Veteran Ravenna school board member resigns

The Ravenna Board of Education is looking for a replacement for veteran board member Mike Tontimonia , who is resigning.

Tontimonia , a board of education veteran last elected in 2021 , will leave the board, effective Aug. 31. The remaining four members of the board are required by law to appoint a replacement within 30 days of the position becoming vacant.

The person who is appointed will serve until Dec. 31, 2025. If they want to continue to serve, that person will need to run for election in November 2025.

Applicants must be registered voters living in the Ravenna City School District, or must move in within 10 days of the appointment. Applicants must submit a letter of interest along with the application form, which is available on the school district's website , along with any other information or documents the person wants the board to consider. The information should be submitted no later than 3 p.m. Aug. 19 to Ravenna City Schools, c/o Kristen Plageman, Treasurer; 534 Summit St., Ravenna OH 44266.

Tontimonia, a Ravenna native, has served nearly 20 years on the Board of Education. During his tenure, he helped facilitate construction of Ravenna High School and its stadium. Tontimonia also has served the community as a member of the Ravenna Rotary Club, and was named Grand Marshal of the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair in 2020.

Reporter Diane Smith can be reached at 330-298-1139 or dsmith@recordpub.com.

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