Board approves personnel slate, names Nate Runyon director of data and accountability

Akron Board of Education · November 4, 2025

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Summary

The board approved personnel recommendations across categories 10–20 and appointed Nate Runyon to the vacant director of data and accountability position; the motion carried with an abstention on a specific item.

The Akron Board of Education approved the personnel recommendations presented Nov. 3, including the appointment of Nate Runyon to the district’s vacant director of data and accountability position.

Superintendent Otley recommended Runyon, noting his service to Akron Public Schools since 2000 and more than 25 years of experience in career-technical education and technology. "Nate has been employed with APS since 2000 and has over 25 years of experience in both career technical education and technology," Otley said, and recommended the board accept the appointment so Runyon may begin work in the department.

The personnel slate covered multiple categories (supplemental contracts, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, child nutrition, maintenance and security). The motion to approve personnel recommendations was moved by Member Hall and seconded; roll-call voting recorded at least one abstention on a specific item (12.1) and otherwise carried per the clerk’s tally.