The Youngstown Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Joe Meranto. After interviewing eleven candidates at the October 4, 2022, special board meeting, Meranto was voted in unanimously. Meranto's term begins immediately, and if he wishes to remain on the board, he must run in the next general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
"The board of education had an incredible pool of applicants, and we are so humbled by everyone's interest and support," said Board President Tiffany Patterson. "We selected Mr. Meranto for his longtime career in education and history with Youngstown City Schools. The Youngstown Board of Education is excited to lean on his expertise and help us further our mission."
Meranto had a career in education that spanned 50 years. From 2017-2021 he was the superintendent of Youngstown City Schools (YCSD). Prior to being superintendent, Meranto was the executive director of Choffin Career and Technical Center for fourteen years, from 2003-2017. Meranto has also worked as a high school and k-8 principal and teacher in parochial schools.
Meranto earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Youngstown State University and has been active in community organizations such as The Wolves Club, the YSU Alumni Association, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, and is a member of St. Anthony Church.