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Carla Jackson elected board president as Akron board adopts calendar, committees and several policies
Summary
Carla Jackson was elected president of the Akron Board of Education and Bruce Alexander elected vice president. The board adopted its 2025 meeting calendar, completed committee assignments, approved two policies and passed several routine finance and administrative resolutions, including the November financial report.
Carla Jackson was elected president of the Akron Board of Education at its Jan. 13 meeting, and Bruce Alexander was chosen vice president in roll-call votes that split the seven-member board.
The board also adopted its 2025 meeting calendar, finalized committee assignments and approved two policies on attendance and wellness. The board voted on a package of routine finance and administrative items, including acceptance of the November financial forecast and a standard resolution to authorize advances on local tax receipts.
The votes followed nominations and brief discussion on leadership. Member Diana Autry nominated Jackson for president. Member Barbara Sykes nominated Bruce Alexander, then nominated herself for president; both candidates addressed the board before the roll call.…
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