Good morning, Summit County. After nine years of steering Green's financial ship to award-winning shores, Steven Schmidt has passed the fiscal helm to Shelley Goodrich, a certified public accountant and attorney bringing fresh perspective to the city's already well-oiled financial machine. Mayor Yeargin's confidence in the transition speaks volumes about Green's commitment to maintaining its tradition of excellence even as leadership changes hands.
Meanwhile, Highland Schools is welcoming nine new staff members as the district prepares for the upcoming academic year, and the Highland Foundation is taking its annual Great Gifts Dinner to rock-star heights at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In a heartwarming display of alumni pride, Akron's Class of 1985 celebrated their 40th reunion with multiple nostalgic events, even awarding a $500 scholarship to NIHF STEM graduate Nathan Edwards as he embarks on his college journey at Wilberforce University.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
💼 Green welcomes new finance director as Schmidt retires after nine years. Shelley Goodrich, a certified public accountant and attorney, has taken over the role from Steven Schmidt, who left the city's finances in excellent shape. Under Schmidt's leadership, Green modernized its finance department, managed growth without significant debt, and received multiple state awards for financial reporting. Goodrich, who previously worked for the Ohio Attorney General's Office and City of Akron, plans to maintain fiscal responsibility while bringing fresh perspective to the well-functioning department. Mayor Rocco Yeargin expressed confidence in Goodrich's ability to continue the city's tradition of financial excellence.
🍎 Highland Schools welcomes nine new staff for upcoming academic year. The board approved eight teachers on one-year contracts beginning August 15, plus a middle school counselor starting August 1. The Highland Foundation announced changes to its annual Great Gifts Dinner, moving it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 25 with a "Rock the Future" theme. Board member Bob Kelly will be inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in October. The board also approved various financial measures, donations, and contracts for the upcoming school year.
🎓 Akron alumni celebrate four decades with nostalgic reunion events. The Class of 1985 held a 40th anniversary celebration in June with the theme "The Class of '85, all the way live in 2025." Alumni from Akron Public Schools, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Copley High School and others gathered for multiple events including a meet-and-greet, picnic, and dinner-dance. During the festivities, the committee awarded a $500 scholarship to NIHF STEM High School graduate Nathan Edwards in memory of committee member Maurice Mundy. The scholarship supports Edwards as he heads to Wilberforce University to study business management.
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