Jaclyn Angle

The board conducted an executive session regarding economic development, followed by a regular session. Updates were provided on district athletics, safety protocols, and a fiscal review comparing current data to five-year projections. Significant discussion occurred regarding the Facilities Master Planning process, the selection of new English Language Arts resources, and policies concerning Release Time for Religious Instruction and Student Voice. The board addressed first and second reads of various policies, including revisions to personal communication device policies. Multiple consent agenda items were approved, covering financial statements, tax rates, personnel actions, student trips, and gifts and donations. Additionally, the board approved Board of Revision complaint filings and a retire/rehire notice.

The document presents the 'Profile of an Engaged Learner,' a core component of the Upper Arlington Schools Strategic Plan. This profile articulates key skills and characteristics—Solution Seeker, Creative, Skilled Communicator, Open-Minded & Empathetic, Responsible & Resilient, and Well-Balanced—designed to prepare students to serve, lead, and succeed. It also provides a summary of Engaged Learner Competencies and Well-Being Survey results from Fall 2024 to Spring 2026, assessing student alignment with these attributes.

This document presents the Draft Recommendations Survey Results Overview from March-April 2026 for Upper Arlington Schools' phase two master plan. It outlines key recommendations including the rebuilding of Burbank Early Childhood School, Hastings Middle School, and Jones Middle School, alongside the installation of turf at middle schools. The plan addresses both the physical and educational needs of these buildings, considering financial implications, the historical significance of Jones Middle School, and managing athletic space and educational experiences during construction, with tentative construction scheduled to commence in summer 2028.

This document outlines foundational planning parameters for the development of a long-term plan concerning Hastings Middle School, Jones Middle School, and Burbank Early Childhood School. Key priorities include maximizing community involvement, ensuring transparency, and addressing current and future enrollment and program requirements. The parameters mandate retaining a two-middle school model with no redistricting, and emphasize the creation of modern, future-ready learning environments with balanced initial and lifecycle costs, equitable gender-specific and single-occupancy restroom facilities, and comparable spaces for learning, gathering, arts, athletics, and other activities.

The meeting gathered feedback regarding building-specific needs, repair costs, and programmatic priorities for the school facility. Key topics included concerns over aging infrastructure such as the HVAC systems, lighting, and roof, as well as the need for improved classroom sizes, flexible learning spaces, and collaborative areas. Safety issues related to traffic congestion and drop-off/pick-up flow were prioritized, alongside the necessity for improved acoustics, accessibility, and environmental sustainability in future building design.