This story was updated from the original published version.
A memo from law firm Bricker Graydon, reviewed by Signal Akron, outlines three options to members of the Akron school board about its possible next steps related to the further employment of Superintendent Michael Robinson.
None of the suggestions include retaining the embattled administrator, who was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday.
“We believe Dr. Robinson will not be able to continue in his position given the conclusions in the fact-finding report,” the memo states.
The investigative report, compiled by Brennan Manna Diamond, corroborated longstanding allegations that Robinson created a hostile work environment by bullying, threatening, harassing and intimidating employees. It also found that he spoke disparagingly about students across the district and made a thinly veiled threat against a board member’s children.
That report preceded the memo compiled by Bricker Graydon, at the board’s request, to provide guidance as they responded to the investigation.
The options in the memo include: termination, resignation with no separation agreement or a separation agreement with a payout. Each option is broken down, with the pros and cons of each explained.
Robinson is serving under a five-year contract that expires July 31, 2028. The board is obligated to pay that contract unless Robinson resigns or is terminated for “good and just cause.” Robinson’s contract is worth $240,000 annually.
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