YOUNGSTOWN — Over the past two decades in school finance, Michael Rock says he's seen it all.

"I'm very fortunate that my career covers one of every one of the above ... Small district, bigger district, districts that had financial challenges, districts that had excess financial resources," Rock said.

The Youngstown City School District (YCSD) board of education voted unanimously to hire Rock as the district's new treasurer Tuesday night. The previous treasurer, Bryan Schiraldi, resigned in June . Rock will begin his three-year contract in January 2026.

Jeremy Batchelor, YCSD superintendent, said the school board chose Rock from a final pool of five candidates. He said the board was looking for a treasurer that "understands urban school finance and school districts like ours, but

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