Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education voted to approve a comprehensive energy audit with NYSERDA across all district buildings. The board also set new hourly pay rates for non-instructional substitutes, effective January 1, 2025, and approved personnel actions including leaves of absence and new hires. Board members discussed the 2025-2026 budget goals and an EPA rebate program application.
- Approved a proposal with NYSERDA for a comprehensive energy audit across all district buildings.
- Set non-instructional substitute pay rates at $15.50 per hour for positions including bus attendant, cleaner, clerical, and custodian, effective January 1, 2025.
- Approved unpaid leave extensions for Special Education teacher Emily Penner through June 23, 2025, and Elementary teacher Madeline Schulz through June 20, 2025.
- Appointed Heather Milone as Faculty Auditor for the 2024-2025 school year, effective December 19, 2024.
- Discussed 2024-2025 budget goals and a potential EPA rebate program application.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Dec 4, 2024. The board will discuss becoming a Track 1 Priority District for an electric bus grant and review budget goals for the upcoming 2025-2026 process. Action items include approving personnel changes, financial reports, and special education placements.
- Discussion on becoming a Track 1 Priority District for an electric bus (EV Bus) grant
- Review of 2024-2025 budget goals and potential revisions for the 2025-2026 budget
- Acceptance of retirement resignation from Middle School Special Education teacher Julie Matusek, effective Jan 3, 2025
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Akron Faculty Association
- Approval of financial reports for October 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education voted on several action items, including granting tenure to Anna Bargnesi in Special Education, approving four policies (Wellness, Timeout and Physical Restraint, Committee on Special Education, and Instruction in Certain Subjects), and retiring two related policies. The board also appointed a new Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer, accepted a resignation, and approved various personnel appointments, including temporary lifeguards and extracurricular positions.
- Anna Bargnesi granted tenure in Special Education effective November 21, 2024
- Policy #5661 (Wellness), #7351 (Timeout and Physical Restraint), #7630 (CSE/CPSE), and #8240 (Instruction in Certain Subjects) approved
- Bonnie Lee James resigned as Internal Claims Auditor, effective November 30, 2024
- Four temporary lifeguards approved at $20.00/hour through February 28, 2025
- Campus Construction Management letter of recommendation approved for Stark Tech and Vehicle Service Group proposals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting to vote on several action items, including adopting three Board of Education District Goals, abolishing three outdated policies, and approving personnel appointments and resignations. The board will also hear committee reports and a superintendent's report on regionalization planning.
- Adopt Board of Education District Goals 1-3 focusing on community engagement, inclusivity, and expanded learning opportunities
- Abolish Policy #7552 (Bullying Peer Abuse), #8310 (Purpose of Instructional Materials), and #8331 (Controversial Issues)
- Appoint Ryan Ribbeck as part-time laborer at $16.50/hour and Jamie Winger as food service helper at $15.50/hour
- Accept $7,030.05 donation from 99 Pledges, LLC for 5th grade activities
- Approve four surplus buses (Bus #244, #248, #245, #246) as trade-ins for new bus purchases