The validity of the previous vote, held April 28, was called into question after the Beacon Journal asked about a motion to ...

Three board members voted against the agreement, saying Robinson had violated board policy and $200K was too high a price to ...

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent C. Michael Robinson. The board ...

Superintendent Michael Robinson was accused of creating a hostile work environment and bullying staff, allegations which were ...

Barbara Sykes (née Voss), age 79, late of Dyer, formerly of Oconomowoc, WI, and Michigan City, IN. Beloved wife of the late Quintin S. Sykes. Devoted mother of Thomas H. Sykes. Loving sister of ...

Akron Board of Education Member Barbara Sykes opposed the board's move to repeal the district's diversity, equity and inclusion policies during the board of ed meeting on April 14, 2025.

Barbara Elizabeth Sykes (nee Waters), 75, of Amherst, entered into rest Oct. 19, 2024. Beloved wife of Donald E. Sykes; loving mother of Kristina E. Sykes and John E. Sykes; cherished grandmother ...

Board members Barbara Sykes, Rene Molenaur and the Rev. Greg Harrison voted against the agreement, arguing that Robinson had violated board policy and that $200,000 was too high a price for ...