Upper Arlington City School District public meetings in 2021
6 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a $1,000,000 increase to the Owner's Contingency for Phase One of the Facilities Master Plan. The meeting also covered financial reports, personnel actions, and the scheduling of the organizational meeting for January 6, 2022.
- Increase Owner's Contingency for Facilities Master Plan by $1,000,000
- Approve $500,000 employee dishonesty insurance coverage
- Approve BECS and SACC wage schedules effective 1/1/2022
- Approve temporary chairperson for organizational meeting
- Approve Capital Asset Threshold increase to $5,000
The Board of Education appointed Nancy Drees as temporary chairperson until the organizational meeting on January 6, 2022. The Board also approved the November 9, 2021 meeting minutes and a consent agenda including several purchases. Administrative updates were provided regarding school safety, human resources, and fiscal reports.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Set organizational meeting for January 6, 2022 at 5:00pm (5-0)
- Appointed Nancy Drees as temporary chairperson (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 8.A through 11.C (5-0)
- Approved $8,464.50 purchase from Kadiant for Student Services
- Approved $4,237.65 purchase for Burbank Early Childhood School food service invoices
- Approved $3,600.00 purchase from Zanesville Country Club for boys golf greens fees
REGULAR MEETING
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including financial reports, debt refunding, and equipment disposals. The board also recognized state champion water polo teams and received a superintendent's update.
- Debt Refunding Resolution
- Investment Report for October 2021
- Financial Statement for October 2021
- Five Year Forecast and Related Assumptions
- Acceptance of Gifts and Donations totaling $60,503.86
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding district report cards, COVID-19 vaccinations, and a five-year financial forecast.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
REGULAR MEETING
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, personnel appointments, and operational purchases. The board also received updates on COVID-19 safety and the Windermere Elementary project.
- Purchase of two new school buses through META Consortium for $177,204
- Transfer of $1,000,000 from General Improvement to Termination of Benefits
- Payments to Tristar Transportation ($4,129.14), Partnerships for Authentic Learning & Leadership ($12,275.00), and Flourish Integrated Therapy LLC ($6,270.00)
- Acceptance of various donations, including $20,000 from Richard and Jennifer Housh for the Legacy Campaign
- Approval of the Non Union Salary Schedule Revision 2022
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 14, 2021. A consent agenda was passed, which included the September 2021 investment and financial reports, specific vendor purchases, and a $1 million fund transfer. The meeting also included presentations on the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and COVID-19 safety updates.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 7.A through 10.C (5-0)
- Approved $4,129.14 payment to Tristar Transportation
- Approved $12,275.00 payment to Partnerships for Authentic Learning & Leadership
- Approved $6,270.00 payment to Flourish Integrated Therapy LLC
- Approved $1,000,000 transfer from General Improvement to Termination of Benefits
REGULAR MEETING
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the FY2022 permanent appropriations, a new OAPSE labor agreement for 2021-2024, and other consent items including insurance premiums for 2022. A $250,000 donation from Libby and Rick Germain for the Legacy Campaign was accepted. The board also approved purchases totaling over $95,000 and transferred $780,386 for final payment of Tremont notes. Public participation was allowed with the 30-minute limit suspended.
- FY2022 permanent appropriations approved
- OAPSE labor agreement approved (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
- Insurance premiums for 2022 approved: Anthem health, Delta Dental, VSP vision, Hartford life
- Purchases in accordance with O.R.C. 5705.41(D)(1) totaling $95,277.83 from vendors including Waterfall Canyon Academy, SC Strategic Solutions, and others
- Acceptance of gifts and donations: $250,000 from Libby and Rick Germain for Legacy Campaign, plus $27,222.02 from other donors
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, personnel actions, and policy updates. Key approvals included the 2021-2024 OAPSE labor agreement and insurance premiums for 2022. The board also approved meeting minutes from May, August, and September 2021.
- Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved minutes from August 10 and September 3, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved corrected minutes from May 11, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 7 through 9 (5-0)
- Approved OAPSE Labor Agreement for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
- Approved Non-Union Salary Schedules for 2021-22
- Approved Board Policy Updates
- Approved 2022 insurance premiums for health, dental, vision, and life
SPECIAL MEETING
The Upper Arlington City School District Board approved a successor labor agreement with the Upper Arlington Education Association and extended mask requirements to high school students. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. on September 3, 2021.
- Approved UAEA contract effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024
- Approved Memoranda of Understanding with UAEA
- Extended mask requirements to grades 9-12 effective Sept. 7, 2021
- Meeting held at Upper Arlington Administrative Offices, 1950 N Mallway
The Board approved a successor labor agreement with the Upper Arlington Education Association and several accompanying memorandums of understanding. The Board also discussed implementing a mask requirement for high school students based on medical advisory recommendations.
- Approved UAEA successor labor agreement effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved Memorandums of understanding with UAEA (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
REGULAR MEETING
The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved minutes from June meetings, suspended the public participation time limit, and adopted consent agenda items including 2021-2022 student handbooks, financial statements, and purchases. The board also approved transfers to various high school athletic and music programs.
- Approval of 2021-2022 student handbooks
- Approval of financial statements for June and July 2021
- Approval of purchases totaling $86,918.30
- Approval of transfers to high school athletics and music programs
- Suspension of thirty-minute public participation limit
The Board approved meeting minutes from June 8, 14, and 29, 2021. The session included a detailed presentation from the Medical Advisory Team regarding COVID-19 masking and quarantine recommendations for the upcoming school year.
- Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0)
- Approved minutes from June 8, 14, and 29, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved agenda amendment to add COVID-19 mitigation strategies for consideration (5-0)
- Approved suspension of the thirty-minute public participation limit (5-0)