Akron Public Schools

The policy comes as schools face the potential for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to conduct raids at school buildings under a new directive from President Donald Trump.

The news comes as the district has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Superintendent Michael Robinson.

The investigation comes after the board spent hours in recent executive sessions, after Michael Robinson was accused of bullying by a board member and an administrator.

Superintendent Michael Robinson has been sending emails using Gmail's confidential mode, which means they disappear from recipients' inboxes after a certain amount of time.

School districts saw mixed results at the ballot, as they contend with headwinds like inflation and voters wary of further taxes after seeing property values jump from Ohio's sexennial property reappraisals.

Superintendent Michael Robinson listed his accomplishments in his first year and responded to criticism about his strained relationship with the teachers union and one school board member, among other issues during his 2024 State of the Schools speech at the Akron Press Club.

The high school's staff and others say the building badly needs replacement, with a failing roof and problems with technology, heating and cooling.

The district calls it the "three week shuffle," and says it's necessary to adequately staff all buildings, considering enrollment shifts even after school starts each fall.

Pushback from Michael Robinson comes amid teacher concerns about a lack of staffing causing delays in caring for preschool children, including timely diaper changes.

The move follows research showing phone use during the school day causes distractions and behavioral issues in classrooms.