School Board Meeting (remote option)
Akron Board of Education
Monday, May 6, 2024
5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. EDT
10 N Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308 Akron, OH 44308 (Directions)
Sylvester Small Administration Building, 102, Board Room
Regular meeting.
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Akron - OH Documenters Team
North High senior tells board about 'terrible smell' and structural issues with building
North High School, mental health and budget deficits featured during public comment and discussions
08:23 PM May 6, 2024 CDT
All members were present except Carla Jackson.
Superintendent Michael Robinson announced the top 8 student in the Superintendent Book Club. He also said that Betty Jane CLC has the most books read with the book club.
Members said that they've attended community events including Litchfield's Cedar Point Trip, traffic signal box artwork contest, and a state leadership conference
A staffer said that they've launched the middle school Changemaker challenge where students learn about and take action for modern issues. A student presented their idea they made to aid foster kids.
A community member said that there are problems with building contracts because projects are running over budget and are not being distributed equitably district-wide
The board approved the minutes unanimously.
He also recognized students who have won scholarships including a student who won the Soujourner Truth scholarship.
She also said that there will be only one levy for the public vote this November. This levy will include both the general operating and North High School construction.
Molenaur said that she does not know about MTSS and does not feel comfortable with voting on a new position for it
Robinson said there is a need for MTSS which is highlighted in the blueprint for success.
Business Affairs Recommendations approved unanimously, Molenaur abstaining from item 24.15
He warned that if a levy is not passed then cuts will need to be made to student programming. He expressed that he doesn't want to cut student services and that any cuts will be difficult.
Hall asked if the district has requested funds from the state to build North
Robinson responded that they will reach out to see if there are any programs to fund rebuilding North
The item passed unanimously.
She also said that there is a pilot polymer science course coming to Butchel CLC
Molenaur suggested that teams can practice together but compete on different teams for sports like golf and tennis.
The motion passed 5-0 with Molenaur abstaining.
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Akron Board of Education
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is the official body representing the citizens of Akron on all matters of public education. The board is non-partisan and non-sectarian. Its members are elected at-large for four-year terms.
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