Akron school board president addresses negative review of superintendent
Akbar did not apologize, but offered some regret for his choice of words and that a "personnel matter" became public, despite it being public record.
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Akbar did not apologize, but offered some regret for his choice of words and that a "personnel matter" became public, despite it being public record.
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Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack said the lean central office approach is "not sustainable" given the board's priorities, and wants to add three jobs.
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