AKRON, Ohio-Akron Public Schools released a report on their transition to a new superintendent, Michael Robinson, amid tensions including a recent vote to cut 285 positions and upcoming decisions on a November levy. The Akron Education Association has accused the district of union-busting, which the district denies. Robinson, hired in summer 2023 after Christine Fowler-Mack’s resignation, faces issues of low principal authority and power struggles within the district. The report, authored by Stuart Berger from Burns/Van Fleet, highlights that principals feel undermined by board members and the district, with recommendations to restore principal authority and clarify board roles.
