Our Board
January 15, 2025 2025-07-01 15:16Our Board
Our Board
Meet our Board Members
The RREF consists of Rocky River parents and community members who are passionate about seeing our schools, teachers, and most importantly, our students succeed.
Officers
Mason Oatey
President
Maria Melacrinos
Vice President
Lenny Bonyak
Treasurer
Jenny Dieringer
Secretary
Board Members
Anne Banas
Mitch Bihuniak
James Broderick
Carolyn Castrovince
Brandy Chittester
Erin Clark
Mandy Copeland
Lia Fresty
Shannon Gilfillan
Ryan Hartzell
Breda Hill
Kylie Karpel
Matt Knickman
Lynn Lazzaro
Jason Makii
Melissa Mayer
Justin Reed
Jennifer Rieker
Shelby Roberts
Larry Seiler
Chris Snyder
Jessica Spachner
Nikie Sturman
Liz Sylvain
Sarah van Raalten
Alternate Trustees
Jeremy Feador
Kate Horne
Dave Pycraft
Honorary Trustees
Kerry Capka
Stacey Clevenger
Laurie DeRoma
Richard Donaldson
Herb Harpster
Judy Hudson
Anne Jones
Lisa Lawrence
Jeff Marshall
Adam Nazette
Michelle Pike
Greg Robinson
Brian Smith
James Spallino
Karen Weger
Frank Cercone
Elaine Cook
Tom Dewey
Dave Furry
Russell Harris
Brett Jaffe
Thomas LaMotte
Ana Locci
Priscilla Mohr
Mayme Mylen Patthoff
Meredith Reusser
Brian Sindelar
Victor Smole
Porter Vergon
Dave Westerfield
Ex-Officio
Adham Schirg
Superintendent
Lauren Negrey
Board of Education Representative
Shelby Roberts
Rocky River PTA Council Representative
Staff Representatives
Liz Anderson
Curriculum Liaison
Diane Beer
Office Manager
Leslie Rossi
Kim Reddy
ESC Support
Are You Interested in Being a Board Member
Complete the board interest form for the possibility of becoming a member of the Board of Trustees for the Rocky River Education Foundation
Board Meeting Schedule
2025- 2026 Dates
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wedneday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
All meetings will be held at 7:30 pm.
The Executive Board will meet at 6:45 p.m. on the above dates.
Location will be at Professional Development Center (old gym) at Beach School.
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.
NOTE: These meetings are for Board Members only.
Committee Meeting Schedule
Finance Committee
January 17, 2025 – 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach
April 11, 2025- 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach
July 11, 2025- 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach
Grants Committee
March 3, 2025 – 7 PM – Curriculum Library at Beach
Donor Development
February 3, 2025 – 6-9 PM – RRMS Media Center
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.Â
NOTE: These meetings are for Board Members only.
