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UAiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON, UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS & UPPER ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CityiNSIGHT
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023
Community Center Photo Mosaic
As the UA Community Foundation Capital Campaign nears its $8M goal,
residents have the opportunity to be part of a donor photo mosaic
While you might not have heard much
in the way of updates about the UA
Community Center in recent months,
work is continuing behind the scenes
to finalize the detailed designs in
readiness for starting the construction
bid process early in the New Year. If
all goes according to schedule, we
anticipate inviting the community to a
groundbreaking ceremony this spring,
so watch for details in the weeks ahead. Together...
Concurrently, the Upper Arlington Community Starts Here
Community Foundation, with the help of
the Upper Arlington Community Center
Capital Campaign Committee, is nearing
its $8 million goal.
“The level of support from the
community has been impressive to say
the least,” stated Campaign Co-Chair,
Margie Pizzuti. “Since announcing
our lead gift of $2 million from the fundraising effort. This has previously Anyone who participates in this
late Loann Crane in honor of her late included opportunities to secure an exciting opportunity by December 31
husband Bob Crane back in August of iconic blue brick from the former will also be taking advantage of the
2021, the campaign team has been truly Lazarus/Macy’s building. matching challenge, essentially doubling
amazed by the positive response and the The donor photo mosaic provides their pledge.
resulting level of support.” an opportunity for the community’s A limited number of photo spots are
involvement in a personal and available and mosaic pledges and space
Matching Challenge memorable way. By gifting $250 during reservations will be accepted on a first-
Thanks to an anonymous donor, this phase of the campaign, donors can come, first-served basis.
recent efforts have focused on securing submit a family photo that will then be Visit www.uacommunityfoundation.
donations of $5,000 or less that are then incorporated into a large bear photo com/uacc-mosaic/ to learn more and to
doubled by the donor’s matching grant. mosaic to be installed on the wall of make your pledge today!
This matching challenge runs through the stairwell on the main level (example
the end of December or until a total of shown above).
$250,000 in pledges has been reached.
Photo Mosaic Opportunity UPPER ARLINGTON
Throughout the campaign, the
committee has been considering COMMUNITY CENTER
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
creative ways to recognize and involve
community members in this momentous
In Partnership With the Upper Arlington Community Foundation
upperarlingtonoh.gov JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 CityiNSIGHT 3
2 0 23 C A P I TA L I M P RO V E M E N T P RO G R A M
Following Council approval of the City’s
2023-2024 budget last December, Wakefield Forest
plans for the 2023 Capital Improvement Traffic Calming
Program are moving into high gear. As
Measures
has been typical since the City expanded
The Wakefield Forest
its program to 10 years in 2014, all signs
neighborhood by the
indicate that 2023 will be another busy
UA High School will
construction season.
receive additional traffic
calming measures totaling
Street Reconstruction approximately $435,000.
Program This includes permanent
Street reconstruction projects comprise improvements to the
full pavement replacement, new curb intersection of Trentwood
and gutter and driveway approaches. Road and Mount Holyoke
For 2023, the following streets are Road, pedestrian crossing
scheduled for this extensive work, with improvements at the
an estimated cost of approximately $1.4 intersection of Northwest Boulevard
million: and Trentwood Road, traffic-calming Other Highlights
• Haviland Road – Winfield to on Brandon Road and Mount Holyoke • A shared-use path will be installed
Windermere Road, and one-way westbound roadway along the north side of Lane
• Malvern Road – Waltham to Club geometry improvements at Northwest Avenue, between Asbury Road and
• Merriweather Drive – Kirkham to Boulevard and Trentwood Road. Riverside Drive. This will connect to
Fishinger a future shared-use path heading
• Oakridge Court – cul-de-sac to south on the west side of Riverside
Fishinger Road
Oakridge Drive to the Trabue Road bridge,
Reconstruction & Waterline
• Suffolk Road – Andover to providing direct access to the
Long awaited improvements to Fishinger
Northwest Quarry Trails Metro Park. Budgeted
Road began toward the close of
• Welsford Road – Northam to at $555,000, the City has secured a
2022, enhancing the connectivity and
Ridgeview $330,000 State Capital Grant to help
aesthetics of this major thoroughfare.
fund the project.
Phase I runs from Mountview Road to
Street Maintenance Program • With the first five-year cycle
Tremont Road. Phase II – scheduled
Sections of 13 streets are scheduled completed in 2022 for the City’s
to begin in 2023 – will complete the
for street maintenance work, which Sidewalk Maintenance Program, the
project, running from Mountview to
comprises street resurfacing and second cycle is expected to result
Riverside Drive. The two phases include
spot curb and gutter repairs, per the in fewer repairs and a substantially
full street reconstruction, new curb
following list, at an estimated cost of lower cost.
and gutter, improved LED streetlights,
$814,000: • The 2023 Sanitary Sewer repairs will
new sidewalks and a shared-use path.
• Abington Road complete improvements based on
Concurrent with these improvements, a
• Adner Court City video inspections.
new waterline will be installed along this
• Ashdowne Road entire section of Fishinger. Combined,
• Barrington Road Full details of the 2023 Capital
the Fishinger Road construction and
• Canterbury Road Improvement Program can be found
waterline improvements will cost more
• Greensview Drive on our Construction Projects page
than $18 million, however the City has
• Somerford Road at upperarlingtonoh.gov. This page
been successful in its efforts to secure
• South Parkway includes a storymap showing project
alternate funding sources of more
• Westover Road locations and providing timely updates
than $10 million to offset the City’s
• West Devon Road as construction season gets underway
investment.
• Wickford Road in earnest. If you have questions about
• Wickliffe Road the City’s 2023 Capital Improvement
• Willowbrook Road Program, contact engineering@uaoh.net.
4 CityiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 upperarlingtonoh.gov
FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions
2023-2024 Budget
As typically occurs during even-num-
bered years, Council took a deep dive
into plans for the 2023-2024 budget
cycle as 2022 drew to a close.
Despite current challenges, such as
inflationary market conditions, our
position remains healthy. The budget
reflects conservative revenue projections
and flexibility, enabling the City to
maintain a high level of service while
reinvesting in infrastructure and parks.
The City’s income tax continues to
trend upward. At the December 12 FROM LEFT: Michaela Burriss, Jim Lynch, Brendan King (President), Kathy Adams,
Council Meeting, Finance Director Brent Brian Close (Vice President), John Kulewicz, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
Lewis was pleased to report that by the
end of November, 2022 income tax • $2.5 million for capital equipment, been formed by City Council to address
receipts had reached $40 million, ahead such as a new medic unit, police specific community issues. In return,
of projections. vehicles, a bucket truck and utility these individuals are afforded the
Thanks to resident support of the turf sprayer. opportunity to help shape their
.5% income tax increase in 2014, com- • Renovations for public facilities community.
bined with various economic develop- include a new heat pump at the Several vacancies are slated to occur
ment investments, approximately $43.1 Public Service Center, a generator early in the New Year, including:
million has been invested directly back at Station 71, and a generator and • Board of Zoning & Planning
into the community. Meanwhile, General restroom renovations at the Munici- • City Tree Commission
Fund reserves continue to grow, project- pal Services Center. • Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
ed to reach approximately 61% in 2023 • Several positions will be added: a
– double Council’s policy for maintaining Communications Specialist in the To learn more about these boards
at least 30%. Looking ahead to 2023, we City Manager’s Office, primarily in and other vacancies, visit our Boards and
are projecting a 2.75% increase of $41.6 preparation for Community Center Commissions portal at
million in income tax receipts. marketing needs; a Systems Admin- https://onboard.upperarlingtonoh.gov.
The two-year budget continues an istrator in the Information Technol- On the portal, you can sort data to
impressive record of cost control. Total ogy Department to support Police identify current vacancies, upcoming
proposed appropriations for 2023 and Fire innovations and the Com- term expirations for seats and more. You
operating expenditures are 3.13% above munity Center; two civilian positions can also access the application form
the 2022 budget projections, with all in the Police Division in response to - which you are welcome to complete
City departments continuing to manage the recommendations of the Police at any time to express your interest in
resources and contain overtime costs. Operations Study – a Professional serving the community in this way. When
2023 expenditures include: Standards Coordinator and a Crime completing an application, it’s possible
• $40,000 for community grants, such Analyst position; and expansion of a to select and prioritize more than one
as the Community Relations Innova- part-time Aquatics Manager position Board or Commission.
tions Small Grant Program. to fulltime.
• A $285,000 increase in the City’s Council Approves Rezoning
contract with NRECC for emergen- Call for Board & Commission Amendments for Henderson
cy/911 dispatching services. Applicants Road Office District
• $105,000 for various streetlight Application Deadline: February 1, 2023 Following an extensive public
improvements on arterial streets. The City is fortunate to have many engagement and review process and
• $60,000 to fund the Parks & Recre- residents who are willing to donate their an endorsement by the Board of Zoning
ation Department’s new Integrated time and expertise serving on the vari- and Planning, on December 5 City
Turf Management Program. ous Boards and Commissions that have Council approved zoning amendments
upperarlingtonoh.gov JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 CityiNSIGHT 5
Kingsdale Redevelopment Project
If you’re curious about the
for a portion of the ORC Office and construction taking place at
Research District located on the south Kingsdale and wondering
side of Henderson Road. what will be going where,
Large, single-use office complexes this aerial of the site has
like this district have become outdated the building footprints
and unpopular, especially if they are not superimposed. You
in prime locations with direct access to can see the almost
highways and resources. To attract and finished senior
retain quality employees, companies are living building
increasingly blending office spaces with top left, the
convenient amenities and housing. start of the
Effective early January 2023, the apartment
district will be rezoned as a Planned building
Mixed Office District (PMOD), with the to the
intent of retaining a significant amount right, and the placeholder for the Community Center, bottom left.
of office space within the district,
while allowing for a limited number of
additional uses, such as residential and 2022 Community Awards
retail, as future redevelopment projects Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 20
occur. Included in the rezoning are a
series of building setback or “no build” Each year, we seek nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups
areas and a transition in allowable that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual
building heights from the exterior of the Community Awards Program. We have mixed things up a little for the 2022 awards,
district into its core. adding a Community Relations award in place of Safety, and incorporating a
The City has experienced success new diversity element to our Business Award. Now is the time to submit your
with several mixed-use projects in recent nominations for the following categories:
years. Combining a mix of uses within • Business – recognizes a business that is actively involved in the community
an efficiently designed footprint is a or brings other significant benefits through its presence in Upper Arlington.
proven and desirable model that makes This could be by utilizing environmentally friendly business practices, through
financial sense for developers and support and participation in community service projects, by providing financial
property owners – fulfilling the market or in-kind support for various causes, or as a leader in workplace diversity.
demand for live/work communities and • Community Enrichment – presented to an individual or group that has
creating a 24/7 synergy. It also achieves spearheaded or is involved in a project or program that enhances the City’s
an important goal for the City – that of quality of life through the arts, education, recreation, cultural diversity or
retaining and expanding professional enhancement of the natural environment.
and medical office uses within our • Community Relations – presented to an individual or group that is actively
commercial districts, since they are a involved in programming that increases a sense of belonging for all members
primary source of income revenue. of our community, enhances knowledge, understanding and appreciation of
Moving forward, any proposed diversity within UA, raises awareness of or improves the overall health and
redevelopment projects in this district safety of the community, or for a significant one-time act to help others in the
will be subject to the City’s public review community during their moment of need.
process for major site plans. This would • Senior – awarded to an individual who is actively involved in his/her
include public outreach and the Board of community through volunteer service, taking a leadership or participatory role
Zoning and Planning’s formal review and in community programs.
approval process. • Youth - presented to a youth individual or group actively involved in volunteer
For full details, visit our website, service, or the participation in and development of community programs to
at upperarlingtonoh.gov, where you benefit others.
can find information under Community
Projects. Visit upperarlingtonoh.gov for additional details and to fill out our online
nomination form by the January 20 deadline.
6 CityiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 upperarlingtonoh.gov
CITY MANAGER UPDATE Steve Schoeny
• Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew
Jividen received the 2022 Firefighter
of the Award in recognition of his
team leadership abilities and recent
efforts to design and build some
training equipment in-house.
The next day, we gathered with
members of the Police Division to
A Round of Applause for present a check for more than $10,000
Our Exceptional City Staff to the OhioHealth Foundation for cancer
As I write this month’s column, we are research and patient support initiatives.
and launched a homebound COVID
in the midst of an incredible week of The donation was made possible
vaccination program.
recognition and celebration for many through the division’s Movember
members of our City team. fundraiser, which this year honored two While these were our winners,
At the final City Council Meeting of City employees with family members there were 12 other nominations
the year, three exceptional employees currently undergoing treatment for and countless additional employees
were honored: cancer. nominated for this year’s awards. This
• After an At week’s end, we gathered for not only highlights the exceptional
incredible our annual employee holiday lunch, work that is being done across the
public service which included two annual award organization, it highlights the pride that
career presentations: we all have in the work that we do, since
spanning 57 • Officer Ty Hamilton (Police), Craig it’s the employees who nominate their
years – with Stevens (Clerk of Court), Darren colleagues for these awards.
both the Shulman, Darlene Pettit, Joe Roush Last but definitely not least, we
UA Schools and Tonya Wampler (City Attorney’s celebrated the Police Division’s annual
and the City Office) received our Notable Team awards recipients – Joe Kelly, our Officer
– Lee Spitzer is retiring from his Project Award for their creation of the Year, and Aaron Greenberg, our
role as Aquatics Manager. It’s no of the Warrant Forgiveness Days Civilian of the Year. AND we recognized
exaggeration to say that Lee has Program. Every Thursday in October, Jodi Osborne, the City’s Cultural Arts
positively impacted the lives of it was possible for individuals with Manager, for organizing the City’s first
thousands of residents over the outstanding traffic or non-violent Arts on Arlington special event last
years and he will be greatly missed. misdemeanor warrants to have their summer, which went on to receive
• Firefighter/Paramedic Brennan warrants canceled and to reinstate First Place for Historical & Cultural
Woods was awarded the 2022 Dr. their cases for processing through Arts Programs from the Ohio Parks &
Mary E. Fontana Distinguished Mayors Court. Recreation Association.
Service Award for his work on the • EMS Captain Chris Moore, My thanks to all of my colleagues
specifications and timely set up for Firefighter/Paramedics Michael here at the City for an incredible year
the Fire Division’s new medic truck. Jones and Joe McCabe, and CARES of service to the Upper Arlington
Manager Christine Leyshon received community. I can’t wait to see what we
the Exceptional Customer Service can accomplish together in 2023.
Award in recognition
of the work they are
doing to help aging
residents remain safely
in their homes. In the
past six months alone,
they have worked with
144 referrals, made
152 in-home visits,
installed 109 grab bars,
upperarlingtonoh.gov JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 CityiNSIGHT 7
Community Relations Committee Seasonal Employment
Expands its Programming Opportunities
Since its formation in late 2020, the at the February 23 Community Relations
Community Relations Committee (CRC) Committee Meeting.
has been working to support UA as a
welcoming community and to promote Annual Observances
understanding, mutual respect and a Calendar
sense of belonging among all residents. The CRC website now houses a 2023
In December, CRC Co-Chairs Observances and Holidays Calendar that
Farida El-Hennawy and Jason Sayat includes national holidays, significant
provided an update to City Council on celebrations and observances for
the committee’s progress and plans different religions, and notable national,
for 2023. A video of this presentation month-long observances. It may be the start of the New Year but
can be found on the CRC website, at We encourage UA civic groups, UA’s Parks & Recreation Department
uacommunityrelations.com. businesses and residents to refer to this is already focused on securing the
calendar when scheduling meetings, many seasonal employees needed for
2023 Innovation Small Grant events or other activities. a successful summer of youth camps,
The calendar is not a complete days at the pool, tennis programming
Program
listing of all observances, but represents and more. Opportunities exist for teens,
Application Deadline: January 13, 2023
the CRC’s best attempt at providing college students and teachers looking
The City recognizes that fostering and
a listing that reflects and serves the to fill their summers with rewarding
promoting a welcoming community
primary nationalities and cultures of our experiences and a useful paycheck, as
cannot be done by government alone.
community members. If you believe an well as for adults and recent retirees
To that end, with guidance from the CRC,
item should be added to the calendar, with some extra time on their hands who
the Community Relations Innovation
please send an email to community. would like to support their community
Small Grant Program was established
relations@uaoh.net. and enjoy the great outdoors.
in 2022 to support community-based,
Seasonal positions exist in the
innovative approaches to fulfilling the
following areas:
CRC’s Purpose, Mission and Vision. Education Series
The City is currently accepting Each month, the CRC invites different • Pools: management positions,
applications for the 2023 grant cycle. groups to provide presentations on lifeguards, office support (lifeguard
Successful applicants will receive grants topics that align with the work of the certification courses are provided)
ranging from $1,000-$5,000 for projects Committee. Since the meetings are held • Summer camps: various camp
that will achieve one or more of the in a hybrid format, we have recently leader and manager positions
following goals: begun the practice of providing videos • Parks maintenance: various three-
1. INFORMATION: Increase from these presentations on the CRC nine month opportunities
UA residents’ knowledge, website. To date, topics include: the • Tennis: various facility operations
understanding, and appreciation of
diversity within UA and throughout
Central Ohio.
findings of the 2022 Community
Survey; Central Ohio Demographics
presentation by United Way’s Senior Vice
• CityiNSIGHT
support positions
Rental facilities: various support
positions
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON
2. INVITING: Increase the number, President of Community Impact, Michael • Safety Town: teachers and
Production:
type, and quality of positive Wilkos; information about US Together, a classroom
Emma Speight,assistants
Community Affairs Director
interactions by non-residents with non-profit that provides comprehensive • Senior
Phone: Center: facility
614-583-5045 support
| espeight@uaoh.net
the UA community. immigration services for the immigrant
3. INCLUSION: Increase the sense of community in Central Ohio. Check out our seasonal recruitment
belonging and inclusion of all UA Visit uacommunityrelations.com to video on the Employment section of
citizens with special focus on non- view these and other presentations as our website, of upperarlingtonoh.gov.
City at Upper Arlington
majority residents and those without they come available. To submit an3600
application, visit www.
Tremont Road
pre-existing connections to UA. governmentjobs.com/careers/uaoh/
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
seasonal Phone: 614-583-5000
Applications will be accepted upperarlingtonoh.gov
through Friday, January 13, 2023. www.facebook.com/CityofUA
Successful applicants will be announced www.twitter.com/@cityofua
8 CityiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 upperarlingtonoh.gov
NewsBITES
deadline is Friday, January 13, 2023. The
2023 induction ceremony is scheduled
for Sunday, May 21.
CITY NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS Friends of UA Parks
friendsofuaparks.com
City Holidays The Friends of Upper Arlington Parks
City offices are closed in observance City e-News coordinate monthly gatherings from
of the following holidays: Get timely service news and special 9 am-Noon on Saturday mornings,
• Monday, January 2 – New Year’s project updates from the City by e-mail: helping clear invasive species from UA
Day (observed). No Solid Waste • City Insight - weekly e-news on City parks and to assist with tree planting
delays services, special projects & events efforts. All tools are provided, wear long
• Monday, January 16 – Martin • Activity Link - monthly updates from pants and closed -toe shoes. Upcoming
Luther King, Jr. Day. No Solid Waste Parks & Recreation dates include:
delays. • Sentinel - monthly program updates • January 21 – Thompson Park
• Monday, February 20 – Presidents from the Senior Center • February 11 – Fancyburg Park
Day. No Solid Waste delays.
Visit the Connect section of our website,
2023 Community Calendar
at upperarlingtonoh.gov to register.
Public Meetings upperarlingtonoh.gov
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 As a service to the community, the City
2023 Wall of Honor provides an online Community Calendar
A full list of public meetings can be
Nominations of special events on its website. These
found on our Events calendar, at
uahistory.org
upperarlingtonoh.gov. If you are event listings are oftentimes promoted
Each May, a new bronze plaque is added
interested in receiving City Council by the City via other means, as space
to the limestone wall of the Municipal
meeting agenda updates, send us an and scheduling permits. Now is the time
Services Center Plaza to honor a
email, at city.council@uaoh.net. to send us details of qualifying
deceased UA resident who had a
community events for 2023. Visit our
positive impact on the community and
Sunday Swim at UAHS Events section, at upperarlingtonoh.gov,
beyond through their professional,
PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300 where you will find submission details.
philanthropic, volunteer or public
Sunday Swim lap swimming will
service. Nominations are being
be available at the UA High School Tobacco Free Parks
accepted for the 2023 Wall of Honor,
Natatorium from 1-3 pm most Sundays PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300
a partnership of the UA Historical
through May 21. For details and to Continuing Upper Arlington’s
Society and the City’s Parks & Recre-
register, visit parks.uaoh.net. commitment to protecting the health
ation Department. Nomination forms
and welfare of its residents, the use of
are available at www.uahistory.org. The
Community Special Event Applications
An application and permitting process Application Timeline
is in place for community special events
that require use of City property and/ City Staff will review event applications per the following schedule:
or City logistical and planning support. For Events Held: Application Deadline Review Date
Event organizers are encouraged to start
April 1 – June 30 January 17 February 6
their applications early.
July 1 – September 30 April 17 May 3
An online application form is to be
used for all event proposals that involve October 1 – December 31 July 17 August 2
use of public streets, parks or other City January 1, 2024 – March 31 October 16 November 1
property. It can be accessed at https://
upperarlingtonoh.viewpointcloud.com/. Additionally, a Park Use Permit is If you have questions, contact Parks
Separate applications are available required for groups wishing to hold & Recreation at 614-583-5300. For walks
for Block Parties, Mobile Demonstrations small activities in a City park that won’t and runs, contact the City Manager’s
and Car Washes. disrupt typical park uses. Office, at 614-583-5040.
upperarlingtonoh.gov JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 CityiNSIGHT 9
Upper Arlington High School Parking Laws
High School Parking Update
Trentwood Rd.
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Halesworth Rd.
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Carisbrook Rd.
Bembridge Rd.
Wareham Rd.
Edgefield Rd.
The City has been working with to encourage car pooling and to
the UA Schools for several years to educate students on responsible parking
accommodate High School parking practices.
Kirkley Rd.
needs during and following construction. In light of these improvements, Zollin
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d.
During construction, a series other than marking parking spaces
Mt. Holyoke Rd.
Melford Rd.
of school-hour parking restrictions on some additional streets, our Public
Northwest Blvd.
Brandon Rd.
were removed in the surrounding Service Department has not seen a Upper Arlington
Halstead Rd.
Pickwick Dr.
neighborhood, since parking was
High School
need to reinstate the previous parking Harw
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d.
extremely limited on the school site.
Wellesley Dr.
restrictions. It is also hoped that a 12 Public
Parking Spaces
Concurrently, the Schools instituted series of traffic calming improvements Parking Permitted In
Pull-Off Area
measures to encourage car pooling by in the Wakefield Forest neighborhood
Andover Rd.
Ridgeview Rd.
students.
Welsford Rd.
surrounding the School will further
Construction of the new parking mitigate issues, so that we can maintain
Westmont Bl.
Chester Rd.
Vassar Place
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lots was completed in time for the parking access on all public streets.
Montc
2022-23 school year. The number of The City and Schools will continue
Northam Rd.
onsite parking spaces has increased, to monitor the area regularly to see if No Parking
including extra spaces along Brandon any issues need to be addressed. If you Parking Allowed
Road immediately adjacent to the High have any questions on this issue, please
* Parking laws will be enforced
* Parking restricted on the fire hydrant side of the street
School. The Schools have also continued contact Public Service, at 614-583-5350.
* Parking restricted at intersections for safety and congestion
all nicotine products are prohibited in As an extra service for RITA taxpayers, a few extra moments to help clear their
the City’s public parks. This includes RITA provides municipal income tax sidewalks too.
cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and return assistance each spring free of
vaping devices. charge. Agents can answer questions, Fire Hydrants in Winter
take payments and assist with RITA FIRE 614-583-5100
Citizen Camera Partnership municipal income tax preparation. If you find yourself clearing snow and
POLICE 614-583-5150 ice from your driveway and sidewalk
The Police Division’s Citizen Camera Help Keep Sidewalks this winter and you have a fire hydrant in
Partnership is an opt-in program Clear This Winter front of your property, please take a little
designed to build a database of Navigating the community on foot can extra time to clear the hydrant.
properties with video cameras. By be hazardous in the winter, especially
registering, residents and businesses for the elderly or those with disabilities.
are simply letting the division know that Help keep sidewalks in front of your
cameras are in use on their property, property or business clear of snow and
with Police only requesting access to ice. If you have elderly neighbors, take
video footage following a crime or
other notable safety incident in the
immediate area. The database is secure,
with participants’ information kept UA Click2Fix
private and confidential. Visit the Police Visit the AppleApp or GooglePlay
section of the City’s website to register. store and search UA Click2Fix to
download our new smartphone
2023 Income Tax Filings reporting app. Residents can use the
Deadline: Tuesday, April 18 app to submit requests or notify the
www.ritaohio.com City of issues such as potholes, street-
All residents aged 18 years and over light outages, damaged street trees,
must file an annual income tax return etc. You can also view the construction
with the City, regardless of whether any update map and contact staff using
tax is due. The City uses the services of the app’s Directory. Call Public
the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) Service at 614-583-5350 if you have
for the processing of UA income taxes. any questions.
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CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES CityiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 upperarlingtonoh.gov
First 2023 Utility Invoice Priority is placed in the following order:
Finance 614-583-5291 • Arterial – the City’s main roads receive priority treatment
The first of two semi-annual utility invoices from the City during a storm.
for 2023 will be mailed to UA households by the end of • Collector – the next level of streets that carry a lot of traffic
January. These invoices include the Solid Waste fee, the to main streets – these streets are plowed and salted once
Stormwater Utility fee, and in some cases a arterial streets are complete.
Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. The deadline for • Residential – all remaining streets. Plowing takes place
payments is February 24. when snowfall exceeds three inches.
A fee increase goes into effect for Solid Waste To assist our crews, please do not park on the street during a
starting in 2023, the first increase in five years, with the snow storm.
new rates comparable those charged in other commu-
nities. As an example, a typical household will be billed Yard Waste
$300.50 per year, or $150.25 per six-month billing cycle, Public Works Division ..........................................614-583-5350
and qualifying senior households will be billed $272.00 If you still had some leftover leaves at the end of leaf collection
per year, or $136.00 per billing cycle. season, you can switch to using our Yard Waste Program for
Full pricing details are available under the their removal, per the following guidelines:
Solid Waste Services section of the City’s website at • Yard waste is picked up from the curb on your regular trash
upperarlingtonoh.gov. collection day
• Use approved biodegradable yard waste bags; OR
Holiday Lights Recycling Program • Place yard waste in marked containers, making sure the
Available Through February 3 weight of each container does not exceed 50 lbs
Public Works Division ...............................614-583-5350 • Cut branches down to 4-5 feet in length and bundle with
Following the holidays, the twine/rope, with bundles under 50 lbs
City is offering a holiday light • Plastic bags are NOT accepted
recycling program. Bins are • Yard waste mixed with trash is NOT accepted
available at the Municipal • Yard waste in containers MUST be marked as “Yard Waste”
Services Center, 3600 Tremont
The City has “Yard Waste” decals available at the Municipal
Road, at the rear of the
Services Center (3600 Tremont Road) and at UA libraries; or
building, near the food composting containers. This
mailed by request by calling 614-583-5350.
environmentally friendly program offers residents an
alternative to sending strands of holiday lights to the
landfill. Lights only please, no bags or other material. 2023 Solid Waste Holiday
Light strands should never be placed in the blue recycle
containers as they are considered “tanglers” and can
Collection Delays
Since Local Waste collection crews follow some, but not all
cause major issues within the recycling facility. String
City holiday observances, here’s a rundown of the Solid Waste
lights are also accepted year-round at our e-waste
collection delays for 2023:
collection site, located at 4100 Roberts Road.
• New Year’s Day: Sunday, January 1 – NO DELAY
Christmas Tree Collection • Memorial Day: Monday, May 29 – All zones have a
Available Through February 3 one day delay
Solid Waste .................................614-583-5370 • Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4 – Tuesday-Thurs-
The City’s Solid Waste provider, Local Waste, will collect days zones have a one day delay
live Christmas trees on your regular collection day as • Labor Day: Monday, September 4 – All zones have a
part of the yard waste collection program. Remove all one day delay
decorations and place trees (do not place in bags) at the • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23 –
curb by 7 am. If the tree is eight feet or taller, please cut Thursday zone collected on Friday
it in half. • Christmas Day: Monday, December 25 – All zones
have a one day delay
Snow Removal • New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1, 2024 – All zones
Public Works Division ...............................614-583-5350
have a one day delay
The City provides exceptional snow removal services,
with the aim of returning normal driving conditions to all
For a full list of the City’s holiday observances, visit the Event
City streets within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm.
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UA Voters Approve Issue 5 to
Maintain Academic Program
The Upper Arlington community has Issue 5 followed decisions by the “We are excited about the future
endorsed Issue 5 to maintain the Board of Education to postpone an for our schools and our community as
high-quality academic program in the operating levy request twice — first we continue to work together to make
Upper Arlington Schools and fund daily in the summer of 2020 and again in our schools even better than they are
operations. the summer of 2021 — and to seek today,” Trent said. “We’ll continue our
The 6.9 mill operating levy on the out proactive solutions to stretch the work that stems from the Listen Learn
November 8, 2022, ballot passed with a district’s budget in the absence of Lead community engagement process,
vote of approximately 54% for and 46% additional operating funding. and a key part of that will be continuing
against. “The majority of our district’s our focus on financial efficiencies and
“We are truly grateful for our funding goes directly to the classroom, accountability for our community.”
community’s commitment to excellence and this allows us to keep that focus Both Trent and Imhoff thanked the
in education for the students of Upper on what matters most — supporting residents who volunteered with the
Arlington,” Board of Education President our students and the excellence of our Citizens for UA Schools to support Issue
Lori Trent said. “The passage of Issue 5 school district,” said Superintendent Paul 5.
ensures that we will be able to continue Imhoff, Ed.D. “This is indicative of the support
to provide a comprehensive academic Moving forward, Upper Arlington we’ve seen over many years in our
program, extracurricular opportunities to Schools will continue our focus on being community for our schools,” Imhoff said.
enhance our students’ experience and a good steward of the community’s “I speak for the entire UA Schools staff
the support that they so need to succeed investment in education, because that is when I say your support means the world
in school and in life.” a strength of the relationship between to us.”
the schools and the community.12 SchoolsiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 www.uaschools.org
Board of Education selects Treasurer’s Notes
Dr. Jenney to Serve as Andrew L. Geistfeld
In November, I presented to the Board
Interim Superintendent of Education a five-year financial
forecast for the district covering
As the search for the next three years of actual data and five
superintendent of Upper Arlington years of anticipated revenues and
Schools continues, the Board of expenditures. This is a legally required
Education has finalized that Kathy document that is presented to the
board for approval and then filed with
Jenney, Ed.D., the current associate
the state of Ohio.
superintendent of human resources
This document is updated every May and November,
and operations for the district, will
providing our district with an important check-in point so that
serve as interim superintendent.
we can keep a clear view on our future impacts and needs.
Dr. Jenney will step into the
The new forecast reflects a significant shift in the immediate
interim role in January when current
financial outlook for the district, and that is due to the passage
Superintendent Paul Imhoff, Ed.D., retires. She will be the first of Issue 5 on the November 8, 2022, ballot. Because additional
woman to serve in the role of superintendent in the history of operating funding will be coming into the district beginning
Upper Arlington Schools. in 2023, the new forecast now shows the district in a stable
“I am thrilled that Kathy is willing to take on this role on a financial position over the next few years.
temporary basis,” said Board President Lori Trent. “Between We are very grateful to our community for their support of
her previous experience as a superintendent and her 10 years our schools, and we do not take that support for granted.
of leadership here in the district, she is more than qualified to As we move forward, we will continue to focus on being a
keep the district running smoothly during this transition.” good steward of our community’s investment in our schools.
Trent shared that the search for the next superintendent of A key part of that will be continuing our focus on financial
the Upper Arlington Schools continues, as search firm Hazard, efficiencies and accountability, and communicating our work
Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) works to identify interested in this area in a transparent and clear manner as well. We will
and qualified candidates that align with the leadership profile be sharing more about this in the coming months, as our work
for Upper Arlington Schools. Trent also shared that the Board stemming from the Board of Education’s Listen Learn Lead
of Education will provide additional updates as they are community engagement process continues.
available. It’s important to note that the new forecast does reflect
When the new superintendent is selected, Dr. Jenney will the typical levy cycle of a suburban school district like Upper
be available to assist in the transition up until her retirement on Arlington. Due to school funding laws in the state of Ohio,
July 31, 2023. generally speaking, suburban school districts like Upper
Arlington return to voters every three to four years in order to
“This feels like the right way to wrap things up,” said
keep up with inflation and maintain the current level of school
Jenney. “It really has been an honor to work in Upper
operations.
Arlington Schools, so I’m happy to be able to assist as the next
To review the new five year forecast and other financial
superintendent is selected and gets settled in.”
documents, please visit our website at www.uaschools.org/
For more information on the search process, please visit
treasurer.aspx.
www.uaschools.org/2022SuperintendentSearch.aspx.
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SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES Paul Imhoff, Ed.D.
Service Learning a Year-Long Commitment in Our Schools
Our staff and students at Hastings important access to clean drinking water
and Jones Middle Schools have a long- is for children around the world and in
standing tradition of celebrating and our own country as well. This year, these
honoring veterans in our community young students led their entire school
through their Veterans Day programs. community in a “Walk for Water” to raise
Throughout my years in the Upper These events allow our eighth-grade awareness about the issue while also
Arlington Schools, one of the things students to expand their knowledge raising money for Navajo Water Project,
I have been most proud of has been about the role of veterans in American which brings clean water to homes
our commitment to service-learning history while recognizing the service and across the Navajo Nation in New Mexico,
throughout the year. This is a tradition sacrifice of those who have served their Utah and Arizona that do not have
that stretches back decades, and it is country. access to water or sewer lines.
something that is top of mind during a Over the past several years, In addition to service-learning,
time a year when community needs may Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School our students are engaging in acts of
be greater. has also built a tradition of learning service all the time — through volunteer
Service learning gives students an about and honoring veterans through opportunities at their schools and in the
opportunity to meet a real community their Veterans Day town hall meeting. community and simple acts of kindness,
need that connects back to what they’re Students have expanded this tradition such as providing nonperishable items
learning in the classroom. They gain an after learning about the work of the for Thanksgiving meals for members of
understanding about things that are national nonprofit organization Canine their school community or the greater
bigger than themselves and are able to Companions, which provides service Columbus community that need some
take away a lifelong lesson about the dogs to individuals with disabilities extra support this year.
importance of serving others — all while including veterans. Our students, staff and families
incorporating academic skills in areas To support Canine Companions, are truly committed to supporting
such as literacy and language arts, math, these enterprising students have sold those in need and living out our vision
science and social studies. handmade dog treats during lunch and of uniquely accomplished students
Service learning is an important asked their peers to bring in excess prepared to serve, lead and succeed.
part of our academic program and Halloween candy to donate to a “buy- That commitment is something I will
whole learning, a priority in the 2021- back” program that pays $1 per pound always treasure from my time here in
2024 Strategic Plan for Upper Arlington of candy and sends the extra treats Upper Arlington.
Schools. This learning is occurring all the to troops overseas. In the past two With this being my final column as
time in our schools. years, nearly $1,000 has been raised to superintendent of the Upper Arlington
support Canine Schools, I want to close with a thank you
Companions. to the entire Upper Arlington community.
At Tremont It has been a privilege to serve you for
Elementary the past 10 years. While I am retiring
School, the as superintendent, my family and I will
longtime continue to be proud residents of Upper
service-learning Arlington and proud Golden Bears!
focus for first Thank you for the best years of my career
grade classes — and, as always, Go Bears!
has been
access to clean
Paul Imhoff, Ed.D., is superintendent of
water. Through
Upper Arlington Schools.
this project,
students have
gained an
understanding
of how14 SchoolsiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 www.uaschools.org
BITES From the Apple
SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Kindergarten Registration
Begins in February UAHS Students Receive
The Upper Arlington Schools Academic Recognition
community is looking forward Upper Arlington High School
to welcoming the Golden Bears recognizes 53 students who
Class of 2036! Children who will have qualified as candidates
be 5 years of age on or before and anticipated candidates in
September 30, 2023, are eligible the prestigious International
for kindergarten during the Baccalaureate Diploma
2023-2024 school year. Programme. Twenty seniors
The district is pleased to have completed the rigorous
offer a full-day kindergarten requirements to be considered
program. Full-day kindergarten in Upper candidates for an IB Diploma upon
Arlington Schools gives our younger Water Polo Repeats graduation in 2023, and 33 juniors are
learners more opportunities to learn Championship Sweep anticipated candidates for an IB Diploma
and grow socially, emotionally and Upper Arlington High School swept the when they graduate in 2024.
academically. water polo state championships for a The International Baccalaureate
Before registration begins, all second consecutive year, with back-to- Programme is one of three ways
five elementary schools will offer back wins for the boys and girls teams that Upper Arlington High School
kindergarten information nights to on Sunday, October 30. students can pursue college-level
provide families with more information In the state final matches at coursework. Upper Arlington Schools
about the kindergarten program and Cincinnati Princeton, the girls team led is #1 in the state in the percentage of
registration process. the way with an 11-1 victory over the students participating in International
• Barrington Elementary School — Cincinnati Mavericks. The UA boys team Baccalaureate coursework and #1 in
Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. followed up just a couple of hours later the state in the combined percentage
• Greensview Elementary School — by defeating Toledo St. Francis 15-6. of students enrollments in Advanced
Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm. It is the fourth consecutive state Placement and IB courses.
• Tremont Elementary School — championship for the girls and their 20th
Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm. state championship overall, including Uniquely Accomplished
• Wickliffe Progressive Elementary eight in the past 10 years. The boys team Congratulations to these Upper
School — Thursday, February 9 at claimed their second championship in Arlington Schools students on their
6:30 pm. 10 years and their ninth state title overall. unique accomplishments!
• Windermere Elementary School —
Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 pm.
Families interested in enrolling
their child or children may do so
beginning Monday, February 13, 2023,
through an online registration form
that will be available at www.uaschools.
org/kindergarten.aspx. We strongly
encourage families to complete the
registration process between Monday,
February 13 through Friday, March
24, 2023, for staffing and planning
purposes.
For more on kindergarten
registration and a map of the elementary
attendance areas, visit our website.www.uaschools.org JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 SchoolsiNSIGHT 15
the Upper Arlington Schools. “It also
provides opportunities for our students
to teach each other and be mentors.”
In preparation for the launch of the
program, a team of students and staff
members, including custodians and
teachers, known as the District Recycling
Champions Committee has come
together to help the district identify what
has worked and what hasn’t worked with
current or past recycling initiatives in
individual school buildings. This will help
Upper Arlington Schools and SWACO
• Tremont Elementary School fifth- District, SWACO to Take the Lead identify how to successfully implement
grader Mengde Dai took first place and communicate a consistent district-
out of 1,125 students in the Kids
on School Recycling
Upper Arlington Schools is partnering wide program, likely sometime in 2023.
Code Global Hackathon this fall — Potts sees the program as an
with the Solid Waste Authority of Central
which qualified him to compete with opportunity for students to expand their
Ohio to pilot a districtwide school
the best of the best in the North learning.
recycling program, with the goal of it
American finals. “Education is at the core of
becoming a model for other school
• Four Upper Arlington High school everything we do,” Potts said. “Teaching
districts in the Columbus area.
students — Laila Knight, Lukas about how to protect the environment,
“Having a consistent program, preK-
Skoracki, Steven Lao and Tyler preserve natural resources and reduce
12, provides a platform for students to
Harrison — were selected for the landfill waste creates a hands-on
learn and carry through their educational
Bowling Green State University High lesson and raises broader community
experience in Upper Arlington,” said
School Honor Band. Additionally, awareness.”
Chris Potts, chief operating officer of
Tyler Harrison was selected with two
other UAHS students, Ryan Hastings
and Richard Frenken, to attend the 2022 UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
Capital University Band Festival.
These programs offer students the
FROM LEFT: Nancy Drees,
opportunity to perform with other President Lori Trent,
talented high school musicians Vice President Jenny
and further their skills through McKenna, Lou Sauter and
master classes and instruction with Nidhi Satiani
guest artists and collegiate-level
instructors.
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BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS
Production: Thanks to a partnership with the City of Upper Arlington, Board of Education meet-
Karen Truett
Director of Communications
ings take place in the Council Chamber of the City’s Municipal Services Center,
Phone: 614-487-5027 3600 Tremont Road.
ktruett@uaschools.org
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings:
Upper Arlington Schools • Friday, January 6, 3:45 pm — UA High School, 1625 Zollinger Road
1619 Zollinger Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 The schedule of meetings for the 2023 calendar year will be set by the board at
Phone: 614-487-5000 | www.uaschools.org the January 6 meeting. Please visit www.uaschools.org/board to view the schedule
for the 2023 calendar year following the January meeting. For additional informa-
www.facebook.com/upperarlingtonschools
tion on the members of the Board of Education and its policies, please visit the
www.twitter.com/UA_Schools
www.twitter.com/imhoffpaul website listed above.16 SchoolsiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 www.uaschools.org
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Thirteen students from Hastings and Jones middle Sixteen Upper Arlington High School student-athletes signed their
schools were selected to participate in the 2022 OSTA letters of intent on National Signing Day to continue their academic
District XV Middle School Honors Orchestra. and athletic pursuits at the college level.
Hour of Code
Upper Arlington High School computer science students,
in partnership with the Elementary Explorations teachers,
brought Hour of Code to every K-5 classroom over two
weeks in November and December. This provided an
opportunity for approximately 3,000 elementary students
in the district to learn foundational computer science
skills for their futures. The high school students leading
the activities alongside Upper Arlington educators were
also able to grow their skills as teachers and leaders. This
is the fifth consecutive year Upper Arlington High School
has led Hour of Code activities in the district.www.uaschools.org JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 SchoolsiNSIGHT 17
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Windermere Elementary School hosted its second
annual Thanksgiving Parade, with students The Barrington and Wickliffe elementary school communities celebrated 50
designing their parade floats and steering them years of the informal educational program in the Upper Arlington Schools
along the parade route using Sphero robots. with open house celebrations.
Celebrating
Veterans
Upper Arlington Schools students were thrilled to
welcome current and former service members for
the annual Veterans Day celebrations at Wickliffe
Progressive Elementary School and Hastings and Jones
middle schools. These opportunities not only serve
as a way to celebrate veterans in the community but
also offer a deeply impactful learning experience for
students. By sharing time with veterans and listening to
their stories, students learn about their significance and
importance to our community and our country.18 SchoolsiNSIGHT JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2023 www.uaschools.org
Longest Table Provides Inspiring Community Conversation
More than 200 students, staff members
and members of the community
gathered on the evening of November
16 over a shared meal to celebrate our
unique stories. The Longest Table was a
collaborative effort of the Upper Arlington
Schools and Upper Arlington Education
Foundation (UA+Ed), with funding
support from the City of Upper Arlington’s
Community Relations Innovation Grant
Program. During the event, guests met
new people and listened to and learned
from different perspectives in the UA
community. Guests engaged in guided
conversations surrounding two prompts:
• When you imagine a community that respects and honors “I learned about many new people in our community I
diverse backgrounds and points of view, what does that wouldn’t have met otherwise, I learned about different peoples
look like? backgrounds and that we all have the same end goal: to be a
• What is the best way to welcome new students and their welcoming community where everyone feels like they belong.”
families to the community?
“I was one of 5 people at our table and had never met the other
The conversation left guests feeling hopeful, grateful,
4. I learned a lot about their personal lives, our schools and our
connected, inspired and heard. Read on for a sampling of
community. I loved the entire conversation and would gladly have
some of the feedback guests shared about the experience.
stayed longer conversing with this group.”
2022-23 SCHOOL DATES “I met two of the most delightful residents, and had it not been for
this event, our paths would have never crossed. Their openness,
Winter Break
wisdom and compassion will stay with me for a long, long time.”
Friday, December 23, 2022 - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
“It is important to continue to have these conversations to make
No School for Students; Staff Report Per Schedule
a positive impact on our community. Our table recognized that
Wednesday, January 4
these conversations may have never happened 3-5 years ago
and we are making progress toward positive changes. It was
No School for Students and Staff; Martin Luther
incredible having so many people from the community in the
King, Jr. Day
same room together brainstorming how we can be better and
Monday, January 16
make UA more welcoming for all.”
Early Dismissal (Grades K-12)
“It was wonderful to connect with so many new people
Wednesday, January 25
within our community and that we all have a yearning for a
Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. for elementary students; 1:30 p.m.
better and diverse community. But there are a lot of hurdles
for secondary students
and conversations that need to be had. It was so nice to be
intentionally heard, as a person of color.”
Elementary Early Dismissal (Grades K-5)
Thursday, February 16
“I learned that in the right atmosphere, I could get to know
Dismissal at 11:05 a.m.
someone new in ways that I would not expect. I gained
appreciation for the work that others do to make UA a better place
No School for Students and Staff; Presidents’ Day
to live. This gave me hope and encouragement.”
Monday, February 20
“It was enlightening, inspiring, and filled me with hope.
For the full 2022-2023 school year calendar, visit:
I loved every minute of it and wish our table had more time
www.uaschools.org/calendars.aspx
together.”You can also read
