Akron Central Schools public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education voted to approve a comprehensive energy audit with NYSERDA across all district buildings. The board also set new hourly pay rates for non-instructional substitutes, effective January 1, 2025, and approved personnel actions including leaves of absence and new hires. Board members discussed the 2025-2026 budget goals and an EPA rebate program application.
- Approved a proposal with NYSERDA for a comprehensive energy audit across all district buildings.
- Set non-instructional substitute pay rates at $15.50 per hour for positions including bus attendant, cleaner, clerical, and custodian, effective January 1, 2025.
- Approved unpaid leave extensions for Special Education teacher Emily Penner through June 23, 2025, and Elementary teacher Madeline Schulz through June 20, 2025.
- Appointed Heather Milone as Faculty Auditor for the 2024-2025 school year, effective December 19, 2024.
- Discussed 2024-2025 budget goals and a potential EPA rebate program application.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Dec 4, 2024. The board will discuss becoming a Track 1 Priority District for an electric bus grant and review budget goals for the upcoming 2025-2026 process. Action items include approving personnel changes, financial reports, and special education placements.
- Discussion on becoming a Track 1 Priority District for an electric bus (EV Bus) grant
- Review of 2024-2025 budget goals and potential revisions for the 2025-2026 budget
- Acceptance of retirement resignation from Middle School Special Education teacher Julie Matusek, effective Jan 3, 2025
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Akron Faculty Association
- Approval of financial reports for October 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education voted on several action items, including granting tenure to Anna Bargnesi in Special Education, approving four policies (Wellness, Timeout and Physical Restraint, Committee on Special Education, and Instruction in Certain Subjects), and retiring two related policies. The board also appointed a new Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer, accepted a resignation, and approved various personnel appointments, including temporary lifeguards and extracurricular positions.
- Anna Bargnesi granted tenure in Special Education effective November 21, 2024
- Policy #5661 (Wellness), #7351 (Timeout and Physical Restraint), #7630 (CSE/CPSE), and #8240 (Instruction in Certain Subjects) approved
- Bonnie Lee James resigned as Internal Claims Auditor, effective November 30, 2024
- Four temporary lifeguards approved at $20.00/hour through February 28, 2025
- Campus Construction Management letter of recommendation approved for Stark Tech and Vehicle Service Group proposals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting to vote on several action items, including adopting three Board of Education District Goals, abolishing three outdated policies, and approving personnel appointments and resignations. The board will also hear committee reports and a superintendent's report on regionalization planning.
- Adopt Board of Education District Goals 1-3 focusing on community engagement, inclusivity, and expanded learning opportunities
- Abolish Policy #7552 (Bullying Peer Abuse), #8310 (Purpose of Instructional Materials), and #8331 (Controversial Issues)
- Appoint Ryan Ribbeck as part-time laborer at $16.50/hour and Jamie Winger as food service helper at $15.50/hour
- Accept $7,030.05 donation from 99 Pledges, LLC for 5th grade activities
- Approve four surplus buses (Bus #244, #248, #245, #246) as trade-ins for new bus purchases
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board approved $11,017,430 in contracts for the 2023 Capital Improvement Project Phase I after Concord Electric withdrew its bid due to a math error. The board also approved revised policies on special education, personnel actions including appointments and resignations, and inter-district special education agreements.
- Approved $11,017,430 in capital project contracts: Transit Construction ($5,381,000), Numarco ($531,900), Mollenberg-Betz ($2,720,700), Goodwin Electric ($1,721,000), Syracuse Scenery ($662,830)
- Approved revised policies #7615 (Least Restrictive Environment) and #7620 (Students with Disabilities) after second reading
- Appointed Kim Sorrentino as long-term substitute school psychologist and four instructional substitutes
- Accepted retirements/resignations: cleaner Cheryl Poblocki (effective Jan 25, 2025), laborer Michael Krupa, food service helper Valerie Krawczyk
- Approved winter sports coaching appointments including varsity boys/girls basketball, swimming, wrestling, and cheerleading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on the 2023-24 audit report from Lumsden & McCormick, authorize the superintendent to execute capital project change orders up to $35,000 (and over $35,000 with board president discretion), and approve multiple personnel items including a teacher transfer, a new elementary teacher appointment, and several extracurricular appointments. The board will also hear a presentation on the Sandy Hook Promise Tipline and hold first readings of two special education policies.
- Approve audit report for 2023-2024 school year from Lumsden & McCormick
- Authorize superintendent to execute capital project change orders up to $35,000
- Approve agreement with Niagara Boundary & Mapping for topographic survey of school campus
- First reading of Policy #7615 (Least Restrictive Environment) and Policy #7620 (Students with Disabilities Participating in District Programs)
- Appoint Rebekah Lobur as elementary education teacher (probationary, Nov. 4, 2024 – Nov. 3, 2028)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is meeting for a regular business meeting. The board will vote on a series of personnel actions including resignations, leaves of absence, new hires, and appointments, as well as special education service agreements with Oakfield-Alabama Central School District. The meeting also includes presentations on the counseling plan and the 2023-2024 audit report.
- Accept resignation of Special Education teacher Caitlin Kenyon and reappoint her as a Literacy teacher
- Approve special education service agreements with Oakfield-Alabama Central School District for 2024-2025
- Appoint Valerie Krawczyk as part-time food service helper at $15.50/hour, 3 hours/day
- Terminate bus driver Kimberly White effective September 13, 2024
- Approve extracurricular appointments including modified boys soccer coach and announcers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on numerous personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The board will also consider a resolution to pay $15,000 per graduate intern to Erie 1 BOCES. Committee reports and public comment are also on the agenda.
- Approve $15,000 per graduate intern to Erie 1 BOCES for Valerie Mancuso and Luke DiFato
- Appoint Debra Eppolito as Temporary Director of Instructional Technology
- Accept resignations from teachers Jessica Krauss and Michaela Nowak
- Approve long-term substitute teachers Kathy Chubb and Emilie Vieaux
- Approve MOU for Title VI Co-Coordinators Antoinette Abrams and Jody Patterson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on hiring Nicholas Hill as Technology Director at $115,000/year, approve several personnel appointments and leaves, and adopt three updated board policies. The meeting also includes presentations on internal audit and the Portrait of a Graduate, plus public comment.
- Approve Nicholas Hill as Technology Director, salary $115,000, starting Oct 7, 2024
- Approve three board policies: Media/Municipal Government/Senior Citizens, Working Administration of the Budget, Standard Work Day
- Extend Todd Esposito as Interim Director of Educational Services and Indigenous Programs at $500/month through July 31, 2024
- Appoint Sarah Filion as Special Education teacher and Leanna Parzych as School Counselor, both probationary through Aug 31, 2028
- Approve two graduate interns (Luke DiFato, Valerie Mancuso) at $15,000 total paid to Erie 1 BOCES
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its annual organizational/business meeting, administering oaths to new and re-elected members, electing a president and vice-president, and approving a slate of officers, appointments, designations, and authorizations for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also set substitute pay rates and bus driver/mileage rates for the upcoming year.
- Elected board president and vice-president (names not specified in agenda)
- Appointed district officers including Treasurer Susan Brewer ($2,000/year) and Purchasing Agent ($750/year)
- Approved school attorney rates: Hodgson Russ $330/hr (Partner), Greco Trapp $210/hr (Partner), Bond Schoeneck & King $299/hr (Partners), Lippis Mathias $310/hr (Partners)
- Set substitute teacher pay at $22/hour, substitute bus driver at $20/hour, and bus driver field trip rate at $35/hour plus $2.25/mile
- Established petty cash funds of $50 for business office, transportation/buildings and grounds, and each building principal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on June 26, 2024. The board will vote on a series of personnel actions, including resignations, new appointments, and collective bargaining agreements, as well as district items such as contracts and surplus equipment disposal. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve Mark Alexander as Chief Operations Officer at $135,000 salary
- Approve John Morello as Middle School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at $97,000
- Approve contract with Tonawanda Seneca Nation for Indigenous boys' summer program
- Approve surplus equipment sale including lawn mowers and a Ford pickup truck
- Approve summer school teachers and COVID learning loss tutoring at $45/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board will vote on updated policies (including assistance animals and workplace violence prevention), approve personnel actions such as new hires and leaves, and consider agreements for Indigenous education staff. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and committee reports.
- Vote on Policy #3220 Use of Assistance Animals and new Policy #6123 Workplace Violence Prevention
- Approve MOAs for Indigenous Home School Counselors and Cultural Education Specialist
- Appoint Brian McCowen as automotive mechanic at $31.00/hour
- Approve summer hours for transportation staff
- Approve extracurricular appointments for 2024-2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on May 29, 2024. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including tenures, leaves, and summer school appointments, as well as district items such as ratifying the May 21 budget vote results, approving a new high school assistant principal, and accepting donations. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and an executive session on litigation.
- Ratify May 21 vote: 2024-2025 budget passed 317-127; bus purchase passed 328-112; Erik Polkowski and Phillip Kenline elected to board
- Approve Renee Reedhardt as High School Assistant Principal, salary $92,000, effective July 1, 2024
- Approve tenures for Brendon Bardo, Amanda Hooper, Jessica Krauss, Courtney Sanville effective August 31, 2024
- Approve four MOUs with Akron Administrators Association regarding assistant principal and Chief Operations Officer positions
- Accept donations: $750 for inclusive swing sensory components, $400 for Barbara Drayer Memorial Scholarship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on May 14, 2024, to consider a range of action items, including personnel appointments, leaves, and resignations, as well as contract services and policy updates. The board will also hear committee reports and public comments.
- Approve personnel items including new math teacher Rachel Polanski, resignations, and multiple leaves of absence
- Approve contract services for Building and Grounds totaling over $30,000, including parking lot sealing ($14,725) and elevator maintenance ($4,104)
- Award refuse bid to Modern Disposal Services, Inc. for $19,880 annually
- First reading of policy updates on instructional materials, workplace violence prevention, and assistance animals
- Approve summer school appointments and additional summer hours for food service and buildings/grounds staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will vote on several personnel and district items. Key actions include appointing new directors for special education and curriculum, approving the BOCES budget, and accepting multiple resignations and retirements. The board will also hear a capital project update and receive committee reports.
- Approve Mary Fial as Director of Special Education (salary prorated from $108,000) and Danielle Hawkins as Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Adopt BOCES 2024-2025 administrative budget of $4,008,100
- Approve collective bargaining agreement with Akron Employees Association for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029
- Accept resignations from teachers Ryan Levy and Krista Schiffler, and retirements from Mark Schmigel and Cynthia Tretter
- Accept donations totaling $1,400 for scholarships
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will vote on the 2024-2025 budget of $43,926,821 to be presented to residents on May 21, 2024. The board will also consider several policy updates, personnel actions, field trips, and other routine district items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Adopt 2024-2025 budget of $43,926,821 for May 21 vote
- Approve MOU with Akron Faculty Association for Lunar New Year/Record Keeping Day 2025
- Approve amended contracts for Director of Technology Paul Kowalski and Director of Athletics Kevin Wartinger regarding accumulated vacation
- Approve field trips: Spanish/Art to Toronto on May 31, 2024, and Foreign Language to NYC March 21-24, 2025
- Approve policies #6551 (FMLA), #7220 (Graduation Options), #7420 (Sports and Athletic Program)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, covering presentations on the 2024-2025 budget and a field trip, followed by public comment. The board will vote on consent items including personnel leaves and resignations, a school vulnerability assessment, and several policy updates. The meeting includes first and second readings of various policies and approval of donations.
- Approve paid leave for teacher Suzanne Guyton (Apr 11-Jul 11, 2024) and leave for counselor Brittany Smoke (Apr 26-Sep 2, 2024)
- Accept resignations of Elementary Teacher Chandra Jagielo, Special Education Director Timothy Dunham, and Athletic Director Kevin Wartinger
- Approve Safe & Loved School Vulnerability Assessment Project with Don Shomette
- Approve MOA with Akron Administrators Association regarding 105h and 403b Plans
- Approve Tonawanda Seneca Nation Native American Language After School Program agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on February 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. The board will hear presentations on the Interact Club trip, internal auditor, and budget areas, then take action on personnel leaves, appointments, resignations, district items including legal counsel and policy abolishments, and other routine matters. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC as legal counsel at $289/hr partners, $269/hr associates, $175/hr law clerks, $150/hr paralegals
- Abolish six policies including #3430 VADIR, #5680 Safety and Security, #6210 Certified Personnel, #6460 Jury Duty, #6510 Health Insurance, #6520 Workers Compensation
- Accept donations totaling $4,172.03 including $2,000 from Bank on Buffalo for scholarships
- Approve 17 spring sports coaches and 10 athletic volunteers
- Approve MOU for Girls Flag Football coaching position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on January 24, 2024, taking action on personnel, district items, and a resolution to place a $534,000 school bus purchase proposition on the 2024 annual budget vote. The board also accepted donations, approved financial reports, and heard a strategic plan update.
- Approved resolution to submit $534,000 school bus purchase proposition to voters (two 66-passenger buses at $165,000 each, two van-type buses at $102,000 each)
- Appointed Andrea Kersten as Superintendent of Schools, effective with contract execution
- Accepted resignation of Andrea Kersten as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, effective January 25, 2024
- Awarded musical instrument bids: Monaco's Violin Shop $2,970.00, Music & Arts $369.04, Twin Village Music Studios $7,653.00
- Approved agreement with Western New York Educational Service Council for administrative coaching and team building
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2019 – 2026)
The Akron Central School Board of Education held its regular business meeting on January 10, 2024, where it approved several action items, including the Smart Schools Bond Act Investment Plan Phase 7, personnel appointments and resignations, and donations. The board also received reports from committees and the superintendent, and heard public comments.
- Approved Smart Schools Bond Act Investment Plan Phase 7
- Approved agreement with People Inc. for sign language interpreters
- Accepted donations: $500 from Lockport City School District for Native American Club, $1,950 anonymous for JV Girls Basketball uniforms
- Approved instructional personnel items including student teachers and substitutes
- Approved non-instructional personnel items including resignation of LPN Nicole Downs