AKRON, Ohio — Akron Public Schools has placed its superintendent on leave, citing a report about allegations of inappropriate behavior. 

APS said the report, which followed a fourth-month independent investigation, showed "multiple credible accounts of bullying, intimidation and retaliation" by Superintendent Michael Robinson against employees. APS said the allegations were backed by interviews with 16 current and former APS employees and also added that witnesses have supported the allegations. 

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education decided in a special meeting Tuesday that Robinson's conduct was in violation of the APS Code of Conduct and placed him on administrative leave, effective immediately. 

APS said it expects a final decision regarding Robinson's employment at the next board meeting on April 28. 

Ms. Mary Outley, an APS employee, will serve as interim superintendent. 

"The Board of Education’s priority remains focused on providing the best possible learning environment for students, teachers, and administrators in Akron Public Schools. The Board appreciates the continued patience of the APS community as this matter progresses toward a timely resolution," the board wrote in a release.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik threw his support behind the staff and leadership of APS, adding he knows the group will do whatever it takes to support students and faculty.

“Akron Public Schools is an essential institution in our community, and I know that Interim Superintendent Mary Outley and the outstanding staff and leadership at APS will help lead our city’s school district forward," Malik said in a statement. "I am confident in their abilities and unwavering commitment to Akron’s students, and I look forward to working with the entire APS team as we continue building on a strong city/school district partnership for the benefit of all Akron residents. In this moment, we all need to rally around APS, and focus on how to best uplift and support APS staff, teachers, and most importantly, Akron's students.”