Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, 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 on December 17, 2025, in the High School Cafeteria. The board approved six revised policies after second readings, adopted new minimum hire rates ($16/hour for most roles), and acted on multiple personnel items including resignations, appointments, and volunteer approvals.
- Approved six revised policies: #8260 (Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement), #3290 (Motor-Driven Vehicles on District Property), #3320 (Confidentiality of Computerized Information), #3611 (Recognition for Accomplishment), #3612 (School-Home Relations Goals), and #4110 (Administrative Personnel)
- Adopted minimum hire rate of $16.00/hour for 13 positions effective January 1, 2026
- Accepted resignation of Christopher Cozzarin (automotive mechanic) and appointed him as a part-time school bus driver at $28.00/hour
- Approved Stephanie Markowski as a full-time Confidential Account Clerk Typist at $16.00/hour effective December 18, 2025
- Declared HP DesignJet Z2600 Plotter obsolete/surplus for sale or recycling
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on November 5, 2025, approving personnel appointments, policy updates, and district agreements. The board also discussed executive session matters and received committee reports.
- Retired Policy #3273 on selling merchandise on school property
- Appointed Chelsea Carier as teacher aide at $15.50/hour and Dallas Reuther as laborer at $16.50/hour
- Amended school attorney fees to $275/hr (Partner) and $200–225/hr (Associates) effective January 1, 2026
- Approved $3,500 donation from Brian and Jane Perry for entrepreneurship scholarships and Tiger Innovations fund
- Authorized $2,764.07 transfer from Mock Trial funds to Student Council account
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is voting on several action items at this regular business meeting, including approving new and revised policies, personnel changes, and the 2024-2025 audit report. The board also went into executive session to discuss employment history and pending litigation.
- Approval of new Policy #5686 on maximum temperature for school buildings and indoor facilities
- Approval of the 2024-2025 audit report from Lumsden & McCormick
- Creation of a 1.0 FTE Benefits and Onboarding Specialist position
- Retirement of teacher aide Jane Karl, effective December 31, 2025
- Appointment of 16 winter sports coaches for the 2025-26 season
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education adopted three primary district goals for the 2025-2026 school year focusing on transparency, equity, and resource prioritization. The meeting also included approvals for architectural and engineering services for various capital projects and the creation of several new staff positions.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Board of Education District Goals
- Approval of CPL Architects/Engineers proposals for Phase 3 Capital Improvement and Capital Outlay Exception projects
- Creation of Senior Microcomputer Technical Support Specialist, Microcomputer Decision Support Specialist, and Registered Nurse positions
- First reading of new policy #5686 regarding maximum indoor temperatures for school buildings
- Approval of surplus musical instruments and equipment for auction or scrap
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on a consent agenda of personnel actions, including appointing a district treasurer, a nurse, substitutes, and athletic chaperones, and approving several service agreements. The board will also hear the 2024-2025 audit report, receive updates on a regionalization plan and enrollment, and discuss the FFA program and board goals.
- Approve MOU for Administrative Athletic Chaperone position for 2025-2026
- Appoint Kara LaVarnway as District Treasurer effective October 20, 2025
- Approve Athletic Trainer Services Agreement with Athletassist, LLC
- Approve supplemental educational services agreement with St. John the Baptist School and SAVI Learning Inc.
- Declare surplus items including weight benches, textbooks, and an inoperable elliptical
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on a large slate of personnel items, including new hires, resignations, leaves of absence, and the creation and abolition of several positions. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' union for a school-based enterprise advisor stipend and an athletic trainer service agreement. The meeting opens with an executive session to discuss employment history and negotiations.
- Approve MOU with Akron Faculty Association for a School Based Enterprise advisor stipend
- Approve Athletic Trainer Services Agreement with Athletassist, LLC effective September 1, 2025
- Accept resignations from Michelle Rorick (Confidential Benefit Clerk), Sidney Moreton (teacher aide), and Collin Frey (JV Head Football Coach)
- Approve multiple new appointments, including Kylie Velletta and Gretchen Allesandro as teacher aides at $15.50/hr
- Abolish one vacant part-time laborer position and one full-time cleaner position; create one full-time laborer position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education met for a special meeting to amend the district's tax warrant and appoint a new teacher. The board also entered an executive session to discuss negotiations and employment history.
- Amendment of the 2025-2026 tax warrant in the amount of $10,684,980
- Appointment of Meghann Brown as MS/HS Home Economics-Occupational Teacher starting August 27, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is deciding on various staffing appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence for the 2025-2026 school year. The body is also reviewing the updated Code of Conduct, the district-wide school safety plan, and awarding contracts for musical instruments.
- Appointment of Anthony Buono as Elementary Assistant Principal with a salary of $90,000.00
- Musical instrument bids awarded to Bill Kap Piano Company ($26,000.00), Twin Village Music ($38,276.00), and Monaco's Violin Shop ($10,179.78)
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Wide School Safety Plan (Save Manual)
- Approval of the updated Code of Conduct
- Appointment of Nicole Johnson and Karen Saeli as Community Partnership Liaisons with a $4,900 stipend
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a president and vice-president, appoint district officers, and approve designations and authorizations for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also set substitute pay rates and bus driver field trip rates. All actions are routine annual business to set up the new school year.
- Election of Board President and Vice-President
- Appointment of school attorneys at rates from $100-$347/hour
- Substitute teacher pay set at $22/hour ($28/hour for retired teachers)
- Bus driver field trip rate set at $37/hour with $2.27/mile mileage rate
- Board meeting dates for 2025-2026 to be approved
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on hiring Caroline Kos as elementary principal at a $120,000 salary, and consider a first reading of a policy on internet-enabled devices during the school day. The board will also act on numerous personnel items including appointments, resignations, leaves, and extracurricular advisors for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Appointment of Caroline Kos as Elementary Principal at $120,000/year starting Aug 16, 2025
- First reading of Policy #7316 on Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day
- Resignation of elementary teacher Lisa Williams effective June 30, 2025
- Approval of multiple Indigenous Home School Liaison and Seneca Language Instructor positions
- Appointment of Amelia Sundown as a new Seneca Language Instructor position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will consider approving 13 revised district policies and several personnel changes. The board will also review a cell phone policy and 2025 enrollment data.
- Appointment of David Brick as High School Assistant Principal at a salary of $90,000.00
- Approval of 13 policy updates including meal charging, board member elections, and RTI process
- Agreement with Teresa Skorupski for payroll support services (May 29, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Approval of 2025 Elementary Summer School teachers and substitutes
- Executive session to discuss negotiations and employment history of a particular person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing a wide range of policy updates, including board member nominations and meal charging. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office for a new elected board member and several personnel actions.
- First readings of 13 policy updates, including Policy #5660 regarding meal charging and prohibition against meal shaming
- Approval of 9 revised policies and the retirement of Policy #2120
- Tenure appointments for six staff members in Special Education, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Physical Education, and ELA
- Retirement resignations of Elementary Principal Todd Esposito and grounds keeper Terrence Yousey
- Abolishment of two Elementary AIS Teacher Assistant positions and creation of one 1.0 FTE Elementary AIS teacher assistant position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting following a budget hearing. The board is scheduled to vote on personnel items including a high school assistant principal's resignation, a teacher's irrevocable resignation, a new guidance counselor appointment, and summer school staff. The board will also consider first readings of several policy updates, inter-district agreements with Alden and Sweet Home school districts, and service agreements for health and benefits administration.
- Resignation of High School Assistant Principal Renee Reedhardt effective June 30, 2025
- Appointment of Britney Benthien as probationary guidance counselor starting July 1, 2025
- First reading of nine policy updates including Policy #5240 on school tax assessment and property tax exemptions
- Memorandum of Agreement with Alden Central School District for shared interscholastic wrestling for 2025-2026
- Agreement with Highmark for health services effective July 1, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is presenting the 2025-2026 budget and voting on several policy updates. The meeting also includes personnel actions, including appointments, leaves of absence, and several irrevocable resignations effective June 30, 2026.
- Presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of nine revised policies, including Drug-Free Workplace (#6151) and Student Privacy (#7250)
- Appointment of Danielle Schmidt as food service helper at $15.50 per hour
- Acceptance of irrevocable resignations for seven AFA members effective June 30, 2026
- Appointment of Leanna Parzych as DASA Coordinator for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education will vote on awarding four construction contracts totaling $9,231,900 for Phase II of the school capital project. The board will also consider accepting a resignation and appointing a new grounds crew chief and an automotive mechanic. All district items are grouped for a single consent vote.
- Award $5,360,600 site work contract to Northeast Diversification, Inc.
- Award $438,200 general trades contract to NCI Construction LLC
- Award $785,300 mechanical contract to John W. Danforth Company
- Award $2,647,800 electrical contract to CIR Electrical Construction Corp
- Approve resignation of part-time laborer Brian Wittlinger and appoint him as full-time grounds crew chief
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is discussing the 2025-2026 budget, including special education funding and New York State aid proposals. The meeting includes a series of first and second readings for policy updates and a vote to approve several revised policies.
- 2025-2026 Budget presentations for Special Education and general updates
- Proposed approval of policies regarding Charter Schools, Competitive Bidding, and Procurement of Goods and Services
- Proposed approval of policies for Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers and Children with Disabilities
- Proposed retirement of Policy #5322 - District Cell Phone Use
- Probationary appointment of Melanie Orffeo as a Special Education Teacher starting July 1, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing the 2025-2026 budget and school calendar. The board voted to approve several revised policies, including a new policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Superintendent provided updates on the 'Say Something' anonymous tip program and upcoming school performances.
- Approved Policy #5840 regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Approved policies on Flag Display, Public Access to Records, and District Investments
- Presentation on 2025-2026 Budget for Buildings, Athletics, and Technology
- Presentation on Smart Schools Bond Act #8
- Appointment of Ashley Lind as Speech/Language Therapist
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on two agreements with the Akron Faculty Association: one changing the deadline for irrevocable retirement letters, and another creating a Clay Target Club for this school year. The board will also enter closed session to discuss negotiations.
- Vote on memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Akron Faculty Association to change the retirement letter deadline in the collective bargaining agreement
- Vote on MOU with Akron Faculty Association to create a Clay Target Club for the 2024-2025 school year
- Board will go into executive session to discuss negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education is reviewing budget presentations for the 2025-2026 school year, including updates on tax levies and one-time expenditures. The meeting also includes a first reading of a new policy regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discussions on superintendent responses to statewide cell phone proposals.
- Presentation of 2025-2026 budget requests, including tax cap updates and one-time expenditures
- First reading of New Policy #5840 regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Proposed retirement of Board Policies #8120 (Request for Variance/Waiver) and #8230 (Guidance Program)
- Appointment of Jason Amirian as laborer at $16.50 per hour
- Appointment of Jamie Winger as part-time monitor at $15.50 per hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is proposing a voter proposition to fund the purchase of two 66-passenger buses and two van-type buses. The board also approved several policy updates and personnel changes during the meeting.
- Proposition to authorize $554,000 for school buses and related equipment
- Agreement with People Inc., dba, Deaf Access Services for sign language interpreters
- Policy updates regarding Tax Collector duties, Conduct of Voting, Student Directory Information, and Animals in the School
- Retirement of Cook Manager Sara Alexander effective June 30, 2025
- Superintendent report on snow day criteria and NYSED 180-day attendance requirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting. The board voted to enter executive session for negotiations, approved the retirement of four outdated policies, and approved a slate of personnel actions including a new special education teacher, resignations, leaves, and appointments. The meeting also includes first readings of four policy updates and committee reports.
- Executive session approved for negotiations discussion
- Policy retirements approved: Safe Mentoring, Corporal Punishment/Emergency Interventions, Complaints & Grievances by Students, Instructional Technology
- Margaret Herrington appointed as probationary Special Education Teacher (Jan 31, 2025 – Jan 31, 2028)
- Jacqueline Shellum resignation as Speech/Language Therapist effective Feb 9, 2025
- Ryan Ribbeck appointed to full-time cleaner position at $16.50/hour