Akron Public Schools public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street. The board will elect a President Pro Tempore for January 2024, recognize outgoing board members, and consider a range of personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, leaves, employment, transfers, and supplemental contracts. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy or budget items listed.
- Election of President Pro Tempore for January 2024 (Job Perry nominated, motion carried).
- Recognition of outgoing Board President Derrick Hall and Valerie McKitrick's board service.
- Personnel recommendations: 8 retirements/resignations, 1 leave of absence, 1 new teacher hire ($46,617.26), 2 transfers/reclassifications, 3 salary revisions, 1 administrator hire ($81,575.10).
- Rescission of supplemental pay for Interim Supervisor Letitia Kwiatkowski.
- Approval of minutes from November 27, 2023 meeting.
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on November 27, 2023, to conduct district business. The agenda includes recognitions, communications, approval of previous minutes, and a large number of personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, leaves, employment, transfers, and supplemental contracts. The board will vote on these items, which include hiring teachers, administrators, and support staff, as well as approving salary revisions and supplemental pay.
- Employment of four professional staff: Kristi Bills ($45,032.56), John Rethage ($83,209.57), Julie Rhodes ($56,867.57), Ilona Strober ($59,334.74)
- Transfer of Shamarr Golden from substitute teacher to PE teacher at $45,032.56 annual salary
- Promotion of Melissa Frymyer to Director of Special Education at $129,070.73 and Kennethian Green to CCAA Program Manager at $94,005.73
- Supplemental pay of $422.36 for Letitia Kwiatkowski as Interim Coordinator, Special Education
- Rescission of six supplemental contracts totaling $12,888.58, including Cross Country Coach, Activity Supervisor, and Breakfast Coordinator positions
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will review the summary of its October 16, 2023 meeting and discuss four policies: advertising and commercial activities (9700.01), school calendar (8210), public participation at board meetings (0169.1), and Board of Revision complaints (6240). These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of Policy 9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities
- Discussion of Policy 8210 - School Calendar
- Discussion of Policy 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
- Discussion of Policy 6240 - Board of Revision Complaints and Countercomplaints
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee will review potential levy impacts, House Bill 187 (Ohio Homeowners Relief Act), the October financial report, basic levy strategy, and S&P Global ratings. They will also review the September financial report and the 2023 fiscal calendar. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled.
- Review of potential levy impacts (presentation by CFO Dr. Stephen L. Thompson)
- Review of House Bill 187 - Ohio Homeowners Relief Act
- October Financial Report
- Discussion of S&P Global Ratings for Akron Public Schools
- September Financial Report
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to conduct district business. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, personnel recommendations (resignations, leaves, employment, transfers, and a teacher contract termination), and issuance of supplemental contracts for school staff. The meeting is open to the public but is not a community forum.
- Termination of teaching contract for Stephen D'Attoma due to license suspension effective October 23, 2023
- Employment of Hui-Chun Chang as Teacher at $49,024.25 annual salary, effective 11/7/23
- Appointment of Ashley Kolenz as Speech Therapist at $64,209.23, effective 11/13/23
- Transfer of Angela Carter to Chief of Staff at $162,095.49 annual salary, effective 11/7/23
- Supplemental pay of $926.40 for Melissa Frymyer as Interim Director Special Education (10/30/23-12/8/23)
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from the September 5 meeting and discuss a proposed engagement agreement with Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) for elementary-level implementation of Phase 5 'Go Further', including training and a retreat, at a cost not to exceed $35,000 funded by a Hewlett Foundation Grant. The committee will also hear a presentation on expanded summer learning and receive updates on the College & Career Academy of Akron, the Family Resource Center, and the Stay in the Game initiative.
- Proposed Ford NGL engagement agreement, total cost not to exceed $35,000, funded by Fund 019-2362 (Hewlett Foundation Grant)
- Expanded Summer Learning presentation by Marcie Ebright
- Update on College & Career Academy of Akron (CCAA)
- Update on Family Resource Center (FRC)
- Update on Stay in the Game initiative
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve the October 2, 2023 minutes and receive a report from the Diversity Officer covering equity updates, training topics, a DEI District Advisory Team meeting, ERG participation in a KSU teacher panel, and an ESC of Northeast Ohio session. The committee will also hear from the DEI Learning Specialist about Intercultural Development Inventory Training and allow board member sharing before adjourning.
- Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Equity update on business affairs
- Training topics discussion
- DEI District Advisory Team meeting on October 11
- ERG participation in KSU teacher panel on December 4, 7-8:30pm
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss artificial intelligence and several board policies, including web accessibility, student and staff technology use, and other operational policies. These are discussion items only, with no final decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of AI
- Policy 7540.02 - Web Accessibility, Content, Apps, and Services
- Policy 7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
- Policy 7540.04 - Staff Technology Acceptable Use and Safety
- Policy 9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, to conduct district business. The agenda includes recognitions, a levy update, approval of previous minutes, and a series of personnel recommendations covering retirements, new hires, transfers, salary adjustments, and supplemental pay for administrators. The board will also consider a resignation and several funding assignment changes.
- Retirements: Theresa Gadomski (Teacher, effective 12/22/23), Terri Golden (Librarian, effective 05/31/24)
- New hires: Clifford Holcomb ($49,024.25), Ashley Rose ($49,024.25), Paula Yarbour ($70,868.64) as teachers
- Salary revisions for Alexis Kohler, Cory Reinhart, Tamika Thompson
- Supplemental pay for interim supervisory assignments: Joseph Petit ($9,396.45), Christopher Gruska ($981.74), Judith Neusser ($800.00), Tod Wammes ($800.00)
- Resignation of Rachel Tecca, Director of Special Education, effective 11/03/23
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 30, 2023. The agenda included items for discussion, such as proposed purchases and a service contract, but no decisions were made at this cancelled meeting.
- Proposed purchase of district-wide library books from Follett Content Solutions, LLC, up to $87,500 (General Fund)
- Proposed service agreement with NEOnet for INFOhio library software, up to $62,202.91 (General Fund)
- Proposed service contract with Bridge the Village Inc. for P.O.S.E. program at Innes CLC, up to $24,000 (Supplemental School Improvement Grant)
- Expanded Summer Learning presentation by Marcie Ebright
- Updates on College & Career Academy of Akron, Family Resource Center, and Stay in the Game
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 5, 2023, and to receive reports from the Diversity Officer on equity training updates, feedback, and performance goals. The committee will also hear about scholar leadership interviews, Firestone scholars' participation in community panels, a partnership with the Akron Roundtable, and a peer mediation grant. Board members will share comments and questions before adjournment.
- Approval of September 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Equity training updates and feedback report
- CDO 2023-24 performance goals
- Scholar leadership interviews completed
- Peer mediation GAR Grant with CRU Institute facilitators
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving the Five-Year Forecast for FY24 and acting on personnel recommendations. The board will also hear presentations on the forecast and partnerships, and address community comments.
- Approved Five-Year Forecast beginning FY24 (Resolution #23-122)
- Appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Approved employment of three professional staff (e.g., Victoria Munro, $59,569.07)
- Approved retirements/resignations of four teachers and one administrator
- Approved 34 Akron After School site coordinators at $34.94/hour
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 August financial, cash flow, and reconciliation reports, and to hear a presentation on types of levies. The agenda also includes the previous meeting summary, the 2023 fiscal calendar, and board member event information. All items are for information and discussion; no votes are scheduled.
- Presentation on types of levies by CFO Dr. Stephen L. Thompson
- August Financial Report
- August Cash Flow Report
- August Reconciliation Report
- FY23 Finance Department Information
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review several school board policies, including updates from NEOLA, revisions to policies on administrative contracts and student discipline, and a discussion on AI and ChatGPT. The committee will also review policies on property disposition, technology, and information security. This is a discussion and review meeting, not a final decision-making session.
- Overview of NEOLA's August 2023 update and September 2023 special release
- Revisions to Policy 1540 - Suspension of Administrative Contracts
- Edits to Policy 5610 - Removal, Suspension, Expulsion, and Permanent Exclusion of Students
- Discussion on AI and ChatGPT
- Review of policies on technology, privacy, and information security
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct district business, including appointing a treasurer pro tempore, approving previous meeting minutes, and acting on a series of personnel recommendations. The agenda includes retirements, resignations, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts, as well as presentations on the report card and the I Promise School.
- Appoint Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Approve minutes from Aug 28, Sep 8, and Sep 9 meetings
- Hire Tamika Thompson as Biomedical Technology teacher at $50,789.52
- Hire Yamini Adkins as Executive Director Human Resources at $176,962.08
- Establish new Chief of Staff job description
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education held a special retreat meeting on September 9, 2023, at the Moxy Columbus Short North for financial and strategic planning. The board appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting and discussed financial and strategic planning as an information item. The agenda was largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the planning discussion.
- Appointment of Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting
- Financial and strategic planning discussion
- Meeting held at Moxy Columbus Short North, 808 N. High Street, Columbus, OH
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special retreat meeting on September 8, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, for financial and strategic planning. The board approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the meeting, then discussed team building before adjourning. The agenda contains no specific financial or strategic proposals, only procedural items.
- Appointment of Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Tempore (approved 6-0)
- Meeting held at Moxy Columbus Short North, 808 N. High Street, Columbus, OH
- Discussion topic: Welcome and Team Building
- Motion to adjourn (approved 6-0)
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear superintendent remarks, and receive reports from the Diversity Officer and DEI Learning Specialist. They will discuss takeaways from the Reimagining Education Summer Institute, training schedules and content, the DEI District Advisory Committee schedule, and employee resource groups. Board members will share comments before adjournment.
- Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Key takeaways from Reimagining Education Summer Institute (RESI) 2023
- Training schedule and numbers served for FY 2024 to date
- Updated training content
- DEI District Advisory Committee schedule for 2023-24
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special emergency meeting on August 22, 2023, to approve personnel recommendations. The board voted to appoint Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp, approved the employment of two new teachers, approved transfers/reclassifications for four staff members, and approved the hiring of three tutors. All motions carried unanimously.
- Appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp
- Employed Mariah Fleming and Amy Sayre as teachers at $45,032.56 each
- Transferred Rebecca Hugg, Christine Lange, Angela Miller, and Logan Nichols to new positions
- Hired tutors Melinda Cavanaugh ($41.47/hr), Jared Charlson ($34.30/hr), and Sue Scholten ($35.66/hr)
- Approved all personnel recommendations in a single motion
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss a consent agenda including a textbook adoption, and consider several purchases totaling over $425,000 for educational programs. Updates on the Family Resource Center and Stay in the Game will also be provided.
- Textbook adoption for CCAA Sports Medicine & Health Care Pathway (grades 9-12)
- Purchase of 24 CEV Multimedia/iCEV site licenses, up to $75,000
- Purchase of 10 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt PD sessions, up to $36,000
- Purchase of RISE Up vouchers from Kaleidoscope Learning/NRF, up to $250,000
- Purchase of Xello Career Cruising licenses and training, up to $64,120.62
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to approve personnel recommendations for supplemental contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. The board appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp and approved a list of limited supplemental contracts for coaching and advising positions across multiple schools. The meeting was procedural, with no other business discussed.
- Approved supplemental contracts for coaching positions at Buchtel, Litchfield, East, Ellet, Firestone, and North schools
- Contracts include amounts ranging from $900.65 to $9,907.16 for positions such as varsity football coach, athletic director, and cheerleading supervisor
- Appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting
- Motion to approve contracts carried with one abstention (Bruce Alexander)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct district business, including appointing a treasurer pro tempore, approving previous minutes, and acting on personnel recommendations. The board will also hear a presentation on SaaS and UKG, and receive a request to address the board about recruitment and hiring.
- Appointment of Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp
- Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting
- Employment of 40+ professional staff for 2023-24, with salaries ranging from $22,156.28 to $81,218.92
- Resignations/retirements of 13 professional staff and 1 administrator
- Employment of psychology interns at $21,900 each for 2023-24
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, new hires, and transfers. The board will also hear public comments and receive an update on Long Term Operational Planning (LTOP).
- Approve Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp
- Hire 11 professional staff for 2023-2024, salaries from $45,032.56 to $89,318.28
- Approve 10 retirements/resignations of teachers and staff
- Approve supplemental pay for interim supervisory assignments up to $7,408.12
- Hire 3 counselors for non-public schools at $36.08-$37.90/hour
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to recess into executive session regarding the employment and compensation of a public employee in the superintendent search. After reconvening, the board voted to nominate Dr. C. Michael Robinson Jr. to advance to contract discussions, with one dissenting vote. The board also appointed Derrick Hall to engage in contract discussions on behalf of the board. The meeting included procedural actions such as appointing a treasurer pro tempore and adjourning.
- Appointed Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting
- Nominated Dr. C. Michael Robinson Jr. to advance to contract discussion phase (6-1 vote, Carla Jackson dissenting)
- Passed Resolution #23-079 appointing Derrick Hall to discuss superintendent contract
- Special meeting held at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 N. Main Street, Akron, OH
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The agenda includes public comments on the relocation of the STEM High School, recognitions of retiring staff, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a series of personnel recommendations covering retirements, resignations, leaves, and funding assignments. The board will also appoint Dr. Stephen Thompson as Treasurer Pro Tempore.
- Two requests to address the board on the relocation of STEM High School (Nathan Cohen; Daniel & Brandy Marks)
- Distinguished Employee Emeritus Certificates for retirees, including Philomena Vincente (52 years) and Lisa Heinl (40 years)
- Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (June 12, 15, 20 AM/PM, 21, 2023)
- Employment of two Teacher Special Projects (ARP ESSER III) at $34.94/hour, max 24 hrs/week, effective July 1, 2023
- Appointment of Sarah Butler as Elementary Teacher at $60,397.67 annual salary (General Fund)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider a job description and recess into executive session regarding the employment and compensation of a public employee in the superintendent search. Following the executive session, the board voted unanimously to advance four candidates to round two board interviews, scheduled for June 29, 2023. The board also appointed Job Esau Perry as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting.
- Appointed Job Esau Perry as Treasurer Pro Temp for the meeting
- Advanced four superintendent candidates to round two interviews
- Round two interviews scheduled for June 29, 2023
- Executive session held to discuss employment and compensation of a public employee
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to recess into executive session to consider the employment and/or compensation of a public employee related to the superintendent search. The board will also appoint a treasurer pro tempore and handle procedural items like the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.
- Appointment of Job Perry as Treasurer pro tempore for the meeting
- Executive session on superintendent search employment/compensation
- Roll call vote: 5 ayes for treasurer appointment
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to recess into executive session to consider the employment and/or compensation of a public employee regarding the superintendent search. The board will also appoint a treasurer pro tempore and handle procedural items like the pledge and adjournment.
- Executive session on superintendent search employment/compensation
- Appointment of Job Perry as Treasurer pro tempore
- Roll call vote: 6 ayes for treasurer appointment
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider the employment of a public employee and to recess into executive session regarding the superintendent search. The board approved the appointment of a CFO and advanced seven candidates to round one interviews for the superintendent position, scheduled for June 20 and 21, 2023.
- Appointed Job Perry as Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Established Chief Financial Officer position with salary range $157,374.26 to $190,426.15 (effective until 6/30/23) and $162,095.49 to $196,138.93 (effective 7/1/23)
- Resolution #23-072 appointing Dr. Stephen Thompson as CFO
- Advanced seven superintendent candidates to round one interviews: Dr. Jermaine Dawson, Larry Johnson Jr., Mary B. Outley, Dr. C. Michael Robinson, Kenny Rodrequez, Dr. Charles Smialek, and Dr. Nia Campbell
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, to approve minutes, act on personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, and new hires, and discuss summer school and camp staffing. The agenda includes a public request to address the board about therapy dogs in classrooms.
- Approve minutes from May 22, 2023 special and regular meetings
- Accept retirements of Principal Larry Bender and Executive Director Kathleen McVey
- Hire Rachel Tecca as Director of Special Education at $148,739.68
- Approve supplemental pay of $8,397.83 for Interim Principal Natalie Caperones
- Employ 18 staff for Project Rise homeless youth program at $33.92/hour
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 8, 2023 meeting, receive a report from the Diversity Officer, and allow board members to share comments and questions. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after these items.
- Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Diversity Officer report
- Board member comments and questions
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act as the records destruction commission. The board will discuss and likely approve a list of records slated for destruction, then adjourn. This is a routine procedural meeting, not a community forum.
- Discussion of records destruction list (11 KB attachment)
- 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 regular meeting on May 22, 2023, to conduct district business. Key actions include a vote on the five-year financial forecast and approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes numerous personnel recommendations, recognitions, and public comments.
- Resolution #23-060 to approve the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY23
- Nine requests to address the board, mostly about North High School
- Retirement of Executive Director of Technology Services Howard Lawson, effective July 31, 2023
- Employment of Zachary Hanshaw as Executive Director Technology Services at $138,000.95 annual salary
- Multiple summer school and camp personnel appointments funded by ARP ESSER III
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates from NEOLA and review several board policies, including a draft remote work policy, evaluation procedures, retirement policies, personnel files, student records, and transportation. The agenda is primarily discussion and information items, with no final votes scheduled.
- Discussion of draft Remote Work Policy
- Review of policies on teacher non-renewal and standards-based evaluations
- Discussion of retirement policies for board employees
- Review of Policy 8320 (Personnel Files) and Policy 8330 (Student Records)
- Discussion of Policy 8600 (Transportation) with Debra Foulk
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its March 14, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Diversity Officer on the Culturally-Responsive Schools Leadership Institute and ETE/DEI draft recommendations, as well as updates from the DEI Learning Specialist on collaborations with scholar voice work and the Scholar Voice Summer Program. Board members will have time for comments and questions before adjournment.
- Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Diversity Officer report on Culturally-Responsive Schools Leadership Institute
- ETE/DEI draft recommendations
- DEI office collaborations with scholar voice work
- Scholar Voice Summer Program with Dreama Whitfield and Dr. Glover
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss a proposed tuition agreement for special education services, and hear presentations on the Family Resource Center and social studies adoption. Updates will be given on the College & Career Academy, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game, and Teaching & Learning.
- Proposed $189,128 tuition agreement with Total Education Solutions, Inc. for special education services, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024
- Proposed $3,770 service agreement with Zap Entertainment LLC for Science of Bubbles activities at Early Learning Program sites, May 2–12, 2023
- Family Resource Center presentation by Dr. Wanda Lash
- Social Studies Adoption recommendations by Adam Motter and Nicole Vitale
- Updates on College & Career Academy of Akron, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game, and Teaching & Learning
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to administer the oath of office to newly appointed board member Rene T. Molenaur, Ph.D., and to recess into executive session. After reconvening, the board approved a service agreement with Ray and Associates, Inc. for a superintendent search, at a total cost not to exceed $30,200. Twelve residents requested to address the board, mostly regarding Leggett CLC.
- Oath of office administered to new board member Rene T. Molenaur, Ph.D. by Judge Jennifer Towell
- Approved Ray and Associates, Inc. service agreement for superintendent search, total cost not to exceed $30,200
- Vote on superintendent search contract: 5 yes, 1 no (Job Perry opposed)
- Twelve requests to address the board, mostly on topic of Leggett CLC
- Meeting held at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 N. Main Street, Akron
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board held a special meeting to review candidates for a board vacancy. They appointed a treasurer pro tempore, entered executive session, and then voted to advance six candidates to the interview phase. The board also closed nominations and adjourned.
- Appointed Dr. Derrick Hall as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the meeting
- Advanced Gwendolyn Bryant, Ken Burkins, Rene Molenaur, John Moore, Eric Nevins, and Dorothea Wise to interview for the board vacancy
- Closed nominations for the vacancy after the vote
- All votes were unanimous (5-0)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to interview firms for the superintendent search and receive an update on the Long Term Operational Plan (LTOP). The board approved an amended resolution adding Ray & Associates as the search firm, then passed Resolution #23-050 formally selecting Ray & Associates. The board also approved an amendment removing N. J. Akbar from the board member list. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.
- Interviewed firms for superintendent search, including Ray & Associates, HYA, and ESCNEO
- Approved Resolution #23-050 selecting Ray & Associates as search firm
- Amended resolution to add Ray & Associates and remove N. J. Akbar from board list
- Received LTOP presentation
- Two public requests to address board: Jacklyn Parker (Leggett CLC) and Steve Millard (search process)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to approve minutes, hear community comments, and act on a wide range of personnel recommendations, including resignations, appointments, transfers, and supplemental coaching contracts. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from March 27 and April 7 meetings
- Resignations of five professional staff (e.g., Zoe Bagal, Laura Edwards) and one administrator (Selena Myers)
- Appointments of two teachers for 2023-24: Mary Martin ($63,741.18) and Qian Wu ($62,203.02)
- Supplemental pay of $3,200 for Chelcee Schoenbaechler for interim supervisory duties
- Employment of two police liaison officers at $50.00/hour
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the CFO/treasurer search and to recess into executive session. The agenda includes opening formalities, a possible action after the executive session, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.
- CFO/treasurer search update
- Executive session
- Possible action from executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss three proposed purchases or contract amendments, and receive updates on several programs. The most consequential items are a $24,800 professional development purchase for Reading Horizons and two amended service contracts with increased costs.
- $24,800 purchase for Reading Horizons Discovery Coaching professional development (8 onsite days, Apr 11–Jul 28, 2023, Fund 507-2239 ARP ESSER III)
- Amended RJC Computing contract: increase from $29,376 to $35,088 (adds 168 hours, Fund 524-2327 Perkins Grant)
- Amended SchoolJoy contract: increase from $9,500 to $18,500 (adds SMS messaging, Fund 507-2239 ARP ESSER III)
- Buchtel CLC presentation by Rachel Tecca
- Updates on College & Career Academy of Akron, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game, and Teaching & Learning
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The agenda includes public comments on Long-Term Operational Planning (LTOP) for several schools, recognitions, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a series of personnel recommendations including retirements, appointments, and supplemental contracts.
- Public comments on LTOP plans for NIHF STEM Middle School, Miller South, Buchtel CLC, and Kenmore
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 15, and 20, 2023 meetings
- Retirements of four teachers and a HI Interpreter, effective May-June 2023
- Appointment of Stephanie Chew as teacher at $81,501.93 annual salary
- Supplemental contracts for coaching positions, including Varsity Football Coach at $9,006.50
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss long-term operational planning (LTOP) and may recess into executive session. The agenda includes 25 public comments, mostly about LTOP plans for Miller South and NIHF STEM Middle School. The meeting is procedural, with no specific decisions listed.
- 25 requests to address the board, mostly about LTOP plans for Miller South and NIHF STEM Middle School
- Discussion of long-term operational planning (LTOP)
- Possible executive session and action from it
- Motion to adjourn
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on March 15, 2023, to conduct interviews for the CFO/Treasurer position. The board went into executive session and later took action, though the specific outcome is not detailed in the agenda. The meeting was procedural, with no public community discussion.
- Interviews for CFO/Treasurer position
- Executive session held
- Action taken from executive session (details not specified)
- Meeting held at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 N. Main Street, Akron, OH
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to conduct district business, including approving previous meeting minutes, recognizing community members, and acting on a series of personnel recommendations. The agenda includes staff transfers, new hires, resignations, and supplemental contracts for coaches and activity supervisors, as well as a request to address the board from a community member.
- Approval of minutes from Feb 27 regular meeting and Mar 10-11 board retreat
- Employment of Joshua Olds as Welding Tech Instructor at $65,844.16
- Appointment of William Emery as Academy Principal at $104,876.56
- Supplemental pay of $1,200 for Michele Angelo for interim supervisory duties
- Limited supplemental contracts for coaches (e.g., baseball, track, softball) with rates up to $5,771.16
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat meeting on March 10, 2023, at BLU-Social, 47 E. Market Street. The stated purpose is team building, with no substantive policy or business decisions on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public but is not a community meeting.
- Board retreat at BLU-Social, 47 E. Market Street, Akron, OH
- Agenda item: Team building (information only)
- Roll call and motion to adjourn are the only procedural actions
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, discuss a renewed cooperative agreement with the University of Mount Union for North High School, and consider service agreements for professional development and curriculum. They will also receive updates on the College & Career Academy, Family Resource Center, Stay in the Game, and Teaching & Learning.
- Renewed cooperative agreement with University of Mount Union for North High School, effective March 13, 2023 through March 12, 2026
- Service agreement with Jessica Vance for professional development, cost not to exceed $20,000
- Service agreement with International Center for Leadership in Education for Buchtel CLC, cost not to exceed $24,797.50
- Purchase and service agreement with WhyTry LLC for online curriculum, cost not to exceed $6,500
- Discussion of Alternative Programs for 2022-2023
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 recess into executive session. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, possible action after executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the procedural items.
- Discussion of treasurer search
- Executive session
- Possible action from executive session
- Motion to adjourn
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Akron Public Schools Equity Committee is meeting to discuss equity and diversity initiatives. Agenda items include approving prior meeting minutes, receiving updates from the Diversity Officer on DEI team activities and staff training, and hearing from the DEI Learning Specialist about themes from instructional improvement sessions and staff feedback on a culturally-responsive framework. The committee will also discuss efforts to diversify the education workforce.
- Approval of October 31, 2022 meeting minutes
- ETE/DEI Team Update and Staff Training Update from Diversity Officer
- Participation in Chiefs for Change Equity Officers' Network
- Common themes from Instructional Improvement Day (IID) sessions
- Staff feedback on Culturally-Responsive and Ready for Rigor Framework
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on February 6, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The stated purpose is to discuss personnel and recess into executive session, with possible action following the session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific personnel items or other substantive matters listed publicly.
- Special meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Board Room, Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 North Main Street
- Executive session to discuss personnel
- Possible action from executive session
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Akron Public Schools Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review several policies. They will have a second reading of Policy 5460.01 on diploma deferral and Policy 7440.03 on small unmanned aircraft systems. The committee will also discuss priorities for the year, including transportation, cell phones, and emotional support animals. This is a discussion and review meeting, not a final decision-making session.
- 2nd Reading of Policy 5460.01 - Diploma Deferral
- 2nd Reading of Policy 7440.03 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Discussion of Priorities for the Year (transportation, cell phones, emotional support animals)
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee is meeting to discuss the Long Term Operations Planning Update, review the 2023 fiscal calendar, and outline future discussion topics including ESSER funds, levy scenarios, and the governor's budget bill. The agenda also includes a previous meeting summary and board member event information.
- Long Term Operations Planning Update presentation by Stephen Thompson
- 2023 Fiscal Calendar review
- Future topics: ESSER, levy scenarios, governor's budget bill, forecast prep
- Previous meeting summary review
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting, electing a new president and vice president, setting the 2023 meeting schedule, and approving minutes from prior meetings. The board also considers personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and supplemental coaching contracts, and hears public comments on school safety and a strike.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2023
- Approval of 2023 board meeting dates (second and fourth Mondays, except November 6)
- Employment of four professional staff (e.g., Joshua Barr, $44,061.87; Christopher Gleason, $47,413.67)
- Employment of five technology support specialists at $44,746.00 each
- Public comments on school safety (3 speakers) and strike (1 speaker)
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct the superintendent's evaluation, discuss personnel matters, and recess into executive session. The agenda includes opening formalities, a possible action from executive session, and adjournment. The meeting is public but not a community meeting.
- Superintendent's evaluation
- Personnel discussion
- Executive session
- Possible action from executive session