Upper Arlington City School District public meetings in 2024

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and minutes from November. The board set the date for the organizational meeting on January 14, 2025, and appointed Jenny McKenna as temporary chairperson. The board also approved a consent agenda including fiscal updates, legal counsel authorizations, and personnel actions.

• Organizational Meeting set for January 14, 2025
• Jenny McKenna appointed temporary chairperson
• Legal counsel authorized for commercial property valuation investigations
• Purchases approved: Bridgeway Academy ($8,308.75), Bridgeway Therapy ($4,187.50), St. Vincent Family Services ($3,200.00)
• Tuition rates approved for BECS and SACC for 2025-26

The Board of Education set its organizational meeting for January 14, 2025, and appointed Jenny McKenna as temporary chairperson. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, tuition rates, and property valuations. Additionally, the district reported a perfect score on its 2023-24 financial audit.

• Approved organizational meeting for January 14, 2025, at 6pm (5-0)
• Approved Jenny McKenna as temporary chairperson (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fiscal and HR items (5-0)
• Authorized legal counsel to investigate 2025 commercial property valuations
• Authorized Treasurer to secure advance payments on 2025 tax settlements
• Approved 2025-26 BECS tuition (5% increase)
• Approved 2025-26 SACC tuition (3% increase)
• Accepted $580,000 bid from Just Mac for used iPads

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, personnel actions, equipment disposals, and donations totaling over $75,000. The board also authorized the sale of technology equipment and revised natatorium rental fees effective January 1, 2025.

• Approval of $75,000+ in cash donations from parent groups and foundations
• Authorization to sell technology equipment via public auction
• Revision of High School Natatorium rental fees effective 1/1/2025
• Approval of student lacrosse trips to Maryland and Indiana
• Purchase of student services from St. Vincent Family Services ($5,400)

The Board approved a consent agenda that included hiring Turner Construction as an owner's representative for facilities planning at Burbank Early Childhood School and two middle schools. Other actions included joining an electric service consortium and increasing natatorium rental fees.

• Approved agreement with Turner Construction for phase two of master facilities planning
• Approved resolution for META Competitive Retail Electric Service consortium
• Increased school-affiliated natatorium rental fees from $20 to $22/hour (effective Jan 1, 2025)
• Approved October 2024 Investment Report and Financial Statement
• Approved purchases for St. Vincent Family Services ($5,400), Bridgeway Therapy Center ($6,406.25), and META ($3,430)
• Approved resolution for the sale of owned technology equipment
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 8 and October 23, 2024 meetings (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education approved a grievance settlement agreement with the UAEA and discussed strategic planning during a special meeting held at The HUB.

• Approved grievance settlement agreement with UAEA
• Discussed strategic planning
• Meeting held at The HUB, 1950 N. Mallway

The Board approved a grievance settlement agreement with the UAEA. Additionally, the Board held a work session to review the district's strategic planning implementation process.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Grievance Settlement Agreement with UAEA (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included fiscal, human resources, and operations items. The board also received updates on the superintendent's report, state report card, and master planning. Public participation was conducted under district policy.

• Correction of a $750,000 transfer from PI Fund to Future Capital Projects Fund, originally mis-posted in 2023
• Medical stop loss increased from $200,000 to $225,000 per family effective January 1, 2025
• Acceptance of gifts and donations totaling over $22,000 from various donors for school programs
• Approval to sell, dispose, or donate equipment, including items from UAHS library
• Discussion on OSBA legislative agenda and master planning update

The Board approved a consent agenda including the August 2024 investment report and financial statements. It also authorized increasing the medical stop-loss insurance deductible to $225,000 per family to reduce premium increases. The Board discussed planning parameters for phase two of the facilities master planning process.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 10 and September 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 2024 Investment Report and Financial Statements (4-0)
• Approved $4,425 payment to Jeanne Gogolski for contracted services (4-0)
• Corrected August 8, 2023 transfer record to show $750,000 moved from PI Fund to Future Capital Projects Fund (4-0)
• Increased medical stop-loss insurance from $200,000 to $225,000 per family effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved personnel action items and job descriptions for District Chair - Mental Health Specialists and College Jumpstart Counselor (4-0)
• Approved UAHS Girls Basketball trip to Summerville, SC for Dec 26-30, 2024 (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board will hold a special meeting to review state achievement data and report cards. The session is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Graf Center.

• Review of State Achievement Data
• Review of State Report Card
• Approval of Agenda
• Adjournment of Meeting

The Board reviewed state achievement data and the state report card. District officials reported that Upper Arlington Schools earned a five-star overall rating and is one of six districts in Ohio to earn five stars in all categories for three consecutive years.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, insurance premiums for 2025, and personnel actions. The board also discussed board operating norms and superintendent updates.

• Approval of August 2024 financial statements
• FY2025 Permanent Appropriations by Fund
• Insurance premiums for 2025 (Anthem, Delta Dental, VSP)
• St. Andrew School Counselor contract
• UAHS Girls Water Polo trip to Pennsylvania

The Board of Education approved entering into contracts with Perkins + Will and Moody Nolan to lead the second phase of facilities master planning for Hastings and Jones middle schools and Burbank Early Childhood School. The Board also approved its operating norms and the meeting agenda.

• Approved contracts with Perkins + Will and Moody Nolan for facilities master planning
• Approved Board Operating Norms (5-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.A. through 9.C. (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including financial transfers, fund returns, and student trip authorizations. The meeting also covered policy updates and public participation guidelines.

• Transfers of $1,000,000 from General Fund to Benefit Fund
• Purchases of $14,322.38 for custodial supplies
• Return of $115,464.42 in ARP ESSER fund advances
• Approval of student trips to locations including Cincinnati, OH and East Lansing, MI
• Discussion of Equity Policy 2264

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and minutes from several June and July 2024 meetings. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding school preparations, bullying reports, and a first reading of a new equity policy.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 11 regular meeting and June 9, 10, 28, and July 15 special meetings (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District council approved its agenda and the 2024‑25 Online Day Plan. It held a public hearing to consider re‑employing retired teachers Diane Kahle and Jeanne Beaver. The council then moved into an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee before adjourning.

• Public hearing on re‑employment of Diane Kahle (Computer Science Teacher)
• Public hearing on re‑employment of Jeanne Beaver (Teacher on Special Assignment)
• Approval of the 2024‑25 Online Day Plan as permitted by Ohio Revised Code 3313.482
• Motion to go into Executive Session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to consider appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee
• Motion to approve the meeting agenda

The Board approved the 2024-25 Online Day Plan as permitted by Ohio Revised Code 3313.482. Public hearings were held regarding the re-employment of two retired teachers, though no public comments were made.

• Approved 2024-25 Online Day Plan (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment, employment, and/or compensation of a public employee or official (4-0)

RECORDS COMMISSION MEETING

The Upper Arlington Records Commission is convening to review records retention procedures. The agenda includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda, followed by a review of records retention and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Review of records retention process
• Adjournment of meeting

The Records Commission held a special meeting to review the records retention process. The commission determined there were no changes to the current records retention schedule.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Confirmed no changes to the records retention schedule

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board approved its FY 2023‑24 final appropriations, temporary FY 2024‑25 appropriations, and student fee schedule for 2024‑25. It also adopted the Treasurer Employment Addendum and a five‑year Treasurer Employment Agreement effective August 1 2025. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss public employee compensation.

• Final FY 2023‑24 appropriations approved (Consent Agenda – Fiscal)
• Temporary FY 2024‑25 appropriations approved (Consent Agenda – Fiscal)
• District Student Fees for FY 2024‑25 approved (Consent Agenda – Fiscal)
• Treasurer Employment Addendum and Employment Agreement (2025‑2030) approved (Administrator Contracts)
• Motion to go into executive session to consider appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee

The Board approved a new employment agreement for the Treasurer spanning 2025-2030 and an associated addendum. A consent agenda was passed covering fiscal appropriations, personnel actions, and operations. Athletic personnel items were also approved.

• Approved Treasurer Employment Agreement 8/1/2025-7/30/2030 and Agreement Addendum (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FY 2023-24 Final and FY 2024-25 Temporary Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 District Student Fees (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items and 2024-25 Wage Schedules for BECS, SACC, and Exempt staff (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with UAEA regarding Mental Health Specialists (5-0)
• Approved disposal of equipment and renewal of liability and cyber insurance (5-0)
• Approved Athletic Personnel Action Items (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will hold a discussion and possible action on a voucher lawsuit. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, superintendent updates, retire/rehire notices, and a consent agenda covering fiscal, teaching, and human resources items.

• Voucher lawsuit discussion and possible action
• Retire/rehire notices for Diane Kahle and Jeanne Beaver
• Fiscal transfers totaling $57,042.96, including $31,892.96 from Building Fund to Permanent Improvement Fund
• Approval of 2024-2025 curriculum list and new curriculum resources
• Approval of personnel action items and student trips (UAHS Track & Field to Oregon, men's volleyball to Sandusky, communication students to NYC)

The Board approved retire-rehire notices for two staff members. The Board also discussed joining the 'Vouchers Hurt Ohio' lawsuit, though the provided text cuts off before a final vote on that motion was recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 14 and May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved retire-rehire notices for Diane Kahle and Jeanne Beaver (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District board will review its 2023-24 performance and preview 2024-25 goals. The meeting includes a recess and a motion to enter executive session to discuss a public employee's appointment or compensation.

• Review of 2023-24 goals and enrollment/staffing
• Preview of 2024-25 goals and strategic planning
• Executive session to discuss employee appointment or compensation
• Motion to recess the meeting
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The board reviewed current and future strategic priorities, including literacy, student voice, and continuous improvement. Officials presented data on enrollment growth and staffing increases for 2024-25. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than procedural motions.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. The agenda includes only procedural items: roll call, approval of the agenda, discussion on board relations, and adjournment. No votes on policies, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
• Board relations discussion (topic not specified)

The Board participated in a series of discussions and exercises led by Kerri Mollard of Mollard Consulting. The session focused on board governance, roles, responsibilities, and culture. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved motion to take a short recess (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The board approved the Ohio School Board Association's 2024 Legislative Platform at this special meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Adopted the OSBA 2024 Legislative Platform

The Board approved a resolution recommending amendments to the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2024 Legislative Platform. The changes focus on expanding the platform's racism, equity, and curriculum sections to include a broader range of protected classes and diverse community experiences.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending changes to the 2024 OSBA Legislative Platform regarding racism, equity, and curriculum (5-0)
• Approved the amended main motion to file the resolution with OSBA (4-1)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting following an executive session and retiree recognition. They will vote on approving the Ohio School Board Association's 2024 Legislative Platform and consider a consent agenda that includes a revised five-year forecast, amended appropriations, a contract with Columbus Speech & Hearing, personnel actions, student trips, and equipment disposals.

• Approval of OSBA 2024 Legislative Platform
• Revised Five Year Forecast for May 2024
• Amend 2023-2024 Appropriations by Fund
• Contract with Columbus Speech & Hearing for St. Andrew School
• Acceptance of gifts/donations: $1,474.99 (Hastings), $190 (UAHS), $1,500 (Wickliffe) from UAEF

The Board of Education tabled the approval of the 2024 Ohio School Boards Association Legislative Platform to allow for further review of proposed changes. The Board also approved amended minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting and recognized several district retirees.

• Approved amended April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled approval of 2024 OSBA Legislative Platform until a future special meeting (3-2)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education held an executive session for personnel and negotiations, then convened a regular meeting. They approved minutes, received a superintendent's update that included a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) review, and passed a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, contracts, personnel actions, student trips, job descriptions, and equipment disposal.

• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) and (4) for personnel and negotiations
• Superintendent's update includes a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) review
• Consent agenda includes Meta Master Services Agreement FY25 and Meta SIS Support Schedule I FY25
• Consent agenda includes Columbus Therapy Associates contract for St. Andrew School
• Approval to sell/dispose/donate equipment from Upper Arlington High School

The Board approved five policies regarding open enrollment, motions, affiliation, joint vocational school appointments, and civic engagement. Members also approved conceptual agreements for a new contract with the Upper Arlington Education Association effective July 1, 2024. Additionally, the Board approved the March 2024 investment reports and financial statements via a consent agenda.

• Approved five policies: PO 5113.01, PO 0154, PO 0116, PO 0157, and PO 9143
• Approved conceptual agreements for UAEA contract (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027)
• Approved March 2024 Investment Reports
• Approved Financial Statement for month ending March 31, 2024
• Approved Meta Master Services Agreement FY25 and related schedules
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will consider a resolution accepting tax rates for the 2025 collection year and certifying levies to the county auditor. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including personnel actions, fiscal reports, a $9,614.42 purchase, and acceptance of gifts totaling $12,487.39. Policy updates will receive a first reading.

• Resolution accepting tax amounts and rates for collection year 2025
• Purchase of $9,614.42 for EZPay processing charges
• Acceptance of gifts: $8,587.39 from UA Booster Club, $2,500 from City of UA, and others
• First read of policy updates (po5113.01, po0154, po0116, po0157, po9143)
• Approval of 2024/25 student handbooks: Rights & Responsibilities, Student Life, Online Academy, SACC

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda covering personnel actions, February 2024 investment reports, and financial statements. The district also reported receiving a $496,154 grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for new educational pathways.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 8, Feb 13, and Feb 28 meetings (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6.A through 9.D (3-0)
• Approved personnel action items (3-0)
• Approved February 2024 investment reports (3-0)
• Approved financial statement for month ending February 29, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $9,614.42 payment to EZPay for January 2024 processing charges (3-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the agenda and enter executive session. The session focused on employee compensation and employment matters under Ohio law.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Executive session for employee compensation and employment matters
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss employee compensation and bargaining negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment, compensation, and bargaining negotiations (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education approved the 2024 tax rates and a graduation venue agreement for 2025-2027. The board also reviewed financial statements and approved several student service and facility purchases.

• Resolution accepting amounts and tax rates for collection year 2024
• Graduation venue contract for 2025-2027 with Value City Arena Jerome Schottenstein Center
• Purchase of UAHS wrestling room doors from Elford for $17,892.28
• EZPay processing charges for September, October, and November totaling $32,639.84
• Approval of UAHS Softball trip to Myrtle Beach, SC, March 24-29, 2024

The Board of Education approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering fiscal, human resources, and operations items. Key actions included approving the 2025-2027 graduation venue contract and a memorandum of agreement with the UAEA. The Board also accepted various cash donations for school activities and the Legacy Fund.

• Approved consent agenda items 6.A. through 9.D. (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 graduation venue contract for Value City Arena Jerome Schottenstein Center
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with UAEA
• Approved personnel action items subject to background checks
• Approved transfer of construction interest earnings into the permanent improvement fund
• Approved tax rates for collection year 2024
• Approved student trip for UAHS Softball to Myrtle Beach, SC
• Approved sale, disposal, and donation of equipment

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution affirming its commitment to supporting all students, including transgender and gender-questioning students, in response to Ohio House Bill 68. The resolution states the district will continue its non-discrimination policies and strategic plan focus on belonging. The meeting also includes procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on a Board Resolution regarding Ohio HB68, which impacts transgender and gender-questioning students
• Board reaffirms commitment to non-discrimination and strategic plan focus on belonging for all students

The Board of Education passed a resolution affirming its commitment to support all students, including those who are transgender or questioning their gender identity, following the passage of House Bill 68. The Board also requested a draft equity policy for a future committee meeting.

• Approved Board Resolution regarding HB68 (3-2)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board will convene a special meeting to discuss the Insight Report and UAdventure strategic plan priorities. The session includes a closed executive session to discuss the employment of a public official.

• Executive session to discuss public employee employment
• Discussion of Insight Report and UAdventure strategic plan priorities
• Approval of agenda and meeting adjournment

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering fiscal reports, personnel actions, and equipment disposals. The meeting also included a presentation from the Ohio Auditor of State and a superintendent's update.

• Approval of 2024-25 UAHS Course of Studies
• Investment Report of December 2023
• Financial Statement for month ending December 31, 2023
• Purchases: $4,525.00 for student services evaluations, $30,218.00 for middle school athletic uniforms
• Approval to sell/dispose equipment at Windermere library

The Board approved the 2024-2025 Upper Arlington High School Program of Studies and a contract with Coach to Lead for strategic planning. The district also received a clean audit opinion and Auditor of State Award for the fiscal year ending 2023.

• Approved 2024-2025 UAHS Program of Studies
• Approved contract with Coach to Lead for strategic planning
• Approved December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved $4,525 purchase from Susan Weltner-Brunton & Associates for student services independent evaluations
• Approved $30,218 purchase from Ares for middle school athletic uniforms
• Approved amendments to 2023-24 Appropriations by Fund
• Approved December 2023 Investment Reports and December 30, 2023 Financial Statement

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for the upcoming year. The board also approved several standing authorizations for the President, Treasurer/CFO, and Superintendent.

• Election of Jenny McKenna as Board President
• Election of Louis Sauter as Board Vice President
• Appropriation of $20,000.00 for board professional development
• Payment of $250.00 to the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
• Renewal of membership in the Ohio School Boards Association

The Board of Education held its organizational meeting to elect leadership and approve annual operational procedures. Jenny McKenna was elected President and Louis Sauter was elected Vice President. The board also approved a consent agenda covering professional development funding and administrative authorizations.

• Elected Jenny McKenna as President of the Board (5-0)
• Elected Louis Sauter as Vice President of the Board (3-2)
• Approved $20,000 for fiscal year 2024 board professional development (5-0)
• Renewed membership in Ohio School Boards Association (5-0)
• Approved $250 payment to join the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to sign grant applications without prior board approval (5-0)
• Granted standing authorizations to Treasurer/CFO for 2024 operations and finances (5-0)
• Waived the reading of minutes from previous meetings (5-0)