Position Type:
Administration/Treasurer
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Ravenna City Schools
District:
ESC
About Ravenna City Schools
Ravenna School District is a public school district located in Ravenna, Ohio, serving students in preschool through grade 12. The district serves the Ravenna community and is located in Portage County. The district's central office is located at 534 Summit Street, Ravenna, Ohio.
Ravenna Schools serves approximately 1,700 students and includes Ravenna High School, Brown Middle School, West Main Elementary School, Willyard Elementary School, and Ravenna Preschool.
The district describes its work through the theme "It Starts Here" and emphasizes education in a community that cares.
Mission
Ravenna, an inclusive learning community, embracing diversity and equipping all students for success.
Each child, every day, one step at a time.
Vision
The Ravenna School District's vision is "to learn, to love, to serve to succeed!"
District Profile
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Approximately 1,700 students
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Approximately 300 staff
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Annual revenue
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Approximately $38 million
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Superintendent: Benjamin M. Ribelin
The Community
Ravenna is a Northeast Ohio community located in Portage County. The district serves a community with a strong local identity, long-standing school traditions, and continued support for student success.
The Ravenna community values:
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Student-centered decision-making
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Fiscal stability and responsible stewardship.
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Academic achievement and student growth.
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Safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environments.
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Strong communication with families, staff and the community.
The next Treasurer should be comfortable serving as a visible, collaborative, and credible financial leader who can communicate clearly with the Board of Education, Superintendent, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
Compensation
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Multi-year contract.
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Salary commensurate with experience.
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Competitive fringe benefits.
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Annual performance evaluation.
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Terms of employment consistent with Ohio law and Board policy.
Final salary, benefits, and contract terms will be determined by the Board of Education.
The Treasurer Opportunity
Position Overview
The Treasurer will:
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Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education and Superintendent.
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Oversee financial operations with integrity, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
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Lead long-term financial planning and maintain fiscal stability.
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Communicate clear, timely financial information to stakeholders.
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Maintain strong internal controls while aligning resources with district priorities and student needs.
District Qualifications
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Strong knowledge of Ohio school finance, accounting, law, budgeting, forecasting, and public records.
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Experience with payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, grants, audits, and internal controls.
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Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and accurately.
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Commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
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Experience supporting long-range planning and aligning resources with district priorities.
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Ability to work collaboratively with the Board, Superintendent, administrative team, staff, and community.
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Strong organizational leadership and the ability to support, guide, and develop fiscal staff.
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Valid Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.
Application Deadline August 2026
Initial Screening by Finding Leaders August 2026
First-Round Interviews August 2026
Finalist Interviews August 2026
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit application materials through Finding Leaders.
Application materials should include:
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Letter of interest.
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Current resume.
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Copy of Ohio Treasurer license or evidence of eligibility.
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Three to five professional references.
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Any additional materials requested through the Finding Leaders application process.
Apply online at: www.findingleaders.com
Search Contact Information
Ryan Pendleton
Finding Leaders/ESC of Northeast Ohio
216-225-8548
The Ravenna City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its employment practices.
Application materials may be subject to Ohio public records laws.
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