Laura Mickens

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.

This document outlines Phase Two of the Facilities Master Planning for the Upper Arlington Community, building upon work completed in Phase One. The plan emphasizes maximizing community involvement, ensuring a transparent process, and addressing current and future enrollment for Hastings Middle School, Jones Middle School, and Burbank Early Childhood School. Key guiding principles include fostering accomplished learners, fiscal responsibility, strong relationships, collaboration, creativity, and a safe learning environment. The planning parameters detail requirements for modern, future-ready facilities, balanced costs, and inclusive amenities.

The Facilities Master Plan Recommendation for the Upper Arlington School District outlines a comprehensive, community-driven process to address the aging school buildings and support future educational needs. Developed through three phases—Assessment, Options, and Decisions—the plan proposes various options (repair, renovate, or rebuild) for elementary, middle, high schools, and an early childhood center, considering physical condition, educational adequacy, and projected enrollment growth through 2025-26. The recommendations aim to provide long-term, financially sensible solutions for facilities, culminating in decisions regarding funding and implementation.