Akron Public Schools public meetings in 2022
72 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 discuss negotiations with the Akron Education Association and recessed into executive session. After reconvening, the board passed three resolutions related to a potential strike starting January 9, 2023: authorizing a contract with Huffmaster Crisis Response for security, granting the superintendent broad authority during a strike, and approving an action plan for online instruction and other measures.
- Resolution #22-152: Authorizes contract with Huffmaster Crisis Response, L.L.C. for security services during a work stoppage.
- Resolution #22-153: Authorizes superintendent to keep schools open via online instruction and hire substitutes during a strike.
- Resolution #22-154: Approves action plan including closing buildings to the public, hiring substitutes, and disciplinary measures for unauthorized leave.
- All resolutions passed unanimously (5 yes votes).
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss Board Counsel, negotiations, and the Superintendent's evaluation, and will recess into executive session. The board will also consider personnel recommendations, including substitute teacher and tutor employment, and accept donations for various school programs.
- Substitute teacher pay: $165.41/day or $89.12/half day, $235.76/day after 5 consecutive days
- Substitute tutor pay: $30.42/hour
- Donations totaling $6,775 for Project Rise, Findley CLC, North High School, and Jennings CLC
- Public comment request from Euniece Carter on safety at Buchtel CLC
- Executive session to discuss Board Counsel, negotiations, and Superintendent's evaluation
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board will consider personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, and new hires, as well as supplemental contracts for activity supervisors. Two community members are scheduled to address the board about cell phone policy. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and a resolution honoring a former teacher.
- Resolution #22-144 acknowledging Mary Katherine Moore Nelson, first Black female teacher in Akron Public Schools
- Employment of Nick Thomas as Health/PE Teacher at $45,765.73 (General Fund)
- Employment of Shamarrow Sibley as Akron After School Site Supervisor at $32.62/hour (ARP ESSER III)
- Resignation of Wilmot Sowa as Buchtel Soccer Coach
- Two public comments on cell phone policy by Ron Smith and Reva Link
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 Board Counsel position. Five law firms will present in 15-minute sessions. The meeting is public but not a community meeting.
- Interviews with Gingo & Bair Law, Roetzel, Walter Haverfield, Pepple & Waggoner, and Peters, Kalail & Markakis
- Scheduled interview times from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM in Room 207
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance as opening formalities
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss first readings of eight proposed policies covering topics such as employment for extracurricular activities, diplomas, fair labor standards, drones, school calendar, personnel files, student records, and transportation. They will also review existing policies on employee and student names and pronouns. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- 1st reading of Policy 3120.08 on employment for co-curricular/extra-curricular activities
- 1st reading of Policy 5460.01 on diplomas
- 1st reading of Policy 6700 on Fair Labor Standards Act
- 1st reading of Policy 7440.03 on small unmanned aircraft systems
- Review of policies on employee and student names and pronouns
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This special board meeting covers the superintendent's evaluation, negotiations, and an executive session. The board will also vote on a resolution to accept a fact-finder's report and approve a mediation settlement agreement with the Akron Education Association.
- Resolution #22-136 to approve Ohio Civil Rights Commission Mediation Settlement Agreement
- Acceptance of fact-finder Jack Buettner's report and recommendations
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Negotiations discussion
- Executive session
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the district calendar and draft the superintendent's evaluation, followed by an executive session. The board may take action after the closed session. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes on substantive items listed.
- Discuss district calendar
- Draft Superintendent's Evaluation
- Recess into executive session
- Possible action from executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board will hear a presentation on the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY23, then vote on a resolution to accept it. They will also consider several personnel recommendations, including retirements, new hires, stipends, and supplemental contracts, as well as approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Five-Year Forecast Beginning FY23 presentation and resolution to accept
- Retirement of teacher Robert Haffner effective 11/28/22
- Employment of Khadra-ladan Ali as French teacher at $45,765.73
- Stipend of $561.80 each for four staff for Kürzi Study Grant
- Supplemental contracts for coaches and activity supervisors (e.g., $9,248.66 for East varsity boys basketball coach)
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 the five-year financial forecast, including revenue assumptions for foundation funding and property taxes. They will also discuss the 2022 fiscal calendar and board member event information. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting summary and adjournment.
- Review of five-year forecast revenue assumptions for foundation revenue and property taxes
- Discussion of 2022 fiscal calendar
- Review of board member event information
- Approval of previous meeting summary from March 30, 2022
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the treasurer search and drafting the superintendent's evaluation, followed by an executive session. The meeting is procedural and may include action after the executive session.
- Discussion of treasurer search with interim treasurer suggestions from Ryan Pendleton and OSBA
- Superintendent evaluation drafting
- Executive session and possible action from it
- Motion to adjourn
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from a canceled prior meeting, discuss consent agenda items including a $10,000 grant and several service contracts, and receive updates on programs like the College & Career Academy and Family Resource Center. The meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2022, at 4:30 pm in room 501D.
- GPD Group Employees' Foundation grant of $10,000 for Fine Arts and Literacy Showcase, to be presented at Nov. 7 board meeting
- Tuition agreement with Education Alternatives for ECHO Program, $101/day full, $50/day half, not to exceed $50,000, funded by ARP ESSER III
- Service agreement with Goodyear Theater for May Festival of the Arts, not to exceed $4,000, General Fund
- Two service contracts with Wild, Peaceful & Free LLC for Jennings CLC wellness sessions, not to exceed $7,000, Supplemental School Improvement Grant
- Presentations from CCAA, Buchtel New Tech, and Buchtel sister university
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to review the Diversity Officer's report, including updates on the DEI Advisory Team, building-level equity training for 27 buildings, training dashboards, and employee resource groups. The committee will also hear from the DEI Learning Specialist on coaching feedback and the DEI Resource Hub, and discuss teacher recruitment and marketing efforts. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and board member sharing.
- Approval of minutes from 9/6/22 meeting
- DEI Advisory Team update
- Two-hour equity sessions for 27 buildings on IID days
- Training dashboard plans
- Teacher recruitment and marketing discussion
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special board meeting on October 29, 2022, at the O'Neil House for a board retreat focused on team building. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, a team-building discussion, and a motion to adjourn. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.
- Special board meeting at O'Neil House, 1290 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH
- Agenda item: Team Building (discussion only)
- Motion to adjourn carried (moved by Carla Jackson, seconded by Valerie McKitrick)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, recognitions, a presentation on Project Rise, and a series of personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts. The board will also hear a request to address the board from the Akron School Administrators Association.
- Approval of minutes from Oct 10, 11, and 18 meetings
- Employment of 3 new teachers at $42,039.36 each (Gray, Omran, Zantow)
- Transfer of Tiffany Lundy to Coordinator, Expanded Learning at $99,639.88
- Employment of 5 Akron After School Site Supervisors at $32.62/hour
- Limited supplemental contracts for Activity Supervisors at $2,101.96 to $2,312.16 each
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent evaluation process and then recess into executive session. The board may take action after the executive session, and the meeting is expected to conclude with adjournment. This is a procedural meeting focused on the superintendent's evaluation.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Process
- Executive session to follow discussion
- Possible action from executive session
- Meeting held at 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 meeting to review and discuss the district's cash balance policy, revenue assumptions for the five-year forecast, and the 2022 fiscal calendar. The agenda also includes a previous meeting summary and board member event information. This is a working session focused on financial planning and policy review.
- Review and discuss cash balance policy
- Review revenue assumptions and inputs for foundation revenue and property taxes
- Discussion of 2022 fiscal calendar
- Previous meeting summary from March 30, 2022
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent evaluation process and then recess into executive session to consider employment matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public votes on substantive policy items expected.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Process
- Motion to recess into Executive Session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment consideration
- Possible action following executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2022, to conduct district business. The agenda includes personnel actions such as retirements, new hires, transfers, and salary adjustments, as well as a presentation on the Akron in Action event. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 26 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting
- Retirements/resignations: Deborah Brink (retirement), Danny Malin, Jesse Unk (resignations)
- Employment of Krista Cunningham ($42,039.36) and Natalie Morrison ($53,375.33) as professional staff
- Salary adjustments for numerous professional staff, effective August 22, 2022
- Supplemental pay of $195.52 for Juwan Lane as Interim Academy Principal
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 6, 2022, and hear the Diversity Officer's report. The report covers an updated training plan and dashboard, dates for the Excellence through Equity/DEI Advisory Team sessions, connections to other district teams, and a discipline study by the American Institutes for Research. The agenda also includes a DEI Learning Specialist update and board member sharing, with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of 9/6/22 meeting minutes
- Updated training plan and dashboard
- DEI Advisory Team dates: Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 15, Jan 30, Feb 16 (8:00am-3:30pm)
- Connections to Gap Closing, School Climate, and Scholar Voice teams
- AIR/REL Discipline Study
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2022, to approve previous meeting minutes and act on a series of personnel recommendations, including retirements, resignations, leaves, employment, transfers, and supplemental contracts. The board will also hear a presentation on the Sojourner Truth Project and receive public comments on topics such as transparency and a teacher reduction.
- Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 regular and special meetings
- Employment of Amy Jennings as English Language Arts Teacher at $48,948.95 and Katherine Wilczewski as District Instructional Specialist at $45,765.73
- Supplemental pay of $6,916.19 for Daniel Casalinuovo as Interim Elementary School Principal
- Employment of 5 Site Supervisors for Akron After School at $32.62/hour funded by ARP ESSER III
- Presentation on Sojourner Truth Project by Towanda Mullins and Adam Motter
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several school board policies, including live-streaming board meetings, student assignment within the district, and the use of student and employee names and pronouns. The committee will also review a policy update from August 2022. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Review of Policy 0165.4 on live-streaming board meetings
- Review of Policy 5120 on assignment within district
- Review of Policy 5205 on student names and pronouns
- Review of Policies 3120.02/4120.02 on employee names and pronouns
- Overview of August 2022 policy update (Vol. 41 No. 1)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308. The sole purpose is to plan the search for a new treasurer. The agenda includes a discussion of the treasurer search, a possible executive session, and potential action following it.
- Discussion of treasurer search planning
- Possible executive session
- Possible action from executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2022, to conduct district business. The agenda includes a resolution of appreciation for outgoing Treasurer Ryan Pendleton, approval of previous meeting minutes, and numerous personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, employment, transfers, and salary revisions for professional and administrative staff.
- Resolution #22-099 honoring Treasurer Ryan Pendleton for service from 2014 to 2022
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2022 regular meeting
- Employment of 7 professional staff with salaries ranging from $45,578.65 to $73,742.08
- Retirements/resignations of 11 professional staff and 3 administrators
- Employment of Kathryn Yinger as Bi-Lingual Engagement Specialist at $51,970.85
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to discuss equity-related initiatives, including a partnership with Office Depot, an update on the Advance APS 3-in-3 plan, a family and community engagement study, DEI training with TNTP, and recruitment efforts such as the Alternative Resident Educator Licensure program. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and reports from the superintendent, diversity officer, and human resources.
- Office Depot partnership with NetPac International
- Advance APS 3-in-3 update
- Family and Community Engagement Study
- TNTP consulting with ETE/DEI Team
- Alternative Resident Educator Licensure (AREL) Program recruitment
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss three proposed purchases/service agreements totaling over $1 million, and receive updates on CCAA, the Family Resource Center, and the Stay in the Game program. A preliminary state report card presentation is also on the agenda.
- Purchase of PSAT testing materials for grades 8-10 from College Board, not to exceed $54,668
- Service agreement with Edmentum Inc. for online learning programs, up to $963,000
- Service contract with Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for AmeriCorps reading tutors, up to $60,000
- Preliminary State Report Card Presentation
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 the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, review the 2022 fiscal calendar, and consider board member event information. The agenda includes a previous meeting summary and follow-up items, with no major decisions listed.
- ESSER discussion with timeline attachment
- 2022 fiscal calendar review
- Board member event information
- Previous meeting summary from July 22, 2022
Joint Board of Review - Archive
The Akron Public Schools Joint Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Buchtel Community Learning Center closing documents, and address unfinished business including appointing new Citizens Monitoring Committee members and reviewing the CLC usage policy under the 2003 joint use agreement with the City of Akron. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.
- Approval of July 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Buchtel CLC closing documents (final report from 03/26/19)
- Appointing new Citizens Monitoring Committee members representing APS and City of Akron
- Review of CLC usage policy per 12/15/03 joint use agreement with City of Akron
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from its July 18 meeting and discuss a presentation on Sojourner Truth and a social studies textbook adoption, both led by Adam Motter. The committee will also receive updates on the Family Resource Center and the Stay in the Game initiative. No votes are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion.
- Review of July 18, 2022 meeting minutes
- Sojourner Truth presentation by Adam Motter
- Social Studies Textbook Adoption presented by Adam Motter
- Draft APS Equity Policy and Social Studies Version 2
- Updates on Family Resource Center and Stay in the Game
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 26, 2022 meeting and to allow board members to share updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy or action items listed.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from July 26, 2022
- Board member sharing
- Adjournment
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss 2022-2023 cluster assignments, meet with consultants for the treasurer search, and recess into executive session. The meeting is public but not a community meeting. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, pledge, and possible action after executive session.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 cluster assignments (with attached PDF)
- Treasurer search consultant meeting
- Executive session and possible action thereafter
- Motion to adjourn (carried)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct routine district business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and acting on a large number of personnel recommendations. The agenda includes hiring dozens of teachers and administrators, accepting resignations and retirements, approving leaves of absence, and making salary adjustments. The meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building.
- Approval of minutes from July 25, 2022 regular meeting
- Employment of 30+ professional staff for 2022-2023 school year, salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $75,348.82
- Employment of administrators including Chief Operations Officer Stephen Thompson at $183,102.07 and Executive Director Nicole Vitale at $132,049.19
- Resignations/retirements of 6 teachers and 2 administrators
- Supplemental pay for interim supervisory assignments totaling over $50,000
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts & Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several school board policies, including live-streaming of meetings, employee and student names/pronouns, and assignment within the district. They will also review a policy on sex nondiscrimination in education programs. The meeting includes a presentation on board policy and approval of the previous meeting summary.
- Discussion of OSBA/NEOLA online presentation on board policy on 8/10/22
- Review of Policy 0165.4 on live-streaming board meetings
- Review of Policies 3120.02/4120.02 on employee names and pronouns
- Review of Policy 5205 on student names and pronouns
- Second reading of Policy 2266 on sex nondiscrimination in education programs
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to discuss equity-related matters. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a superintendent report, recruitment and retention efforts, the introduction of a new DEI Learning Specialist, and a report from the Diversity Officer. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review session rather than a final decision-making body.
- Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- TNTP Black Teacher Talent Fellowship recruitment program
- Introduction of Wilma Cowan-Alexander as DEI Learning Specialist
- DEI Report and Plan from Diversity Officer
Joint Board of Review - Archive
The Akron Public Schools Joint Board of Review is meeting to discuss and receive reports, including the Hyre CLC closing documents and a workforce monitoring report. The board will also review the 2003 joint use agreement with the City of Akron and consider appointing new members to the Citizens Monitoring Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as information or discussion.
- Discussion of Hyre CLC closing documents (final report from 2019)
- Workforce monitoring report for Hyre CLC by G. Stephens, Inc.
- Review of CLC usage policy and 2003 joint use agreement with City of Akron
- New member appointments to Citizens Monitoring Committee representing APS and City of Akron
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding its regular meeting to approve personnel recommendations, including hiring teachers, administrators, and support staff, and to recognize retiring educators. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear communications about the Summer Experience. Most agenda items are routine personnel actions and recognitions.
- Hire 25 professional staff for 2022-23, salaries from $42,039.36 to $85,757.98
- Employ JaCari Parks as Assistant Principal at $97,109.08 annually
- Promote Michelle Marquess-Kearns to Supervisor, Secondary Principals at $138,853.33
- Award Distinguished Employee Emeritus Certificates to 9 retirees with 33-44 years of service
- Approve minutes from July 11, 2022 regular meeting
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 review previous meeting summaries, an ESSER spending update, a facilities resolution, and insurance updates. They will discuss the continuation of the Express Scripts/Rx Ohio Collaborative service agreement and new FY2023 group health insurance rates, along with the 2022 fiscal calendar and board member event information.
- ESSER spend per strategic investment update
- Kenmore Resolution #22-060 (facilities draft report)
- Recommendation to continue Express Scripts/Rx Ohio Collaborative service agreement through 12/31/2025
- FY2023 group health insurance rates: single $854.82, family $2,148.29; contributions 8% wellness, 13% non-wellness
- Review of 2022 fiscal calendar
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including a $1,620,000 Early Childhood Education grant, and consider several curriculum purchases. They will also hear updates on College and Career Academies and the Stay in the Game program.
- Accept $1,620,000 Early Childhood Education grant from Ohio Dept. of Education (Fund 439-2333)
- Purchase online curriculum from Applied Educational Systems, Inc. up to $35,000 (ARP ESSER III)
- Purchase N2Y LLC curriculum (Unique Learning System, etc.) up to $117,142.50 (General Fund)
- Purchase Xello, Inc. Career Cruising licenses and training up to $69,084.20 (ARP ESSER III)
- Discuss Science Graded Course of Study addendum and Dyslexia Bill requirement
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, personnel recommendations, and summer program employment. The agenda includes numerous staff resignations, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts, as well as summer school and camp staffing.
- Approval of minutes from June 27, 2022 regular and special meetings
- 23 teacher resignations and 3 administrative resignations
- 7 new professional staff hires with salaries ranging from $42,039.36 to $47,900.49
- Employment of summer school and camp staff at $32.62/hour, funded by ARP ESSER III
- Administrative transfers including new principals and directors
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 27, 2022, to approve the minutes from the previous session and review personnel actions. The agenda focuses on approving resignations, new hires, and salary assignments for professional staff and administrators for the 2022-2023 school year. No new ordinances, budget changes, or capital projects were listed in the provided text.
- Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2022, regular meeting
- Employment of Tawanna Hamm as Middle School Principal at $100,702.78 annual salary
- Employment of Wanda Lash as Director of Student & Family Services at $124,476.75 annual salary
- Consent to ten professional staff resignations effective June 2022
- Employment of 22 Administrative Specialists at a daily rate of $370.14
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting as a records destruction commission. The board will discuss and likely act on a list of records proposed for destruction, followed by a motion to adjourn. The meeting is procedural and focused on records management, not community business.
- Discussion of records destruction list
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance
- Motion to adjourn
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Akron Public Schools Legal Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss retaining legal services for the 2022-2023 school year, the NEOLA process, and HB 99. They will also conduct second readings of several board policies, including those on live-streaming meetings, student assignment, credit card use, and student and employee names and pronouns.
- Retention of legal services for 2022-2023 school year
- Discussion of NEOLA process
- Discussion of HB 99
- Second reading of Policy 0165.4 - Live Stream Broadcast of Board Meetings
- Second reading of Policy 5120 - Assignment within District
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education met to review various professional staff recommendations, including resignations, retirements, and transfers. The agenda also included discussions on student-SRO relationships and the employment of coordinators and teachers for Summer School Mystery Camp.
- Approval of professional staff transfers, including Michael Householder to a 100% position at $98,879.42
- Recommendation of various professional staff resignations and retirements
- Appointment of Laura Edwards to the professional staff with an annual salary of $45,765.73
- Employment of Summer School Mystery Camp coordinators and teachers at $32.62 per hour
- Public requests to address the Board regarding school safety, mental health, and school relocation
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from May 2, 2022, and discuss several agenda items, including a resolution to waive student fees, fines, and charges (excluding Chromebook fees) for the 2022-2023 school year due to COVID-19 financial hardship. They will also consider a one-year service agreement with AVID Center (up to $57,808) and a purchase from Curriculum Associates LLC for i-Ready math licenses (up to $228,577.50), both funded by ARP ESSER. Updates will be provided on CCAA, the Family Resource Center, and the Stay in the Game program.
- Waiving student fees, fines, and charges for 2022-2023, excluding Chromebook fees
- AVID Center service agreement, $57,808, one year (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023)
- Curriculum Associates LLC i-Ready math licenses, $228,577.50, district-wide elementary
- Discussion on New Tech National Network and Buchtel
- Updates on CCAA, Family Resource Center, and Stay in the Game
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board will vote on a resolution to accept the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY22, following a presentation by CFO/Treasurer Ryan Pendleton. The agenda also includes public comments on the future of Kenmore High School, personnel recommendations, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Resolution to approve the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY22 (filed with the state)
- Public comments on the future of Kenmore High School (4 speakers)
- Personnel recommendations: 20 professional staff resignations/retirements, 3 administrator resignations, and multiple appointments/reclassifications
- Supplemental pay of $21,228.68 for LaCresia Beecher as Interim Campus Principal
- Approval of minutes from May 9 and May 16, 2022 meetings
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
This special meeting was held to recess into executive session for the purpose of Superintendent's evaluation. The board also moved to consider the appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee or official.
- Recess into Executive Session for Superintendent's evaluation
- Consideration of appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee or official
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the five-year financial forecast, discuss a legislative update on the Fair School Funding Plan 2.0, and analyze Policy 6423 on credit card use. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 fiscal calendar and board member event information. Most items are for discussion or review, with the forecast approval being a key action item.
- Five-year forecast review and approval
- Policy 6423 Use of Credit Cards analysis
- Fair School Funding Plan 2.0 update
- 2022 fiscal calendar review
- Previous meeting summary from March 30, 2022
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, to approve personnel actions, including the employment of a new Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent, several retirements, resignations, and summer camp coaching hires. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear a year-end report from student board members.
- Employment of Tamea Caver as Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent at $162,670.76 annually, effective June 7, 2022
- Resignation of Daniel Rambler, Director of Student Services, effective June 30, 2022
- Retirements/resignations of professional staff: Julie Kiraly, Hanh Dang Nguyen, Vera J. Seward, Amelia Sivak
- Employment of athletic summer camp coaches at $32.62/hour, not to exceed 12 hours, from June 6 to August 19, 2022
- Employment of summer school teachers at $32.62/hour for various programs
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee is meeting to review minutes from April 5, discuss agenda items including an ELA adoption presentation and scholarship marking period, and receive updates on CCAA, I PROMISE School, and Stay in the Game. No votes or decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.
- Review of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of consent agenda and other agenda items
- ELA Adoption Presentation
- Scholarship Marking Period update
- Updates on CCAA, I PROMISE School, and Stay in the Game
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Equity Committee is meeting to receive updates on the District Excellence through Equity Cross Functional Team and the Chief Diversity Officer's progress monitoring. The committee will also review human resources efforts regarding the TNTP Black Teacher Talent Fellowship.
- Approval of April 6, 2022, meeting minutes
- DEI Learning Specialist update on District Excellence through Equity Cross Functional Team
- Human Resources update on TNTP Black Teacher Talent Fellowship
- Chief Diversity Officer report on Supportive Progress Monitoring - Equity
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 25, 2022, primarily to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and process personnel recommendations. The agenda consists of procedural items and staff hiring, resignations, and reclassifications, with no major policy votes or budget decisions listed. An executive session was scheduled to follow the public meeting.
- Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2022, regular board meeting
- Consent to resignations of professional staff including Donna Demes and Rachel Favetta
- Appointment of four professional staff members with salaries ranging from $45,578.68 to $61,945.00
- Reclassification of Larry Johnson from Campus Principal to Supervisor, Secondary Principals at $138,853.33
- Employment of substitute teachers at a rate of $165.41 per day
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education met to review various personnel actions, including professional staff retirements, new employment recommendations, and supplemental coaching contracts. The agenda also covered updates to substitute teacher rates and reclassifications for administrative and support staff.
- Employment recommendation for Stephanie Hammond as Coordinator, School Counselors & College Access at $93,383.63
- Reclassification of Keith Liechty-Clifford to Coordinator, Expanded Learning at $117,626.83
- Employment of Carrie Stewart as Site Supervisor, Akron After School at $32.62 per hour
- Issuance of supplemental contracts for various coaches, including Stephen Fasig for Varsity Football at $8,407.86
- Approval of minutes from the March 29, 202 and various professional staff resignations/retirements
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to review reports from the Superintendent and Chief Diversity Officer. The agenda includes updates on family and community engagement, a DEI learning specialist work plan, and a human resources recruitment audit. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and board member reports.
- Approval of March 7, 2022 Equity Committee minutes
- Family and Community Engagement capacity-building and implementation supports, with over 11,000 contacts for 21-22 school year
- DEI Learning Specialist work plan review supporting Racial Equity Policy 2260.07
- Human Resources recruitment and engagement audit update with TNTP Project Consulting Group
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss consent agenda items including new graded courses of study for career academies, and consider a data sharing agreement for the Engage Ohio attendance recovery program. Updates will be provided on the Family Resource Center, I PROMISE School, and Stay in the Game initiatives.
- Adoption of amended Graded Courses of Study for seven new or updated College & Career Academy pathways for 2022-2023
- Data Sharing Agreement with Graduation Alliance for Engage Ohio program, funded by Ohio Department of Education at no cost to district
- ESSER (COVID relief) fund update
- Family Resource Center update
- I PROMISE School update
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to review four draft policies: student names and pronouns, employee names and pronouns, live-streaming of board meetings, and assignments within the district. These are review items only; no final decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Review Student Names and Pronouns Policy
- Review Employee Names and Pronouns Policy
- Review Live Stream Broadcast of Board Meetings Policy
- Review Assignments Within District Policy
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 updates on the Fair School Funding Plan 2.0, ESSER funds, and forecasting impacts. They will also review the 2022 fiscal calendar and receive a presentation on long-term operational planning for facilities. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting summary and adjournment.
- Fair School Funding Plan 2.0 update
- ESSER update
- Forecasting - Fair School Funding Plan impact
- Long Term Operational Planning Presentation
- 2022 Fiscal Calendar review
Joint Board of Review - Archive
The Akron Public Schools Joint Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes from December 14, 2020, and to consider new business including a purchase order for workforce monitoring, a GMP submission for Roswell Kent Middle School demolition, and a status update on the CLC Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call and committee reports.
- Approval of December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
- Purchase Order Board Letter regarding Workforce Monitoring
- GMP #2.01 Submission for Roswell Kent Middle School Demolition
- Status of CLC Advisory Committee (discussion)
- Recess into Executive Session
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding its regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving previous meeting minutes and acting on a series of personnel recommendations. The agenda includes retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, transfers, and supplemental coaching contracts. The board will also consider employment for various positions, such as an Engagement Specialist and a Family Services Specialist.
- Approval of minutes from March 14 and March 21 meetings
- Retirements/resignations of professional staff, including Cheryl Arnold, Tammy Luedke, Brian McGuinness, Martha A Skinner, Lori Timmons-Devine, and Breanna Livingston
- Appointments of Nicole Villers ($56,008.62) and Devon Kirimi ($49,454.68) as SPED teachers
- Employment of Terrance Robinson as Engagement Specialist at $44,633.77 and Katie Woodring as Family Services Specialist at $39,697.80
- Limited supplemental contracts for coaching positions, including varsity softball, track, and baseball coaches
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education held a special meeting for organizational planning. The board voted unanimously to recess into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee or official, then reconvened and approved the establishment of five administrative positions with job codes and descriptions, effective March 21, 2022. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.
- Established Chief Operations Officer position, salary range $151,321.41 – $183,102.07
- Established Supervisor, Secondary Principals position, salary range $114,753.97 – $138,853.33
- Established Director, Safety & Security position, salary range $106,755.76 – $129,176.23
- Established Director, Student & Family Services position, salary range $106,755.76 – $129,176.23
- Established Coordinator, Expanded Learning position, salary range $97,210.23 – $117,626.83
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education met to consider various personnel recommendations including professional staff appointments, retirements, and leaves of absence. The agenda also included several supplemental contracts for athletic coaches and student support staff.
- Appointment of Melinda Arnitsis as professional staff at $74,318.99
- Appointment of Brooke Morrison as professional staff at $62,581.47
- Appointment of Amber Porter as professional staff at $54,773.08
- Employment of Charles Jones as Administrative Specialist for Safety Town at a daily rate of $370.14
- Approval of various supplemental coaching contracts for track, baseball, and softball
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss a consent agenda, and consider a proposed $153,731.80 service agreement with Illuminate Education Inc. for grading and assessment software for 20,657 students. The committee will also discuss other agenda items including financial literacy, ELA adoption timeline, GEAR UP, and a federal program review, and receive updates on CCAA, the Family Resource Center, and Stay in the Game.
- Battelle Foundation Fund grant of $15,000 to NIHF STEM High School, with $5,000 each to teachers Shane Dantz, William Metcalf, and Katie Metcalf
- Proposed service agreement with Illuminate Education Inc. for grading software, not to exceed $153,731.80, funded by ARP ESSER
- Discussion of SB1 Financial Literacy, ELA Adoption Timeline, GEAR UP, and ODE Federal Program Review
- Updates on CCAA, Family Resource Center, and Stay in the Game
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to review a revised draft of the Vision for Excellence through Equity, receive updates on the Human Resources equity audit, and hear reports from the Chief Diversity Officer, including focus group progress and family engagement. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive board member reports.
- Revised DRAFT Vision for Excellence through Equity (handout)
- Human Resources Equity Audit Update
- Focus Groups are Underway (session dates attached)
- Family Pulse Survey closed December 2021 with 792 responses
- Aspiring Teachers Academy recruitment update
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education met to consider various staffing recommendations including new hires, retirements, and contract changes. The agenda includes several administrative reclassifications and the approval of substitute teacher and tutor contracts.
- Appointment of Dana Starvaggi as Science teacher at $71,607.32
- Employment of Jasmina Waters as College Access Program Manager at $81,37 76.35
- Retirement of Chief Academic Officer Ellen McWilliams-Woods effective June 30, 2022
- Reclassification of Sherry Bennington to Coordinator, School Improvement
- Approval of various supplemental coaching contracts for Firestone and Ken-Gar schools
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 financial and capital matters. The agenda includes updates on the Fair School Funding Plan 2.0, ESSER fund feedback, facilities planning, the 2022-2023 budget process, and a cash reserve policy review. Most items are for discussion or review, with no final votes scheduled.
- Fair School Funding Plan 2.0 update
- ESSER public presentation feedback from Feb 14, 2022 board meeting
- Master Facilities Plan and Harris Jackson CLC update
- 2022-2023 budget process and staff involvement
- Cash reserve policy review
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving previous meeting minutes and acting on personnel recommendations. The agenda includes retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, new appointments, salary adjustments, and reclassifications for professional and administrative staff. The board will also recognize teacher award winners.
- Approval of minutes from Jan 24 and Feb 7, 2022 meetings
- Retirements/resignations: Ashley Green, Kimberly Shama-Hanna, Karen White, Victoria Feesler, Kylie Berg
- New hires: Jessica Robertson ($50,342.30), Katie Timperio ($52,690.54) as counselors
- Reclassification: Yvonne Culver to Director, College Access at $120,491.72
- Employment: Douglas Miller as North High varsity football coach at $8,407.86
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The committee is discussing recommendations to change the criteria for the Innovation Generation Scholarship (IGS) to increase student access. The discussion also includes board feedback on ESSER 3 focus areas and updates on various district programs.
- Proposed IGS eligibility change: 3.0 GPA with college-ready ACT/SAT benchmarks
- Proposed IGS eligibility change: 3.5 GPA with no minimum ACT or SAT score
- Discussion of ESSER 3 focus areas
- Updates on College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
- Updates on Family Resource Center (FRC) and Stay in the Game programs
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education convened a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and prepare for negotiations. The agenda included a scheduled recess into executive session.
- Discussion of personnel matters
- Preparation for negotiations
- Recess into executive session
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal Contracts and Board Policy Committee of Akron Public Schools is meeting to discuss several policy and operational topics. These include a NEOLA policy update, school zone/boundaries, board orientation, live streaming of meetings, a preferred name/pronouns policy, NSBA/OSBA membership, and a policy regarding board member health care. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion items.
- Jan 2022 NEOLA policy release
- School zone/boundaries discussion
- Preferred name/pronouns policy discussion
- Review of NSBA/OSBA membership
- Review of policy po0147 on board member health care
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is reviewing the December financial report and beginning a discussion on the cash reserve policy. The committee will also provide an update on ESSER goals and legislative items including HB 126.
- Review of December financial report
- Discussion and review of Cash Reserve Policy
- Review of NSBA/OSBA membership fees for recommendation to Legal & Policy Committee
- Legislative update on Fair School Funding Plan 2.0, HB 126, and voucher litigation
- ESSER goals update
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, pledge, and approval of previous minutes, plus a public comment from Ryan Boyes about the future use of Kenmore High School. The board will also consider a series of personnel recommendations, including resignations, retirements, appointments, transfers, and supplemental contracts, as well as the creation of a new Finance Specialist position with a salary range of $59,162.36 to $75,425.09.
- Public comment: Ryan Boyes on future use of Kenmore High School
- Retirement of Karen Gegick, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, effective June 30, 2022
- New Finance Specialist position (Job Code 141) with salary range $59,162.36 - $75,425.09
- Appointment of Chelsea Lorenzo as Intervention Specialist at $42,039.36
- Salary revisions for Susan Burke and Carri Davis to $59,941.40
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
This meeting of the Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee was cancelled because of a calamity day (school closure). The agenda had included reviewing prior minutes, discussing professional learning and chronic absences, and receiving updates on the College & Career Academy of Akron, the Family Resource Center, and the Stay in the Game initiative. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.
- Meeting cancelled due to calamity day
- Review of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion: professional learning approval process and alignment with ODE and national standards
- Discussion: chronic absences
- Updates: College & Career Academy of Akron, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education held its organizational meeting, electing a president and vice president, approving the 2022 meeting schedule, and accepting several personnel recommendations including new hires, resignations, and supplemental contracts. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Elected Dr. N. J. Akbar as Board President and Dr. Derrick Hall as Vice President for 2022
- Approved 2022 board meeting dates (second and fourth Mondays, with November 7 exception)
- Approved minutes from Dec 13, 2021, Dec 21, 2021, and Jan 4, 2022 meetings
- Accepted resignation of Kendra Druckenbrod (effective 12-31-2021) and leave for Melinda Arnitsis
- Hired new professional staff including Emmalee Gabriele ($42,039.36) and Wallace Sonnie Jr ($45,765.73)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education met for a special retreat focused on team building and strategic planning. Discussion topics included COVID-19 learning guidelines, negotiations, and ESSER funding priorities.
- Discussion of COVID/In-Person/Remote Learning Guidelines
- Discussion regarding negotiations continuation
- Discussion of ESSER funding priorities
- Executive session to consider employment and appointment of a public employee or official