Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel appointments, financial reports, and district policies. Key actions included establishing a $12.50 hourly minimum pay rate for several non-instructional positions and approving the appointment of an interim Athletic Director.
- Adopted a new $12.50 per hour minimum hire rate for various roles including cleaners, clerks, and food service helpers
- Appointed Justin Gerstung as part-time Interim Athletic Director with a salary of $8,027.73
- Approved first readings for policy updates regarding Records Management (#5670) and Student/Teacher Data Privacy (#5676)
- Approved the appointment of Jacob Dobrick to a probationary position in Technology Education
- Approved financial reports for September, October, and November 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a workshop business meeting to review internal audits, committee reports, and various staffing changes. The board approved new instructional and non-instructional appointments, as well as special education classifications.
- Appointed Jacob Dobrick to a probationary Technology Education Teacher position
- Approved temporary lifeguards at a rate of $15.00 per hour through March 31, 2021
- Approved extra-curricular assignments for Varsity Girls and Boys Swimming
- Rescinded the leave of absence request for elementary teacher Mary Stanley
- Approved special education classifications and Section 504 accommodations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on November 18, 2020, conducted virtually due to COVID-19. The board approved consent items covering personnel leaves, appointments, and resignations, as well as district items including rescinding a planned Puerto Rico trip and approving a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement. The board also approved special education placements and 504 accommodations, and heard public comments submitted in advance.
- Approved leave of absence for TOSA Stephanie Schreck (Dec 4 – Jan 3) and unpaid leave for teacher Mary Stanley (Nov 24 – Dec 23)
- Appointed Adam Klose as Micro Computer Tech Support Specialist at $21.31/hour, effective Nov 23
- Rescinded approval for Akron High School Puerto Rico trip (April 5-10, 2021)
- Approved Arrowhead Timberlodge, LLC payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement
- Accepted resignation of Director of Facilities Michael Coram, effective Dec 1
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a workshop business meeting on November 4, 2020, primarily to approve routine personnel and special education items. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Akron Faculty Association to share band director duties for 2020-2021, accepted a cleaner's retirement, and approved food service substitutes. Special education classifications and 504 accommodations were also approved. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved MOU with Akron Faculty Association for sharing Band Director duties for 2020-2021
- Accepted retirement of cleaner Linda Wight, effective January 28, 2021
- Approved six food service substitutes for 2020-2021
- Approved special education classifications and placements as recommended by CPSE/CSE
- Approved Section 504 accommodations as recommended by the 504 Committee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, with actions on personnel, district operations, and a tax exemption resolution. The board approved consent items for instructional and non-instructional staff, including leaves, appointments, and resignations, as well as district items like the 2019-2020 audit report and a donation. It also voted to rescind its opt-out of a state tax exemption for solar and wind energy systems.
- Approved 2019-2020 audit report from Lumsden & McCormick
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Estate of Connie Phillips for scholarships
- Rescinded opt-out of Real Property Tax Law Section 487 exemption for solar/wind energy
- Approved defense and indemnification for two employees in a discrimination complaint
- Approved personnel actions including leave, substitutes, and appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a workshop business meeting on September 2, 2020, primarily acting on personnel items. The board approved a probationary appointment for a new elementary teacher, several long-term substitute teaching positions, and numerous non-instructional appointments, resignations, and leaves. The meeting was conducted with public attendance restricted due to COVID-19, with viewing available online.
- Probationary appointment of Holly Bona as Elementary Education teacher (Sept 1, 2020 – Aug 31, 2024)
- Approved unpaid child rearing leave for Krista Schiffler for 2020-2021 school year
- Appointed Rachel Fleming as long-term elementary substitute and Krystal Smith as long-term high school math substitute
- Approved 2020-2021 bus driver and attendant hours for 30 transportation employees
- Approved extra-curricular athletic assignments for 2020 fall sports season
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board is meeting to approve the 2020-2021 tax warrant of $10,067,709, several fund transfers including $1.35 million for capital improvements, and a $42,000 safety supply bid for desktop barriers. The board will also hear presentations on school re-opening plans and consider policy updates on leaves of absence and patriotism education.
- 2020-2021 tax warrant approved at $10,067,709 with rates for seven towns
- Transfer of $1,350,000 to Capital Improvement Reserve Fund
- Award of $42,000 safety supply bid to Professional Plastics for 2,000 desktop barriers
- Re-opening plans presented by principals and directors
- Policy updates on Leaves of Absence and Patriotism, Citizenship, and Human Rights Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting to act on several personnel items, including the appointment of three new probationary teachers (Brendon Bardo, Caitlin DiRienzo, and Courtney Sanville) and the approval of instructional and non-instructional substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also hear a presentation on the guidance plan, receive the superintendent's report, and vote on meeting minutes.
- Appoint Brendon Bardo as probationary Music Teacher (Sept 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2024)
- Appoint Caitlin DiRienzo as probationary Elementary Teacher (Sept 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2024)
- Appoint Courtney Sanville as probationary Music Teacher (Sept 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2024)
- Approve instructional substitutes for 2020-2021 (list of 30+ names)
- Approve non-instructional substitutes for 2020-2021 (bus, clerical, food service, teacher aide)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board held a special meeting on July 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the public could not attend in person but could view online. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular person, then adjourned.
- Executive session for discussion on matters leading to the appointment of a particular person
- Motion carried unanimously (7-0) to enter executive session
- Meeting held remotely due to COVID-19; public attendance not permitted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will vote on granting tenure to three staff members, approve various instructional and non-instructional personnel actions, and handle district items like leases and election appointments. The meeting is being live-streamed because the public cannot attend in person.
- Grant tenure to Kimberly Bowen (School Social Worker), Janine DeTine (Elementary Education), and Jaime Tagliarino (Elementary Education), effective September 1, 2020
- Approve contracts and MOAs for Native American program staff, including Antoinette Abrams, Scott Logan, Jodi Patterson, and Brenda Sundown
- Abolish one part-time clerk typist position and create a part-time senior clerk position; appoint Kerry Gates to the new role at $16.27/hour
- Approve a five-year lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for the district mail meter
- Appoint election inspectors and tellers for the June 9, 2020 budget vote
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a regular business meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved consent items including personnel actions, capital project bid awards, a modified school calendar, and a resolution to postpone the annual budget vote and board election. The meeting was live-streamed because the public could not attend in person.
- Awarded asbestos monitoring contract to Stohl Environmental for $72,245.00
- Awarded construction testing service contract to SJB for $28,484.00
- Awarded building commissioning services contract to C.J. Brown Energy for $27,154.00
- Approved resolution to postpone annual budget vote and board election due to COVID-19
- Adopted BOCES 2020-2021 administrative budget of $3,568,412
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will hold a workshop business meeting via Zoom on April 1, 2020, with the public barred from attending in person due to COVID-19. The board will vote on abolishing several teaching and staff positions, approve a new student data privacy policy, and hear committee reports. The meeting is largely procedural with action items on personnel reductions and policy changes.
- Abolish 1.0 FTE in Special Education, terminating Katelyn Gibson effective June 30, 2020
- Eliminate 1.0 FTE in Home and Careers effective June 30, 2020
- Abolish one full-time Teacher Aide position, laying off Tracy Whitlocke effective June 30, 2020
- Approve Policy #5676 Privacy and Security for Student, Teacher and Principal Data (2nd reading)
- Abolish Policy #7243 Student Data Breaches, replaced by Policy #5676
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held a regular business meeting on March 25, 2020, conducted via live stream due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved consent items including personnel actions, district items, and financial reports, and discussed a preliminary budget update and policy changes.
- Approved MOA with Akron Faculty Association regarding Deborah Hamm's retirement
- Approved short-term substitute PE teacher position at $145/day due to COVID-19
- Approved MOA with Akron Employees Association on COVID-19 impact
- Approved donations totaling over $13,000 for scholarships and graduation expenses
- Approved policy #7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment after second reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a workshop business meeting with presentations on a Dominican trip and the budget, followed by public comment. The board will vote on personnel actions, including retirements and appointments, and approve district items such as the 2020-2021 student teacher calendar and capital project bid awards totaling over $8.5 million. Policy updates on drug/alcohol testing for bus drivers and employment of retired persons are also on the agenda.
- Capital project bid awards: RB Mac $2,493,080 (general trades), Tremco/WTI $2,413,117 (roofing), DV Brown $293,600 (plumbing), Mollenberg-Betz $1,750,000 (HVAC), Suburban Electric $433,500 (electrical), U&S Services $1,177,150 (security)
- Retirements: Elementary Teacher Lori Flaglor, Home and Careers Teacher Jacqueline Hartman, Food Service Worker Diane Bradley
- Permanent appointment of Occupational Therapist Kristin Jelson
- Policy updates: #5741 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers (2nd reading), #6562 Employment of Retired Persons (2nd reading), #7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment (1st reading)
- Approve 2020-2021 Student Teacher Calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board approved a bond resolution to issue $440,524 in general obligation bonds to cover the district's share of the Erie 1 BOCES Capital Improvements Project. The board also approved updates to three school policies and accepted minutes from previous meetings. Personnel actions included approving a leave of absence for an instructional staff member and hiring a part-time monitor.
- Approved $440,524 bond resolution for Erie 1 BOCES Capital Improvements Project
- Approved Policy #5681 School Safety Plan Update
- Approved Policy #6121 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Update
- Approved Policy #6550 Leave of Absence Update
- Approved sale of 2003 Chevrolet Suburban Bus (#214) on eBay