School Board

Although the school is chartered by the Menifee Union School District, it is an independent school that operates as a separate public school district. The school is responsible for all administrative functions from Business Services such as payroll, human resources, health benefits, budget and finance to traditional school site operations under the supervision of the Director/Principal of the school.

The board ensures that the vision of the school is implemented through policy setting, the review of interim financial reports and adoption of a balanced annual budget among other things. The school board holds monthly, public meetings in the school’s library at the Menifee Campus at 9:00 AM. Agendas and minutes are posted on the web site.

Santa Rosa Academy School Board

President, Dr. William Loftus
Dr. Loftus has 39 years of experience as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent He holds a degree in mathematics and Doctorate in Education. He has held a variety of leadership positions within the California School Administrators Association. He retired from the Vista Unified School District in 2002 and has been a consultant to several school districts, the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Department of Education.

District Representative, Karen Valdes
Mrs. Valdes serves as Assistant Superintendent of the Menifee Union School District. She oversees Educational Services including Categorical Programs, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment and Accountability and English Language Learners. She holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degrees as well as teaching and administrative credentials. She was Teacher of the Year two times for the Temecula Unified School District.

Chief Financial Officer, Community Representative, Midge James
Mrs. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree, California Teaching Credential, Master of Arts in Administrative Services. She has been a teacher, principal, staff developer and has supervised student teachers during her 30 years as an educator. She has been with the Menifee Union School District for 26 years. She is currently Principal of Ridgemoor Elementary School.

Community Representative, Charlotte Lucey
Mrs. Lucey has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and was the Registrar for the University of Redlands for 18 years. She spent 9 years as a bank administrator, served on the board of the University of Redlands Town and Gown and volunteers for the Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans on an annual basis.

Teacher Representative, Niki McMullen
Mrs. McMullen has been a teacher for over 18 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and a California Teaching Credential. She has been past Swim Coach of the Year for Riverside County, spent several years working with Penguins at Sea World and volunteers for her church.

Parent Representative, Daniel Temple
Daniel Temple is married to Naomi Temple and they have two children who attend Santa Rosa Academy: Spencer in grade 5 and Dominique in grade 10. He is a Sergeant with the California Highway Patrol working in the Rancho Cucamonga area and serves on the Menifee Planning Commission.

Parent Representative, Darryl Dugan
Mr. Dugan is the parent of Jonathan, grade 7. He is a Technology Administrator for the University of California and is dedicated to ensuring that Santa Rosa Academy is a state of the art school developing the whole child with character at the forefront.