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Akron Board places Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave, names Mary Outley interim

3000754 · April 16, 2025
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The Akron Board of Education voted April 15 to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave effective immediately, appoint Mary Outley as interim superintendent and waive attorney-client privilege to release a fact-finding report that found multiple credible accounts of bullying, intimidation and retaliation.

The Akron Board of Education voted April 15 to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave effective immediately, unanimously appoint Mary Outley as interim superintendent and to waive attorney-client privilege so the board can release a fact-finding report.

The board took the personnel action after a closed executive session held under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(g)(1). Member Sykes moved to place Robinson on paid administrative leave; the motion was seconded by Reverend Harrison and carried, with the board recording four votes in favor, one vote against and two abstentions.

The board’s treasurer summarized…

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