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Akron board reaffirms Mary Outley as superintendent pending contract after 4-3 vote
Summary
At a May 5 special meeting, the Akron Board of Education voted 4-3 to reaffirm Mary Outley as superintendent pending negotiation and approval of an employment contract after an executive session held under Ohio Revised Code §121.22(G)(1). Board members debated whether the board should follow its policy for superintendent searches.
The Akron Board of Education on May 5 voted 4-3 to reaffirm Mary Outley as superintendent of Akron Public Schools pending negotiation and approval of an employment contract.
The vote followed an executive session held under Ohio Revised Code §121.22(G)(1) to consider the employment of a public employee. Member Autry moved to reaffirm Outley’s appointment; Member Hall seconded the motion. The motion carried with votes in favor from Member Hall, Member Autry, Vice President Alexander and Member Jackson; Reverend Harrison, Mrs. Sykes and Dr. Molnar voted no.
Board members spent most of the public portion of the meeting debating process. Reverend Harrison, who voted no, urged the board to follow the written board policy…
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