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UAiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 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
MARCH | APRIL 2023
COMMUNITY
CENTER UPDATE
The Senior Lounge will look out onto an outdoor
deck and a view to the west, across Tremont Road.
Upper Arlington City Council is readying • Fitness/exercise spaces Wexner Medical Center to lease the
to consider a significant step toward • 3 gymnasiums (1 multi-purpose) available space in the building, adding
fulfilling a long-anticipated wish of many • Senior lounge additional services and amenities for the
residents – a community center to call • Child watch community.
our own. Over the years, various surveys, • E-sports room If the final design and budget is
studies and anecdotal feedback cited • Walking/running track approved by Upper Arlington City
the lack of a community center as a • Program classrooms Council in March 2023, construction will
top concern. A resident-led task force, • Multi-purpose room/meeting space begin in April 2023 and is anticipated
formed in the summer of 2019, placed /outdoor deck to take approximately two years to
renewed focus on the issue, concluding • Outdoor multi-purpose terrace complete, with a tentative Spring
by the close of 2020 that a community 2025 opening date. This construction
center was needed, and the City was in The building also includes
timeframe may be impacted if
a position to make it happen without approximately 40,000 square feet
construction materials supply chain
any increase in City income or property of leasable office space. The City is
disruptions continue or worsen.
taxes. To be sure of the community’s currently in negotiations with the OSU
support, on the May 2021 ballot City
Council asked residents if the City The indoor pool will be on the main level, with direct access
should build a community center. Almost to a multi-purpose event/party space & locker rooms.
80% of voters replied with a resounding
“Yes.” With this clear directive in hand,
the City began an extensive process to
design and prepare for construction of
the community center.
Upper Arlington’s new Community
Center will be a 150,000 square foot
facility spanning five floors plus a large
mezzanine. The facility will include:
• Entry/lobby, indoor pool, event/
party space, locker rooms
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has raised almost $8 million in private funds to support
the construction of the Community Center.
After voters approved the Community Center
project in May 2021, the City engaged a team to
design (led by MSA Sport), construct (a partnership
between Elford and Continental Building Systems),
and manage (with Pizzuti Solutions acting as the City’s
owner’s representative) the project. Early design work
included extensive community engagement, revisiting
the original feasibility study, and efforts to take the
project from a program concept to a complete
building design.
Initially, the size of the building increased as more
space was added for common areas, mechanical
equipment, expansion of the fitness floor and storage.
The Community Center will be financed by a combination However, dramatic changes in the construction market
of long- term debt, existing accumulated City surpluses, and nationally and in Central Ohio led to significant cost increases
private donations. The primary repayment source for the debt that exceeded the City’s financial capacity. The City worked
will be Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues
generated by recent development projects in Upper
Arlington. In 2021, City Council approved, and the
voters endorsed this financing plan as part of the
Community Center vote. The specific details of how
much debt will be issued and how much of the City’s
existing fund balance will be used to fund the
construction will be determined once the final
construction figures are known. Per the plan approved
by Upper Arlington voters in May 2021, the debt for
the Community Center portion of the project will not
exceed $54 million. Debt for the private office portion
One of three gymnasiums will feature flooring
of the project will be separate. As of mid-February
that allows for a variety of programs and activities.
2023, the Upper Arlington Community Foundation
with the design and construction teams to engage in a value
City Council Review of engineering process that removed some lower value spaces.
Construction Bids The most important result of this value engineering process
Following the detailed design process for the Community was that the team was able to remove one floor from the
Center, the City issued a request for construction bids early building and bring the facility below the threshold for high
this year, with the results to be shared with City Council in rise construction standards. Additionally, the team worked
March. In preparation for this important step in the process, to minimize the need for underground spaces, sought more
the Community Center team attended the February 13 City efficient options for mechanical systems, and closely evaluated
Council Meeting, to provide Council and the community a finish options in the building.
refresher on this exciting project, what is planned, and to The result is a Community Center that is more efficient,
map out the anticipated next steps. concentrates on those uses that are most important to UA
The schedule for Council’s consideration of the residents, and is groundbreaking in its ability to provide a
construction bid results is as follows: comprehensive set of indoor services without reducing a
• Monday, March 6 - Introduction of Ordinance community’s greenspace.
• Monday, March 20 - First Reading, Public Hearing Watch for details of a groundbreaking ceremony this
• Monday, March 27 - Second Reading, Public Hearing, spring that will include some exciting announcements from
Council Action the Upper Arlington Community Foundation. In the meantime,
if you wish to learn more about this project, please visit
Meetings begin at 7 pm, at the Municipal Services
uacommunitycenter.com.
Center, 3600 Tremont Road. It’s also possible to watch a
livestream of the meetings on the City Council section of our
website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov.
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FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions
City Council Retreat
On January 31, City Council gathered
for a day-long retreat. Typically held at
the start of each year, Council Retreats
provide an opportunity for members to
work together outside the formalities
associated with a City Council
Meeting, to take stock of recent
accomplishments and to establish a new
set of priorities for the coming months.
When reflecting on 2022, it was
agreed that much had been accom-
plished to move the community forward,
while maintaining the City’s strong finan- FROM LEFT: Michaela Burriss, Jim Lynch, Brendan King (President), Kathy Adams,
cial position and remaining committed Brian Close (Vice President), John Kulewicz, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
to processes that allow and encourage
resident participation. Some projects helped reshape and improve the Columbus – to establish a guiding
that stood out include: Fairlington Heights condominium framework for future redevelopment
• The progress made on planning for project on Fishinger Road. projects that best benefit the City
the Community Center, as Staff and • The positive, cumulative impacts of and surrounding neighborhoods.
the design team worked through a proactive economic development • Northam Tennis - part of the current
the detailed design process, program, that helped generate the Northam Park improvements plan,
conducted “value engineering” highest level of income tax revenue Northam Tennis facility upgrades
exercises to contain costs and in the City’s history. recently fell victim to inflationary
continued to include residents at market conditions, with costs far
Council’s focus turned to establish-
different decision points. exceeding the budget. In 2023,
ing priorities for 2023, with members
• The detailed study and extensive Council and Staff will revisit this
developing a master list of projects.
community engagement process issue to determine project scope
Council then worked through a
used to review and ultimately and establish a new timeline.
discussion process to identify a list of
rezone the Henderson Road office • PMOD Development Priorities –
Tier 1 projects they consider critical to
district to a Planned Mixed Office with the new zoning in place for
the future success of the City and that
District (PMOD). the district surrounding Arlington
should be notably advanced in 2023.
• The richness of information Centre Boulevard, the City wants
The top four projects to emerge
uncovered by the 2023 Community to be ready for any redevelopment
from this process are:
Survey relative to residents’ satis- projects that may come forward in
• Community Center – as outlined
faction with City services, how their the months ahead.
on page 2, much is expected to
local government and its leaders
be accomplished in 2023 on this
operate, while bringing to light Tier 2 projects include a review of
landmark project, as it moves from
broader areas of concern, such as the City’s procurement practices, further
planning to construction.
a desire for greater diversity in UA enhancement of the City’s diversity,
• Henderson Road Study - the
and the impacts of growth in the equity and inclusion practices, and a
commercial area running along
region. review of electric aggregation to see if
the south side of Henderson Road
• Preparations for shared use paths reviving such a program would be of
represents the largest remaining
to be constructed on Lane Avenue benefit to residents.
redevelopment opportunity for the
and Riverside Drive, providing a To view a summary from the
City. Expected to begin this fall,
connection to the Quarry Trails Council Retreat, visit the Meeting
the study will entail an extensive
Metro Park, which has included Agendas and Minutes section of
visioning and community
successfully securing grant monies the City Council webpage, at
engagement process – undertaken
to support both projects. upperarlingtonoh.gov.
in cooperation with neighboring
• How the public review process
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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
As spring approaches, plans for the completed in 2022 for the City’s
2023 Capital Improvement Program Fishinger Road Sidewalk Maintenance Program, the
are moving into high gear. Read on for Reconstruction & Waterline second cycle is expected to result
highlights of this year’s projects. Long awaited improvements to Fishinger in fewer repairs and a substantially
Road began toward the close of lower cost.
Street Reconstruction 2022, enhancing the connectivity and • The 2023 Sanitary Sewer repairs will
Program aesthetics of this major thoroughfare. complete improvements based on
Street reconstruction projects comprise Phase I runs from Mountview Road to City video inspections.
full pavement replacement, new curb Tremont Road. Phase II – scheduled
Full details of the 2023 Capital
and gutter and driveway approaches. to begin in 2023 – will complete the
Improvement Program can be found
For 2023, sections of the following project, running from Mountview to
on our Construction Projects page at
streets are scheduled for this extensive Riverside Drive. The two phases include
upperarlingtonoh.gov.
work: Haviland, Malvern, Suffolk and full street reconstruction, new curb
Welsford roads, Merriweather Drive, and gutter, improved LED streetlights,
Oakridge Court.
Street Maintenance Program
new sidewalks and a shared-use path.
Concurrent with these improvements, a
new waterline will be installed along this
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BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON
Sections of 13 streets are scheduled entire section of Fishinger.
Production:
for street maintenance work, which Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director
comprises street resurfacing and spot Other Highlights Phone: 614-583-5045 | espeight@uaoh.net
curb and gutter repairs: Abington, • A shared-use path will be installed
Ashdowne, Barrington, Canterbury, along the north side of Lane
Somerford, Westover, West Devon, Avenue, between Asbury Road and
Wickford, Wickliffe and Willowbrook Riverside Drive. This will connect to City of Upper Arlington
roads. Adner Court, Greensview Drive, a future shared-use path heading 3600 Tremont Road
South Parkway. south on the west side of Riverside Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Drive to the Trabue Road bridge, Phone: 614-583-5000
upperarlingtonoh.gov
Wakefield Forest Traffic providing direct access to the
Calming Measures Quarry Trails Metro Park. www.facebook.com/CityofUA
www.twitter.com/@cityofua
The Wakefield Forest neighborhood • With the first five-year cycle
will receive additional
traffic calming
measures, including
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE Steve Schoeny
City Ends 2022 With a Strong Financial Position
With the City’s largest construction package. And I hope you will be able to join us this spring
capital investment on for our Community Center groundbreaking.
the horizon, the year-end
financial report provided Won’t You Be Our Neighbor Podcast
to Council by Finance https://anchor.fm/cityofua/
Director Brent Lewis on January 23, was welcome We are beginning the second year of our podcast, and I have to say I’m
news. Thanks to the cumulative effects of a proactive as excited as ever about this fun and interactive way to highlight the
economic development program, total income tax many incredible residents we have in this community. To get the year
receipts exceeded $41 million, a record high, and off to a great start, we met with Pastor Vicki Zust of St. Mark’s Episcopal
essentially double the revenues we received in 2015. Church to about Megan and Harry, Schisms and Quantum Physics
The City’s primary operating account – or General in a truly divine episode! Then Margie Pizzuti joined us to discuss
Fund – received a little over $29.6 million of income everything from Celestials to Folk Music and to take a deep dive into
tax revenues, approximately 13% over projections. her love of Hallmark RomComs. In mid-February, Mark Ricketts of
Other revenue sources also remained strong, bringing National Church Residences joined us for a chat about Disco, The Piano
total General Fund revenues to $50.5 million, just shy Man (Billy Joel) and affordable housing!
of 11% over projections. Concurrently, our various If you’re yet to give us a try, tune in to find out what you’ve been
departments continued their commitment to operating missing!
well within their means, resulting in a combined $3.3
million of unspent funds by year’s end.
Put these two impressive figures together, and
the City’s already strong fund balance grew by
See Yourself in the Future
approximately $8.4 million, an increase of over 37%. Community Center
The February 13 update to City Council on the
Community Center included a snapshot of how we
intend to fund this historic project. Thanks to the
significant fund balance increase, the City will be able
to increase its use of cash from $9 million to at least
$14 million, while issuing bonds totaling $62.5 million
for both the Community Center and office space
portions of the project.
To say that Upper Arlington’s Community Center
will be a world class facility is an understatement – I
truly believe it will serve as inspiration for many other
communities considering how to combine recreation
and community gathering spaces within dense, mixed-
use redevelopment opportunities. Together... community starts here! A community center is coming
to Upper Arlington. Celebrate with us by including a photo of your choice in the
At the Council update, it was clear the entire team
Community Center mosaic. The mosaic will be revealed in the Spring of 2023
working on this project is extremely proud of their
and installed in the inter-generational Community Center for all to enjoy.
work, and excited to have finally reached the point
where we will start to see the Community Center rise With a tax-deductible gift of $250, include the photo of your choice with your
from the ground. Several members of the design and family, friends, or teammates in this limited time only opportunity. Proceeds from
construction management team are Upper Arlington this gift support the Upper Arlington Community Center Capital Campaign.
residents, and this is clearly more than just a normal
UPPER ARLINGTON
project for them.
COMMUNITY CENTER
I encourage you to stay tuned over the month CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
of March, as Council considers and votes on the In Partnership With the Upper Arlington Community Foundation
Togetherua.org
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UA Parks & Rec Launches New Brand
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department is launching a new brand this
Spring and UA households will soon be receiving a much improved
Spring/Summer Activity Guide that serves as the brand’s official launch.
For some time, the team has wanted to develop an identifying look and
feel. The Community Center design process provided the perfect time to
develop the new brand. When you receive your copy of the Activity Guide,
you will see the brand in action in several ways. Not only has the design
been refreshed, the programs, events and services have been reorganized
within three overarching pillars that reflect the department, and simplify the
user experience:
• Enrich – opportunities for education, enhancement, instruction and
education available through recreation programs
• Experience – where people can encounter, meet, view, listen and enjoy
community events, galleries and performing arts activities
• Explore – showcasing the places, facilities and destinations that we can
all enjoy in different ways, from our parks, shelters and rental facilities to
our outdoor pools and tennis facilities
We hope you like the new look and that it inspires you to try our programs!
Community Relations Committee Updates
2023 Innovation Small Grant is buried in Wyandot Park; the will receive $500 to support their
Program Recipients Newark Earthworks, one of the hUmAn Connection Festival
The Community Relations (CRC) World’s Ancient Wonders, built by (Celebrating Cultures & Diversity)
Innovation Small Grant Program the Hopewell Native Americans who taking place at the UA High School
was established in 2022 to support lived in this area from 1-400 AD. on March 9, featuring performances
community-based, innovative • The Upper Arlington Civic that highlight cultural diversity and
approaches to fulfilling the CRC’s Association will receive $5,000 for inclusivity through music, dance
Purpose, Mission and Vision. That year, their plans to relaunch a welcome and lyrical expression, as well
two grants were awarded – to Rainbow event for new residents, tentatively as an exhibit space showcasing
UA for their UA Pride event, and to scheduled for the fall. student-led clubs and community
the Upper Arlington Schools for their • St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will participants, sharing food,
Longest Table community discussion. receive $1,000 for their inaugural photography, traditions and other
We are pleased to report an Culture and Artisans Fair on interactive opportunities.
increase in interest for the 2023 grant Saturday, May 6. Held in partnership
cycle, with 10 applications received. Of with Community Refugee and Annual Observances
these, five programs were successful: Immigration Services (CRIS), many Calendar
• The Upper Arlington Historical of the artisans participating in the The CRC website houses a 2023
Society will receive $3,000 to event will be refugees who are Observances and Holidays Calendar
support their History Speaks building a new life in the Central that includes national holidays,
presentation series. In February, the Ohio area. significant celebrations and observances
Series featured the Story of James • Rainbow UA will receive a grant of for different religions, and notable
Preston Poindexter, a conductor on $2,500 for this year’s UA Pride event. national, month-long observances. We
the Underground Railroad and the This marks a 50% reduction in grant encourage UA civic groups, businesses
first Black member of Columbus City monies, as event planners work to and residents to refer to this calendar
Council. Future events include: the grow and make UA Pride fiscally- when scheduling meetings, events
Sells Brothers Circus, which used sustainable for the long-term, or other activities. Visit the Resources
to winter in the area and featured through fees and sponsorships. section of the CRC website, at
Native American Bill Moose, who • The Upper Arlington Schools uacommunityrelations.com.
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NewsBITES
K-1, 2106 (if applicable).
• Addresses and dates for each
location in which you resided during
2022 and any previous tax year
CITY NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS filings being submitted
The City’s Finance Department is
Public Meetings Event organizers are encouraged
also available for in-person assistance,
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 to start their applications early. For
and taxpayers can drop off their infor-
A full list of public meetings can be details and to access the application
mation at convenient, secure drop boxes
found on our Events calendar, at form, visit https://upperarlingtonoh.
at either the RITA/Worthington location
upperarlingtonoh.gov. If you are viewpointcloud.com/
or the Municipal Services Center Kenny
interested in receiving City Council
Road parking lot – please include a
meeting agenda updates, send us an 2022 Income Tax Filings phone number or email address in case
email, at city.council@uaoh.net. Deadline: Tuesday, April 18
there are questions.
www.ritaohio.com
City e-News All residents aged 18 years and over
Don’t be the one who didn’t know!! must file an annual income tax return
Statewide Tornado Drill
Get timely service news and special with the City, regardless of whether any
9:50 am, Wednesday, March 23
project updates from the City by e-mail: tax is due. The City uses the services of
www.ready.ohio.gov
As part of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather
• City Insight - weekly e-news on City the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
Awareness Week, Franklin County
services, special projects & events for the processing of UA income taxes.
Emergency Management and Homeland
• Activity Link - monthly updates from As an extra service for RITA taxpayers,
Security will participate in the annual
Parks & Recreation RITA provides onsite municipal income
statewide tornado drill. This is a timely
• Sentinel - monthly program updates tax return assistance each spring free of
reminder of how important it is to have
from the Senior Center charge at its various locations. Agents
an emergency plan – both at home and
can answer questions, take payments
Visit the Connect section of our website, at work – and to practice it.
and assist with RITA municipal income
at upperarlingtonoh.gov to register.
tax preparation. RITA’s Worthington of-
fice, located at 760 Lakeview Plaza Bou- Fire Hydrant Flushing
Community Special Event levard, Suite 400, is providing in person April 17-May 5
Applications taxpayer assistance Monday-Friday, from FIRE DIVISION 614-583-5100
Deadline for Events Held July 1-Sept 30: 9 am-4 pm. Please bring all necessary Fire hydrant flushing will occur week-
Monday, April 17 documents, including: days, April 17-May 5. This is part of an
upperarlingtonoh.viewpointcloud.com/ • W-2 Forms from all employers, and annual fire hydrant maintenance
An application and permitting process any W-2G Forms and 1099-MISC program that keeps hydrants in operable
is in place for community special events Forms. condition.
that require use of City property and/ • Federal Form 1040, Federal Most residents will notice no
or City logistical and planning support. Schedules C, E & F, Federal forms difference in their water supply, but a few
Seasonal Positions with UA Parks & Rec
UA Parks & Rec is looking to secure the many seasonal employees
needed for a successful summer of youth camps, days at the pool, tennis
programming and more. We offer competitive salaries, free training for
lifeguards, recruitment bonuses & more. Positions include:
• Lifeguards & Various Pool Positions
• Summer Camp Leaders & Managers
• Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers
• Northam Tennis Operations Staff
• Rental Facility Support Staff
• Safety Town Teachers & Classroom Assistants
Apply today: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uaoh/seasonal
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could experience water discoloration all aspects of safety. Registration begins • If non-load-bearing walls and/
after flushing has taken place. Refrain at 6 am, on Wednesday, March 22 for or soffits are removed, altered or
from doing laundry on the day hydrants residents, and at 6 am on Friday, March added
are flushed in your area. Before 24 for non-residents. The cost is $125, • Adding a porch or covered entry
resuming laundering, partially fill and children entering kindergarten and • Building a fence or replacing an
washers on the cold setting until the first grade are eligible, but must be five existing fence
water runs clear Run a sample of water years of age prior to September 30, • If roof decking, exterior sheeting
into a transparent container to check 2023. Please note that classes fill quickly. or framing is replaced, along with
for settling or discoloration. Once the shingles or siding
water is clear, the washer can be spun Change Your Clock, • If an exterior wall and/or header
out to drain the tub for a normal laundry Change Your Battery® framing is altered during window
load. Turn on all faucets and allow water Sunday, March 12 replacement
to run until it appears clear. Some may To kick off Daylight Savings Time, clocks
experience staining of clothes despite “spring forward” at 2 am, Sunday Friends of UA Parks
these notices. Clothes should be kept morning. The Fire Division reminds friendsofuaparks.com
damp or wet to prevent the stains from you this is a good time to change the Friends of Upper Arlington Parks is a vol-
setting. “Rust removers” or “rust fighters” batteries in your home’s smoke alarms. unteer group that works with the City’s
are carried among cleaning products at To stay safe, replacing batteries in all Parks & Forestry Division on invasive
grocery and hardware stores. smoke alarms should be done at least plant control projects and native plant
Visit the Fire Prevention page on our once a year. In addition, smoke alarms restoration in UA Parks. The group meets
website to view this year’s schedule and should be tested once a month and if an regularly throughout the year on Satur-
map. alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, day mornings from 9 am-Noon. Here are
replace the battery right away. dates for the Spring:
2023 Wall of Honor Program • March 25 - Thompson Park
3 pm, Sunday, May 21 • April 15 - Thompson Park (includes
Building Permit Reminders
The City of Upper Arlington and the planting bare-root saplings)
DEVELOPMENT 614-583-5070
Upper Arlington Historical Society • April 22 - Miller Park
If you have plans to remodel part of your
are pleased to announce that Robin Hess
home, our Community Development
Comfort and Joanie Igel Dugger have Float Builders
Department can help with an important
been selected for induction onto the Information Session
first step: checking to see if your project
Wall of Honor in 2023. UA CIVIC ASSOCIATION www.uaca.org
requires a permit. Examples of projects
Both women shared a dedication If your neighborhood is planning to
that require a permit include:
to the betterment of the UA Schools. enter a float in the 2023 Fourth of July
• Constructing a deck
Robin served on the Board of Education parade, learn the tricks of the trade from
• Finishing or altering a basement
for 11 years and as Board President for the UA Civic Association by watching
• If framing is removed/added to a
two years, playing a pivotal role in the their float builder video, available in
kitchen/bathroom or the layout is
facilities master planning project that early April.
altered
led to a monumental transformation of
the district’s educational facilities. Joanie
UA Click2Fix
served as Executive Director for the UA
Education Foundation, growing it into a
model for communities across the state.
An induction ceremony to honor Visit the AppleApp or GooglePlay
Robin and Joanie is scheduled for the store and search UA Click2Fix to
afternoon of Sunday, May 21. Watch for download our new smartphone
additional details in the May/June UA reporting app. Residents can use the
Insight, or visit www.uahistory.org. app to submit requests or notify the
City of issues such as potholes, street-
light outages, damaged street trees,
Safety Town Registration etc. You can also view the construction
Sessions: June 12-16, June 26-30, July update map and contact staff using
10-14, July 17-21 the app’s Directory. Call Public
POLICE 614-583-5150 Service at 614-583-5350 if you have
Safety Town is a popular summer any questions.
preschool program that teaches children
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Sustainability Fair
10 am-2 pm, Saturday, April 1
Tremont Library
Public Works Division .................................614-583-5350
The City’s Public Works Division will be participating in
Upper Arlington Library’s Sustainability Fair, scheduled
for Saturday, April 1, with the following activities:
E-Waste Collection: As you head to the Sustainability
Fair, look for our e-waste collection in the parking lot.
• Accepted items include: Computers, laptops,
phones, stereo equipment, small kitchen
appliances, cameras, and all cords
• Not Accepted: TVs & monitors, light bulbs, large the length of time that trash and recycling containers can be
appliances, items containing Freon, and any out at the curb in advance of and following your collection day.
chemicals or household hazardous waste. Per UA Streets and Services Code §935.02, containers or
materials for collection should not be placed at the curb any
Before or after this event, you can always take earlier than 6 pm of the day preceding your collection day
advantage of our e-waste drop-off location, at our Public but must be out ready for collection by no later than 7 am
Service Center, 4100 Roberts Road, open 7 am-4 pm of collection day. Following collection, containers must be
Monday-Friday. removed from the curb and returned to their regular storage
location by 7 am of the next day.
Styrofoam Collection: Also to be found in the parking
lot, we’ll be collecting old styrofoam. It must be clean, Correct Placement of Containers – For ease of access,
and please remove all stickers and tape. We will not trash and recycling containers should be placed at least three
accept packing peanuts, food containers, plates, cups or feet apart from other items, and away from parked cars, so that
egg cartons. the collection crews have unobstructed access. Place contain-
The rest of the year, you can drop styrofoam off at ers so that the lid openings are facing into the street.
Hilliard’s Operations Department parking lot, at 3770
Municipal Way. The drop-off is available 24/7. Visit For full details, visit our Solid Waste Services page at
hilliardohio.gov/styrofoam-recycling/ for details. upperarlingtonoh.gov.
See page 19 for additional details on the Library’s
Sustainability Fair. 2023 Solid Waste Holiday
Collection Delays
Solid Waste Reminders Since Local Waste collection crews follow some, but not all
Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with City holiday observances, here’s a rundown of the Solid Waste
some reminders on various solid waste requirements collection delays for 2023:
that residents should follow, so that you are doing your • Memorial Day: Monday, May 29 – All zones have a
part to ensure the program’s ongoing success. one day delay
Screening Requirements - Households should • Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4 – Tuesday-Thurs-
keep trash and recycling containers out of view from days zones have a one day delay
the street, except when putting them at the curb before • Labor Day: Monday, September 4 – All zones have a
your collection day. Options are to store the containers one day delay
in an enclosed structure, such as your garage or shed. If • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23 –
you are unable to store them inside, containers should Thursday zone collected on Friday
be stored to the side or rear of the residence and steps • Christmas Day: Monday, December 25 – All zones
should be taken to screen them from street view. This have a one day delay
can be accomplished with a natural landscaped barrier
• New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1, 2024 – All zones
or with fencing that is a minimum of 42 inches in height.
have a one day delay
Full details of this requirement can be found within
§7.15(A)4 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
For a full list of the City’s holiday observances, visit the Event
Calendar on our website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov.
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Superintendent
Search Announcement
Ohio native Robert Hunt, Ph.D., has vision of our students, staff, families and more evident to me what makes this
been named the next superintendent of community for our next superintendent place so special. It’s the people that get
the Upper Arlington Schools following — he is an accomplished educator and to interact with our students every single
an extensive and thorough search a visionary leader who truly believes in day.”
process by the Upper Arlington Board of supporting all students and building a Dr. Hunt has held numerous
Education. strong relationship with our community.” roles in public school districts in the
The Board took action at a special Dr. Hunt has spent the majority of state, starting as a middle school
meeting on January 30 to approve a his career in the state of Ohio, where he English teacher and athletic director
contract with Dr. Hunt, effective July 1. most recently served for nine years as and later becoming a high school
The meeting was followed by the first the superintendent of the Chagrin Falls administrator. He was named the 2021
of several community open houses Exempted Village School District near Ohio Superintendent of the Year by
in the coming months to meet Upper Cleveland. He holds a bachelor’s degree the Buckeye Association of School
Arlington’s next superintendent. in elementary education from Kent Administrators and has also received
Dr. Hunt will be coming to Upper State University, a master’s degree in the prestigious Martha Holden Jennings
Arlington from the Barrington 220 educational administration from Ursuline Foundation Ohio Superintendent
Community Unit School District, College, and a Ph.D. in educational Outstanding Performance Award, which
northwest of Chicago, where he administration from Kent State University. recognizes exceptional leadership with
currently serves as superintendent. He “This is an absolute tremendous a commitment to deep learning and
has nearly 12 years of experience as honor, and I am humbled to serve as excellent teaching.
the superintendent in school districts in the next leader of the Upper Arlington Over the next several months,
Ohio and Illinois and has served 27 years Schools,” Dr. Hunt said at the Board Dr. Hunt will be working with Interim
in public education. meeting on Monday. “You have built Superintendent Kathy Jenney, Ed.D.,
“We are very excited to welcome Dr. an incredible educational environment and the rest of the Upper Arlington
Hunt to Upper Arlington and back to the from a program to facilities for young Schools staff as he prepares to transition
Buckeye State,” said Board of Education people. Today I had the opportunity
President Lori Trent. “Dr. Hunt reflects the to interact with staff and it just became CONTINUED ON PAGE 1312 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2023 www.uaschools.org
UA Schools Volunteers honored with
Arkin Service and Leadership Awards
Upper Arlington Schools is privileged
to have many volunteers and residents
who make a significant difference for the
Upper Arlington Schools community.
The Dr. Robert Arkin Service and
Leadership Award was established in
2017 in honor of Dr. Arkin, who spent
12 years serving the students, staff
and residents of Upper Arlington as
a member of the Board of Education.
The Arkin Award recognizes those
individuals who go above and beyond
to help the district reach its vision
of uniquely accomplished students Aimee Moulakis White
prepared to serve, lead and succeed. Aimee Moulakis White is a longtime volunteer for Upper Arlington Schools, most
Congratulations to the new recently as the chair of the historic Upper Arlington Legacy Capital Campaign.
recipients of the Dr. Robert Arkin Service Through her tireless work, she raised more than $8 million to augment the $230
and Leadership Award! million bond-levy endorsed by Upper Arlington voters in November of 2017 and
go above and beyond bricks and mortar by supporting programming that impacts
students’ daily academic and co-curricular experiences.
Upper Arlington Schools Medical
Advisory Team
Beginning in the fall of 2020, Upper Arlington
Schools worked closely with local experts in public
health, infectious diseases and the mental health
of school-age children to monitor Upper Arlington
health data and what was happening in the country
and around the state. Honored with the Dr. Robert
Arkin Service and Leadership Award in December of
2022 were: Naeem Ali, MD, chair; John Ackerman,
Ph.D.; Sara Bode, MD; Shandra Day, MD; Ayaz
Hyder, Ph.D.; Efthimios Parasidis, JD; and Laura
Pomeroy, Ph.D.
Jennifer Overmyer and Todd Walter
Receiving the Dr. Robert Arkin Service and Leadership
Award for their service as co-chairs of Citizens for UA
Schools were Jennifer Overmyer and Todd Walter.
They led the volunteer effort behind the successful
community campaign for Issue 5, the November 8, 2022
operating levy that funds daily operations of the district
and maintains current academic programming so that
the district can continue providing the current quality of
education for Upper Arlington students.www.uaschools.org MARCH | APRIL 2023 SchoolsiNSIGHT 13
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES
to the role of superintendent in Upper Kathy Jenney, Ed.D.
Arlington beginning on July 1. At that
time, Dr. Jenney will step down as
interim superintendent and remain
New Profile of an Engaged Learner
on the district administrative team Reflects Our District’s Vision for Our
to continue to offer support until her
retirement on July 31.
Students
“Successful schools are a
partnership between school and
In January, Upper Arlington Schools
community, and that exists here today,”
unveiled its Profile of an Engaged
Dr. Hunt said at Monday’s meeting.
Learner, an important focus of the
“My focus will be to build upon that
2019-2024 Strategic Plan.
moving forward - to spend this transition
The Profile of an Engaged
listening and learning about what makes
Learner was developed with input
Upper Arlington so special … and then
from students and staff from across
working with the Board of Education and
the district, and then solidified by a
this amazing team to lead in the next
districtwide work group of educators
iteration of what will benefit our young
representing all of our schools. It
people.”
reflects our whole child philosophy
As Dr. Hunt becomes a Golden
— and our commitment to well-being
Bear, so too will his family — including
and diversity, equity and inclusion
wife Shannon, a high school teacher;
— by articulating the skills and
and their two elementary-age children,
characteristics that we believe will
Emerson and Hawken. They also have
prepare our students to serve, lead
two older children — Ashton, who will
and succeed in Upper Arlington and
graduate from the University of Dayton
beyond.
this spring with a teaching degree, and
Braden, who is looking to transfer to a
• Solution seeker
college in Ohio this fall.
• Creative
“We cannot wait to join this Black History Month
• Skilled communicator
community because when we come, we During the month of February, our
• Open minded and empathetic
come to be a member of a community as schools honored Black History Month
• Responsible and resilient
much as we come to lead and be a part by providing opportunities for our
• Well-balanced
of the school,” he shared. students to learn about the contributions
The selection of Dr. Hunt as the and experience of Black Americans
This year, a working group of
district’s next superintendent is the throughout the history of our country.
educators from across the district will
culmination of a months-long search I’d like to thank our staff members and
be continuing their work on the profile
process, involving feedback from more students who have dedicated time and
and how teachers, administrators and
than 1,000 students, staff, families effort to honoring Black History Month
other staff members can support these
and community members as to their in our schools — which supports our
skills and characteristics. We will also be
vision for the next leader of the Upper continuing commitment to diversity,
working with students from all levels —
Arlington Schools. equity and inclusion.
elementary, middle and high school — to
“On behalf of the Board of
capture their ideas for how they can
Education, we truly thank the many,
develop these skills and characteristics Kathy Jenney, Ed.D. is the interim
many community members who took
during their time in Upper Arlington. superintendent of the Upper Arlington
time last fall to share their vision for Schools. You can reach out to her at
You can find more about the Profile
our next leader,” Trent said. “We look superintendent@uaschools.org.
of an Engaged learner in the Quality
forward to many opportunities ahead for
Profile, our district’s annual accountability
everyone to get to know Dr. Hunt and to
report to the community — which will be
work together so that our school district
arriving in mailboxes this spring.
can be the best it can be.”14 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2023 www.uaschools.org
BITES From the Apple
SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
‘Memory Mission’ Takes Potts to “This experience is
a great example of why
Guatemala to Build a School
we, as a district, lead
with a commitment to
service and to providing
our students with
opportunities to give of
their time and resources
to others.”
Uniquely
Accomplished
Congratulations to these
Golden Bears on their best attorney awards, and Safia
impressive accomplishments! Malhotra and Rachel Thyer received
• Upper Arlington High School best witness awards.
Mock Trial brought two teams to • Tremont Elementary School student
After overseeing the completion of the Franklin County Municipal MengDe Dai earned a silver medal
the construction process for Upper Court for the Ohio Center for in the iCode Global Hackathon
Arlington’s new schools, Chief Operating Law-Related Education’s district Finals. MengDe was the only
Officer Chris Potts had the unique competition. One of the teams, participant from the United States to
opportunity to help build a new school Team Ginsburg, advanced to the win a medal in the Blockly Advance
in Guatemala as part of an educational regional competition in February. division.
service trip. Five UAHS students were honored • Tremont Elementary School student
For more than 20 years, Lifetouch, with individual awards for their Pierce Landauer is one of only 14
the school photography company, has performance. Danny Petronella, Fabi students nationally who achieved
sponsored “Memory Missions” like this Corso and Maggie Nowak received a perfect score of 20 on the
to build environmentally responsible
schools in Guatemala.
For a week in January, Potts was Sign up to Receive UA
part of a team of 40 educators and
Lifetouch employees from across the
Schools e-newsletters!
country and Canada who traveled to
Upper Arlington Schools remains committed
Guatemala. They worked alongside the
to keeping all stakeholders informed of what is
local community, including children, and
happening throughout the district and receiving
nonprofit organization Hug It Forward, to
build a three-room “bottle” school using and responding to feedback from stakeholders.
plastic bottles stuffed with inorganic Community members can sign up to receive
trash to fill the walls of the school. the monthly district e-newsletter
“To be able to help to provide that is currently sent to families and staff at the end
these children, teachers and families of each month. Please visit
with a better learning environment is www.uaschools.org/emailsignup.aspx to subscribe
something I will carry with me for my to the e-newsletter. Current
entire life,” Potts said. “During our time families with children in the schools and current
there, we were able to go into the homes staff members do not need to take
of these families and walk alongside the any action, as they are automatically subscribed to
children on their one-hour journey to these emails.
and from school each day.www.uaschools.org MARCH | APRIL 2023 SchoolsiNSIGHT 15
WordMasters Challenge, a vocabulary competition involving The new inductees will be recognized during the
nearly 125,000 students annually. summer at the Upper Arlington High School Open House
sponsored by the Upper Arlington Alumni Association.
Summer Academy Returns for 2023
Upper Arlington Schools is proud to offer an exceptional BECS Registration Open — and Space Is Limited!
summer school program for our students for the summer Burbank Early Childhood
of 2023. Summer Academy 2023 will offer comprehensive School (BECS) is our high
academic and well- quality, tuition based childcare
being programming for children ages 2 to 5. BECS
to students who will is accepting registrations for
be entering grades 1 the 2023-2024 school year for
through 12 in the fall. children ages 2 to 5.
Course schedules For more information,
for Summer Academy please visit www.uaschools.org/
2023 will be available burbank or call 614-487-5155.
at www.uaschools.
org/SummerAcademy.aspx beginning on Wednesday, March 1,
and registration will open on Tuesday, March 21.
All courses will be offered free of charge for 2023 thanks to
federal funding.
Kindergarten Registration Open for 2023-2024
2022-23 SCHOOL DATES
The Upper Arlington Schools community is looking forward to Spring Break
welcoming the Golden Bears Class of 2036! Children who will be Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17
5 years of age on or before September 30, 2023, are eligible for
kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year. No School for Students; Staff Report Per Schedule
The district is Monday, March 20
pleased to offer a full-day
kindergarten program No School for Students and Staff
for the families of Upper Friday, April 7
Arlington. Full-day
kindergarten in Upper No School for Students; Staff Report Per Schedule
Arlington Schools gives Monday, May 1
younger learners more
opportunities to learn and Election Day: No School for Students; Staff
grow socially, emotionally Professional Learning Day
and academically. Tuesday, May 2
Information about starting the registration process is
available now at www.uaschools.org/kindergarten.aspx. We Early Dismissal (K-12) and Last Day for Students
strongly encourage families to complete the registration process Thursday, May 25
by Friday, March 24, 2023, for staffing and planning purposes.
For more information on kindergarten registration and Staff Report Per Schedule
a map of the elementary attendance areas, please visit our Friday, May 26
website.
UAHS Commencement
Nominations Sought for UA Educator Hall of Fame Sunday, May 28 at 9:30 am
The Upper Arlington Schools Educator Hall of Fame is accepting The Jerome Schottenstein Center
nominations through March 31 for outstanding retired educators.
The Educators Hall of Fame recognizes the best of the best Memorial Day; All Offices Closed
among retired teachers and administrators of all grade levels, Monday, May 29
preschool through grade 12. Criteria and nomination materials
are available on the district’s website, www.uaschools.org/ For the full 2022-2023 school year calendar, visit:
EducatorHallofFame.aspx. www.uaschools.org/calendars.aspx16 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2023 www.uaschools.org
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Students, staff and community members put their creative minds to
work in January to brainstorm possibilities for the future of Wickliffe
In January, elementary students celebrated a big Progressive Elementary School’s outdoor play and learning spaces,
milestone — the 100th day of the school year. including the castle playground.
UAHS Athletic Hall
of Fame
Celebrations
Upper Arlington High School welcomed 12 new
inductees in January who have made outstanding
contributions to the impressive history of the school’s
athletic program. The sixth class of inductees and their
families were recognized during a girls and boys varsity
basketball double-header at Upper Arlington High
School and a ceremony the following morning in the
Performing Arts Center.
Congratulations to the inductees and their families:
Jax “Mo” Black (Class of 1992); Bill Cook (Class of
1957); former coach Paul W. “Pete” Corey; friend of
the program and “Voice of the Bears” Dan Donovan;
Steve Dusseau (Class of 1998); Bob Jencks (Class of
1959); Cathleen (Aschinger) Pugh (Class of 1980); Tom
Saunders (Class of 1964); former coach Dan Sebastian
(Class of 1960); Sam Sebastian (Class of 1989); Sarah
Wall Fortier (Class of 2002); and Artie Wolfe (Class of
1958).www.uaschools.org MARCH | APRIL 2023 SchoolsiNSIGHT 17
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Barrington Elementary students made special Thanks to the generosity of the Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School
deliveries in December to fulfill the wish lists of 68 community, more than 100 gifts for 28 children were sent off to Heart to
senior citizens through LifeCare Alliance. Heart Food Pantry in December.
Jones Middle School staff and students continued a long-standing tradition
of preparing a holiday meal for the Home for Families Dowd Center in The Windermere Elementary School flight crew welcomed
Columbus. students to their global education kickoff assembly in
November — with stops throughout North America.
Mrs. Miller’s 2nd grade class and Mr. Diehl’s 5th grade
class at Greensview teamed up on a service-learning International Baccalaureate students hosted a potluck in November with
project with the Ronald McDonald House in December. A their friends from the Individualized Needs Center at Upper Arlington
highlight was a special visit from Henry, a therapy dog. High School to share dishes representing family traditions and cultures.18 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2023 www.uaschools.org
Treasurer’s Notes
Andrew L. Geistfeld
Upper Arlington With that commitment in mind, and is structured so that it will not impact
Schools is the Board of Education has approved the district’s general fund.
committed to moving forward with a capital project By responsibly planning for future
being a good reserve fund to proactively plan for financial needs related to our facilities,
steward of our future maintenance expenses for our we are honoring our commitment
community’s facilities. Just as homeowners plan and to the community to keep our focus
investment in save for eventual home maintenance on providing the highest quality of
our schools, needs, the district will set aside $750,000 education for our students.
and we take this annually in permanent improvement I encourage community members to
commitment very seriously. Effective and funding to prepare for eventual learn more about our district’s finances
efficient use of our financial resources is maintenance needs for our facilities through the many resources available on
crucial to ensuring that we can provide such as new HVAC systems or the our website. If you have any questions,
the high-quality educational experiences replacement of a turf field once it has please feel free to contact me at
that our students deserve and our reached its expected lifespan. This is treasurer@uaschools.org.
community expects. something that we had discussed during
Every year, we rely on external, third- the facilities master planning process
party review of our finances by the state
auditor’s office. This process involves a
team from the auditor’s offices spending 2023 UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
a significant amount of time delving into
our financial records and reviewing our FROM LEFT: Vice
practices. President Nancy Drees,
I am pleased to share that our President Lori Trent,
district has again earned a clean audit Jenny McKenna,
opinion for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Lou Sauter and Nidhi
recognizing our commitment to effective Satiani
and accountable financial practices
for our community. You can find the
fiscal year 2022 audited financial report
from the state on our website at www.
uaschools.org/annualaudits.aspx.
Our community can also get a closer
look at our fiscal year 2022 financial
information in the 2022-2023 Financial Thanks to a partnership with the City of Upper Arlington, Board of Education
Update, which will be available this meetings take place in the Council Chamber of the City’s Municipal Services
spring on our website. This report serves Center, 3600 Tremont Road. In general, the meetings begin at 6 pm on the second
as a companion piece to our Quality Tuesday of each month. Some exceptions apply, and last-minute scheduling
Profile, our annual accountability report, changes are possible. Please refer to www.uaschools.org for the most up-to-date
by providing a deeper dive into our information.
district’s finances. It details the sources
of our funding, how that money is used
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings:
• Tuesday, March 7, 6 pm — Council Chamber
and other topics that may affect district
• Tuesday, April 11, 6 pm — Council Chamber
finances in the future.
• Tuesday, May 9, 6 pm — Council Chamber
Responsible planning for future
financial needs is an important part of
At the Board of Education’s organizational meeting in January, the Board selected
what we do as a district. This is a crucial
Lori Trent to serve as president and Nancy Drees to serve as vice president for the
part of our commitment to being a good
2023 calendar year. The Board also approved a schedule of meetings for 2023,
steward of our community’s investment
which is available at www.uaschools.org/board. For additional information on the
in our schools.
members of the Board of Education and its policies, please visit the website listed
above.Library iNSIGHT
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Explore Greener Living at Our Sustainability Fair
Kick off Earth Month with a ambassadors! This presentation
Sustainability Fair at the Main will be in our Youth Department at
Library on Saturday, April 1 from 11 am.
10 am-2 pm. Visit with representatives from
This special event is over a dozen organizations in our
co-sponsored by Sustainable UA, atrium, including Friends of the UA
and celebrates the sustainable Parks, Drive Electric Columbus, and
initiatives happening in our SWACO.
community. Visit with local In our parking lot, we’ll have an
organizations, do hands-on electric car tour, electric bike testing,
activities, and attend presentations e-waste recycling, paper shredding,
on greener living. We’ll also offer biodiversity and making natural and more.
recycling, tasty treats from Littleton’s landscapes the new norm. She’ll speak For a complete schedule of the day’s
Market, and much more. at our Sustainability Fair at 2 pm in the events, visit uapl.me/SF23 or scan this
The day’s headliner is Catherine Friends Theater. QR code.
Zimmerman, award-winning Another of the day’s highlights is
documentary filmmaker and an Animal Encounter presented by the
environmental educator. Her videos Ohio Wildlife Center. Patrons of all ages
include global warming documentaries can learn about the Center’s work, the
for CNN Presents and New York Times history of Ohio native wildlife and how
Television. The goal of her work is to to coexist with our wild neighbors. OWC
fire up the movement toward creating will even bring along some live animal
Turn Your Passion for Art into a Business
Artists and crafters who want to make a hobby into something Mirolo Barn, and one at the UA Municipal Building. Visit
more won’t want to miss our Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurship uapl.me/ACE23 or scan this QR code for the complete
series. schedule, including program
Presented in partnership with the City of Upper Arlington’s descriptions, dates and times,
Parks & Recreation Department, this series of five programs and locations. Registration
features a variety of local entrepreneurs offering guidance on is now open at ualibrary.org.
topics like pricing strategies, marketing, merchandising, and
more.
Speakers include Dr. Jennifer Schlueter
of Columbus College of Art and Design,
designer Sarah Martin, Elaine Grogan
Luttrell of Minerva Financial Arts, award-
winning artist Rebecca Rea, and two-time
Emmy winning filmmaker Matt Hubbard.
Three programs will be held in the Main
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