Akron Public Schools Board of Education has officially and formally begun its search for a new superintendent of schools. David W. James, Ed.D., will be retiring at the end of the current school year, and the board of education has a timeline to have in place his replacement in just a few months.
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is assisting in the search as a paid contractor in the process. This site will keep you updated on the progress and any news about the search we will be sharing with you.
Akron Public Schools Board of Education is committed to transparency throughout the entire search process.
Newly Named Superintendent Accepts Offer From APS (4/27/21)
Offer Made to Superintendent Candidate (4/23/21)
Superintendent Search Update Letter (4/20/21)
Superintendent Search Update Letter (4/8/21)
Information on the Candidates, Resumés, Forums and Interviews
APS Superintendent Search Update Letter (3/26/21)
APS Superintendent Search Update Letter (3/12/21)
APS Superintendent Search Update Letter (2/25/21)
APS Parent Survey for Superintendent Search
APS Community Survey for Superintendent Search
APS Superintendent Search Update Letter (1/29/21)
Advance APS - 3 in 3
APS Superintendent Search
OSBA Application Information
Search Timeline