Updates from Dr. Hunt
Community engagement has been central to this second round of our facilities master planning process, and I continue to be encouraged by the level of commitment from our stakeholders.
Over the past 18 months, more than 3,700 individuals have taken part in this work — volunteering on building teams, attending meetings or tours, completing surveys or participating in focus groups. That number will continue to grow as we await the final results from our most recent districtwide survey, which closed in mid-December.
This fall, Upper Arlington Schools continues to advance the goals of our Excellence & Innovation 2030 Strategic Plan, focusing on providing engaging learning experiences, fostering a strong culture, and strengthening connections across our community.
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Each year, the start of school marks a powerful moment — a fresh beginning filled with possibility and purpose. And while that first-day energy may seem to just happen, it’s the result of extraordinary effort and care by our entire team — teachers, administrators, maintenance staff, school nurses, counselors, secretaries, transportation staff, technology teams and more. Everyone on our team comes together to create something meaningful for every student who walks through our doors