Facilities Master Planning Phase 2: Community Engagement Session #6

The Upper Arlington Schools held a community engagement session on March 26, 2026, to discuss Phase 2 of their Facilities Master Planning. The meeting focused on presenting draft recommendations for addressing the district's aging middle schools and early childhood facilities, including repair, renovation, or rebuilding options. The district CFO detailed the significant rise in construction costs since the previous bond issue in 2017, emphasizing the financial implications of delaying projects. The session also covered the proposed combined bond and operating levy to fund these capital improvements, with an estimated combined millage rate of 6.9 mills. Various options for minimizing student disruption during construction, such as modular classrooms and swing space strategies, were presented. The board sought community feedback through surveys and encouraged public input before making a final recommendation later in the spring. No formal votes were taken during this session, but the meeting served as a key step in the procurement and budgeting process for upcoming capital projects.