Six finalists named for Youngstown School CEO
Who will take over the controversial position as Youngstown School CEO? A list of 136 applicants has now been reduced to six finalist. The finalists will be interviewed over the next couple of days by the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission.

Who will take over the controversial position as Youngstown School CEO? A list of 136 applicants has now been reduced to six finalist.
The finalists will be interviewed over the next couple of days by the Youngstown Academic Distress Commission.
Wednesday Interviews:
- 5:00 Dr. Marion Smith Jr., current Executive Director of Learning Improvement at Kent Schools in Washington State.
- 6:15 Andrew Tommelleo, who currently works at the Mahoning County Educational Service Center.
- 7:30 Donetrus Hill, a high school principal at Dayton City Schools.
Thursday Interviews:
- 5:00 Justin Jennings, Superintendent of Muskegon Schools in Michigan.
- 6:15 John Thomas, Retired Superintendent of Alliance and Delaware City Schools.
- 7:30 Steve Thompson, Superintendent of Willoughby-Eastlake Schools.
These interviews come after the district's first CEO announced he would not be looking to renew his contract. Krish Mohip has been with the district since 2016. His contract expires in July.
Officials hope to have a decision made by late April or early May on who will be tasked with moving the district forward.