About the Board

Who We Are

The 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.

What We Do

The Board of Education is responsible for:

• determining the needs and priorities of the school system;
• allocating resources within the school system; and
• evaluating 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 is composed of 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.

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