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Akron school board reconsiders and approves snow-removal contract after debate on local vendors
Summary
After an extended debate about local contractor participation and procurement transparency, the Akron Board of Education reconsidered resolution 23.3 and approved a districtwide snow-removal contract by a 6–0 vote following a recess for legal clarification.
The Akron Board of Education approved a district snow-removal contract Nov. 3 after first rejecting the same item earlier in the meeting and then reconvening to reconsider it.
Concerns about the bidding process and whether Akron-based firms had adequate opportunity were raised by Member Hall and others during the business affairs discussion. “Snow and ice should be brought to the board in June,” Member Hall said, arguing that last-minute contract…
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