Akron School Board approves addendum to van transportation agreement with Buckeye Logistics
March 31, 2026 | Akron City, School Districts, Ohio
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The Akron School Board voted 6-0 on March 30, 2026 to adopt an addendum to its van driver transportation agreement with Buckeye Logistics and Transit LLC, approving a change to the contract's written-notice requirement as described in the motion.
Barbara Sykes, president of the Akron School Board, introduced action item 3.1A and called on Member Larose, who moved to "adopt addendum to van driver transportation agreement with Buckeye Logistics and Transit LLC, which is the providing written notice to vendor no less than 90 days and changing that to 60 days prior to the agreement's expiration date." The motion was seconded and advanced to discussion.
Member Hall asked for clarification, saying, "Um just a quick question on this addendum. Um so, we're moving it from 60 days to 90 days, is that correct? Or we're moving it from 90 days to 60 days ... is this to terminate their contract? I just want to be clear." That question sought to confirm the intent and operational effect of the amendment.
Member Dziwulski responded, explaining the practical impact: "If we do nothing tomorrow, the contract will non-renew. So, by approving this addendum, it gives us 30 more days to make that decision." His comment framed the addendum as a measure to extend the board's decision window rather than an immediate termination.
The treasurer called the roll on the motion. Voting yes were Mr. Dziwulski, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Montgomery, Mrs. Sykes, Ms. Hall and Reverend Harrison. The motion carried 6-0.
No executive session was held. A motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and carried by roll call; the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
The addendum adopted on March 30 does not appear in the transcript to include additional implementation details such as an updated contract term or pricing adjustments; the board discussion focused on the notice period and the timing of renewal decisions.
Barbara Sykes, president of the Akron School Board, introduced action item 3.1A and called on Member Larose, who moved to "adopt addendum to van driver transportation agreement with Buckeye Logistics and Transit LLC, which is the providing written notice to vendor no less than 90 days and changing that to 60 days prior to the agreement's expiration date." The motion was seconded and advanced to discussion.
Member Hall asked for clarification, saying, "Um just a quick question on this addendum. Um so, we're moving it from 60 days to 90 days, is that correct? Or we're moving it from 90 days to 60 days ... is this to terminate their contract? I just want to be clear." That question sought to confirm the intent and operational effect of the amendment.
Member Dziwulski responded, explaining the practical impact: "If we do nothing tomorrow, the contract will non-renew. So, by approving this addendum, it gives us 30 more days to make that decision." His comment framed the addendum as a measure to extend the board's decision window rather than an immediate termination.
The treasurer called the roll on the motion. Voting yes were Mr. Dziwulski, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Montgomery, Mrs. Sykes, Ms. Hall and Reverend Harrison. The motion carried 6-0.
No executive session was held. A motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and carried by roll call; the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
The addendum adopted on March 30 does not appear in the transcript to include additional implementation details such as an updated contract term or pricing adjustments; the board discussion focused on the notice period and the timing of renewal decisions.
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