Thank you, Akron voters!
The success of Issue 6 is a tremendous victory for our community and our students. You understand the importance of an educated work force and know our schools must come first. We thank the hundreds of community, business and city volunteers who worked on fundraising, grassroots activities and getting the message out. We held rallies. We went door-to-door. We made thousands of phone calls. We attended dozens of community events and spoke out every chance we got. I am very privileged to serve as your superintendent and to live and work in such a wonderful, supportive community. Thank you! We won't let you down.

Sincerely,
Superintendent Sylvester Small

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City of Akron, Ohio
Donald L. Plusquellic, Mayor
An Open Letter to the Community
November 7, Issue 6 is the Only Viable Option for Akron

In talking to citizens throughout our city about Issue 6, I've learned there are many misconceptions and misdirected anger at our public schools.

The time has come for us to stop making our children pay for the mistakes of grownups. Nowhere does this hit closer to home than here in Ohio where state lawmakers have made inept decisions, shown incompetent leadership and demonstrated a complete lack of interest for more than a decade. State lawmakers have put our public school system on life support.

If you're angry about it, I'm with you. But don't make our children pay for it.

(Read the full text of Mayor Plusquellic's letter.)

Issue 6 Radio Ad
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Issue 6 TV Ad
Watch the Issue 6 television ad.

Make a contribution: Send your contribution to the Citizens Committee Akron Public Schools today: Citizens Committee Akron Public Schools, 70 North Broadway, Akron OH 44308.

Understand the funding facts: Learn more about school funding and Akron Public Schools budget. It is all explained in a projected five-year budget, FAQs and district funding graphs.

Let's talk: Tell us what you think, and read what others are saying at our new Akron Public Schools levy blog.

Next Step for Akron: Next Step for Akron will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Voris Community Learning Center, 1885 Glenmount Ave., on Wednesday, April 18. The agenda includes a review of Governor Strickland's proposed budget, the "Fix School Funding" postcard campaign and facts regarding testifying before education sub-committees. Updates on Next Step for Akron and additional school funding materials are available. Contact one of the following people if you'd like to become an involved member of Next Step for Akron: Sheila Knops (john.sheila@sbcglobal.net); Amy Grom (agrom@neo.rr.com); or Scott Piepho (scott@ohiofairschools.org).