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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July 15, 2010 9:00am August 19, 2010 9:00am September 16, 2010 5:00pm October 21, 2010 5:00pm November 18, 2010 5:00pm December 16, 2010 5:00pm January 20, 2011 5:00pm February 17, 2011 5:00pm March 17, 2011 5:00pm April 14, 2011 5:00pm May 19, 2011 5:00pm June 16, 2011 5:00pm |
Jacqueline Moore, President
Term - 3 years
Community/church involvement
Payroll and finance background
Strong interpersonal skills
Supervision and leadership ability
New Haven resident
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
Laura Hood, Parent
Term - 3 years
Background in Education
Community Member
Karen Bochatyn
Term - 3 years
Background in Banking
Community Member
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.