About Our Board

As an independent nonprofit organization, Towpath Trail High School is governed by a dedicated group of community leaders who put our students’ needs first, provide fiduciary oversight of public funds, and ensure compliance with all policies required by the Ohio Department of Education.

Contact Our Board

Our board members can be reached via email at [email protected] or you can call our school at (234) 542-0102.

Board Meetings

The Towpath Trail High School Board will meet on the dates below. All meetings will be held at BLU-Tique, Hotel Conference Room 1, South Main St., Akron, OH 44308 unless otherwise noted.

Meetings are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month and start promptly at 4:30 pm. Notices for re-scheduled meetings or additional meetings will be posted on the school's website and posted at the school. You may find a copy of the minutes from past Board Meetings, here.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn (Beau’s Grille)
Address:  3180 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333
Date: Wed, March 4 th 2026
Time: 5:00 PM.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Call to Order

  • Quorum confirmation and formal commencement of meeting
  • Public Comment (limited to 3 minutes)
  • Review and acceptance of the agenda

2. HIGH QUALITY SCHOOL FUNDING

Next Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, March 11 th , 2026
Time: 4:30 PM.
Location: TBA.

Adjournment.

 

Special Non-Voting Meeting
February 16, 2025, 3 p.m. at new school location
375 W. North Street, Akron, Ohio 44303

Special Education Committee Meeting
November 11, 10:00 a.m.
Call (330) 815-2742 for further details.

 

Special Board Meeting
November 3, 5:00 p.m.
Call (330) 815-2742 for details on location.

 

2021 Federal Programs - Click Here

 

The Towpath Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM at 481 N Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron, Ohio 44333.

 

Innovation Committee Meeting will meet on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 5:00
at the Oakmont offices 481 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Akron, OH 44333

 

Board Members

  • Ron McDaniel, Chairman
  • Kathleen Brand
  • Janice Baumann
  • Angela Robinson
  • Matthew Devlin
  • Michele Fort
  • Patricia Beals
  • Rica Keith
  • Mark Humphrey

Board Calendar

Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 4:30 p.m.  

  • July 9th, 2025
  • August 13th, 2025
  • September 10th, 2025
  • October 8th, 2025
  • November 3rd, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
    Special Board Meeting
    Call (330) 815-2742 for details on location.
  • November 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
    Special Education Committee Meeting
    Call 330-815-2742 for further details.
  • November 12, 2025
  • December 12th, 2025
  • January 14th 2026
  • February 11th, 2026
  • February 16, 2026, 3 p.m.
    Special Non-voting meet @ New Location
  • March 11th, 2026
  • April 8th, 2026
  • May 13th, 2026
  • June 10th, 2026

Location:

BLU-Tique, Hotel Conference Room
1 South Main St., Akron, OH 44308

Committee Meeting Calendar

  • Education and Innovation Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 5:00
    at the Oakmont offices 481 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Akron, OH 44333
  • Education Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
    481 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
    Akron, OH 44333
  • Finance Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
    3180 W Market St
    Akron, OH 44333