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Mission Statement: |
The mission of the Akron Public Schools, a pioneer in academic
excellence passionately committed to life-long learning, is to
ensure that each student in our diverse population achieves his
or her fullest potential in a safe and affirming learning center
characterized by an extensive, student-focused collaboration of
all segments of the community, with an emphasis on preparing
students to live and excel in a global environment. |
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Strategic Plan: |
Akron Public Schools began the process of developing a new Strategic Plan for
the district in the 1996-97 school year. The plan was approved by the Akron
Board of Education on August 4, 1997. Thirty-one action plans were implemented
in the 1997-98 school year. |
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Accreditation: |
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Ohio Department of
Education |
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School Board: |
Mrs. Helen Arnold
Linda B. Kersker
Linda F.R. Omobien
Conrad C. Ott
Denis Randall
Sam Salem
Mary Stormer |
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Size: |
The Akron Public Schools district is approximately 54 square miles. |
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Number of Schools:
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Type of School
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Number |
Average Age |
| Elementary |
41 |
73 |
| Middle |
9 |
52 |
| Senior High |
8 |
53 |
| Total |
58 |
68 |
| Schools Over 70 Years Old: 53% |
| Administration Buildings: 10 |
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Web Site Address: |
www.akronschools.com |
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School System Employees (1998-99):
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| Total Number of Employees |
4,051 |
| Administrators |
86 |
| Principals/Assistant Principals |
105 |
| Teachers (full-time) |
2,169 |
| Teachers (part-time) |
812 |
| Support Staff |
879 |
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Bargaining Units: |
Seven bargaining units represent teachers/professional staff; office support
staff; educational assistants; nonprofessionals in Pre-K and Head Start;
foremen; child nutrition services employees; and maintenance, buildings and
grounds, transportation and distribution employees. |
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Total Appropriation (1998-99): |
| General Fund |
$186,000,289 |
| Building Fund |
6,834,446 |
| Other |
48,000,000 |
| Total |
$240,834,735 |
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General Fund Sources of Revenue:
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| Local |
44.33% |
| State/Federal |
55.56% |
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Per Pupil Costs/Expenditures
(Fiscal Year 1998): |
$6,322 |
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Number of Students (as of October 8, 1998): |
| Elementary |
16,246 |
| Middle |
6,292 |
Senior High:
Teenage Parents Center
Saturn School
Overage High School |
8,638
50
16
297 |
| Miller South School |
431 |
| IPP Students |
145 |
| Total |
32,115 |
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Demographics (1998-99): |
| Race: |
Gender: |
| White |
49.7% |
Male |
52.0% |
| Non-White |
50.3% |
Female |
48.0% |
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Elementary Pupil/Teacher Ratio (Sept. 1998): |
20.78/1
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