October 13, 2026, Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Upper Arlington Schools Board of Education regular meeting on October 13, 2026, included discussion of Issue 7, a proposed $275 million facilities bond for school construction and renovation. District officials explained that the bond could be financed over up to 38 years and discussed how existing debt, interest rates, and property valuations affect the projected tax impact; Issue 7 was scheduled for the November 3 ballot, and the board took no vote on it at this meeting. The treasurer reported that revenues and expenditures remained close to the five-year forecast, while tax and reimbursement receipts were temporarily delayed by county settlement timing, including a reported $7.4 million year-over-year timing difference.

The district reported that it had contracted Firefly Sports Testing for an independent assessment of the high school and Marv Moorhead Stadium turf after a series of injuries. Testing at ten field locations found results within the applicable performance ranges; the field reopened October 10, and the district said it would work with the original installer, the Moes Group, on any needed updates or repairs. The board also approved a cell-phone booster item at Burbank (location name unclear in the transcript) by motion; no cost or vendor was stated. The consent agenda was approved, but the transcript does not provide details of any additional procurement actions within it.