Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a regular business meeting to address personnel appointments and district operations. The Board approved several instructional and non-instructional staff updates, set new hourly pay rates for non-instructional substitutes, and accepted various scholarship donations.
- Adopted $15.00 per hour pay rate for non-instructional substitutes effective January 1, 2024
- Approved agreement with D & M Refrigeration, Inc. for kitchen repair labor
- Approved agreement with Auctions International, Inc. for sale of educational assets
- Accepted $10,000 in total scholarship donations from various entities
- Approved permanent appointment of automotive mechanic Jeffrey Higgins
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, covering routine operations, personnel actions, and district business. Key actions include creating three preferred substitute teacher positions, approving several non-instructional personnel appointments, and approving non-public school transportation. The board will also hear public comment and discuss a survey and goal development.
- Create 3 preferred substitute teacher positions at $180/day for 2023-2024
- Approve permanent appointments for 4 clerk typists (Garverick, James, Kenline, Milone)
- Appoint 2 part-time bus drivers (King, White) at $22/hour
- Approve non-public transportation to St. John the Baptist School, Alden
- Approve temporary lifeguards at $15.50/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on November 15, 2023, covering routine approvals and informational items. The board approved consent items for personnel, district contracts, special education placements, and financial reports, and heard presentations from student groups. Public comment was limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approved leave of absence for Teacher Assistant Susan Brown effective December 15, 2023
- Appointed Michael Krupa Jr. as part-time laborer at $16.50/hour for 20 hours/week
- Approved temporary lifeguards at $15.50/hour, not to exceed 19 hours/week
- Accepted donations: $6,296.31 from 99 Pledges LLC for 5th grade Walk-A-Thon and $37.48 from Ohiopyle
- Approved agreement with Stericycle Inc. for paper collection and destruction
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a special business meeting on November 8, 2023. The board approved an overnight trip for the varsity field hockey team to attend the state semi-finals in Centereach, NY. The meeting also included procedural items such as the call to order, land acknowledgement, and pledge to the flag.
- Approved overnight trip for Varsity Field Hockey Team to State Semi-Finals at Centereach High School, Centereach NY, on November 11, 2023
- Trip departure at 4:45 AM on November 10, return November 11 or 12 depending on game outcome
- Motion carried unanimously (5 ayes)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on November 1, 2023, covering presentations, public comment, and a series of consent agenda votes. The board approved instructional and non-instructional personnel actions, district service agreements, and special education placements, all as recommended by the interim superintendent.
- Approved instructional substitutes for 2023-24: Courtney Nydahl, Emerson Polkowski, Kristine Zalen
- Approved non-instructional items including a leave for Michael Schreiber, a bus driver hour adjustment for Kaitlyn Babiarz, and Craig Wilkins as substitute bus driver
- Approved district items including service agreements with Newfane, Oakfield-Alabama, and Inside Out Schools, and disposal of obsolete technology equipment
- Accepted donations: $50 from Akron Newstead Rotary and snack bars/beverages valued at $200 from Victory Full Gospel Church
- Approved special education classifications, placements, and 504 accommodations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a special meeting on October 30, 2023. The agenda was largely procedural, including a land acknowledgement, pledge to the flag, and a motion to enter executive session, which was approved. No substantive public decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session carried (moved by Ryan Allen, seconded by Kristy Pingitore)
- Land acknowledgement recognizing the Tonawanda Seneca Nation
- Special meeting held in Boardroom H190 at 6:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on October 18, 2023, approving consent items including personnel changes, a T-Mobile agreement, donations, and financial reports. The board also heard public comments and received reports from the superintendent.
- Approved T-Mobile agreement for wireless services/devices
- Accepted $100 donation from Stephen Kossuth for Class of 1964 Scholarship
- Approved personnel actions: leave extension, substitute, resignations, hour adjustments
- Approved financial reports for September 2023
- Approved special education placements and 504 accommodations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on October 4, 2023. The board will vote on consent items covering personnel appointments and leaves, the 2022-2023 audit report, disposal of obsolete technology and furniture, and a therapy services agreement. The agenda also includes presentations, committee reports, and public comment.
- Approve 2022-2023 audit report from Lumsden & McCormick
- Approve long-term substitute appointment for Alexandra McGlinn
- Approve leaves of absence for Rebecca Falls and Lisa Bates
- Approve disposal of obsolete technology and furniture
- Approve agreement with Therapeutic Link for Children for therapy services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting, approving consent items covering personnel leaves, appointments, and resignations, as well as district contracts, a new data privacy policy, and financial reports. The board also heard presentations from auditors, a board evaluation proposal, and a JV boys soccer update, and accepted public comment.
- Approved substitute nurse rates: LPN $20/hr, RN $25/hr effective Sept 1, 2023
- Approved contract with Clarence Central School District for special education services 2023-24
- Approved MOA with Newfane Central School District for JV boys soccer sharing
- Adopted Policy #5676 on privacy and security for student and teacher data
- Accepted donations including $150 from Steven Trinkl for Class of 1964 Scholarship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a special meeting on September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person. The meeting then adjourned.
- Motion to enter executive session for matters leading to the employment of a particular person
- Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
- Meeting adjourned after executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting, covering public comment, committee reports, and a series of personnel actions. The board will vote on instructional and non-instructional staff appointments, including teacher aides, monitors, and substitutes, as well as approve the revised Code of Conduct and a contract with architects for the 2023 Capital Improvement Project. Policy readings on meal reimbursements and student data privacy are also on the agenda.
- Approve revised Code of Conduct
- Contract with Clark Lee Patterson for 2023 Capital Improvement Project
- Appoint Laura Sommers as teacher aide at $16.50/hr
- Appoint Sidney Samolis as teacher aide at $15.50/hr (new position)
- Approve transportation department hours for 2023-2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on August 9, 2023, to discuss and vote on various items, including presentations on sports field renovations and the code of conduct, as well as multiple personnel appointments, leaves, and resignations. The board will also consider policy readings and approve the district-wide school safety plan.
- Approve interim directors: Todd Esposito ($500/month), Caroline Kos ($1,500/month), Paul Kowalski ($1,500/month), and Kos as DEI Coordinator ($15,000 annually)
- Approve personnel actions: leave extensions, substitutes, resignations, and new hires (e.g., Brenda Blair at $20/hr, Thomas Dorobiala at $16.50/hr)
- First reading of Policy 5323 on reimbursement for meals/refreshments
- Second reading of Policy #7150 on remote learning
- Approve 2023-2024 District Wide School Safety Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a special meeting on July 12, 2023, primarily to enter executive session for matters related to the employment of a particular person. The board approved the motion to go into executive session and then adjourned. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Motion to enter executive session for employment matters (carried unanimously)
- Motion to adjourn
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its annual organizational/business meeting, swearing in board members, electing a president and vice-president, and approving a slate of officers, appointments, designations, and authorizations for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also set substitute pay rates and approved various routine administrative items.
- Appointed district officers including Treasurer Susan Brewer ($2,000/year) and Purchasing Agent Susan Brewer ($750/year)
- Approved school attorney rates: Hodgson Russ LLP at $314/hour (Partner), Greco Trapp PLLC at $210/hour (Partner), Harris Beach PLLC at $299/hour (Partners), Lippis Mathias LLC at $299/hour Partners
- Set substitute teacher rates: certified $19.23/hour, non-certified $15.38/hour; created 3 preferred substitute positions at $180/day
- Established petty cash funds of $50 each for Business Office, Transportation, and each building principal
- Authorized dual signatures for checks over $5,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will hear presentations on the 2023 annual audit, the internal auditor's report, and the K-12 counseling program, and receive the superintendent's report. The board will also vote on accepting meeting minutes and appointing five new teachers to probationary positions in the elementary and reading tenure areas, with salaries set by the collective bargaining agreement.
- Approve probationary appointment of Colleen Logan-Bruce (Elementary, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026, Schedule II Step 6)
- Approve probationary appointment of Kaitlyn Gaik (Elementary, Sept 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2027, Schedule II Step 3)
- Approve probationary appointment of Lisa Williams (Elementary, Sept 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2027, Schedule II Step 6)
- Approve probationary appointment of Jennifer Adornetto (Elementary, new position, Sept 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2027, Schedule II Step 5)
- Approve probationary appointment of Jacquelyn Daigler (Reading, Sept 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2026)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
This is a special meeting of the Akron Central School Board of Education, held in the high school cafeteria. The agenda is procedural: it includes a call to order, pledge, a possible executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed.
- Possible executive session (motion carried, all members voted aye)
- Meeting held at High School Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.
- YouTube link available at www.akronschools.org
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, covering routine procedural items, committee reports, and a series of personnel actions. The board will vote on granting tenure to a teacher, appointing new teachers, approving memoranda of agreement for Native American program staff, and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the Akron Employees Association.
- Grant tenure to Lacey Cochrane in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), effective September 1, 2023
- Appoint Christina Komosinski (Music) and Kristin Smith (Visual Arts) to probationary positions, effective September 1, 2023
- Approve memoranda of agreement for Native American Home School Counselors, Teacher Assistant, and Cultural Education Specialist for 2023-2024
- Ratify collective bargaining agreement with Akron Employees Association for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
- Approve annual bid hours for food service employees for 2023-2024 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board is holding its regular business meeting, covering committee reports, policy updates, and multiple action items. The board voted to approve instructional, non-instructional, and district consent items, including personnel appointments, a tax collection agreement with the Town of Newstead, and a student trip to the Dominican Republic. Several policy updates were presented for first or second reading.
- Approved appointments: Darrell Chasse as long-term substitute Special Ed teacher; permanent appointments for Destiney Carberry, Matthew Firmstone, Richard Grier
- Approved tax collection agreement with Town of Newstead for 2023-2024
- Approved Interact Club trip to Bani, Dominican Republic (Jan 16-23, 2024)
- Approved creating extra-curricular account for Girls Flag Football
- Approved Policy 1510 (Board meetings) after readings; Policy 8450 (homebound instruction) had first reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on April 18, 2023. The board will vote on the BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget, personnel actions including retirements and appointments, and a first reading of Policy 1510 on board meeting rules. They will also hear presentations on the Dominican Republic trip and ESSA accountability, and receive public comments.
- Adopt BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget at $3,865,941
- Approve 2023-2024 Property Tax Report Card for publication
- Approve 2023-2024 student-teacher calendar
- Approve donations totaling $900 for Robert A. Chubb Scholarship
- Approve non-public school transportation requests for 2023-2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a special business meeting to approve a resolution placing a $29,829,634 Capital Improvements Project, 2023 on the annual meeting and vote ballot as Proposition No. 4. The board also adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration, determining the project will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The project includes renovations and upgrades to district buildings, a new stadium with synthetic turf, and transportation facility improvements.
- Proposition No. 4: Capital Improvements Project, 2023 at estimated maximum cost of $29,829,634
- SEQRA Negative Declaration adopted for the capital project
- Project funded by $5,080,355 from Capital Improvements Reserve Fund and up to $24,749,279 in taxes/obligations
- New stadium with synthetic turf field, track, seating, press box, lighting, and scoreboard
- Upgrades to High School gymnasium, pool, auditorium, and Middle School heating system
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will hold its regular business meeting, featuring presentations on a UPK expansion grant and budget updates, followed by public comment. The board will vote on several action items, including personnel changes, district purchases, and a proposition to establish a $10 million capital improvements and transportation reserve fund for voter approval.
- Proposition No. 3: Establish a $10,000,000 Capital Improvements and Transportation Reserve Fund
- Approve UPK expansion from two half-day to two full-day sessions, pending grant funding
- Award musical instrument bids totaling $23,134.50 to four vendors
- Accept donations including 25 Cascade lacrosse helmets ($8,200 value) and 25 Warrior lacrosse gloves ($3,750 value)
- Approve personnel actions: retirements, leaves, and new hires including laborer at $18/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on February 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. The board will receive presentations on campus construction and departmental budgets, hear public comment, and vote on personnel actions including a tenure appointment, retirements, and coaching appointments. It will also consider district policies, an education services analysis, and special education placements.
- Presentation on Clark Patterson Lee campus construction
- Budget presentations by Cynthia Tretter and department heads
- Tenure appointment for Kathryn Greiner in Special Education, effective Feb 25, 2023
- Retirement of Music Teacher Debra Komosinski effective July 1, 2023
- Approval of 2023 spring athletic coaching appointments and volunteers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will hear presentations on student leadership, a new wellness elective, girls flag football, and an educational services analysis. The board will vote on consent items including personnel leaves, a dishwasher bid, and donations, and has already approved a resolution to place a $507,000 school bus purchase proposition on the annual budget vote ballot.
- Approved resolution for Proposition #2: $507,000 for school buses, including two 66-passenger buses at $151,000 each, a van-type bus at $90,000, and a wheelchair van-type bus at $115,000
- Awarded Conveyor Dishwasher Bid to Main-Ford General Supply for $40,401.30
- Approved paid leave for Special Education Teacher Julie Matusek (Feb 6-27, 2023) and unpaid child rearing leave for Elementary Teacher Mary Stanley (Feb 6-Jun 30, 2023)
- Approved MOU with Akron Faculty Association for a Girls Flag Football coaching position
- Accepted donations: $100 for Class of 1964 Scholarship and $158.20 for Ellen Brusky Memorial Scholarship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on January 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. The board will hear a capital project presentation, receive committee reports, and vote on consent items covering personnel actions, district policies, a training agreement with The Summit Center, and special education placements. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve agreement with The Summit Center for training and consulting services from Jan 12 to Jun 30, 2023
- Adopt five updated policies: #6121 Sexual Harassment, #6215 Probation and Tenure, #7350 Corporal Punishment, #7521 Life-Threatening Health Conditions, #7530 Child Abuse
- Accept $480.90 anonymous donation to School Lunch Fund
- Appoint Darrell Chasse as short-term substitute Special Education teacher (Jan 30-Mar 13, 2023)
- Approve volunteers Lauren Huebert and Amber McIntyre