Superintendent

The Akron Board of Education has landed on four superintendent finalists after meeting more than six hours in executive session Wednesday night.

Akron Public Schools is moving forward with a search for its next superintendent, and it has a tight suggested timeline for applicants, leaving just over a month for them to apply.

Former Akron Board of Education President N.J. Akbar — who presided over tumultuous times at the district — today said he’s stepping down from his board seat to focus his attention on a new job.

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve almost $3.7 million dollars to enhance security and boost mental health support in schools after hearing from an audience packed with parents and staff concerned about school safety and student misbehavior.

Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James is a finalist to take over the largest public school district in the state.At his annual state of the…