Olentangy Schools pick current chief operations officer Todd Meyer as new superintendent

Olentangy Schools has picked the district's chief operations officer to be its next leader.

The selection of Todd Meyer, 55, as the new superintendent will become official once the school board approves his hiring at its meeting Monday.

“Olentangy is a very special place, and I thank the Board of Education for entrusting me with the important mission of facilitating maximum learning for every student here at Olentangy," Meyer said in a statement. "I can’t wait to get started."

Board President Kevin O'Brien said in a statement: “Mr. Meyer’s depth and breadth of experience coupled with his passion for Olentangy were significant factors, and he has clearly demonstrated that he is ready to lead Olentangy. I am confident that he will foster continuity of the district’s already impressive academic track record while also introducing fresh ideas."

As chief operations officer, Meyer oversees the district's human resources and transportation departments and the business and facilities group that includes custodial, maintenance, food service and building management.

He came to Olentangy in 2007 from Westerville City Schools to serve as principal of the new Olentangy Orange High School. He has 32 years in education.

Meyer will succeed Mark Raiff, who announced in January he would retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Raiff served in the role for eight years. He first came to the district in 2003 as an assistant principal at Olentangy High School and also has been the principal at Liberty High School and chief academics officer for the district.

The other finalist for the job was Joseph Clark, superintendent of Nordonia Hills City Schools in Macedonia, in Summit County, and a professor at the American College of Education.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Olentangy Schools superintendent search: District picks COO Todd Meyer