a modified recommendation to rebuild Burbank and Hastings, renovate/rebuild Jones while retaining the original 1923 building, and add swing space at the high school. The plan would require a $273.5 million bond issue combined with a 4.9-mill operating levy, increasing taxes on a $500,000 home by about $1,250. The board will need to pass resolutions by early July to place the issue on the November ballot.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (5-0)
• No action taken on facilities master plan; discussion only

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will approve the meeting agenda and the April 14 minutes, recognize retiring staff, and hear a superintendent update. It will then vote on a consent agenda that includes fiscal reports, a $3,675 purchase, several service contracts, a memorandum of agreement with UA Crew Inc., and multiple student handbooks. Public participation guidelines and board reports will also be presented.

• Approval of agenda and April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Fiscal consent items: investment report, April financial statement, and $3,675 purchase for Junior Achievement Biz Town
• Contracts: META Master Services Agreement, Establishing Roots Therapy, Casa Speech, and related schedules
• Memorandum of Agreement with UA Crew Inc. (2026‑27)
• Teaching & Learning handbooks: Online Academy, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Student Life, Student Device, Optional Technology Protection Plan

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the April 14, 2026, meeting minutes. The Board also reviewed upcoming school year calendars for 2027 through 2030.

• Approved meeting agenda (26-46)
• Approved April 14, 2026, regular meeting minutes (26-48)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included approving a $17,750 change order for the High School Sports Shade Project due to unforeseen soil conditions. The board also approved personnel actions, student trip requests, and the acceptance of cash donations totaling $8,848.62.

• Approval of $17,750 change order for High School Sports Shade Project
• Acceptance of $8,848.62 in cash donations
• Approval of student trip requests for Crew and Spanish students
• Approval of personnel action items
• Approval of March 2026 investment report and financial statement

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. Additionally, the Board reviewed school year calendars for 2027 through 2030.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 27-28 and March 10 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Presented 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030 school year calendars for approval

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes transferring $8 million to the Permanent Improvement Fund and $2 million to Capital Projects Phase 1 from the general fund. Also approved were a resolution accepting tax rates for collection year 2027, a career tech education agreement with Columbus Public Schools, personnel actions, student trips, and a $34,200 change order for the High School Sports Shade Project.

• Transfer $8,000,000 to Permanent Improvement Fund and $2,000,000 to Capital Projects Phase 1
• Resolution accepting amounts and tax rates for collection year 2027
• Career Tech Education Agreement with Columbus Public Schools for 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Approval of personnel actions and student trips to France, Canada, Orlando, and Spain
• $34,200 change order for UAHS Sports Shade Project at baseball and softball fields

The Board of Education reviewed a phase two facilities master plan recommendation involving the rebuilding of Burbank, Hastings, and Jones middle schools. Updates were provided regarding the implementation of gifted cluster grouping at the middle school level and upcoming policy reviews.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 10, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Implemented gifted cluster grouping as a Tier 2 service at the middle school level

SPECIAL MEETING - WORK SESSION

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education held a special work session on February 28, 2026, with discussions focused on Board Priorities for 2026 and Board Operations and Culture. The meeting included procedural actions such as approving the agenda and recessing. No votes on substantive policies or expenditures were taken.

• Discussion on Board Priorities for 2026
• Discussion on Board Operations and Culture

SPECIAL MEETING - WORK SESSION

The Upper Arlington City School District Board holds a special work session to discuss operating needs, capital needs, and a potential levy. The board also enters executive session to consider employment and compensation. No votes on these topics are recorded on the agenda.

• Discussion of operating needs
• Discussion of capital needs
• Levy discussion
• Executive session for employment/compensation (ORC 121.22(G)(1))

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, personnel actions, and equipment disposal. The board also held a public hearing to review proposed school calendars for the 2027/2028, 2028/2029, and 2029/2030 school years.

• Approval of consent agenda items
• Public hearing on school year calendars 2027/2028, 2028/2029, and 2029/2030
• Approval of personnel action items
• Approval to sell/dispose/donate equipment
• Acceptance of cash donations for robotics and lacrosse programs

The Board of Education held a public hearing on proposed school year calendars for 2027-2030. The district also reviewed results from a facilities master planning survey and an updated financial forecast.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider employee compensation/employment (5-0)
• Approved December 9, 2025, and January 13, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington School Board held its organizational meeting, administering the oath of office to newly elected members and electing a president and vice president for 2026. The board also approved a consent agenda including $20,000 for professional development, membership in the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, and standing authorizations for the board president, treasurer/CFO, and superintendent.

• Oath of office administered to newly elected board members
• Jenny McKenna elected board president (4-1 vote, Nidhi Satiani nay)
• Liz Stump elected board vice president (unanimous)
• $20,000 appropriated for board professional development in 2026
• Standing authorizations granted to treasurer/CFO for investments, bill payments, and bank accounts

The Board of Education elected Jenny McKenna as President and Liz Stump as Vice President. The group approved a consent agenda including $20,000 for professional development and $12,274 for Ohio School Boards Association dues.

• Elected Jenny McKenna as President (5-1)
• Elected Liz Stump as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 for FY26 professional development
• Approved $12,274 for Ohio School Boards Association dues
• Approved $260 for OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
• Authorized President to sign grant applications without prior approval
• Authorized Treasurer/CFO to manage funds, investments, and payments
• Waived reading of previous meeting minutes