Board of Directors
2020-21 Board of Directors
Mrs. Jacqueline Balandra, Ed.S., Board President, Chair of Governance Committee
Mr. Joseph O'Malley, Vice-President
Mr. Chuck Ciuni, Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
Mrs. Karen Avery, Secretary, Chair of Advancement Committee
Dr. Olesya Karakosta, PhD., Board Member
Mr. Robert B. Ringhofer, Esq., Board Member
Mr. Keith Jacoby, Board Emeritus
Mr. Will Kastroll, Board Emeritus
Mr. Joseph Murgalo, Retired Board Member
Mr. Andrew Saluan, Retired Board Member
As a Private, Independent, Catholic school, Royal Palm Academy is governed by a Board of Directors who are committed to the School’s legacy and its vision for the future. Members of the Board of Directors are entrusted with carrying out long-range strategic planning, ensuring financial success, and developing policy consistent with the mission of Royal Palm Academy. The Board is composed of parents, friends of RPA, and alumni parents.