Akron Public Schools public meetings in 2021
80 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to deliberate and take action on personnel and to approve a resolution. The board approved Resolution #21-167, which extends board-provided COVID sick days for fully vaccinated employees through March 31, 2022. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.
- Resolution #21-167 approved: extends COVID sick days for fully vaccinated employees through March 31, 2022
- Provides up to 10 paid days of emergency COVID-19 sick leave for employees who are COVID-19 positive
- Leave is in addition to other accrued leave and paid at regular rate
- Employees who already used 10 days of FFCRA leave are not eligible for additional days
- Absences under this resolution will not count against attendance ratings or bonus eligibility
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board will elect a President Pro Tempore, administer the Oath of Office to newly elected members, and recognize outgoing members Patrick Bravo and Lisa Mansfield. The agenda also includes personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, appointments, and the employment of a new Chief of Leadership & Learning.
- Election of President Pro Tempore (motion carried, Valerie McKitrick nominated)
- Oath of Office for new board members Bruce Alexander, Diana Autry, Carla Jackson, Job Esau Perry
- Recognition of outgoing board members Patrick Bravo and Lisa Mansfield (Resolutions #21-163, #21-164)
- Employment of Justin Jennings as Chief of Leadership & Learning/Assistant Superintendent at $183,102.07 effective Jan 3, 2022
- Resignation of Brandi Davis, Principal at I PROMISE School, effective Dec 13, 2021
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to review district-wide financial information, including an update from the Ohio Coalition of Equity and Adequacy, and to discuss a legislative update. The agenda also includes reviewing the previous meeting summary and follow-up items. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Review of November 22, 2021 meeting summary
- Legislative update
- Ohio Coalition of Equity and Adequacy update
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The committee is reviewing a resolution to accept a $25,000 Cleveland Browns Foundation grant for a student attendance pilot program. The meeting also includes an ongoing review of alternative programs and updates on the College & Career Academy of Akron.
- $25,000 Cleveland Browns Foundation-Stay in the Game Campaign grant award
- Postcard Intervention pilot program for grades K-3 at David Hill and Crounse CLCs
- Review of Alternative Programs, beginning with Bridges
- Update on College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to discuss equity initiatives, including an update on the district's equity vision, an equity audit from Human Resources, and a draft rubric for curriculum adoption. The committee will also hear reports on family engagement, the DEI steering committee, and employee resource groups. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and board member reports.
- Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes
- Update on Excellence through Equity Vision and District
- Equity Audit Update from Human Resources
- Draft rubric for curriculum adoption process (elementary and secondary ELA)
- Pulse survey update and Family Resource Centers update
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to review the district's five-year financial forecast for FY22, presented by CFO Ryan Pendleton, and to vote on a resolution to accept it. The board will also consider numerous personnel recommendations, including appointments, transfers, leaves, and supplemental contracts for coaches and other staff. The meeting is a public business session, not a community forum.
- Five-Year Forecast Beginning FY22 presentation and acceptance resolution
- Appointments: Wyatt Daulbaugh (Social Studies, $42,039.36), Ashley Graham (Psych, $87,547.44)
- Transfers: Keith Gatti to Gateway to Technology Instructor ($59,941.40), Tyler Gray to Science Teacher ($43,836.96)
- Supplemental pay for LaCresia Beecher as Interim Campus Principal ($7,427.12)
- New position: Director, AIM HIGH GEAR UP Grant (salary range $106,755.76 - $129,176.23)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on November 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio. The sole purpose is to discuss and act on the destruction of district records, as listed in an attached document. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, a discussion on records destruction, and a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion and action on records destruction, with a list of records for destruction attached (6 KB PDF)
- Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room, Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is reviewing a legislative update on House Bill 290 and discussing district financial matters. The agenda includes updates on ESSER funds, the five-year forecast, and insurance renewals.
- Legislative overview of HB 290 (Backpack Bill) regarding statewide universal vouchers
- Recommendation of Royce U.S. Protection Service as a new courier vendor
- Renewal of stop loss insurance with Medical Mutual of Ohio at an increased rate of $49.69 pepm
- Review of the preliminary five-year financial forecast
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The agenda includes a presentation from the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding, approval of previous meeting minutes, and numerous personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments, and supplemental contracts. The meeting is a public business meeting, not a community forum.
- Presentation by William Phillis, Executive Director of Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding
- Approval of minutes from Oct 25, Nov 1, and Nov 9 meetings
- Retirement of RaDonna Mair (effective 06-03-2022) and resignation of Sandra Wilder (effective 11-26-21)
- Appointment of Abby Wynkoop as teacher at $42,039.36 annual salary
- Resignation of Nicole Hughes, Principal at Buchtel CLC, effective November 26, 2021
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear board and superintendent reports, and receive updates from the Chief Diversity Officer on DEI initiatives, family engagement, and employee resource groups. The agenda includes discussion items rather than final decisions.
- Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
- District Vision Feedback Sessions report
- DEI Learning Specialist update
- Family and Community Engagement update (Family Voice/F.A.C.E Teams, Family Pulse Survey, SIP plan goals)
- District DEI Steering Committee and Employee Resource Groups updates
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special board meeting retreat on November 9, 2021, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, team building, onboarding, and adjournment. The meeting is for strategic planning and onboarding, and is not a public community meeting.
- Special board meeting retreat at Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus, OH
- Discussion topics: team building and onboarding
- Motion to adjourn carried (moved by Patrick Bravo, seconded by Valerie McKitrick)
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee is meeting to review minutes from October, discuss the local report card and alternative programs, and receive updates on several initiatives. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 pm in room 501D.
- Review of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion: Local Report Card - Deeper Dive
- Discussion: Alternative Programs
- Update: College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
- Update: I Promise School, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on November 1, 2021, primarily to recess into executive session to discuss the employment, dismissal, discipline, or compensation of a public employee. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session and later reconvened and adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Special meeting held at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street, Akron
- Board voted unanimously to recess into executive session under R.C. 121.22(G)(1) to discuss employee matters
- Motion to enter executive session made by Valerie McKitrick, seconded by Patrick Bravo
- Board reconvened into regular session and adjourned without further action
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, to conduct district business, including approving previous minutes and acting on personnel recommendations. The agenda includes staff resignations, retirements, leaves, transfers, appointments, and salary adjustments, as well as employment of substitute teachers, tutors, and after-school staff. The meeting is a public business meeting, not a community forum.
- Approval of minutes from October 11, 2021 regular meeting
- Resignation/retirement of Mary Beth Farkas (effective 12-31-21) and Samantha Skeens (effective 10-22-21)
- Salary revisions for 7 staff, e.g., Lisa Sims from $54,853.34 to $83,402.56
- Employment of 3 new teachers: Carmela Cooper ($64,866.31), Lynn Schuster ($62,581.47), Rita Smith ($65,540.20)
- Employment of 17 substitute teachers at $165.41/day or $89.12/half-day
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to review the district's equity and excellence vision, receive updates on human resources diversity recruitment, and discuss a resource equity partnership with ERS Strategies. The committee will also hear reports from the Chief Diversity Officer on employee resource groups, DEI learning support, and professional learning opportunities. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Review of district equity and excellence vision update
- Human Resources equity update on increasing diversity recruitment and hiring of teachers
- ERS Resource Equity Partnership with ERS Strategies (ersstrategies.org)
- Employee Resource Groups communications and marketing update
- DEI Learning Specialist report on equity coaching and curriculum support
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is reviewing the impact of HB 110 on the five-year forecast and discussing ESSER funds. The meeting also includes an overview of House Bill 290, which proposes a statewide universal voucher program.
- Legislative update on HB 290 (Backpack Bill) regarding potential $5,550 or $7,500 education savings accounts
- Presentation on H.B. 110 impact on the November five-year forecast
- Review of ESSER funds and District Cash Balance Policy
- Discussion of the 2022 Fiscal Calendar and budget development
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and act on several personnel recommendations, including transfers, salary adjustments, and appointments. The board will also recognize the First Congregational Church of Hudson for its volunteer work at North High School.
- Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Personnel transfers: Darla Cutright to Counselor ($81,116.29), Hannah Hoffmann to Elementary Teacher ($42,039.36), Amy Hynes to Elementary Teacher ($43,518.73), Gina Troeger to English Teacher ($71,607.32)
- Salary adjustments for numerous staff, e.g., Tammy Kaehne to $61,945.00, Abigail Leazott to $55,184.65, Andrew Lucien to $43,518.73
- Appointment of Katie Sohayda as SPED teacher at $85,420.30
- Recognition of First Congregational Church of Hudson for First Serve Project at North High School
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including a $25,000 Parent Mentor Project Grant and a textbook adoption for the PLTW Biomedical Science pathway, and receive updates on the College & Career Academy and Stay in the Game. The meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2021, at 4:30 pm in the board room.
- Parent Mentor Project Grant: $25,000 from Ohio Department of Education for Special Education, 2021-2022 school year
- Textbook adoption for CCAA PLTW Biomedical Science pathway
- Video presentation on Nonpublic & Auxiliary Services for parochial/private schools
- After Hours Support Center expansion of tutoring
- Updates on College & Career Academy of Akron and Stay in the Game
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to review financial matters, including a resolution to approve the beginning appropriations for FY2021, which will be presented at the September 27 board meeting. The committee will also discuss ESSER funds, enrollment data, and the August 2021 financial report. The agenda includes routine items such as a previous meeting summary and a legislative update on the Fair School Funding Plan 2.0.
- Resolution to approve Beginning Appropriations Measure for FY2021 to be presented at Sept 27 board meeting
- Review of August 2021 Financial Report
- Discussion of ESSER funds
- Enrollment data overview
- Accountant interviews scheduled this week
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2021, to conduct district business. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a request to address the board about masks, and numerous personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, appointments, transfers, and salary revisions. The board will also consider employment of administrative and special project staff.
- Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021 regular meeting
- Retirements/resignations of 12 professional staff, including Julie Buzzi, Claudia Dansby, Donna Freude, and others
- Appointment of 6 new teachers with salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $62,000.91
- Transfer of Cheryl Paradise to Director, APS Online at $115,205.67 annual salary
- Employment of Sharon Hill-Jones as Administrative Specialist at $370.14 daily rate
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including three grants totaling $727,902.92, and receive updates on school opening, school choice enrollment, and various programs. The meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2021, at 4:30 pm in room 501D.
- Accept $25,000 OSLN/Battelle STEM Innovation Networks grant for Akron Hub training center
- Accept $517,902.92 Expanding Opportunities for Each Child Grant for advanced coursework and credit recovery
- Accept $185,000 City of Akron grant for Akron After School Programs
- Discussion on opening week of school and school choice enrollment report
- Updates on College & Career Academy, Family Resource Center, Get 2 School, and I Promise School
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
This is a routine Equity Committee meeting with no specific action items listed. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, discussion topics, and an update from the Chief Diversity Officer.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion topics
- Chief Diversity Officer update
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education met on August 23, 2021, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and process personnel actions for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda focused on hiring new professional staff, processing resignations and retirements, and adjusting salary rates for existing employees. No major policy changes, budget votes, or facility projects were listed in the provided text.
- Approval of minutes from the August 9, 2021, regular meeting
- Hiring of 27 new professional staff members, including teachers and counselors, with salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $71,607.32
- Consent to six staff resignations and retirements, effective between August 2021 and June 2022
- Salary revisions for five staff members, including a change for Rebecca Minc from $47,900.49 to $73,742.08
- Employment of two Deans of Students, Jevonne Allen ($94,443.13) and Kevin Hogan ($77,316.16)
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss district-wide financial information, including ESSER funds and the June 2021 investment review. The meeting also includes a review of the 2021 fiscal calendar and a legislative overview.
- ESSER Funds update
- June 2021 Investment Review
- Finance Committee Strategic Plan discussion
- Review of 2021 Fiscal Calendar
- Deferred Compensation Plan overview
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Equity Committee met to review feedback from the APS Pride ERG regarding the Gender Pronoun & Chosen Name Usage Policy. The committee also discussed its own feedback and response to this topic.
- Review of May 6, 2021, meeting minutes
- APS Pride ERG feedback on gender pronoun and chosen name usage policy
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education met to review various personnel actions for the 2021-2022 school year. This included approving new teaching appointments, recognizing staff retirements, and reviewing salary revisions.
- Approval of professional staff appointments with salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $71,607.32
- Recognition of retirements for Linda M. Lamb and John Malinowski
- Recommendation of Heather Whipkey as Dean of Students at an annual salary of $77,316.16
- Approval of supplemental pay for Keith Liechty-Clifford in the amount of $4,629.65
- Appointment of several Student Success Coaches with salaries up to $55,714.44
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2021, to approve minutes from previous meetings and act on personnel recommendations. The agenda includes hiring new teachers and administrators, approving transfers and salary revisions, and accepting resignations. The meeting is open to the public but is not a community forum.
- Approve minutes from July 12, 2021 regular and retreat meetings
- Hire 11 new professional staff for 2021-22, including Laurie Arellano ($58,555.36) and Kathryn Mozingo ($73,742.08)
- Appoint Lynnette Stevens as Elementary Principal at $115,300.50
- Provide supplemental pay for interim principals at Firestone, Jennings, East, and Ellet CLCs
- Approve salary revisions for 9 staff members, including increases up to $71,607.32
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal Contracts and Policy Committee of Akron Public Schools is meeting to review the summary of its May 27, 2021 meeting. The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no new contracts, policies, or discussion topics listed.
- Review of May 27, 2021 meeting summary
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee is reviewing recommendations for textbook and software purchases. The committee will also discuss changes to the Ohio State Report Card and receive updates on the I PROMISE School and Family Resource Center.
- Purchase of world language textbooks and digital licenses not to exceed $236,447.65
- Purchase of McGraw Hill online simulation software up to $88,750.00
- Discussion regarding HB 82 Ohio State Report Card changes for 2021-22
- Update on I PROMISE School (IPS)
- Update on Family Resource Center
Communications Ad Hoc Committee
The Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review its purpose and previous highlights, hear from invited guests on communications and marketing targeting different populations, and discuss updates, successes, and challenges. The committee aims to study communities with low or no connection to the district and will eventually report recommendations to the board.
- Review of June 2, 2021 meeting summary
- Discussion of committee purpose: study low-connection communities and identify practices and shortcomings
- Perspectives from invited guests on communications and marketing targeting different populations
- Discussion of communications updates, successes, and challenges
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This is a special board meeting and retreat for strategic planning, onboarding, and an executive session. The agenda includes team building, onboarding, and a motion to recess into executive session under Ohio law. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Special board meeting retreat at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street
- Discussion topics: team building and onboarding
- Motion to recess into executive session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)
- Possible new agenda item from executive session
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, to conduct district business. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a public comment from the NAACP on diversity and inclusion, and a series of personnel recommendations covering resignations, retirements, leaves, appointments, and transfers. The board will also consider hiring a new elementary principal and other administrative positions.
- Approve minutes from June 28 and July 6, 2021 meetings
- Public comment by Lathardus Goggins II (NAACP Akron) on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Employment of Dyan Floyd as Elementary Principal at $115,300.50 annual salary
- Employment of Darlene Shuler as CCAA Middle School Partner Liaison at $79,782.09
- Hire 21 professional staff for 2021-2022 school year with salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $71,607.32
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and recess into executive session. The board will also consider establishing a new Chief of Leadership & Learning/Assistant Superintendent position with a salary range of $151,321.40 to $183,102.07, and hear an overview of the first 90 days from Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack.
- Establishment of Chief of Leadership & Learning/Assistant Superintendent position, job code 113, salary range $151,321.40-$183,102.07
- Discussion of personnel and executive session
- Overview and vision of the First 90 Days by Christine Fowler Mack
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates from the Chief Diversity Officer on the near-completion of an equity data dashboard, upcoming equity audit interviews, and racial equity training for staff. The committee will also discuss the Business Affairs equity plan and provide feedback.
- Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Equity Data Story Dashboard near completion
- Equity audit interviews scheduled July 13-15
- Racial equity training for all APS staff and Cohort 2 for managers/learning specialists
- Discussion of Business Affairs Equity Plan by Debra Foulk
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special board retreat on June 28, 2021, at the Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The board will discuss member expectations, communication planning, and onboarding planning, and may recess into executive session to consider personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of member expectations
- Discussion of communication planning skeleton
- Discussion of onboarding planning
- Motion to recess into executive session per Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Possible new agenda item from executive session
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding its regular meeting to recognize retiring Superintendent David W. James and vote on a resolution naming the Engagement Center after him. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and act on a series of personnel recommendations, including resignations, appointments, transfers, and summer school staffing.
- Resolution #21-067 to name the Engagement Center at 10 North Main Street the Dr. David W. James Engagement Center
- Approval of minutes from June 14 and June 15, 2021 meetings
- Personnel resignations/retirements including Thomas Bagiackas, Christine Hunt, Georgene Kalapodis, Jessica Tozzi
- New professional staff appointments with salaries: Abby Manna $42,039.36, Melanie Mork-Kennedy $45,765.73, Brianne Remenaric $45,765.73
- Extended-time employment for LaCresia Beecher at $361.10/day through June 30, then $370.13/day
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee will review financial items including ESSER funds, health insurance rates, a contract with Oswald Companies, scholarships, and the FY21 final and FY22 temporary appropriations. The committee is also reviewing the 2021 fiscal calendar and board member event information. The final appropriations numbers are still being calculated and will be shared before the June 28 board meeting.
- FY21 Final Appropriations resolution to be presented at June 28 board meeting
- FY22 Temporary Beginning Appropriations resolution to be presented at June 28 board meeting
- ESSER funds update
- Health insurance rates review
- Oswald Companies contract review
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including a textbook adoption and several business contracts, and receive updates on remote learning plans and school improvement designations. The meeting includes decisions on purchases and agreements for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Textbook adoption for HVAC/R pathway, grades 10-12
- Bridgestone Retail Operations cooperative agreement renewal addendum #1, 3-year term starting July 1, 2021
- Purchase of RISE Up vouchers from Penn Foster, Inc., not to exceed $225,000
- Purchase of 10,000 math manipulative kits from Hand2Mind Inc., not to exceed $142,050
- Payment of $202,000 to Edmentum Inc. for overdraft fees for virtual learning
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This is a special board meeting held as a retreat at House Three Thirty, 532 West Market Street, for the purpose of networking with a named partner. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, a discussion on networking, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive actions are listed.
- Special board meeting (retreat) at House Three Thirty, 532 West Market Street
- Discussion topic: Networking with a Named Partner
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance as procedural items
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The agenda includes recognitions of retiring educators, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a series of personnel recommendations covering resignations, retirements, leaves, appointments, transfers, and summer school employment. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy or financial decisions listed.
- Distinguished Employee Emeritus Certificates to 9 retirees with 30+ years of service
- Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021 regular meeting
- Resignations/retirements of 11 professional staff, effective June-August 2021
- Appointment of Andrea Shaffer as SPED teacher at $45,765.73 annual salary
- Employment of summer school teachers at $31.82/hr (rising to $32.62 on July 1)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting as a Records Destruction Commission. The board will discuss and potentially approve the destruction of listed records, as detailed in an attached PDF. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused solely on records destruction, with no other substantive business on the agenda.
- Special board meeting held as Records Destruction Commission
- Discussion of records destruction with attached list (14 KB PDF)
- Hybrid meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Board Room, Administration Building, 10 North Main Street
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance as opening formalities
- Motion to adjourn as final action
Communications Ad Hoc Committee
The Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review its purpose and previous highlights, hear from invited guests on communications and marketing updates, and discuss current successes and challenges. The committee aims to study communities with low or no connection to the district and will eventually report recommendations to the board.
- Review of April 26, 2021 meeting summary
- Discussion of purpose: study low-connection constituencies and identify gaps
- Guest perspectives on targeting different populations, current challenges, and opportunities
- Communications updates, successes, and challenges
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal Contracts and Policy Committee met to discuss personnel matters, records request software, and various Neola policy updates. The committee also prepared for the June 14, 2021 Board meeting by reviewing upcoming policy revisions.
- Discussion of Mary Perkins retirement/replacement
- Discussion regarding Records Request Software from Diana Feitl
- Review of Neola updates including Nondiscrimination/Anti-Harassment and Diabetes Care Overview
- First reading preparation for Policy 6144 (Investments)
- First reading preparation for Policy 6152.01 (Waiver of School Fees for Instructional Materials)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will vote to accept the district's Five-Year Forecast beginning FY21, which must be filed with the state by the end of May. The agenda includes routine personnel actions, such as approving resignations, retirements, and new appointments for professional staff. Additionally, the board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting on May 10, 2021.
- Resolution #21-055 to approve the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY21
- Consent to nine professional staff resignations and two retirements effective June 2021
- Appointment of Danielle Mitchell and Kayla Whitlow to professional staff roles
- Approval of minutes from the May 10, 2021 regular board meeting
- Employment of Margaret Greiner as Administrative Specialist at $370.14 per day
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee will review district-wide financial information, including the May 2021 Five Year Forecast and ESSER III funding. The meeting also includes a review of the 2021 fiscal calendar.
- ESSER III financial information
- May 2021 Five Year Forecast
- 2021 Fiscal Calendar review
- Legislative overview
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, personnel recommendations (resignations, retirements, leaves, appointments, and contract revisions), and supplemental contracts for coaching and other positions. The meeting is a hybrid format, with an executive session possible afterward.
- Approval of minutes from April 26 and April 27, 2021 meetings
- Resignations/retirements of 8 professional staff, including Robert Butler and Lenore Fishman
- Non-renewal of limited teaching contract for Terrance Spragling
- Appointment of Melissa Powers as Math teacher at $77,964.94 annual salary
- Employment of Christine Fowler-Mack as administrator at $109.29/hour
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The committee met to review the April 8, 2021, meeting minutes and receive updates from the Chief Diversity Officer. Discussions included responses to an equity audit request for qualifications and departmental equity self-assessments. The committee also reviewed a student services equity plan template.
- Review of Equity Audit Request for Qualifications
- Update on ERG Training and Outreach Marketing
- Discussion of Departmental Equity Self Assessments
- Review of Student Services Equity Plan Template
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Instructional Policy Committee is meeting virtually to review minutes from its April 23 meeting and receive updates on named partners, priority/voucher school designations, and student achievements in the Ohio Afterschool Network Winter Pitch Challenge. The meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2021, at 4:30 pm.
- Review of April 23, 2021 meeting minutes
- Update on named partners
- Priority/Voucher List School Update with designation requirements
- East CLC students placed 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention in statewide pitch challenge
- 12 district entries submitted to Young Entrepreneur Winter Pitch Challenge
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting to introduce and approve the next superintendent. The board will vote on a resolution appointing Christine Fowler-Mack to a three-year term starting August 1, 2021, with an annual base salary of $228,200, and authorize the board president and treasurer to sign her employment contract. The meeting may also recess into executive session to discuss the employment and compensation of the superintendent.
- Vote on Resolution #21-049 appointing Christine Fowler-Mack as superintendent
- Superintendent contract with annual base salary of $228,200
- Term of appointment from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2024
- Possible executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1)
- Introduction of the new superintendent
Communications Ad Hoc Committee
The Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss how the district connects with communities and constituencies that have low or no engagement. They will review the committee's purpose, hear from invited guests about communications and marketing targeting, and discuss updates, successes, and challenges. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Review of March 29, 2021 meeting summary
- Discussion of committee purpose: study low-connection communities and identify practices/shortcomings
- Perspectives from invited guests on communications and marketing targeting
- Updates on communications successes and challenges
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Records Destruction Commission met on April 26, 2021, to discuss a specific list of records for disposal. The commission was scheduled to vote on the approval of this list.
- Review and approval of List of Records for Destruction 4-26-21
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The board will hear a presentation on the summer school plan and consider a series of personnel recommendations, including resignations, appointments, transfers, and supplemental contracts. The board will also vote on approving minutes from several previous meetings.
- Presentation on the Summer School Plan by Dr. Ellen McWilliams-Woods, Mary Outley-Kelly, Tamiko Hatcher, and Kirstin Toth of the GAR Foundation.
- Approval of minutes from eight previous meetings, including a joint meeting with Akron City Council.
- Personnel recommendations including retirements of Tracy Ebner and Angela Saffold, and appointment of Kevin Gorby at a salary of $73,742.08.
- Salary revision for Kenya Harrington, Director of School Improvement, to $135,466.67, and reappointment for 2021-2022 at $138,853.33.
- Issuance of limited supplemental contracts for coaching and other positions, with amounts ranging from $379.46 to $4,921.68.
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is reviewing district-wide financial information, including a COBRA TPA service proposal and a facilities review proposal. The meeting also includes an update on ESSER III funding and a review of the 2021 fiscal calendar.
- COBRA TPA Service Proposal
- Facilities Review Proposal
- ESSER III funding update
- Review of 2021 Fiscal Calendar
- Legislative tracking updates
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the superintendent search. The board will discuss interviews and feedback from community forums, then vote on a resolution to select finalists for the position. The meeting includes an executive session and a public action item.
- Resolution #21-038 to select finalists for superintendent, naming Christine Fowler-Mack and Sandy D. Womack
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to consider employment of a public employee
- Discussion of interviews and feedback from community partners, staff, and community forums
- 27 applications received; 8 candidates interviewed; 4 advanced to second interviews
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board is holding a special hybrid meeting to conduct a second interview with Dr. Sandy D. Womack for the Superintendent position. The board will recess into executive session under Ohio law to discuss the candidate's employment, then reconvene and adjourn.
- Second interview with Dr. Sandy D. Womack for Superintendent
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employee consideration
- Hybrid meeting format
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a second interview with Christine Fowler-Mack for the Superintendent position. The meeting includes an executive session for employment consideration, followed by a return to regular session and adjournment.
- Second interview with Christine Fowler-Mack for Superintendent
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment consideration
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This is a special board meeting held to conduct a second interview with Felisha Gould for the superintendent position. The board will recess into executive session for the interview, then reconvene and adjourn. No other business is scheduled.
- Second interview with Felisha Gould for superintendent position
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment consideration
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a second interview with Dr. Rebecca D. Kaye for the Superintendent position. The meeting includes an executive session to consider employment of a public employee, followed by a return to regular session and adjournment.
- Second interview with Dr. Rebecca D. Kaye for Superintendent position
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment consideration
- Hybrid meeting format
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education met to discuss various professional staff recommendations, including resignations, retirements, and new appointments. The agenda also included reviewing supplemental contracts for activity supervisors across multiple schools.
- Approval of professional staff resignations and retirement for Dale DeLong
- Appointment of Jessica Duncan as elementary teacher at $75,371.75
- Appointment of Gary Harvey as special education teacher at $70,372.25
- Salary revision for Kerry Meyer from $65,540.20 to $71,607.32
- Issuance of COVID-19 protocol monitoring contracts for various school activity supervisors
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 3, 2021, and receive updates from the Chief Diversity Officer. They will discuss the district's response to an equity audit request for qualifications, employee resource group training and outreach, and departmental equity self-assessments. The agenda also includes discussion topics on the Advance APS update and committee feedback.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (March 3, 2021)
- Response to Equity Audit Request for Qualifications (Business Affairs, Community Engagement & Human Resources)
- ERG Training and Outreach Marketing
- Departmental Equity Self Assessments
- Advance APS Update: Teaching & Learning
Communications Ad Hoc Committee
The Communications Ad Hoc Committee will review the previous meeting summary and discuss communications and marketing strategies for targeting different populations, updates on HubSpot and new tools, and the frequency of future meetings. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Review of Feb 18, 2021 meeting summary
- Discussion on communications and marketing targeting different populations
- Update on HubSpot and new tools
- Discussion on frequency of meetings
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board held a special meeting on March 25, 2021, to conduct interviews for the Superintendent position. The board recessed into executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee. Upon reconvening, the board voted to advance four specific candidates to a second round of interviews.
- Motion to advance Christine Fowler-Mack to second round of superintendent interviews
- Motion to advance Felisha Gould to second round of superintendent interviews
- Motion to advance Rebecca Kaye to second round of superintendent interviews
- Motion to advance Dr. Sandy Womack to second round of superintendent interviews
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Superintendent position. The board will recess into executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or official, as permitted by Ohio law, before reconvening and adjourning.
- Interviews for the Superintendent position
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for considering appointment of a public employee or official
- Special meeting at 10 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular hybrid meeting on March 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes personnel recommendations (resignations, retirements, transfers, salary changes), approval of previous meeting minutes, and a request to address the board from the NAACP president regarding the superintendent search. The board will also consider limited supplemental contracts for coaches and advisors, and contracts for staff to monitor COVID-19 protocols.
- Approval of minutes from March 8 and March 11, 2021 meetings
- Personnel changes: retirements (Cathy Fogle, Kevin Griggs), resignations (Stephanie Jensen, David Tomasik), and transfers (Carla Chapman to Chief Diversity Officer, $125,686.22)
- Limited supplemental contracts for coaches and advisors, e.g., Varsity Basketball Coach (Boys) at Buchtel (6-8) $3,281.12
- Contracts for COVID-19 protocol monitoring (Job Codes 941/928) funded by ESSER Fund 507-2238
- Substitute teacher employment at $124.14/day, and substitute tutor at $29.65/hour
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss a consent agenda item, and receive updates on several programs. The main action is a proposed $25,000 increase in an Akron Community Foundation grant, bringing the total to $50,000, to fund a partner-broker for middle school service-learning. Updates will cover the College & Career Academy, I Promise School, reopening, summer planning, pandemic lessons, fine arts, and priority/voucher list schools.
- Consent agenda: $25,000 grant increase from Akron Community Foundation for middle school service-learning partner-broker (total $50,000)
- Update: College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
- Update: I Promise School
- Update: Reopening and summer planning
- Update: Fine arts and priority/voucher list schools
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider hiring a new superintendent. The board will recess into executive session to discuss employment, then vote on a resolution naming candidates to interview. The resolution lists eight applicants selected from 27 applications for the superintendent position.
- Resolution #21-030 to interview 8 superintendent candidates, including Shaun Black, Vilicia Cade, Christine Fowler-Mack, Felisha Gould, Rebecca Kaye, Ryan Pendleton, Markay Winston, and Sandy Womack
- Recess into executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to consider employment of a public employee or official
- Special board meeting held virtually on March 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on March 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The board will consider a resolution to support the Akron-Summit County Public Library's 1.9-mill renewal levy on the May 4, 2021 ballot, which is not a new tax or increase. The meeting also includes recognitions, approval of minutes, and numerous personnel recommendations.
- Resolution #21-023 supporting the Akron-Summit County Public Library levy renewal (1.9 mills, 6 years, May 4, 2021 ballot)
- Establishment of Chief Diversity Officer position (Job Code 110, salary range $125,686.22 - $152,083.13)
- Supplemental pay of $2,000 for Jennifer Sibit as Interim Elementary Principal (March 1 - June 18, 2021)
- Limited supplemental contracts for coaching positions (e.g., Varsity Track Coach $5,413.84, Jr. Varsity Baseball Coach $3,609.22)
- Personnel actions: leaves of absence revisions, rescissions, transfers, salary changes, and funding changes
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Equity Committee met on March 3, 2021, to review previous meeting minutes and discuss Human Resources updates related to Advance APS. The committee also addressed feedback and responses regarding these topics.
- Approval of February 11, 2021, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Advance APS Human Resources update
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This is a special virtual board meeting with procedural items and two discussion topics: the superintendent search and resuming in-person board meetings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of superintendent search
- Discussion of resuming in-person board meetings
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on personnel actions including resignations, retirements, leaves, appointments, transfers, and supplemental coaching contracts. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February 8, 2021 regular meeting
- Resignations/retirements: Michael Hockenberry, Kara Lane, Rebecca Taylor, Heidi Thomas
- Appointment of Paula Yarbour as SPED teacher at $44,649.49 annual salary
- Transfers: Merissa Coleman to Music teacher ($55,884.87), Julian Janota to Spanish teacher ($44,193.01), Kaylah Tandy to Elementary teacher ($45,965.73)
- Limited supplemental contracts for coaching positions (e.g., track, baseball, softball) at rates up to $5,413.84
Communications Ad Hoc Committee
The Communications Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss updates regarding marketing to different populations. The committee also addressed community engagement challenges and the committee's connection to AdvanceAPS.
- Communications and Marketing Update on targeting different populations
- Discussion of community engagement challenges
- Review of committee goals and connection to AdvanceAPS
- Discussion regarding frequency of meetings
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to discuss legislative updates, district-wide financial information including a levy discussion, unit-level analysis via Forecast5, and the 2021 fiscal calendar. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or contracts.
- Legislative update with advocacy page and tracking tools from January 4 and February 10, 2021
- Levy discussion under district-wide financial information
- Forecast5 review and analysis for unit-level financial data
- Review of the 2021 fiscal calendar
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss a consent agenda item accepting $73,000 in Title I SIG funds for Buchtel CLC, and consider a $30,000 professional development agreement with the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation. They will also hear an update on returning to full-time in-person learning and receive updates on the College & Career Academy of Akron and a PBIS banner.
- Accept $73,000 Title I SIG 1003(g) funds for Buchtel CLC, FY 2021, Fund #536-2139
- Service agreement with University of Virginia Darden School Foundation for Women in Leadership Program, up to $30,000, for 3 North High School staff
- Update on return to full-time, in-person learning
- Update on College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
- PBIS Bronze banner recognition
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to discuss several equity-related topics, including the AdvanceAPS plan, equity policies 2260.04 and 2260.07, a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, and departmental equity work. The committee will also review its membership and discuss priorities. No formal votes are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items only.
- Discussion of AdvanceAPS plan
- Review of Equity Policy 2260.04
- Review of Racial Equity Policy 2260.07
- Resolution to declare racism a public health crisis
- Committee membership and priorities discussion
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to discuss legislative updates, district-wide financial information, and unit-level analysis. Items include building an advocacy page, an equitable school funding article, a levy discussion, the strategic plan, and I Promise School cluster enrollment. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or contracts.
- Discussion of levy
- Strategic plan review
- I Promise School cluster enrollment analysis
- Advocacy page development
- Equitable school funding article
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes opening formalities, recognitions, communications, approval of previous minutes, and a large number of personnel recommendations covering retirements, leaves, transfers, salary adjustments, supplemental contracts, substitute teachers, tutors, and support staff. The board will also consider a motion to recess into executive session to discuss a complaint against a public employee, official, licensee, or student.
- Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021 meeting
- Retirements: Robin Briggs, Mary Fischer, Robyn Rookard; leave for Anna Taylor
- Transfer: Lucrecia Rogers to Teacher, Social Studies, salary $71,607.32
- Supplemental contracts for coaches and mentors, e.g., Firestone debate coach $3,281.12
- Employment of 5 substitute teachers at $124.14/day
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including grants and contracts, and receive updates on programs like College & Career Academy and Family Resource Center. Key items include a $1.5 million Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation grant and $32,157 in GPD Employee Foundation grants for school supplies.
- GPD Employee Foundation grants totaling $32,157 for school-based projects
- Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation grant of $1,500,000, with $1,268,750 to APS
- Purchase of textbooks for College Credit Plus from Barnes & Noble, not to exceed $30,977.14
- Service agreement with The Howard Group for virtual PD, $11,250
- Service agreement with The Business & Education Leadership Authority for PD, $20,000
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee of Akron Public Schools is meeting to discuss legislative updates, district-wide financial information, and unit-level analysis. Key topics include ESSER 2.0 funding, an equity dashboard, the AdvanceAPS financial goals, investments, transfers/subsidies, levy discussion, Summit County reappraisals, and district enrollment. The committee will also review follow-up items such as the Master Facilities Plan and investment policy.
- ESSER 2.0 legislative update
- AdvanceAPS financial goals (attachment: AdvanceAPS - final - 1-11-21.pdf)
- Levy discussion
- Summit County reappraisals
- Master Facilities Plan follow-up
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee of Akron Public Schools is meeting to review and discuss several items. They will consider approving the summary of their December 7, 2020 meeting, continue discussion on a proposed racial equity policy, and hold a second reading of Bylaw 0155 regarding committees. The agenda also includes a follow-up item on the commemoration of school facilities.
- Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting summary
- Discussion of proposed racial equity policy
- Second reading of Bylaw 0155 on committees
- Follow-up on AG 7250 - Commemoration of School Facilities
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting, electing a president and vice president for 2021, recognizing outgoing President Patrick Bravo, and setting the 2021 meeting schedule. The board also approves prior meeting minutes and acts on a range of personnel items, including retirements, appointments, transfers, and supplemental contracts.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2021
- Approval of 2021 board meeting dates (second and fourth Mondays, with November exceptions)
- Retirements: Pamela Blough (9-30-21), Andrea K. Dreslinski (5-31-21); resignation: Sarah McIntyre (4-23-21)
- Appointments: Erin Bowman ($53,437.15, Social Studies) and Maria Potter ($42,457.29, SPED), effective 01-04-21
- Supplemental contracts for coaches and staff, e.g., Kevin Cooper (Bowling, $1,640.56), Rueben Durkee (Wrestling, $2,870.98)