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Summary — 3/6/2026:
Our monitoring of Akron City, City School District has identified 3 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Hiding Dozens of Votes in a Single Motion
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 9, 2026
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The Board is using a 'Consent Agenda' (Item 23.1) to approve all personnel, financial, and business recommendations in one single vote. This is a classic bureaucratic tactic to prevent public discussion on individual contracts and hires. They are banking on you not noticing what's bundled inside.
Recommended Action
Email Board President Diana Autry via the district office: 'I demand the Board pull any new positions funded by federal grants from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. The public deserves transparency, not bundled votes.' Contact the district at (330) 761-1661.
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💰 Cost: Reduced Transparency
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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New Position Funded by Federal Grant
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 9, 2026
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The Board is hiring a 'Site Supervisor' for an after-school program funded by a federal '21st Century Community Learning Centers' grant (Item 11.1). These federal grants often come with strings attached, mandating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other social programming as a condition of funding, bypassing local control.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Mary Outley-Kelly at moutley@akron.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 11.1, what are the specific curriculum and data-sharing requirements attached to the 21st CCLC grant funding this position? Parents have a right to know before you accept the money.'
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💰 Cost: Federal Strings Attached
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PRIORITY LEVEL 3
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Using Academic Funds for Entertainment
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 9, 2026
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The district is spending $750 in federal Title I funds, meant for academic support for low-income students, on a 'Magical Theatre Company' performance (Item 22.2). The official justification is to improve attendance. This misuses taxpayer money meant for education and sets a precedent for funding entertainment over academics.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer R. Wayne Bowers at rbowers@akron.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 22.2, please provide the evidence that a theatre performance is a more effective use of Title I funds for improving attendance than direct academic or family support. This appears to be a misuse of federal funds.'
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💰 Cost: $750 (Misused Federal Funds)
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: REGULAR BOARD MEETING-[03-09-2026].pdf
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