Press Release

The Akron Board of Education voted unanimously Monday, March 5, to close three APS elementary schools – Barrett, Essex and Rankin – at the end of the school year.

The decision will save APS an estimated $910,000, not including teachers' salaries, and represents the first of many major cuts to come.

Families and staff of those affected by the school closings are invited to learn more about their new home schools at the following Parent Information Nights:

Barrett Parent Information Night
Wednesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Participants include Superintendent David W. James, Board member Ginger Baylor, Peggy Greiner, Karen Liddell-Anderson, Mary Outley-Kelly, and staff and PTA from Firestone Park and Voris CLC. For more information, call 330.773.1227. Barrett is located at 888 Jonathan Ave.

Rankin Parent Information Night
Thursday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m.
Participants include Superintendent David W. James, Board member Bruce Alexander, Peggy Greiner, Karen Liddell-Anderson, Mary Outley-Kelly, and staff and PTA from Crouse CLC and Schumacher CLC. For more information, call 330.761.3235. Rankin is located at 415 Storer Ave.

Essex Parent Information Night
Monday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Participants include Superintendent David W. James, Board member Tim Miller, Peggy Greiner, Karen Liddell-Anderson, Mary Outley-Kelly, and staff and PTA from Case and King. For more information, call 330.873.3365. Essex is located at 1160 Winhurst Ave.