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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: |
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Paul Allison |
330/867-0207 |
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Loretta Haugh |
330/836-6783 |
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Rebecca DiDonato-Heimbaugh |
330/865-7770 |
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Linda B. Kersker |
330/836-8834 |
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Linda F.R. Omobien |
330/867-6571 |
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Mary Stormer |
330/864-9021 |
| Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker, Sr. |
330/864-5732 |
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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 (2002-03):
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| Total Number of Employees |
4,105 |
| Administrators |
88 |
| Principals/Assistant Principals |
114 |
| Teachers (full-time) |
2,102 |
| Substitute Teachers |
313 |
| Speech Therapists |
32 |
| Librarians |
18 |
| Tutors |
200 |
| Counselors |
62 |
| Psychologists |
41 |
| Support Staff |
595 |
| Other Professional Staff |
540 |
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Bargaining Units: |
Seven recognized bargaining units represent teachers/professional staff; office
support staff; educational assistants; nonprofessionals in Pre-Kindergarten and
Head Start; foremen; child nutrition services employees; and maintenance,
buildings and grounds, transportation and distribution employee |
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Total Appropriation (2002-03): |
| General Fund |
$259,670,432 |
| Building Fund |
8,120,070 |
| Other |
75,629,482 |
| Total |
$343,419,984 |
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General Fund Sources of Revenue:
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| Local |
40.3% |
| State/Federal |
59.7% |
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Per Pupil Costs/Expenditures
(2002-03): |
$8,986 |
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Number of Students (as of October 2002): |
| Elementary |
14,088 |
| Middle |
6,657 |
Senior High:
Saturn School/Aspire |
7,709
422 |
| Miller South School |
438 |
| IPP Students |
146 |
| Total |
29,460 |
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Demographics (2002-03): |
| Race: |
Gender: |
| White |
47.2% |
Male |
50.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
1.7% |
Female |
49.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native |
.1% |
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| Black/African American |
48.0% |
| Hispanic |
.8% |
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Elementary Pupil/Teacher Ratio (Sept. 2002): |
18.34/1
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