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Barbara Sykes elected Akron Public School Board president; Dr. Renee Molnar chosen vice president
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Akron Public School Board elected Barbara Sykes president and Dr. Renee Molnar vice president, administered oaths, and approved new standing committees and assignments for 2026. The board also set meeting dates and approved the consent agenda.
Barbara Sykes was elected president of the Akron Public School Board on Jan. 5, winning a unanimous roll-call vote after a nomination by Member Meredith Harrison. The board then unanimously elected Dr. Renee Molnar as vice president. Both officers were sworn in that evening by Judge David Hamilton.
Sykes gave an acceptance speech thanking colleagues, educators, union representatives and local elected officials, and pledged to focus on equity, transparency and support for students and staff. She…
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