Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Merritt Academy is the legal entity for the academy. They oversee the academy as the policy-making body but do not micro manage the school. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school under the direction of the board and management company.
The principal, teachers, and staff are employees of The Romine Group, LLC. All employees and the management company are under the authority of the Board of Directors.
| Meeting Schedule | Budget |
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October 15, 2009 November 19, 2009 December 17, 2009 January 21, 2010 February 18, 2010 March 18, 2010 April 15, 2010 May 29, 2010 June 17, 2010 |
Jacqueline Moore, President
Term - 3 years
Community/church involvement
Payroll and finance background
Strong interpersonal skills
Supervision and leadership ability
New Haven resident
Vito (Bill) Oddo, Vice-President
Term - 3 years
Parent of an academy student
Committed to educational excellence
Excellent customer service skills
Bill LaFranca, Treasurer
Term - 3 years
Business man in the community
Active in his community
Strong family man
Cares about young people
Katherine Knott, Secretary
Term - 3 years
Career Educator - Certified K-8
Loves children
Volunteer in community
Strong interpersonal skills
Teaches in a charter school
Tom Denewith, Trustee
Term - 3 years
33 years educational experience
Community activist
Strong communication skills
Past President MASSP
Principal of the Year
Understands school/parent/community relationships
None of the board members has a financial interest in the school, nor are any of the members of the team related to one another.