Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel appointments, instructional substitutes, and district audits. The meeting also included the adoption of a new minimum hire rate for several non-instructional positions.
- Adopted a $13.20 minimum hire rate for various roles including cleaners, cooks, and clerks
- Appointed Lumsden & McCormick, LLP as external auditors with fees rising to $24,500 by 2026
- Appointed Allied Financial Partners as internal auditors with fees rising to $7,500 by 2026
- Approved the appointment of Jessica Cena as a full-time Teacher Assistant
- Accepted the resignation of elementary teacher Anthony Buono
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to review state assessment data and approve various instructional and non-instructional personnel actions. The meeting also included the final approval of updated board meeting rules and the appointment of a coordinator for the American Rescue Plan grant.
- Appointed Andrea Kersten as American Rescue Plan Coordinator with a $6,000 stipend
- Approved Brian Wittlinger as a part-time laborer at $17.60 per hour
- Approved temporary lifeguards at a rate of $15.00 per hour
- Approved Carolyn Lokken as an accompanist at a rate of $60 per hour
- Final approval of Policy #1510 regarding Regular Board Meetings and Rules Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting, hearing a financial update and long-range plan, then voting on a series of personnel appointments, leaves, and district agreements. The board approved the HRA plan amendment for administrators, a memorandum with BestSelf Behavioral Health, and multiple staff hires and leaves. Public comment was limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approved HRA Plan amendment for Akron Administrators' Association
- Approved memorandum of agreement with BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc.
- Appointed Susan Brown as Teacher Assistant (1.0 FTE, probationary through Nov 17, 2025)
- Appointed Janet Glomb-Shelley and Janet Lindquist as food service helpers at $12.50/hr
- Approved leave of absence for Food Service Director Barbara Goodman (Nov 29, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, covering presentations, public comment, committee reports, and multiple action items. Key decisions include appointing a new high school teacher, approving various personnel changes, and adopting updated district policies. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and reports.
- Appointed Jacqueline Pappaceno as probationary HS Social Studies teacher (Nov 15, 2021 – Nov 14, 2025), serving as TOSA at Academic Learning Center
- Approved non-instructional personnel actions: custodians at $20/hr, teacher aide at $12.50/hr, food service helper at $12.50/hr, plus retirements, resignations, and leave
- Approved district items: COVID Testing Coordinator, acting principal arrangement, $300/day for admin substitutes, sale of obsolete equipment and 833 Chromebooks
- Adopted updated policies on alcohol/tobacco/drugs (staff & students), students in temporary housing, and English Language Learners
- Approved CPSE/CSE special education classifications and placements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, covering presentations, public comment, and multiple action items. Key decisions include creating a COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Coordinator position, approving tutoring for quarantined students, and accepting several personnel appointments and resignations. The board will also vote on policy updates, including those on alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and instruction for English language learners.
- Create one-year COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Coordinator position for 2021-2022
- Approve all Akron Faculty Association members as tutors for COVID-19 quarantined students
- Accept resignations from laborer Adam Clark and cleaner Kenneth Pask
- Appoint Chad Beyer and Michael Goodrich as custodians, Janet Lindquist and Jamie Winger as bus drivers
- Approve amendment to Professional Services Agreement with architect Clark Patterson Lee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a workshop business meeting to review committee reports and personnel updates. The Board approved an agreement with Achieve Health Management for weekly COVID-19 testing of unvaccinated staff and accepted the 2020-2021 annual audit report.
- Approved agreement with Achieve Health Management for weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated staff
- Approved 2020-2021 Audit Report from Lumsden & McCormick
- Approved MOU with Akron Faculty Association regarding student instruction during COVID-19 quarantine
- Appointed Carolyn Kenyon as part-time bus attendant at $13.00 per hour
- Approved up to 50 hours for Kerry Gates to transcribe virtual Board meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a workshop business meeting on September 8, 2021, covering presentations, public comment, committee reports, and multiple personnel actions. The board approved the appointment of Gina Bergman as a probationary Spanish teacher, along with various leaves, resignations, and appointments for instructional and non-instructional staff. The meeting also included a presentation on the Code of Conduct and reports from several committees.
- Appointed Gina Bergman to probationary Spanish 7-9 teaching position (Sept 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2025)
- Approved leaves of absence for teachers Colleen Blackley and Brenda Sundown
- Accepted resignations from teacher assistants Joy Kelley, Lisa Lucenti, and Chad Smith
- Approved 2021-2022 transportation department hours for 21 drivers and 4 attendants
- Approved extra-curricular appointments including coaches, mentors, and class advisors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to review budget updates, policy updates regarding tobacco and cannabis use, and various instructional staff appointments. The meeting also addressed several resignations and approved summer curriculum work for various educators.
- Second reading of Policy #5640 regarding Smoking, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use
- Appointment of Sheila Madore as MS ELA Teacher
- Appointment of Amanda Hooper as MS Math Teacher (AIS)
- Appointment of Ryan Levy as HS Social Studies Teacher
- Appointment of Danielle Burns-Heim as HS Social Studies Teacher (AIS)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to appoint district officers, legal counsel, and committee members for the upcoming school year. The board also established substitute pay rates and authorized various administrative functions.
- Appointed Hodgson Russ, LLP, Greco Trapp, PLLC, and Harris Beach PLLC as school attorneys
- Established 2021-2022 substitute teacher rates at $19.23/hour for certified and $15.3 38/hour for non-certified
- Approved appointment of Susan Brewer as District Treasurer at $1,500/year
- Authorized bus driver mileage rates of $2.24 per mile and a driver rate of $32.00
- Appointed members to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will vote on a range of personnel actions, including retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence. The board will also hear a presentation on the school counseling program and consider a first reading of a wellness policy update. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents.
- Accept retirement resignation of High School Teacher Susan Palmer, effective Feb 1, 2022
- Appoint Jennifer Burden as full-time long-term substitute High School Math Teacher for 2021-2022
- Create three new 1.0 FTE teacher positions and three new 1.0 FTE teacher assistant positions
- Approve collective bargaining agreement with Akron Employees' Association for July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
- Approve summer curriculum work for staff, paid at 2021-2022 summer curriculum rate
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will hear a presentation on the American Rescue Plan, receive the superintendent's report, and take action on multiple personnel and district items. Key actions include appointing a new high school principal, accepting the results of the annual budget vote, and approving various instructional and non-instructional personnel appointments.
- Approve Stephen Dimitroff as High School Principal, salary $126,674 for 2021-2022
- Accept results of May 18, 2021 budget vote: Proposition 1 passed 331-81, Proposition 2 passed 315-76
- First reading of policies on public access to records, credit card use, and professional learning
- Approve summer school appointments for 2021
- Approve leave of absence for school bus driver Stephanie Hawkes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a workshop business meeting with multiple action items. The board approved consent items covering personnel appointments, leaves, a refuse disposal contract, and updates to eight district policies. The meeting also includes public comment periods and committee reports.
- Award refuse bid to Modern Disposal Services Inc. at $13,313 annually for 2021-2022
- Approve updated policies on school safety, equal employment, sexual harassment, hazing, dignity, and career education
- Appoint Steven Gates as Head Custodian at $28.25/hour, effective May 12, 2021
- Approve Susan Palmer as Acting Assistant Principal with $4,000 stipend through June 30, 2021
- Approve MOU with Akron Faculty Association for sharing Band Director duties
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on April 20, 2021. The board will vote on consent items including the BOCES 2021-2022 administrative budget of $3,639,693, personnel appointments, and policy updates (first readings) on school safety, equal opportunity, and harassment. They will also hear reports from the claims auditor and building principals, and take public comments.
- Adopt BOCES 2021-2022 administrative budget at $3,639,693
- Approve Selina Rodriguez as food service helper/assistant cook at $12.75/hour
- Approve revised student-teacher calendar making June 18 a Juneteenth holiday
- First reading of policy updates on school safety, equal opportunity, and harassment
- Approve non-public school transportation requests for 2021-2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a special business meeting on April 12, 2021, to act on several items. They approved the 2021-2022 budget of $32,597,101 to be presented to voters on May 18, 2021, and authorized a $333,660 contract with The Pump Doctor, Inc. for a fuel station as part of the Capital Improvement Project A–Phase II. The board also approved the appointment of Andrea Kersten as Director of Educational Services, replacing Taweepon Farrar. The meeting included a budget update, public comments, and a superintendent's report.
- Approved 2021-2022 budget of $32,597,101 for voter approval on May 18, 2021
- Approved $333,660 contract with The Pump Doctor, Inc. for fuel station (Project Contract No. 203) via Sourcewell piggyback
- Approved appointment of Andrea Kersten as Director of Educational Services (probationary, May 10, 2021 – May 9, 2024)
- Public hearing for resident comments (3-minute limit per person, up to 15 minutes total)
- Authorized executive session if necessary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will hold its regular business meeting, including a budget presentation, public comments, and votes on personnel, district items, and financial reports. Key actions include awarding capital project contracts totaling $609,399, approving a new policy on gender-neutral single-occupancy bathrooms, and accepting various donations.
- Award $504,099 to American Paving for sitework/general trades and $105,300 to Suburban Electric for electrical work (Capital Improvement Project A-Phase II)
- Approve Policy #5633 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
- Appoint Christine Papke as Chairman and Chief Election Inspector for May 18, 2021 budget vote at $14.00/hour
- Accept donations including $5,000 from Thomas Buekers for Akron Health Sciences Scholarship and $1,000 from Bank on Buffalo
- Approve athletic appointments for spring 2021, including varsity coaches for baseball, lacrosse, and track
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a workshop business meeting on March 10, 2021, covering a range of items. They heard a presentation on the 2021-2022 budget, received committee reports, and took action on several personnel matters, including retirements, leaves, and appointments. The board also approved a settlement with the Associated Press, adopted the 2021-2022 student teacher calendar, and approved policy updates on non-discrimination and gender-neutral bathrooms.
- 2021-2022 Budget presentation by District Administrators
- Retirement of Elementary Teacher Gail Simpson and Middle School PE Teacher Kenneth Stoldt, effective July 1, 2021
- Termination of bus driver Jerry Schweinlein effective January 4, 2021
- Settlement and Release Agreement with Associated Press for $387.50
- Approval of Policy #3420 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and first reading of Policy #5633 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board is holding a regular business meeting with several action items, including approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the Akron Faculty Association, adopting an amended District Wide Safety Plan with communicable disease protocols, and accepting the resignation of the Director of Educational Services. The board will also hear a budget presentation from district supervisors and receive updates on enrollment and policies.
- Approve 2020-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Akron Faculty Association
- Adopt amended 2020 District Wide Safety Plan with communicable disease protocols
- Accept resignation of Director of Educational Services Dr. Taweepon Farrar
- Approve 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Special Education Plan
- Approve agreement with PeopleSystems for unemployment claims administration
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board is holding a workshop business meeting with public comment via email due to COVID-19. They will hear reports, review policy updates, and vote on personnel and district items, including a resolution to place a $426,000 school bus purchase proposition on the annual budget vote.
- Resolution to submit $426,000 bus purchase proposition to voters (3 buses at $121,000 each, 1 van at $63,000)
- Approve policy updates: #5670 Records Management, #5676 Privacy and Security for Student Data
- Appoint Kenneth Stoldt as Director of Physical Education with $2,500 stipend
- Approve non-public transportation request to Christian Central Academy
- Personnel actions: appoint food service helper at $12.50/hr, cleaner at $12.50/hr