Akron Public Schools public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting to recess into executive session to consider the employment, dismissal, and discipline of a public employee(s) and/or official(s). Following the closed session, the board may take potential action in open session related to those matters.
- Executive session to consider employment, dismissal, and discipline of a public employee(s) and/or official(s)
- Possible action from executive session in open session
- Meeting is a public meeting of the Board of Education, not a community meeting
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is reviewing several district policies during this meeting. Discussions include updates to dress and grooming standards, school visitor protocols, and a draft nepotism policy.
- Discussion of Policies 5511 and 5511.01 regarding dress, grooming, and K-8 uniforms
- Discussion of Policy 9150 regarding school visitors
- Review of a draft Nepotism policy
- Review of NEOLA October 2024 updates
- Status review of policies for final reading: Personal Communication Devices, Attendance, and Wellness
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Public Board of Education held a special meeting to elect a president pro tempore for the January 13, 2025, annual organizational meeting. Bruce Alexander was elected by a 6-0 vote. The board also recessed into executive session to discuss employment, dismissal, and discipline of public employees or officials, with possible action to follow in open session.
- Election of Bruce Alexander as president pro tempore for the January 13, 2025, annual organizational meeting (motion carried 6-0)
- Recess into executive session to consider employment, dismissal, and discipline of public employees or officials
- Possible action in open session following executive session
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Equity Committee will consider the Local Equitable Access Plan Committee as a discussion item. They will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and share ideas for the next meeting agenda before adjourning.
- Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Local Equitable Access Plan Committee
- Board member sharing of next meeting agenda items
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education is meeting to conduct district business, including a proposed resolution for a bond issuance. The funding is intended for the construction and equipping of a new high school to replace the existing North High School.
- Resolution #24-164: Proposed issuance of notes not to exceed $15,000,000 for a new North High School and related facilities
- Public address request from Denane Pollard Sr. regarding public education
- Recognition of Superintendent's Book of the Month Club winners
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to receive governance training provided by Deborah L. Keys. The session focuses on aligning board goals with the district's Strategic Plan and establishing communication processes with the Superintendent.
- Board Governance Training provided by Deborah L. Keys
- Goal setting for Culture of Safety and Belonging, Academic Achievement, and Operational Excellence
- Review of board/superintendent communication processes
- Finalization of governance norms
Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)
The Akron Board of Education will vote on the October 2024 financial report and hear a presentation on the five-year forecast beginning FY25. The board will also recognize new scholar board members, hear updates on Miller South and Pfeiffer buildings, and consider personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires.
- Resolution to approve the October 2024 financial report (Resolution #24-156)
- Presentation and resolution on the five-year forecast beginning FY25 (Resolution #24-157)
- Appointment of Stacey Hodoh as Director of Strategic Communications at $143,216.62/year
- Retirements of teachers Curt Crews, Lynn Fickes, Louis Golden, Lorine Napoli, Joan Smart, and administrator Anna Panning
- Employment of seven home instructors at $33.66/hour for up to 24 hours/week
Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive
The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is discussing several district policy updates. The body is reviewing rules regarding student conduct, school access, and administrative updates for contractors.
- 1st reading of Policy 8510 - Wellness
- Discussion of Policy 5200 - Attendance
- Discussion of Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices
- Discussion of Policy 9150 - School Visitors
- Administrative update on potential new policies for vendors and independent contractors
Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The Finance and Capital Management Committee will receive an update on the district's Five-Year Forecast from the Treasurer/CFO and Superintendent, and review the October 2024 Financial Report. The Chief Diversity Officer will present on Issue 27. The previous meeting summary from October 22, 2024, and a board member events calendar are also on the agenda for information.
- Five-Year Forecast Update presented by Treasurer/CFO and Superintendent
- October 2024 Financial Report Review
- Issue 27 presentation by Chief Diversity Officer
- Previous meeting summary from October 22, 2024
Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)
The committee will review minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting. Discussion includes a presentation regarding CCAA - GAR/YSS by Marcie Ebright. The meeting also includes updates on Teaching & Learning.
- Review of October 14, 2024 minutes
- CCAA - GAR/YSS Presentation by Marcie Ebright
- Teaching & Learning updates
Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)
The Equity Committee will consider approving the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes. They will hear an update on sports facilities from Mr. Steven Keenan and receive the Diversity Officer's report on the DEI Advisory Committee for 2024-2025, DEI priorities, and the Local Equitable Access Plan Committee. Board members may also propose new agenda items.
- Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on sports facilities from Mr. Steven Keenan
- DEI Advisory Committee 2024-2025 report
- DEI Priorities and Local Equitable Access Plan Committee update
- Board member sharing of new meeting agenda items