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.
The Board of Education:
- determines needs and priorities of the school system.
- allocates resources within the school system.
- evaluates the overall performance of the school system.
All policy issues are voted upon by board members at their regularly scheduled meetings. A simple majority of votes carries an issue. Committee chairs report at each board meeting. Their reports provide information and may include recommendation for board action.
Board Organization
The board of education comprises seven members assisted by an appointed officer – the treasurer. The board president and vice president are elected from the membership at the first meeting of each calendar year. The board meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Call 330.761.1661 for information.
2023 Board Meeting Dates
- September 25
- October 9
- October 23
- November 6*
- November 27
- December 11
*first Monday in November due to the second Monday conflicting with the OSBA Capital Conference
2024 Board Meeting Dates
| January 8 | July 8 |
| January 22 | July 22 |
| February 12 | August 12 |
| February 26 | August 26 |
| March 11 | |
| March 25 | |
| April 8 | |
| April 22 | |
| May 6 | |
| May 20 | |
| June 10 | |
| June 24 |
Left to right: Carla Jackson, Job Perry, Rene Molenaur, Superintendent Michael Robinson, Board President Derrick Hall, Board Vice President Diana Autry, Valerie McKitrick and Bruce Alexander