April 14, 2026, Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Upper Arlington Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 14, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a resolution authorizing a license and donation agreement with the Upper Arlington Education Foundation for the Hope Garden project, which has raised over $150,000 and is moving forward to final design and construction. The board also discussed facility master planning, including a proposal to add a third floor to the high school to reduce student time in modular classrooms, with administrative services sought for this project scope. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on budgeting and levy cycles, emphasizing the importance of timely tax revenue for district operations. Several policies related to artificial intelligence use in schools were presented for first reading, with plans to incorporate vendor accountability measures in AI procurement. Motions to approve various consent agenda items, including personnel appointments and school calendars, were made, with the calendar approval postponed for further review. Public comments addressed concerns about school facility preservation and special education services. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, refining AI policy and procurement considerations, and maintaining fiscal oversight.