Board of Directors
River Mill Academy is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the parents of currently enrolled students. The Board is responsible for the legal and financial obligations of the school. The Board sets the general direction and policy of the school but does not manage it on a daily basis.
Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm and are open to the public. Meetings are held in the Media Center.
Regular Meeting Schedule
July 18, 2024
August 15, 2024
September 19, 2024
October 17, 2024
November 19, 2024*
December 19, 2024
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
Board Documents:
Procedure for Conduct of the Meeting
Fundamentals of Parliamentary Procedure
Bylaws (Revision 4, approved August 15, 2013)
Board of Directors 2024-2025
Jason Austin
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Jason is self-employed in the construction industry. As a board member, he seeks to focus resources on facilities, strong teachers, strong families, and students who excel. Jason and his wife have one child at River Mill Academy.
Jill Davis
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Jill is the Executive Assistant to the Dean of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. She has been a board member since 2016 and enjoys serving the students, families, faculty, and staff of River Mill Academy. Jill has one daughter currently enrolled and another daughter who graduated in 2021.
Katy Doss
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Katy is a licensed hairdresser and current student at UNC-Greensboro. She volunteers with Mebane Parks and Recreation as a baseball and basketball coah. She is excited to serve on the Board and bring Jaguar Pride to Alamance County. Katy has a son at River Mill Academy.
James Penrod
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Jim is the Vice President of Primerica Financial Services. He and his wife, Laura, have volunteered with field trips, athletics, and classroom activities. Jim is vested in ensuring River Mill Academy continues to grow and develop well rounded citizens who have a foundation to be successful in life. He has one son currently enrolled and another son who graduated in 2020.
Kenny Risen
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Kenny is the Lead Project Manager with Oakwood Homes. Previously he taught Physical Education at River Mill Academy from 2011 to 2019. He brings a perspective of a former employee and and a parent to the Board. Kenny and his wife have one son currently enrolled and another son who graduated in 2022.
Efren Saenz, Jr.
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Efren works in sales at Talbert Building Supply. He has coached middle school and high school baseball at River Mill Academy. Efren's first-hand knowledge of the academic, arts, and athletic teams fuel his desire to help those and other programs at the school expand and flourish. He has a son currently attending and a daughter who graduated in 2024.
Brent Smith
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Brent has two decades of experience in the automotive industry as a parts manager. He has volunteered as a basketball coach at school. Brent has served on the Board since 2015. He has two children currently enrolled at River Mill Academy.
Alex Vinsant
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Alex is a Lead IT Engineer with Roche Diagnostics. He is excited about the future of River Mill Academy and supporting the best interest of the children, teachers, and the school overall. The Vinsant family have four daughters who currently attend River Mill Academy. Alex and his wife have volunteered with numerous classroom and sporting activities at school.
Cathy Whitfield
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Cathy retired from teaching with 30 years of experience educating the children of Alamance County. The last 15 years of her career were spent at River Mill Academy. She is passionate about educating all students, supporting our families, faculty, and administration. Her son is a 2016 graduate of River Mill Academy.