Akron Public Schools

Outley will guide the district through potentially tumultuous times, after two short-lived previous superintendents and an uncertain financial future.

The move to reconsider a single new building to house the Miller South and Pfeiffer schools comes as the district faces budget challenges.

The move to hire longtime employee Mary Outley comes one week after the board voted on a resignation agreement with its previous superintendent and, immediately afterwards, to choose Outley as his replacement.

Superintendent Michael Robinson was accused of creating a hostile work environment and bullying staff, allegations which were backed up by an investigation. The board voted 4-3 at its Monday meeting to accept his resignation.

It's been two weeks since the board voted to place Akron Public Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave. An investigation found credible reports of Robinson bullying staff and creating a toxic work environment.

The report details allegations of intimidation, bullying and retaliation against Akron Superintendent Michael Robinson.

The Akron Board of Education voted Tuesday to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave after an investigation found allegations of bullying, intimidation and retaliating against employees to be credible.

The board of ed voted to repeal two diversity, equity and inclusion policies ensuring support for students of color. The board said it faced losing $85 million in federal funding if it didn't act.

Akron Pubic Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson has been accused of misconduct, prompting an investigation that was launched in December 2024.

Akron Superintendent Michael Robinson has been accused of creating a hostile work environment for employees. Some board members are raising concerns about the independence of the investigation being conducted by an outside legal firm.