Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Public commenters at the Jan. 5 Akron Public School Board meeting pressed the district for written explanations of hiring denials and for faster, clearer action in a coach investigation; the board referred comments to the superintendent.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
At a Nov. 14 special meeting, the Akron City board voted 3-3 against entering executive session to review a letter about an employee placed on leave; the board then voted 6-0 to adjourn without discussing the matter further.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
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.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Treasurer presented the September financial report showing roughly $23.8 million more revenue year-to-date versus last year — largely from the 2024 levy — projected year-end cash near $78.4 million, and a small net variance versus forecast of about $286,000.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Following executive session, the board approved a settlement in Summit County Common Pleas case CV2025031400 and later approved a memorandum of understanding with the Akron Education Association; both votes were unanimous.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Superintendent Otley thanked West Akron Swinson's and NBA player Larry Nance Jr. for a fundraiser that raised $7,500 and school supplies. Public commenters asked the board to create an Akron Public Schools history room to display plaques and memorabilia.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
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.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Shailia Davis, a senior at Akron Early College, asked the Akron Board of Education on Oct. 20 to pursue official athletics and new academic clubs for her school, citing student survey results and the school's academic recognitions.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
A summary of formal board votes taken Oct. 20, including approval of meeting minutes, personnel and division recommendations, the treasurer contract, and tentative labor agreements.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
The Akron Board of Education voted to approve a contract for Wayne Bowers as treasurer/CFO on Oct. 20. Board members praised his experience; vote was recorded as 6–0 in favor.