UA Schools Seek $273M Bond for Renovations

Upper Arlington schools are gearing up for a major vote this November, proposing a $273 million bond and new tax levy to fund the second phase of a sweeping school renovation plan. The project targets key schools including Hastings Middle, Burbank Early Childhood, and Jones Middle — with Jones’s historic facade preserved while rebuilding its century-old structure. Rebuilding costs alone hit $110M for Hastings and $135M for Jones, plus $39M for Burbank. To exceed borrowing limits, the district seeks state approval — with tax impacts expected on property bills by 2027. The school board has finalized the master plan, but final ballot language must still be approved by the Franklin County auditor and board meeting on June 30. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5508ad9070eebc4