Upper Arlington City School District public meetings in 2022

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board approved the meeting agenda. It voted to go into executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to consider employee matters. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approval of agenda as presented
• Motion to go into executive session per ORC 121.22(G)(1)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural actions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session in accordance with ORC 121.22(G)(1) (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education met to approve academic courses for the upcoming year and handle administrative leadership transitions. The board also reviewed fiscal reports and authorized legal counsel for commercial property valuation investigations.

• Approval of 2023-24 UAHS Course of Studies
• Appointment of Lori Trent as temporary chairperson
• $7,000 contract with COPES Consulting for a 1-year license
• Authorization of Jackie Lynn Hager Company and Rich & Gillis Law Group, LLC to investigate commercial property valuations
• Approval of SACC Tuition for 2023-24

The Board approved the 2023-24 UAHS Course of Studies and appointed Lori Trent as temporary chairperson. The Board also scheduled its organizational meeting for January 6, 2023. Additionally, the Board approved the agenda and minutes from several November 2022 meetings.

• Approved 2023-24 UAHS Course of Studies (5-0)
• Appointed Lori Trent as temporary chairperson (5-0)
• Set Organizational Meeting for January 6, 2023 at 3:45pm (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 15, 17, 18, and 21, 2022 meetings (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board met to approve the agenda and adjourn to an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, and/or discipline of a public employee. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• Executive session to discuss public employee appointment, employment, and/or discipline
• Adjournment of meeting

The board conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural items and an executive session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session per ORC 121.22(G)(1) (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District will convene a special meeting on November 21, 2022, at the Mincy Center. The board plans to enter an executive session to discuss the employment or compensation of a public employee.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Executive session on employee employment or compensation
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The board conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural actions. The members approved the agenda and entered an executive session from 2:01 p.m. to 6:44 p.m. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session per ORC 121.22(G)(1) (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The board is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to consider the employment or compensation of a public employee.

• Executive session regarding public employee employment or compensation per ORC 121.22(G)(1)

The board conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural items and an executive session. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session in accordance with ORC 121.22(G)(1) (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The board held a special meeting on November 17, 2022. The session was used to enter an executive session to discuss the employment or compensation of a public employee.

• Executive session held per ORC 121.22(G)(1) regarding public employee employment or compensation

The board conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural items and an executive session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session per ORC 121.22(G)(1) (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education met on November 15, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included a $13,901.34 purchase for Hastings 6th grade camp, acceptance of over $170,000 in gifts and donations, and a five-year forecast. The board also heard a first reading of policies on stock asthma inhalers and overdose reversal drugs, and approved personnel actions and student trips.

• Approved $13,901.34 purchase for Hastings 6th grade camp from Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Accepted $75,000 donation from Michael Fitzpatrick to Legacy Fund
• Accepted $50,000 donation from Philip J. Glandon Family Fund to Legacy Fund
• Approved amendment of permanent appropriations by fund
• Reported 13 National Merit Semifinalists and 3 College Board Academic Honorees

The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting featuring student and staff recognitions and a fiscal update. No new policies or contracts were voted on during the session, though the Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from October 11 and November 2, 2022.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting and November 2, 2022 Special Meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The board approved the meeting agenda and accepted Dr. Kathleen Jenney’s resignation effective July 31, 2023. It directed the Treasurer, legal counsel, and Dr. Jenney to negotiate a contract for Dr. Jenney to serve as interim superintendent when Dr. Imhoff retires, with the contract to be presented at the next regular meeting. The board also moved to enter executive session to consider employment, compensation, or discipline matters of public employees before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Acceptance of Dr. Kathleen Jenney’s resignation effective July 31, 2023
• Board directs negotiation of interim superintendent contract for Dr. Jenney pending Dr. Imhoff’s retirement
• Motion to enter executive session to consider employment, compensation, or discipline of public employees
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board approved directing the Treasurer to negotiate a contract for Dr. Kathleen Jenney to serve as Interim Superintendent following Dr. Imhoff's retirement. The Board also accepted Dr. Jenney's resignation for retirement purposes effective July 31, 2023.

• Approved directing Treasurer to negotiate contract for Dr. Kathleen Jenney as Interim Superintendent (5-0)
• Accepted retirement resignation of Dr. Kathleen Jenney effective July 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education met on October 11, 2022 to approve its agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and several consent‑agenda items. The board adopted fiscal reports, approved personnel actions, accepted numerous cash donations, and authorized the sale of surplus property at a public auction. Additional actions included a transportation resolution and updates to district policies.

• Approval of agenda and September 8, 13, and 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda fiscal items: investment report, September 2022 financial statement, and $8,778 purchase of student services from Ability Matters
• Approval of personnel action items as recommended by the Superintendent
• Acceptance of cash gifts and donations, including $74,947.20 from Richard Kirk and $45,400.81 from UA Crew, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus property at a public auction

The Board approved an amendment to increase the specific and aggregate stop loss for medical claims. The meeting also included a presentation on the district's 5-star state report card results and a leadership profile report for the superintendent search.

• Approved increase of medical claims stop loss from $150,000 to $175,000 effective 1/1/2023 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 8, September 13 (as corrected), and September 21, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING - WORK SESSION

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education held a special work session to discuss proposed revisions and additions to board policies. The meeting concluded with the approval of the agenda and an adjournment.

• Review of proposed revisions and additions to board policies
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda and reviewed proposed revisions and additions to various board policies. No votes were taken to adopt the policy changes during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel actions, and a $20,000 donation to the STAND Project. The meeting also covered the Superintendent's update and the Listen, Learn, Lead communication plan.

• Approval of $20,000 donation to the STAND Project
• Approval of FY2023 Permanent Appropriations by Fund
• Approval of Health Insurance premiums for 2023
• Approval of personnel action items
• Approval of Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

The Board approved recommendations for the Listen Learn Lead Communication Plan. Members also received updates on district staffing shortages, a partnership with OSU Wexner Medical Center for student well-being, and a $1.4 million favorable fiscal impact through August 31, 2022.

• Approved the agenda (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 17, and 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Listen Learn Lead Communication Plan recommendations (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education met to approve the agenda and discuss planning for a superintendent search with a selected firm. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• Superintendent search planning
• Adjournment of meeting

The Board met with the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) to review the superintendent search process and provide input. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board approved its agenda and heard presentations from superintendent search firms. It then passed a resolution authorizing the Treasurer, with legal counsel, to negotiate and execute a contract with an unspecified firm for superintendent search services. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Presentations from superintendent search firms
• Resolution authorizing the Treasurer to negotiate a contract with an unspecified firm for superintendent search services
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Education selected Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA) to provide superintendent search services. The Board authorized the Treasurer to negotiate and execute a contract with the firm based on its proposal.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Selected Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA) as the superintendent search firm (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education met to approve the agenda and hear presentations from firms seeking to lead the superintendent search. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Superintendent search firm presentations
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The board met for a special session to hear presentations from two search firms, Ray and Associates, Inc. and McPherson and Jacobson, LLC. No substantive decisions were made regarding the selection of a firm.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items including fiscal approvals and human resources actions. The board will also discuss the process for the superintendent search during a board communication session.

• Discussion on process for superintendent search
• Approval of FY23 in-state tuition rate of $14,902.23
• New class fee for UAR140 Honors Advanced Jewelry and Metals ($100)
• Transfer of $1,000,000 from General Fund (001) to Benefit Fund (035)
• Return of $717,640.26 from Legacy Fund (070) to General Fund (001)

The Board of Education identified three finalist search firms to interview on August 17 for a new superintendent. The board also approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda including various fiscal reports and purchases.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 21 and June 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected Ray & Associates, Inc., McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates as top three superintendent search firms
• Approved consent agenda including investment reports and financial statements (5-0)
• Approved purchases for Nationwide Children's Hospital ($4,601), Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership ($26,500), Share Mobility ($9,975), Works International Inc ($31,727), Ohio History Connection ($7,290), Wayside Publishing ($28,302.62), and Tristar Transportation ($5,662.12)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education held a special meeting on June 29, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering fiscal, human resources, operations, and athletics items. The board also went into executive session to discuss employment, dismissal, or compensation of public employees. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved final FY2021-22 appropriations and temporary FY2022-23 appropriations
• Approved fund transfers including $717,640.26 from General Fund to Legacy Fund
• Approved personnel action items for district staff and athletic staff
• Set district fees for 2022-23 school year and breakfast/lunch prices
• Authorized use of Tremont Elementary field for July 4th fireworks display by Upper Arlington Civic Association

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will consider a resolution to move forward with a levy election that would exceed the ten‑mill limitation. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, a community financial letter, and several consent‑agenda items covering finances, contracts, and personnel actions. Additional items include a superintendent fiscal update and public participation guidelines.

• Resolution to proceed with election on an additional tax in excess of the ten‑mill limitation (action item)
• Renewal of contract with McKeon Education Group for St. Andrews School FY22‑23, not to exceed $71,600
• Purchases: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health $9,285; Dayton Cincinnati Technology Services $5,887; Ability Matters $39,112; Open Sky Wilderness Therapy $11,271; Bricker & Eckler $7,438
• Transfers: $12,975 from General Fund to Hastings Middle School; $14,625 to Jones Middle School; $250,000 to Benefit Fund
• Approval of personnel action items and 2022‑23 wage schedules for unclassified staff

The Board approved a resolution to proceed with an operating levy and authorized mailing a financial status letter to all community members. The Board also approved the May 2022 financial statements and various personnel and purchase items via a consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution Declaring Intent to Proceed With Election on the Question of an Additional Tax in Excess of the Ten-Mill Limitation (5-0)
• Approved mailing a financial status letter to all community members (5-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.A. through 9.A. (5-0)
• Approved $9,285 purchase from Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health
• Approved $39,112 purchase from Ability Matters
• Approved $11,271 purchase from Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
• Approved contract renewal with McKeon Education Group for St. Andrews School not to exceed $71,600

RECORDS COMMISSION MEETING

This is a procedural meeting of the Upper Arlington City School District Records Commission, as required by Ohio Revised Code. The commission will review records retention processes and handle routine opening and adjournment items. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of records retention process

The commission met for a special meeting to review the records retention process. No substantive policy changes or new ordinances were decided.

• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved its agenda, minutes, and recognized retirees before discussing levy scenarios. Members voted to approve a new operating levy of $6.9 million for the November 2022 election. The board also adopted several consent agenda items, including updated appropriations of $104,273,617.45, school calendar, student handbooks, and small purchases totaling $34,959.85.

• Approval of a $6.9 million operating levy (November 2022 election)
• Amended 2021‑22 Temporary Appropriations by Fund: $104,273,617.45
• Purchases: Tyler Technologies $10,877.26; Food Service $11,850.33; Cornwell Lawn & Landscaping $12,231.26
• Approval of Updated 2022‑23 School Year Calendar
• Approval of 2022‑23 Student Handbooks

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 12 and April 25, 2022 meetings. Members discussed the Five Year Forecast and potential levy scenarios, though no vote on a levy was recorded. The Board also decided against conducting a full-scale study of the School Aged Child Care (SACC) program at this time.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2022 Special Meeting and April 25, 2022 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Decided against a full-scale study of the SACC program

SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Upper Arlington City School District board was purely procedural. The board approved the agenda and then voted to enter executive session under Ohio law to discuss pending litigation and confidential matters. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward with no public decisions or discussion.

• Board approved the agenda as presented
• Motion to enter executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(3) and (5) for attorney conferences on pending court action and confidential matters
• Meeting adjourned after executive session

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss legal disputes and confidential matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session per ORC 121.22(G) (3),(5) (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education is approving new and revised board policies and accepting over $253,000 in donations, including $100,000 each from the Billick and Gudenkauf families for a Legacy Campaign. The board also approved a consent agenda covering fiscal items (investment report, financials, Apple lease, contracts with Meta and Columbus State), human resources (personnel actions, student trips), and operations (equipment disposal, donations, student accident insurance). A fiscal update reviewed ESSER funding and levy scenarios, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approval of new and revised board policies (Item 11)
• Acceptance of donations totaling over $253,000, including $100,000 from Billick Family and $100,000 from Gudenkauf Family
• Approval of Apple lease agreement for 2022
• Approval of Meta Master Services Agreement and Columbus State College Credit Plus contract for FY23
• Approval of amended appropriations for FY22

The board approved the amended meeting agenda and the minutes from three March 2022 meetings. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding school childcare, summer programming, and financial reports.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 8, March 22, and March 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City Council met in a special session on March 28, 2022, to approve the agenda and discuss a financial update before adjourning. The council also voted to enter an executive session to discuss public employee matters.

• Approval of agenda
• Financial update and discussion
• Executive session for employee matters
• Adjournment of meeting

The Board provided direction to the Treasurer to include Online Academy and student well-being support in the five-year forecast for FY2025 and beyond. The Board also requested various scenarios for increasing the budget reserve to be discussed in April.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Instructed Treasurer to include Online Academy and student well-being support in FY2025+ forecast
• Instructed Treasurer to create scenarios for increasing the budget reserve
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and voted to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee. The meeting was adjourned immediately after.

• Approval of agenda
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Adjournment of meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session regarding public employee appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, and/or compensation (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the investment report and financial statement for February 2022, accepted tax rates for the 2022-2023 school year, and approved several contracts and resolutions for operations, including landscaping services and a parking lot project.

• Financial statement for February 2022
• Resolution accepting tax rates for TY 22, CY23
• Contract for mowing and landscaping services with Cornwell Landscaping
• Resolution to accept City funds for Litchford Memorial Plaza
• Contract with Decker Construction for Burbank Parking Lot

The Board approved a consent agenda including a contract for the Burbank parking lot reconstruction and a $100,000 grant for Litchford Memorial Plaza. Members also approved personnel actions, athletic personnel items, and various student service contracts. The Board announced a community engagement process called 'Listen, Learn, Lead' featuring upcoming roundtables.

• Approved $432,000 contract with Decker Construction for Burbank parking lot (3-0)
• Approved resolution to accept $100,000 city grant for Litchford Memorial Plaza (3-0)
• Approved $23,100 student service contract with Waterfall Canyon Academy (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 student service contract with Kadiant (3-0)
• Approved personnel action items and athletic personnel items (3-0)
• Approved mowing and landscaping services contract with Cornwell Landscaping (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of gifts and donations totaling $52,227.81 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from five February 2022 meetings (3-0)

SPECIAL MEETING - WORK SESSION

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education holds a special work session to discuss proposed revisions and additions to board policies. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and roll call. No formal votes on the policy changes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Review of proposed revisions and additions to board policies (discussion only)

The Board held a work session to review proposed revisions and additions to 23 different board policies. No votes were taken on the policy changes; the session consisted of presentations and questions from board members.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:30pm (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved removing the masking requirement for Pre-K through 12 students at midnight on February 27, 2022. The board also approved a consent agenda covering course studies, financial statements, a lease with the City of Upper Arlington, personnel actions, student trips, and agreements with the UAEA and OAPSE.

• Removal of masking requirement for Pre-K through 12
• Approval of 2022-23 UAHS Course of Studies
• Approval of lease with City of Upper Arlington at 1950 N. Mallway Dr
• Approval of student trips to Myrtle Beach and Bradenton
• Agreement with UAEA for Orton-Gillingham training

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from three January 2022 meetings. Board members discussed transitioning to optional masking for students, with several members favoring a timeline of 2 to 3 weeks, though no formal motion was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 6, January 8, and January 11, 2022 (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING - PM

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss academic rankings, diversity equity and inclusion updates, and a communication plan. The board also received a financial update before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Academic Rankings and Quality Profile
• DEI Update
• Communication and Engagement Plan
• Financial Update

The Board held a special meeting to review academic rankings, DEI initiatives, and financial forecasts. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING - AM

The board met for a special session on February 7, 2022. The meeting consisted of procedural items and a motion to enter executive session.

• Motion to enter executive session per ORC 121.22(G) regarding personnel, legal disputes, collective bargaining, and confidential matters

The Board of Education conducted a special meeting consisting of procedural actions. The Board entered an executive session for approximately four hours before adjourning; no substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board met to approve the agenda, discuss board policy and strategic planning, and recess before entering executive session to consider employee compensation.

• Approved agenda and 20-minute recess
• Discussed board policy and OSBA Code of Ethics
• Received strategic planning update
• Entered executive session for employee compensation

The Board held a special meeting focused on board member information, legal reviews, and strategic planning updates. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural actions and informational presentations.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved a 20-minute recess (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to consider public employee personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will vote on a contract with Motz Group LLC, likely for practice fields, and consider a mental health partnership with Ohio State University. They will also approve BECS and SACC tuition rates for 2022-2023 and accept over $149,000 in donations for the Legacy Campaign.

• Contract with Motz Group LLC for construction (likely practice fields)
• OSU/UA Mental Health and Wellbeing Professional Services Agreement
• BECS and SACC 2022-2023 tuition rates
• Acceptance of gifts and donations totaling $149,847.50 for Legacy Campaign
• Approval of personnel action items for athletics and general staff

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding COVID-19 statistics, mental health partnerships, and the funding of new turf practice fields.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board voted to extend the current masking requirement beyond the school day through February 8, 2022. The meeting was held at Upper Arlington High School and adjourned after the vote.

• Masking requirements extended through February 8, 2022
• Agenda approved as presented
• Meeting adjourned

The Board approved a resolution expanding universal indoor masking to all school buildings regardless of the time of day through February 8, 2022. The existing preschool through grade 12 mask requirement during the school day remains in effect for the 2021-2022 school year. The Board also verbally agreed to have the administration track case data for comparison with another district.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved expansion of mask requirements to all school buildings at all times through Feb 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Maintained preschool through grade 12 mask requirement during the school day for the 2021-2022 school year (5-0)
• Verbally agreed to track district case data for comparison with New Albany

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board will convene a special meeting to approve the agenda and enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal disputes, and confidential matters.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for legal disputes
• Executive session for confidential matters

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and confidential items. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected members and electing officers for 2022. Lori Trent was elected president and Jenny McKenna was elected vice president. The board also approved a consent agenda setting meeting dates for the year, authorizing $20,000 for board professional development, and renewing memberships in the Ohio School Boards Association ($11,552) and its Legal Assistance Fund ($250).

• Lori Trent elected Board President and Jenny McKenna elected Vice President
• Meeting dates set for 2022, including 12 regular meetings at City Council Chambers
• $20,000 appropriated for board professional development
• $11,552 approved for Ohio School Boards Association membership renewal
• $250 approved for OSBA Legal Assistance Fund membership

The Board of Education held its organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish 2022 procedures. The board appointed its President and Vice President and approved a consent agenda covering meeting dates and professional memberships.

• Appointed Laura Mickens as Treasurer Pro tem (5-0)
• Elected Lori Trent as President of the Board (5-0)
• Elected Jenny McKenna as Vice President of the Board (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Board of Education meeting schedule (5-0)
• Appropriated $20,000 for fiscal year 2022 professional development (5-0)
• Renewed Ohio School Boards Association membership for $11,552 (5-0)
• Joined OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for $250 (5-0)
• Appointed Lori Trent as OSBA Delegate and Jenny McKenna as Alternate (5-0)