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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: |
In 2001, Akron Public Schools signed a 10-point Contract With the Community. The
district vows to raise academic standards, test scores and graduation rates;
guarantee well-disciplined, safe and drug-free schools; cut costs and hold
growth to at least three percent; establish contracts with parents; put students
who behave unacceptably into alternative programs; provide teachers and
administrators with up-to-date skills; work closely with community partners;
evaluate everything; monitor funds with an independent oversight committee; and
not ask the community for additional operating funds until these goals are met. |
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School Board: |
Paul Allison
Loretta Haugh
Rebecca DiDonato-Heimbaugh
Linda B. Kersker
Linda F.R. Omobien
Mary Stormer
Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr.
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Size: |
Akron Public Schools encompasses 62.47 square miles and over 5 million square
feet of building space. |
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Number of Schools:
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Type of School
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Number of Schools |
Average % Over 70
Years Old |
| Elementary |
40 |
85 |
| Middle |
10 |
30 |
| Senior High |
8 |
50 |
| Total |
58 |
71 |
| Schools At Least 80 Years Old: 40% |
| Administration Buildings: 10 |
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Web Site Address: |
www.akronschools.com |
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School System Employees (2000-01):
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Total Number of
Full-Time Employees |
3,520 |
| Officials/Administration |
32 |
| Principals/Assistant Principals |
109 |
| Teachers (full-time) |
2,040 |
| Other Classroom |
437 |
| Guidance |
62 |
| Librarians |
18 |
| Psychologists |
41 |
| Consultants/Supervisors |
45 |
| Support Staff |
659 |
| Other Professional Staff |
77 |
Total Number of
Part-Time Employees |
764 |
| Total Number of Employees |
4,284 |
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Bargaining Units: |
Seven recognized 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 (2000-01): |
| General Fund |
$252,343,870 |
| Building Fund |
6,553,456 |
| Other |
75,917.445 |
| Total |
$334,814,771 |
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General Fund Sources of Revenue:
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Local |
36.8% |
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State/Federal |
63.2% |
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Per Pupil Costs/Expenditures
(2000-01): |
$8,375 |
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Number of Students (as of October 2000): |
| Elementary |
14,608 |
| Middle |
6,551 |
Senior High:
Saturn School/Overage |
7,968
286 |
| Miller South School |
418 |
| IPP Students |
91 |
| Total |
29,922 |
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Demographics (2000-01): |
| Race: |
Gender: |
| White |
48.7% |
Male |
51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
1.9% |
Female |
48% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native |
.1% |
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| Black/African American |
47.8% |
| Hispanic |
.8% |
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Elementary Pupil/Teacher Ratio (Sept. 2000): |
18.52/1
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