Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
At a Feb. 18 special meeting, the Akron Public Schools Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session to consider appointment, employment or compensation matters — including the treasurer/CFO evaluation overview and the superintendent midterm evaluation — and took no action upon return.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
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.
Ohio / School Districts / Akron City
Treasurer Bowers told the board the district's revenue is up year-to-date after the 2024 levy and expenditures are close to forecast, but pupil transportation costs are running about $1.8M (65%) above projections through November.
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.