Upper Arlington City School District public meetings in 2025

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the agenda, minutes from November 11, 2025, and a date for the January 13, 2026, organizational meeting. The board also approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, financial statements, and equipment disposal.

• Approval of November 2025 financial statements
• Authorization for legal counsel to investigate commercial property valuations
• Approval of Non-Union Employee Full-time Benefits Package 2024-27
• Approval to sell/dispose of school equipment
• Approval of Personnel Action Items

The Board of Education approved the agenda, November minutes, and a new organizational meeting date. Jenny McKenna was appointed as temporary chairperson until a Board President is elected.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 11, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set Organizational Meeting for January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Appointed Jenny McKenna as temporary chairperson (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including fiscal reports, equipment disposals, and personnel actions. The board also held a public hearing to discuss rehiring Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt.

• Approval of October 2025 financial statements
• Purchases totaling $19,468.75 (Bridgeway Therapy, SysCloud)
• Public hearing on rehiring Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt
• Acceptance of $6,726.75 in cash donations for school programs
• Approval of student trips through June 2026

The Board held a required public hearing regarding the potential reemployment of Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt following his retirement. No action was taken on this matter, as state law requires a 15-day waiting period before a decision can be made. The Board anticipates considering the reemployment at the December 9, 2025, meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (25-128)
• Approved October 14, 2025, meeting minutes (25-129)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (25-130)

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting to approve personnel actions, financial statements, and various student trips. The body also accepted numerous donations for school athletics, clubs, and facilities.

• Approved $19,405.84 for Senior Center demolition project change orders with S.G. Lowendick & Sons Inc.
• Approved $3,902.28 for Scholastic classroom magazine orders for Tremont
• Approved student trips to Pittsburgh, The Villages (FL), Scotland, Washington DC, Merritt Island (FL), and Chicago
• Accepted donations including $17,547.59 for UAHS Football and $11,600.00 for the UAHS Speaker Series
• Approved policies po 3220 and po3220.03

The Board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from September, and a consent agenda of fiscal reports and purchases. The Treasurer presented a financial forecast projecting a revenue shortfall by 2027.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved September meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved financial forecast presentation

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education approved the agenda, voted to enter an executive session regarding employee complaints, and approved 2026 health insurance premiums and personnel actions. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Health Insurance 2026 premiums approved (Anthem Platinum: single $1,034.38, family $2,689.44)
• Dental Insurance 2026 premiums approved (Delta Dental: single $54.94, family $161.93)
• Vision Insurance 2026 premiums approved (VSP: single $8.60, family $18.20)
• Personnel action item approved
• Executive session held to consider employee complaints

The Board of Education approved the 2026 health, dental, vision, and life insurance items. Additionally, the board approved a personnel action item regarding contract issuances.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Item for contract issuance (5-0)
• Approved short recess (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to consider employee investigation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting to approve fiscal reports, personnel actions, and the 2025-26 organizational chart. The body also decided on permanent appropriations for FY2026 and set the in-state tuition rate.

• FY26 in-state tuition rate set at $16,995.26
• Purchase of Raptor Technologies Employee Safe Suite / Student Watch subscriptions for $37,577.00
• Purchase of FACTS digital resource school management platforms for $4,579.44
• Approval of Weston Hurd as an approved legal firm
• Re-approval of Board of Education Operating Norms for the 2025-26 fiscal year

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed reemployment of retired teacher Gretchen Zunic as a Strings Teacher. The board approved the agenda and adjourned after the hearing.

• Public hearing to consider rehiring retired teacher Gretchen Zunic as Strings Teacher

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed re-employment of Gretchen Zunic as a Strings Teacher. No public comments were made regarding this proposal.

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

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education is reviewing proposed projects from National Church Residence and receiving updates on student wellness and internet protection compliance. The board is also deciding on several fiscal transfers and personnel actions.

• Presentation on proposed projects at National Church Residence site in Northern Upper Arlington
• Transfer of $750,000.00 from PI Fund to Capital Projects Reserve Fund
• Transfers of $20,000.00 each to Hastings Athletics and Jones Athletics
• Service agreement with US Omni and TSAG
• Approval of personnel action items and student trips to Cincinnati, OH and Michigan

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and minutes from three previous meetings. The session included a presentation on a proposed redevelopment project for National Church Residences and updates on district operations, student wellness funds, and bullying reports.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 10, June 26, and July 14, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Education decided on the 2025-26 Online Day Plan and approved specific personnel actions. The board also discussed a potential calendar change for September 29, 2025.

• Approval of 2025-26 Online Day Plan
• Purchase of Cloud foundation from Oarnet VMWARE for $15,158.40
• Approval of personnel action items
• Discussion of making September 29, 2025 a staff professional learning day instead of a student instructional day

The Board approved a plan to use online delivery for up to three school days to meet state-mandated hours. They also authorized a cloud foundation purchase and approved personnel action items. A potential calendar change for a professional learning day on September 29, 2025, was discussed.

• Approved 2025-26 Online Day Plan (3-0)
• Approved $15,158.40 purchase from Oarnet VMWARE for Cloud foundation (3-0)
• Approved personnel action items (3-0)
• Designated Dr. Nidhi Satiani as Treasurer Pro Tempore (3-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board approved final FY 2024-25 appropriations, temporary FY 2025-26 appropriations, and a $140,690.00 purchase of AP exam fees. The board also authorized agreements for the Burbank Early Childhood School secure entryway and the Upper Arlington Senior Center demolition project, and held public hearings on the re-employment of five retirees.

• Final FY 2024-25 Appropriations
• Temporary FY 2025-26 Appropriations
• AP examination fees ($140,690.00)
• Burbank Early Childhood School secure entryway project
• Upper Arlington Senior Center demolition project

The Board approved a $26.75 million transfer to various capital and benefit funds to comply with a proposed 40% state cap on cash carryover balances. The Board also approved several operational projects and a consent agenda covering fiscal and personnel items.

• Approved transfer of $26.75 million to Capital Project Fund, Capital Project Future Fund, Building Reserve Fund, and Benefit Fund (5-0)
• Approved Final FY 2024-25 and Temporary FY 2025-26 Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $140,690 payment to College Board for AP examination fees (5-0)
• Approved revised five-year financial forecast (5-0)
• Approved agreement for Burbank Early Childhood School Secure Entryway Project (5-0)
• Approved contract for Upper Arlington Senior Center Demolition Project (5-0)
• Approved revised facility rental rates (5-0)
• Approved 2-year renewal for Excess Workers Comp Insurance (5-0)

RECORDS COMMISSION MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Records Commission will hold a routine procedural meeting to review the records retention process. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is required by Ohio Revised Code.

• Review of records retention process

The Records Commission held a special meeting to review the records retention process. The Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer reported that no changes were made to the schedule. The meeting consisted of procedural actions.

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

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the re-employment of retired principal Julie Nolan. The board is also approving fiscal reports, student fees for 2025-2026, and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on the re-employment of Julie Nolan as Principal
• Approval of District Student Fees for 2025-2026
• Payment of $3,212.23 to EZPAY for fees and $3,105.61 to Cornwell Lawn & Landscape for fertilization
• Fund transfers of $13,475.00 to Jones Athletics and $12,400.00 to Hastings Athletics
• Approval of the OSBA 2026 legislative platform amendments

The Board approved the curriculum resource list for the 2025-2026 school year, including a new core reading resource for K-5. Members also approved amendments to the Ohio School Boards Association 2026 legislative platform. A consent agenda covering fiscal reports, student activity funds, and personnel actions was passed.

• Approved 2025-2026 Curriculum Resource List (5-0)
• Approved amendments to OSBA 2026 legislative platform (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2025 investment and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved $13,475 transfer from General Fund to Jones Athletics (5-0)
• Approved $12,400 transfer from General Fund to Hastings Athletics (5-0)
• Approved purchases from EZPAY ($3,212.23) and Cornwell Lawn & Landscape ($3,105.61) (5-0)
• Approved creation of student activity funds for Strength and Conditioning Camp, UA Hub, and Artist Off Campus (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The board voted 3-2 to approve membership in the 2025-26 Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding. It also approved a consent agenda including a $1 million transfer to the benefit fund, a revised five-year forecast, and wage schedules for 2025-26. A retiree recognition and public participation session were held.

• Approved membership in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding (3-2 vote)
• Approved $1,000,000 transfer from General Fund to Benefit Fund
• Approved purchase of interpreting services from Us Together for $8,375
• Approved revised Five Year Forecast and related assumptions
• Approved BECS, SACC, and Exempt wage schedules for 2025-26

The Board recognized 30 retiring staff members and approved the minutes from April 2025. Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt announced that the facilities master planning timeline for middle schools and Burbank Early Childhood School will be extended. The Board also discussed membership in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding.

• Designated Louis Sauter as Treasurer Pro Tempore
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 8 and April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a Title VI certification letter from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, which is required to maintain federal funding. The board will also consider routine personnel actions including approval of Human Resources items, student trips, and five retire-rehire notices for Debra Amling, Curt Bixel, Sean Martin, Erin Miguel Keith, and Kristin Robbins. Presentations on the gifted audit and Burbank Early Childhood School are scheduled.

• Discussion of Title VI compliance certification letter required to avoid jeopardizing federal funding
• Approval of retire-rehire notices for five employees: Debra Amling, Curt Bixel, Sean Martin, Erin Miguel Keith, and Kristin Robbins
• Approval of student trip for UA Crew to Milford, MI on May 9-11, 2025
• Presentation on gifted audit results
• Presentation on Burbank Early Childhood School

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including financial statements, personnel actions, and equipment disposal. The board also approved the Student Accident Insurance plan for the 2025-26 school year and new curriculum resources for various grade levels.

• Approval of Student Accident Insurance 2025-26
• Approval of new curriculum resources for Math, Reading, History, and Spanish
• Approval of equipment disposal and donation
• Acceptance of cash donations for Robotics Club and Training Room
• Approval of personnel actions and student trips

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 11, 2025, regular meeting. Members discussed proposed policies regarding student voice and religious instruction, though no final votes on these policies were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING W EXEC SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including the acceptance of 2026 tax rates, financial statements for February, and revised SACC tuition fees for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting also included a motion to enter executive session.

• Approval of 2026 tax rates and appropriations
• Revised SACC tuition fees for 2025-26
• Purchases totaling $30,223.75
• Motion to enter executive session
• Approval of personnel action items

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 6 and February 11, 2025 meetings. The session included administrative updates on school safety, facilities planning, and a recommendation for a new K-5 English Language Arts resource.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved a consent agenda including fiscal reports, personnel actions, equipment disposals, and donations. The board also approved the Online Academy Program of Studies for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approval of Online Academy Program of Studies for 2025-2026
• Financial statement for January 31, 2025
• Purchases totaling $18,879.62 for Girls Lacrosse
• Donations totaling $74,678.45 from various groups
• Approval of personnel action items and student trips

The Board of Education approved a resolution to comply with state law regarding student restrooms and locker rooms. This action includes rescinding two previous resolutions and updating 'All Gender' restroom signage to 'Single Occupancy'.

• Approved resolution regarding SB 104 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 7 and January 14, 2025 meetings (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Upper Arlington City School District board consisted solely of procedural items, including approval of the agenda and a vote to enter executive session. No substantive decisions or discussions were held in open session. The executive session was authorized under Ohio law for matters including personnel, legal disputes, and labor negotiations.

• Motion to enter executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1),(3),(4),(5) — covering public employee appointments/discipline, attorney conferences on pending litigation, and labor negotiations

The Board of Education held a special meeting consisting of procedural actions. The board approved the agenda and entered into an executive session for approximately three hours before adjourning.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session per ORC 121.22(G) (1),(3),(4),(5) (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the 'Excellence in Engagement 2030' strategic plan and a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel actions, equipment disposals, and the acceptance of $18,749.60 in donations.

• Approval of Strategic Plan - Excellence in Engagement 2030
• Approval of Consent Agenda items (fiscal, HR, operations)
• Acceptance of $18,749.60 in donations from Battelle Foundation Fund and UAEF
• Transfer of $48,401.93 from General Fund to Legacy Fund
• Approval of student trips to Germany, Switzerland, South Africa, and Bahamas

The Board of Education approved the district's five-year strategic plan focusing on Engaged Learning, Culture & Climate, and Connections. The district was also recognized by the Ohio Auditor of State for a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending 2024.

• Approved Excellence & Innovation 2030 Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.A. through 9.B. (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss property purchase and confidential matters (5-0)

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting for 2025, electing a president by voice vote and a vice president in a split vote (3-2). The board approved a consent agenda that included a $20,000 appropriation for board professional development, $12,274 for Ohio School Boards Association membership, and $250 to join the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund. Standing authorizations were granted to the treasurer/CFO and superintendent for the calendar year.

• Election of board president by voice vote and vice president (Louis Sauter) with a 3-2 vote
• Appropriation of $20,000 for board professional development in fiscal year 2025
• Renewal of OSBA membership at a cost of $12,274
• Joining the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund with a $250 payment
• Adoption of standing authorizations for the treasurer/CFO and superintendent for 2025

The Board of Education held its 2025 organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish standing authorizations for the calendar year. The board approved a consent agenda covering professional development funding, association memberships, and administrative authorities.

• Elected Jenny McKenna as President of the Board (5-0)
• Elected Louis Sauter as Vice President of the Board (3-2)
• Appropriated $20,000 for fiscal year 2025 board professional development
• Renewed Ohio School Boards Association membership for $12,274
• Joined OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for 2025 with a $250 payment
• Authorized Board President to sign grant applications without prior board approval
• Granted standing authorizations for the Treasurer/CFO regarding finances and operations
• Granted standing authorizations for the Superintendent regarding personnel and student waivers