Youngstown school board discusses traits for new leadership

February 12, 2019 at 7:42p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Board of Education told consultants what it would like to see in a new CEO.

The board met Tuesday with consultants from search firm Finding Leaders of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, to discuss questions on what the board wants to see in a new district leader.

The firm was contracted by the district for $23,000.

Krish Mohip, CEO since the summer 2016, is not seeking an extension when his contract expires July 31. His salary is $170,000 annually.

Steve Farnsworth of Finding Leaders first asked what Youngstown’s most significant attributes and strengths are.

Strengths listed include adequate resources, comprehensive post-secondary services, the location of the schools for a neighborhood schools concept, good families and good teachers.

“We just need the right leader,” said board vice president Mike Murphy.