Upper Arlington City School District, OH
School district
Recent meetings
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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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))
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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
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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