Akron Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board conducted procedural formalities, approved previous meeting minutes, and took action on multiple personnel recommendations including retirements, new hires, and funding adjustments. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

• Amended agenda to reclassify Ericka McGuire's position from Community Resource Specialist ($35.87/hour) to Substitute Teacher ($145.30/day or $78.28/half-day)
• Approved retirements for Tracy Cochran and Maureen Stone (effective May 29, 2026)
• Hired Thomas McKinnon as District Athletics Coordinator at $112,211.96 annually
• Approved new hires including Tifani Justiss as Healthcare Instructor ($74,074.26) and Carie Faith as Secretary III ($48,582.36)
• Revised funding for Noorulbari Mal's Bilingual Engagement Specialist position across multiple grants

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is reviewing several updated NEOLA policies. The meeting focuses on first readings of transportation and drug testing rules, as well as old business regarding vendor relations and procurement.

• 1st reading: Policy 4162 and 4162.01 regarding drug and alcohol testing for CDL and non-CDL drivers
• 1st reading: Policies 8600, 8600.04, 8640, and 8650 regarding transportation and driver certification
• Discussion of Policy 6460 (Vendor Relations) and proposed Policy 6460.01 (Independent Contractor Operators)
• Discussion of Policy 9130 regarding public complaints
• 2nd reading: Policy 6325 regarding procurement for federal grants and funds

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025, at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board approved the October 2025 financial report and minutes from previous meetings. Multiple personnel actions were discussed, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and supplemental contracts for staff across various schools.

• Approval of October 2025 Financial Report (Resolution #25-158)
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025, regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2025, special meeting (cancelled due to no quorum)
• Appointment of Teddy Nantambi Mwonyonyi at $101,899.46 annual salary
• Employment of Megan Mannion as Administrative Specialist at $422.69 daily rate (max 24 hours/week)

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The special meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The intended purpose of the meeting was to enter executive session regarding employee employment, dismissal, discipline, or complaints.

Student Success Celebration Committee - Archive

The Student Success Celebration Committee meets to review minutes from its October 13, 2025 meeting and discuss student recognition topics. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda; the meeting focuses on procedural review and recognition of student accomplishments.

• Review of minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of ELP ArtSparks program
• Recognition of AECHS students with perfect OST scores
• Recognition of students with 4 years in JROTC

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review the District Strategic Plan for Year Three. The meeting includes discussions on entrepreneurship and a presentation on the Ron Clark Academy student house system.

• District Strategic Plan for Year Three presentation by Superintendent Mary Outley
• CCAA Deeper Dive presentation on Entrepreneurship
• Ron Clark Academy student house system presentation by Glover CLC principal Grace Tome
• Teaching & Learning updates

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 3, 2025, at the Sylvester Small Administration Building. The board approved the September 2025 financial report and minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. Multiple personnel actions were discussed, including retirements, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts for staff across district schools.

• Approval of September 2025 financial report (Resolution #25-152)
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Retirements of Susan Gershom, Carol Robinson, and Tammy Thomas (effective 2026)
• Hiring of Lauren Record as Music Teacher at $59,511.35 annual salary
• Multiple staff transfers and reclassifications with salary adjustments up to $128,006.64

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will hear the September 2025 Financial Report from Treasurer/CFO R. Wayne Bowers II and a Construction Projects Update from Executive Director Debra Foulk. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting summary and a board member events calendar. All items are for information or discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• September 2025 Financial Report presented by Treasurer/CFO R. Wayne Bowers II
• Construction Projects Update presented by Executive Director Debra Foulk
• Previous Finance Committee Meeting Summary from September 15, 2025
• Board Member Events Calendar 2025

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will discuss several new and updated policies, including a first reading of policies on personal communication devices, diplomas for special circumstances, and nepotism. They will also review updated policies on attendance, procurement, vendor relations, and public complaints, as well as a new policy on independent contractor operators.

• First reading of Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices
• First reading of Policy 9800 - Diplomas for Special Circumstances
• First reading of new Nepotism policy
• First reading of Policy 5200 - Attendance (NEOLA updated)
• Discussion of new Policy 6460.01 - Independent Contractor Operators

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The main action item is approving the employment contract for R. Wayne Bowers II as Treasurer/CFO. The board will also consider personnel items including retirements, new hires, leaves, and supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Resolution #25-146 approving the Treasurer contract for R. Wayne Bowers II
• Retirement of three teachers: Carey Flanders, Sheila Mosteller, and Lori Stone, effective May 29, 2026
• Employment of two new teachers: Onaje' Ellis ($53,438.47) and April Warstler ($54,700.09)
• Employment of Natalie Brown as lifeguard ($10.70/hr) and instructor ($12.71/hr) for the Natatorium Program
• Approval of numerous limited supplemental contracts for staff at various schools, with rates up to $6,336.92

Student Success Celebration Committee - Archive

The Student Success Celebration Committee will review minutes from the previous meeting, hear public comment, and discuss several recognition items including student athlete leaders, the Akron Early College High School Running Club, and students with perfect OST scores. They will also discuss a 'Grow Your Own, Student Edition' announcement and set the next meeting date.

• Recognition of Student Athlete Leaders
• Recognition of Akron Early College High School Running Club
• Recognition of Students with Perfect OST Scores
• Grow Your Own, Student Edition Announcement
• Next meeting: November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from its September meeting, hear public comment, and discuss two main topics: a presentation on CCAA Pathways & Partners and the CTPD Report Card, and a recommendation to renew 1,000 iCEV online learning platform site licenses for 20 teachers at a cost not to exceed $44,650 from the General Fund.

• Review of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit and restrictions on topics
• CCAA Pathways & Partners presentation by Beth Winter and Marcie Ebright
• CTPD Report Card for College & Career Academies of Akron
• Recommendation to renew CEV Multimedia site licenses for 20 teachers, total cost not to exceed $44,650

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board of Education is reviewing personnel recommendations for professional staff and administrators. This includes new employment, salary revisions based on degree changes, and staff resignations.

• Employment of Anne Zito as Coordinator of Special Education at $108,711.35
• Employment of Donell Phipps as 6th Grade Seminar Teacher at $69,412.30
• One-time stipend of $2,052.00 for Jenna Collins for Summer Math Camp instruction
• Salary adjustments for over 80 professional staff members based on degree changes
• Appointment of Bruce Alexander as Treasurer Pro Tempore

Student Success Celebration Committee - Archive

The committee will meet to discuss the purpose of the group and recognize scholar board members and the Superintendent Advisory Committee. The meeting includes the swearing in of student board members.

• Swearing in of the Student Board Members
• Recognition of Scholar Board Members and Superintendent Advisory Committee
• Discussion of the purpose of the committee

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct treasurer interviews in executive session. After reconvening, the board voted 4-1 to name Wayne Bowers as Treasurer, pending board contract and acceptance. The meeting also included roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Motion to approve Wayne Bowers as Treasurer, pending board contract and acceptance
• Vote: 4 yes (Bruce Alexander, Diana Autry, Gregory Harrison, Carla Jackson), 1 no (Rene T Molenaur)
• Executive session held to conduct treasurer interviews

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board of Education approved the FY26 appropriation measure and the five-year financial forecast. The meeting also included a report card presentation and personnel updates regarding retirements and resignations.

• Approved FY26 Appropriations totaling $671,772,007.32 across all funds
• Approved the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY26
• Approved the August 2025 Financial Report
• Accepted the resignation of Maintenance Director Steven Keenan
• Referral of Steven Keenan Investigation Report to police, prosecutor, State Auditor, Ohio Ethics Commission, and IRS

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will discuss first readings of several updated policies, including those on student abuse and neglect, released time for religious instruction, and promotion/retention. Old business includes policies on procurement with federal funds, vendor relations, and a new nepotism policy. The committee also reviews policies heading to the full board for second and third readings.

• First reading of Policy 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect (NEOLA updated)
• First reading of Policy 5223 - Released Time Off for Religious Instruction (NEOLA updated)
• First reading of Policy 5410 - Promotion, Academic Acceleration, Placement, and Retention (NEOLA updated)
• Discussion of new Policy 1130.01-3113.1-4113.1-0141.3 - Nepotism policy
• Discussion of new Policy 6460.01 - Independent Contract Operator and Service Provider policy

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss permanent appropriations for FY26 and a five-year financial forecast. The body will also receive information on a performance audit from the Auditor of State and an update on health insurance.

• Five Year Forecast presented by Interim Treasurer/CFO R. Wayne Bowers II
• Permanent Appropriations Resolution for FY26
• Auditor of State (AoS) Performance Audit
• Health insurance update including CVS CareMark vendor change

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education held an emergency meeting to review the contract of administrator Steven Keenan. The Board voted to consider his termination and suspended him without pay effective immediately.

• Resolution #25-134: Intention to consider termination of Steven Keenan's contract
• Allegations include trading 11 Board-owned lawn mowers without approval
• Allegations that Steven Keenan paid $5,693.32 for 7 mowers and listed 5 for sale on Facebook Marketplace for $14,700
• Immediate suspension of Steven Keenan without pay

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The board will vote on personnel items including retirements, resignations, new hires, and supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The superintendent will report the death of employee Christina Bartow. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Retirement of 11 teachers and 1 administrator, including Katherine Baker (North High) and James Beaver (Firestone CLC)
• Employment of 4 new professional staff members, including Jamie Neal ($52,262) and Jasmine Scott ($59,789)
• Supplemental contracts for activity supervisors, coaches, and coordinators at multiple schools, with rates up to $6,336.92
• Rescission of a Title III-funded ESL teacher position previously approved June 9, 2025
• Employment of two Administrative Specialists for Safety Town under Title IV funding at $410.38 per day

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss student achievement data, a CharacterEd curriculum renewal ($74,000), PSAT testing licenses ($20,535), a Stark State dietetic internship agreement (no cost), and a previously approved Syatt LLC program ($23,750).

• CharacterStrong LLC renewal for SEL curriculum, $74,000, grant-funded
• College Board PSAT/NMSQT online testing licenses, $20,535, general fund
• Stark State College affiliation agreement for dietetic clinical experiences, no cost to district
• Syatt Consulting LLC service agreement for 9th-grade intervention at Buchtel CLC, $23,750, GEAR UP grant
• Report card presentation and Science Department recognition

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board is reviewing financial reports and personnel changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Key actions include approving the July 2025 financial report and appointing a public records custodian.

• Approval of July 2025 Financial Report & Annual Commercial Paper Investment Report (Resolution #25-123)
• Appointment of R. Wayne Bowers, Interim CFO/Treasurer, as public records custodian
• Employment of 11 professional staff members with salaries ranging from $48,006.96 to $86,583.43
• One-time stipend payment of $937.50 to teacher Erin Bowman
• Employment of Taelor Johnson as Administrative Professional at $37.24 per hour

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss the July 2025 monthly financial report and the FY25 commercial paper investment filing. Members will also hear updates on proposed changes to the 5-year forecast reporting deadlines, a state auditor performance audit, progress on construction projects, and bond anticipation notes.

• July 2025 Financial Report & FY25 Commercial Paper Investment Filing (discussion)
• 5-Year Forecast Reporting Deadline Changes (information)
• Auditor of State Performance Audit (discussion)
• Progress on Construction Projects (information)
• Bond Anticipation Notes (information)

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and take potential action on a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Akron. The agreement concerns the deployment of police officers in selected schools.

• Resolution # 25-122: Memorandum of Understanding between Akron Board of Education and the City of Akron for the Deployment of Police Officers in Selected Schools

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on a large slate of personnel actions, including the employment of more than 30 new professional staff members, retirements, resignations, and administrative transfers for the upcoming school year. The board will also hear a presentation on the Expanded Learning CCAA Summer 2025 program and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Employment of 33 new teachers and intervention specialists for the 2025-26 school year, with salaries ranging from $48,006 to $84,209
• Retirement of teachers Marc Debo (Firestone CLC) and Lisa Lin (North High School), effective June 30 and August 17, 2025
• Rescission of employment for two previously approved teachers (Emily Jeffers and Shaquille Williams) before service began
• Transfer of teacher Theresa McHan to Dean of Students at an annual salary of $89,517.54
• Revisions to salary rates and contract status for 11 professional staff members, with adjustments up to $81,772

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Board of Education's special meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, was canceled. The meeting was originally intended to discuss and take potential action on a school resource officer agreement with the City of Akron.

• Meeting canceled; no action taken on the proposed school resource officer agreement with the City of Akron.

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates to district policies. The body is reviewing a second reading of the purchasing and bidding policy and discussing a parents' bill of rights policy.

• Second reading of Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding
• Discussion of Policy 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights
• Review of Policy 6320 for final board reading on August 11, 2025

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will meet to review minutes from June 2, 2025. The body will discuss presentations regarding the Ron Clark Experience and summer programming, and receive updates on Teaching & Learning.

• Ron Clark Experience Presentation by Larry Johnson
• Summer Programming Presentation by Marcie Ebright and Tiffany Lundy
• Teaching & Learning IP Updates

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The board is scheduled to vote on approving the June 2025 financial report and minutes from prior meetings. The agenda also includes numerous personnel actions, such as retirements, resignations, new hires, and funding assignments for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approval of the June 2025 Financial Report (Resolution #25-108)
• Retirement of Assistant Superintendent Tamea Caver and Director Yvonne Culver
• Employment of David Sipusic as General Counsel at $183,155.73
• Employment of two new assistant principals and a dean of students
• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025 regular meeting and July 18, 2025 special meeting

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a board retreat. Topics include options for conducting a treasurer search, board/superintendent roles and governance, communication norms, and team building. The board will also enter executive session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

• Discussion of options to conduct a treasurer search
• Board/Superintendent roles and governance professional development
• Board will enter executive session to consider employment of a public employee or official
• Possible action from executive session

Joint Board of Review - Archive

The Joint Board of Review will meet on July 18, 2025, to discuss several items including an update on LFI funds, the Pfeiffer/Miller South project costs and revenue, the cooperative agreement amendment process, and the CLC Access and Advisory Committee. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting.

• Update on LFI Funds and Timeline
• Pfeiffer / Miller South Project – Cost and Revenue Discussion
• Cooperative Agreement Amendment Process
• CLC Access and Advisory Committee
• Approval of June 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board of Education is holding a special Joint Board of Review meeting. The body will discuss LFI funds, a cooperative agreement, and how the community can access Community Learning Centers (CLCs).

• Discussion of LFI funds
• Review of cooperative agreement
• Discussion of community accessibility of CLCs

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 23 meeting and hear public comments.

• Approval of 34 new professional staff hires (General Fund) for 2025-26, with salaries ranging from $46,608 to $79,390
• Acceptance of 4 administrator resignations and 18 professional staff resignations/retirements
• Transfer of Max Jobes from Special Education Coordinator to Academy Principal ($104,180)
• Supplemental pay for interim principals Ricky Sims ($9,296) and Elizabeth Toppin ($7,667)
• Employment of Julia Mann as Administrative Specialist at $410.38/day

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board of Education approved several financial resolutions including the final appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and temporary spending authority for the start of fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the Board authorized various cash transfers between district funds and recognized several long-term employees through Distinguished Employee Emeritus Certificates.

• Adopted Final FY25 Appropriations totaling $598,214,738.01
• Approved Temporary Beginning FY26 Appropriations totaling $342,520,410.93
• Authorized cash transfers including $1,743,867.00 from Permanent Improvement to OFCC Maintenance
• Recognized 12 Distinguished Employee Emeritus Certificate recipients for service up to 50 years
• Approved May 2025 Financial Report

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will discuss several policies, including a new Parents' Bill of Rights (Policy 5780.01), a new nepotism policy covering multiple sections, and first readings of updated purchasing, procurement, and vendor relations policies. The committee will also review policies heading to the Board for final and second readings.

• Discussion of Policy 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights
• Discussion of new nepotism policy (Policies 0141.3, 1130.1, 3113.1, 4113.1)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding (NEOLA update)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds (NEOLA update)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6460 - Vendor Relations (NEOLA update)

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will receive the Fiscal Health Indicators Report and the May 2025 Monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer/CFO. Members will discuss the budget update for the Kenmore Project and hear an architectural design update for North High School. The meeting also includes a temporary appropriations update for fiscal year 2026.

• Fiscal Health Indicators Report presented by Dr. Stephen Thompson, Treasurer/CFO
• May 2025 Financial Report presented by Dr. Stephen Thompson, CFO/Treasurer
• Kenmore Project Design Update presented by Debra Foulk, Executive Director, Business Affairs
• Budget Update for the Kenmore Project (discussion item)
• Architectural Design Update for North High School

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on approving the destruction of certain school records and on personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new hires, and transfers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Resolution to authorize destruction of public school records per Ohio law
• Approval of minutes from May 27 regular and May 30 special board meetings
• Employment of two new intervention specialists at salaries of $48,601.69 and $63,508.08
• Transfer of Benjamin Effinger from Academy Principal to Academy Coach at $104,708.37
• Employment of Angela Carter as Executive Director of School Leadership at $166,541.86

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting as the Records Destruction Commission. The board will review a list of public records and vote on whether to authorize their destruction. This is a procedural meeting for school district business, not a public community meeting.

• Review of the list of public records requests for destruction
• Vote on a motion to authorize records destruction
• Meeting is a special Records Destruction Commission session

Joint Board of Review - Archive

The Joint Board of Review will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes updates on building projects and a discussion regarding LFI funds.

• Approval of April 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on building projects
• Discussion of LFI funds

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Board of Education will hold a special meeting as the Joint Board of Review to approve the April 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will also discuss updates on building projects and the 004 LFI funds. The meeting is a public business session, not a community meeting.

• Approve minutes from the April 4, 2025 Joint Board of Review meeting
• Update on building projects
• Discussion of 004 LFI funds

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from the May 5 meeting and discuss several items, including K-3 science adoption, CTE curriculum adoptions, and a Trust for Public Lands Community School Yard Program memorandum of understanding. The committee will also receive updates on the College & Career Academy of Akron, Teaching & Learning, and Teach For America.

• K-3 Science Adoption presentation
• CTE Curriculum Adoptions presentation
• Trust For Public Lands Community School Yard Program MOU presentation
• College & Career Academy of Akron update
• Teach For America update

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the Facilities Use Handbook. The body is also reviewing the status of policies regarding the Parents' Bill of Rights and electronic equipment.

• Discussion of the Facilities Use Handbook
• Review of Policy 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights for potential 3rd and final reading
• Review of Policy 5136.01 - Electronic Equipment for potential 2nd reading

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting to take action on renewing employment contracts for over 100 administrators and coordinators for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider rescinding a previous rejection of the superintendent's reappointment recommendations. A treasurer pro tempore will be appointed for the meeting.

• Renewal of administrative contracts for 2025-2026, including principals, assistant principals, directors, and coordinators
• Rescission of the May 27, 2025 rejection of the superintendent's reappointment recommendations
• Appointment of Bruce Alexander as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the meeting
• Renewal of Wilma Cowan-Alexander as Coordinator, Teaching & Learning (2-year term)
• Renewal of Stancy Sykes as Coordinator, Community Partnerships (2-year term)

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on issuing up to $30 million in notes to fund a new North High School, replacing the existing one. The board will also consider approving the Five-Year Forecast and the April 2025 financial report. Recognitions and reports from the superintendent and treasurer are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to issue up to $30 million in notes for constructing a new North High School, replacing the existing one
• Resolution to approve the Five-Year Forecast beginning FY25
• Resolution to approve the April 2025 Financial Report
• Presentation of the Five-Year Forecast by CFO/Treasurer Dr. Stephen Thompson
• Recognitions including Superintendent Book of the Month Club and Summit FM Attitude for Gratitude Scholarship

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss a bond resolution and a five-year financial forecast. The meeting includes updates on building projects, transportation building improvements, and state audit access controls.

• Resolution for Bond
• Five-Year Forecast Presentation
• State Audit - Access Controls presentation
• Transportation Building Improvements
• Van Transportation Update

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will hold first readings of three new or updated policies: Parents' Bill of Rights (5780.01), Electronic Equipment (5136.01), and Independent Contract Operator and Service Provider (6460.01). They will also review updated policies on Purchasing and Bidding (6320), Vendor Relations (6460), and Procurement for Federal Grants (6325), plus revisions to the Code of Student Behavior. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information only.

• 1st Reading: Policy 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights (new policy)
• 1st Reading: Policy 5136.01 - Electronic Equipment (new policy)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding (NEOLA updated)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6460 - Vendor Relations (NEOLA updated)
• Revisions to the Code of Student Behavior

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to vote on personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, and new appointments for professional staff and administrators. The board will also consider the employment of summer school coordinators and teachers, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2025 regular meeting and May 5, 2025 special meeting
• Acceptance of retirements and resignations for 10 professional staff members, including teachers at Garfield, North High, Seiberling, Firestone, Mason, Hatton, and Ellet CLCs
• Appointment of three professional staff members for the 2024-2025 school year and one for 2025-2026, with salaries ranging from $57,030.87 to $97,423.97
• Employment of 12 summer school coordinators and over 100 summer school teachers, including for Credit Recovery and Third Grade Reading Guarantee programs
• Employment of two psychology interns at $21,900 each for the 2025-2026 school year, with a non-renewal clause for the following year

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education held a special meeting on May 5, 2025, to recess into executive session to consider the employment of public employees and/or officials, including the Superintendent. After the executive session, the board voted 4-3 to reaffirm the appointment of Mary Outley as Superintendent. The meeting was not a public community meeting.

• Motion to Reaffirm the Appointment of Mary Outley as Superintendent carried 4-3 (Yes: Alexander, Autry, Hall, Jackson; No: Harrison, Molenaur, Sykes)
• Board recessed into executive session to consider employment of public employees and/or officials including the Superintendent
• Meeting held at Sylvester Small Administration Building, 10 N. Main Street, Akron

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from the last meeting and discuss several service contracts for summer camps and professional development. Proposed contracts include summer camp programs with Art Sparks ($26,000), Best Life Dance Fitness LLC ($17,400), and Glazed and Amused Ltd ($17,400), as well as a grant-funded SIOP training contract with SAVVAS Learning Company LLC ($56,500). The committee will also receive presentations on Dream Day and Fine Arts.

• Service contract with Art Sparks for summer camps at Findley CLC and Resnik CLC, not to exceed $26,000
• Service contract with Best Life Dance Fitness LLC for summer camps at Barber CLC and Rimer CLC, not to exceed $17,400
• Service contract with Glazed and Amused Ltd for summer camps at Betty Jane CLC, Glover CLC, and Schumacher CLC, not to exceed $17,400
• Service contract with SAVVAS Learning Company LLC for SIOP professional development training for 190 staff, not to exceed $56,500 (grant funded)
• Presentations on Dream Day and Fine Arts textbook and resources adoption

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on approving the March 2025 financial report. The board will also consider personnel actions including retirements, new hires, contract renewals, and a non-renewal of a social worker contract. A transfer of the Chief Diversity Officer to a new role is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve the March 2025 Financial Report (Resolution #25-061)
• Retirements/resignations of three professional staff members (Norris Hudnall, Nathan Leigh, Lucrecia Rogers)
• Employment of two speech language pathologists (Hayley Kowalcyzk, $60,726.48; Mary Mitchell, $81,757.05)
• Non-renewal of social worker Brittany Valentine's contract
• Transfer of Carla Chapman from Chief Diversity Officer to Chief of Community Relations & Strategic Engagement ($157,120.38)

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will hold first readings of several new and updated policies, including a nepotism policy, a vendor relations policy, an electronic equipment policy, an independent contractor operators policy, and a Parents' Bill of Rights policy. The committee will also review updated policies on purchasing and procurement for federal grants. No policies are currently scheduled for a final or second reading at the Board agenda.

• 1st Reading: Nepotism policy (new policy, unnumbered)
• 1st Reading: Policy 6460 - Vendor Relations (NEOLA updated)
• 1st Reading: Policy 5136.01 - Electronic Equipment (new to APS)
• 1st Reading: Policy 5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights (new policy)
• New Business: Policy 6320 - Purchases (NEOLA updated, proposed new title: Purchasing and Bidding)

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will receive a presentation on the state audit, discuss a voucher update, and review the five-year forecast. They will also discuss reduction in force plans and receive a van driver's contract update. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting summary and review of board member event information.

• State audit presentation by Finance Department
• Voucher update discussion led by CFO Dr. Stephen Thompson
• Five-year forecast update
• Van driver's contract update by Debra Foulk
• Reduction in force plans discussion by Chief of Staff Angela Carter

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education met in special session to discuss employment matters. The board voted to place Superintendent Dr. Robinson on paid administrative leave effective immediately and voted to waive attorney-client privilege for a fact-finding report on the superintendent.

• Motion carried 5-1 to place Dr. Robinson on paid administrative leave effective immediately.
• Motion carried 6-0 (1 abstention) to waive attorney-client privilege for the Brennan Manna Diamond fact-finding report on Superintendent Robinson.
• Meeting was held in executive session to consider employment, dismissal, and discipline of a public employee or official.

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will hear a report on the APS Reorganization & Restructuring Plan during the Superintendent's Report. The board will also vote on minutes from three prior meetings and consider numerous personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, new hires, transfers, and supplemental contracts for coaches. One member of the public has requested to address the board on the topic of literacy.

• APS Reorganization & Restructuring Plan presented as information item
• Death of employee Justin Plas, a CCAA Academy Coach at North High, reported
• Personnel actions include retirements, resignations, new hires, and administrator transfers with salaries listed
• Limited supplemental contracts for 2024-2025 coaches and activity advisors, with dollar amounts
• One public speaker registered on the topic of literacy

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from March 3, 2025, and discuss several items: a $126,000 grant from Akron Community Foundation for a middle school partner-broker position and 8th-grade Change Maker Challenge; a three-year cooperative agreement renewal with Cuyahoga Valley National Park (no cost to district, $50,000/year in-kind); and two service agreements for a geodesic dome greenhouse at Garfield CLC — $10,000 for excavation and $18,000 for concrete work, both grant-funded. The committee will also receive updates on social studies adoption and recruitment.

• $126,000 grant from Akron Community Foundation for middle school partner-broker and Change Maker Challenge
• Three-year CVNP cooperative agreement renewal (April 2025–2028) with $50,000/year in-kind, no cost to district
• $10,000 excavating contract with Olivo Excavating for Garfield CLC greenhouse (Perkins grant)
• $18,000 concrete/curb contract with Perrin Asphalt for Garfield CLC greenhouse (Perkins grant)
• Discussion of social studies adoption and recruitment overview

Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)

The Equity Committee is meeting on April 7, 2025. The only item on the agenda is the approval of the April 7, 2025 agenda itself. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of the April 7, 2025 Equity Committee Agenda

Joint Board of Review - Archive

The Joint Board of Review will discuss updates on building projects and the 004-LFI Funds. The board will also consider approving minutes from the August 22, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of August 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion on building project updates
• Discussion on the 004-LFI Funds

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting as the Joint Board of Review. The board will approve minutes from August 22, 2022, and discuss updates on building projects and 004 LFI funds. The meeting is public but not a community meeting.

• Approve August 22, 2022, Joint Board of Review Meeting Minutes
• Update on building projects
• Discussion of 004 LFI funds
• Possible action from executive session

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Public Board of Education met to accept certified tax rates from the Summit County Budget Commission. The board authorized the levy and collection of taxes for various funds, including the General Fund and Permanent Improvement.

• Acceptance of tax rates for tax year 2024/collection year 2025
• General Fund: $157,387,674 (Outside 10 M. Limit) and $14,681,998 (Inside 10 M. Limit)
• Permanent Improvement: $4,519,994
• Bond Retirement: $4,509,471

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on nine updated policies covering parent involvement, school improvement, Title I, special education, homeless students, foster care, attendance, and religious instruction. The board also reviews the February 2025 financial report and approves personnel changes including retirements, new hires, and coaching contracts.

• Approval of nine policies on third and final reading, including Special Education and Homeless Students policies
• Approval of February 2025 financial report (Resolution #25-039)
• Employment of three new professional staff for 2025-2026: Joshua Guthrie ($50,221), Sabrina Hrabusa ($53,148), Megan Kenworthy ($46,608)
• Retirement of teacher Brian Dawson from East High CLC effective May 30, 2025
• Limited supplemental contracts for 24 athletic coaches across multiple schools, ranging from $1,398 to $6,152

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee is discussing several new and revised policies. The meeting includes a first reading of a nepotism policy and reviews of vendor relations and electronic equipment guidelines. The committee is also identifying policies ready for final board approval.

• 1st Reading: Nepotism policy (new)
• Policy 6460: Vendor Relations
• Policy 6460.01: Independent Contractor Operators policy (new)
• Policy 5780.01: Parents' Bill of Rights
• Policy 5136.01: Electronic Equipment

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss proposed budget reduction changes and a position reclassification for Administrative Secretaries. The body will also receive updates on construction projects and funding formulas.

• Proposed budget reduction changes presented by Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson and Chief of Staff Angela Carter
• Construction project update for Pfeiffer and Miller South
• Presentation on HB 96 funding formula by Dr. Stephen Thompson
• Discussion on 15.2 Reclassification for Administrative Secretary positions

Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)

The Special Equity Committee is holding a meeting on March 13, 2025. The agenda is provided as a PDF attachment. No other details about decisions or discussions are available from the source.

• Meeting date: March 13, 2025
• Agenda available as PDF (101 KB)

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board is reviewing personnel changes and approving updates to district policies. Key actions include the final reading of policies regarding student dress and uniforms and the processing of various staff appointments and resignations.

• Approval of Policy 5511 (Dress and Grooming) and the repeal of Policy 5511.01 (School Uniforms for Grades K-8)
• Appointment of Maria Potter as Secondary Teacher at an annual salary of $56,532.62
• Reclassification of Ariel Ubben to Information Technology Instructor at an annual salary of $81,757.25
• Non-renewal of limited teaching contract for Ben Kantorowski
• Issuance of multiple limited supplemental contracts for coaches and advisors, including Varsity Esports at Garfield

Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)

The Equity Committee is meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025. The only item on the agenda is the approval of the March 3, 2025 agenda itself. No other decisions or discussions are listed in the provided document.

• Approval of the March 3, 2025 Equity Committee Agenda

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from the last meeting, discuss a $200,000 City of Akron grant for after-school programs, and receive updates on the I Promise School house system, CCAA Elementary/Amazing Shake, Buchtel Pathway, and Teaching & Learning.

• Review of $200,000 City of Akron grant for after-school programs (July 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025)
• Discussion of I Promise School house system
• Update on CCAA Elementary and Amazing Shake
• Update on Buchtel Pathway

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will discuss first readings of policies on Special Education, School Improvement, Attendance, and Released Time for Religious Instructions. They will also review a draft nepotism policy, NEOLA January 2025 updates, and the status of policies heading to the full Board for final readings (Dress and Grooming, School Uniforms repeal).

• 1st Reading: Policy 2460 - Special Education
• 1st Reading: Policy 2120 - School Improvement
• 1st Reading: Policy 5200 - Attendance
• 1st Reading: Policy 5223 - Released Time for Religious Instructions
• Policies heading to Board for 3rd/final reading: Policy 5511 (Dress and Grooming) and Policy 5511.01 (School Uniforms, repealing)

Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)

The Equity Committee is meeting on February 26, 2025. The agenda consists solely of the approval of the February 26, 2025 agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of the February 26, 2025 Equity Committee Agenda

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Board is considering a resolution to issue up to $85 million in bonds to replace North High School and acquire new district facilities. The meeting also included a motion to rescind several board policies regarding equity and diversity.

• Proposed $85,000,000 bond issuance for a new high school to replace North High School and other district facilities
• Motion to rescind Board Policies 2260.04 (Equity Policy), 2260.05 (Working Definitions for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Excellence in Education), and 2260.07 (Racial Equity Policy)
• Motion to amend Board Bylaw 0155 Committees to remove Section D (Equity Committee)
• Proposed addition of 'D. Operations Committee' to Board Policy 0155 Committees

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will receive an update on the Pfeiffer and Miller South construction project from the Director of Facility Services. The committee will also review the January 2025 Financial Report and Investments. These items are presented for information only; no decisions are scheduled.

• Update on Pfeiffer and Miller South construction project
• Review of January 2025 Financial Report and Investments
• Board Member Event Calendar 2025 presented for review

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is meeting to act on a request for proposals for van transportation contracts and to approve personnel items including leaves of absence, new hires, transfers, and salary adjustments for professional staff and administrators. The board also will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive committee reports.

• Motion to send RFP van transportation contracts to the Legal Contract Committee carried unanimously
• Leaves of absence granted for four professional staff members (Gresser, Kelzer, Lemmon, Young)
• Appointment of Dana Starvaggi ($89,127.49) as Science Teacher and Conni Zeno ($85,570.96) as Intervention Specialist
• Supplemental pay of $5,000 for Michael Difalco as Interim Supervisory Assignment
• Transfers of three administrators to principal positions with salaries from $120,597 to $142,582

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from its last meeting and discuss a proposed $30,000 agreement with the University of Akron to offer a Sterile Processing/Central Service Tech program for students at East CLC, Garfield CLC, and North High School. The committee will also receive an update on the OTT Building closure and a Teaching & Learning update.

• Proposed $30,000 MOU with University of Akron for a Sterile Processing/Central Service Tech program
• Review of minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of OTT Building closure
• Teaching & Learning update

Equity-Boarddocs Imported meetings(2021-2025)

The Equity Committee is holding a meeting on February 3, 2025. The agenda for this meeting is provided as a single file attachment. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting date: February 3, 2025
• Agenda available as PDF attachment (110 KB)

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will hold first readings on a revised dress and grooming policy and a proposal to repeal the school uniform policy. The committee will also discuss a new nepotism policy and House Bill 8. No policies are ready for a third and final reading at this time.

• First reading of Policy 5511 - Dress and Grooming
• First reading of Policy 5511.01 - School Uniforms (for repeal)
• Discussion of a new nepotism policy
• Discussion of House Bill 8

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education is holding a special meeting on January 29, 2025, primarily to recess into executive session to discuss the employment, dismissal, or discipline of a public employee or official. Following the closed session, the board may take action on those matters in open session.

• Meeting is a special session, not a regular public community meeting.
• Board will enter executive session to consider employment, dismissal, or discipline of a public employee(s) and/or official(s).
• Possible action from executive session is listed as an agenda item.
• The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. at the Sylvester Small Administration Building.

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education will vote on resolutions to appropriate $1.2 million for bond retirement fund costs and $15 million for the new North High School construction fund. The board will also consider approving the updated Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan and the December 2024 financial report. Personnel items include retirements, leaves, appointments, and supplemental pay assignments.

• Resolution to appropriate $1,200,000 for Bond Retirement Fund issuance costs for new North High School
• Resolution to appropriate $15,000,000 for North High School Construction Fund
• Motion to approve updated Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan
• Approval of December 2024 financial report
• Retirement of teacher Cathy Heaps and resignation of teacher Carrie Stewart

Template Finance and Capital Management Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Finance and Capital Management Committee will discuss appropriations for a new North High School, including $1.2 million for bond issuance costs and $15 million from bond anticipation notes for construction. The committee will also review the five-year forecast, the Ohio Voucher System, and the December 2024 financial report.

• Bond Retirement Fund appropriation of $1,200,000 for costs related to bonds issued for a new North High School
• North High School Construction Fund appropriation of $15,000,000 from bond anticipation notes
• Update on the Five-Year Forecast and review of the Ohio Voucher System
• Review of December 2024 Financial Report and Investments

Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2020-2026)

The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee will review minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting and discuss updates on the CPTD report card, a sterile processing memorandum of understanding for APS, and the Blueprint for Excellence strategic plan. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025 at 4:30 pm in the board room.

• Review of minutes from Nov 18, 2024 meeting
• CPTD Report Card Update presented by Marcie Ebright and Nate Ruyan
• Sterile Processing MOU for APS presented by Marcie Ebright and Nate Ruyan
• Blueprint for Excellence: The Strategic Plan presented by Joanne Isaac
• Teaching & Learning updates

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

The Akron Board of Education held its organizational meeting, electing Carla Jackson as Board President and Bruce Alexander as Vice President for 2025. The board approved a schedule of regular meeting dates for the year and made committee and ward assignments for its members. The board also approved several routine financial resolutions, including the November 2024 financial report and authorization for advancing local tax collections.

• Carla Jackson elected Board President, Bruce Alexander elected Vice President for 2025.
• Board approved the schedule of regular meeting dates for 2025.
• Board members assigned to committees (Legal/Contracts, Finance, Instructional Policy, Equity) and ward clusters.
• Approved Resolution #25-001 for the November 2024 Financial Report.
• Approved Resolution #25-003 authorizing the advance of local taxes for the 2024 tax year.

Legal and Contracts Committee Meeting - Archive

The Legal, Contracts and Board Policy Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss several policies, including the SRO contract, threatening behavior (po4362.01), and use of social media (po7544). Three policies are heading to the Board for a third and final reading: Personal Communication Devices (po5136), Attendance (po5200), and Wellness (po8510). No policies are scheduled for a second reading, but new policies on independent contractors and nepotism are expected for discussion at the next committee meeting.

• Discussion of SRO Contract
• Discussion of Threatening Behavior policy (po4362.01)
• Discussion of Use of Social Media policy (po7544)
• Three policies heading to Board for 3rd/final reading: Personal Communication Devices, Attendance, Wellness
• New policies on Independent Contractors and Nepotism expected for next meeting

Previous Years Board Meetings - Boarddocs Imported meetings(2005-2026)

This special meeting of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education was canceled because not enough members were present to conduct business. The agenda had included a closed-door session to discuss pending lawsuits and personnel matters, followed by possible public action.

• Meeting canceled due to no quorum
• Planned executive session to confer with attorney on pending court action
• Planned executive session to consider employment, dismissal, or discipline of public employees or officials
• Appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tempore and President Pro Tempore were on the agenda