City of Akron, OH

04/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2025 10:10

Mayor Malik Releases Statement on Akron Board of Education Decision

Akron, Ohio, April 16, 2025 - Last night during a special meeting, the Akron Board of Education voted to immediately place APS Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson on leave. Executive Director of Elementary Schools Mary Outley will serve as interim superintendent. Today, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has released the following statement:

"Akron Public Schools is an essential institution in our community, and I know that Interim Superintendent Mary Outley and the outstanding staff and leadership at APS will help lead our city's school district forward. I am confident in their abilities and unwavering commitment to Akron's students, and I look forward to working with the entire APS team as we continue building on a strong city / school district partnership for the benefit of all Akron residents. In this moment, we all need to rally around APS, and focus on how to best uplift and support APS staff, teachers, and most importantly, Akron's students."