Education

New Superintendent Shares Fall Safety Plan with Akron School Board. Masks Will be Required

Ideastream Public Media | By Sarah Taylor

Published July 27, 2021 at 1:06 PM EDT

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education has resumed in-person meetings but continues to stream the meetings on its YouTube channel. On Monday evening, new Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack (left) shared the district's safety plan for reopening schools this fall. — Akron Public Schools' plan for health and safety in the upcoming school year calls for a monthly reassessment of safety measures. At this point, masks will be required at the start of the school year.

Akron Public Schools will launch a new website this week to share its plans for the upcoming school year, which will evolve as circumstances around COVID-19 change. The district plans to reassess safety protocols monthly.

During the school board meeting Monday, Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack said the district will require masks be worn inside school facilities and on school buses, which has been mandated by the federal transportation department.

Akron Public Schools' plan for health and safety in the upcoming school year

Elementary class sizes will be kept to 24 students or less. Athletics will go on. Fowler-Mack says they will continue to work on offering vaccines and up to date information.

Akron Public Schools lays out plans for upcoming school year

Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack says safety measures will be reassessed monthly.

Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack unveiled the district's safety plan at a school board meeting.

“We’re committed to keeping the entire school community informed and connected as we plan.”

Fowler-Mack took over the superintendent's position this month following the departure of long-time superintendent David James, who has taken a position with the Columbus City Schools.