- Millbrae Elementary School District
- Board of Education
Millbrae School District Board of Education
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Notice of Board Election - November 8, 2022
The Board of Education is the governing body of the District. The Board sets policy, determines the educational program, and controls financial matters in accordance with the will of the local residents expressed in District Elections.
- Regular meetings are held on the first and/or third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Closed Session), 7:00 p.m. (Regular Session)
- Non-televised meetings are held at the MESD District Office Conference Room at 555 Richmond Drive and may be scheduled as a study session or other special meeting as needed.
- Televised meetings are held at the Millbrae Council Chambers at 621 Magnolia Avenue.
- Televised meetings are available on MCTV (local cable channel 27)
For Meeting Agendas after July 1, 2022, please use the button on the right.
For Meeting Agendas prior to July 1, 2022, please click here.
Board of Education
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Mr. Denis Fama, President
About Mr. Denis Fama
Denis Fama has been a college instructor for 25 years and is also a nonprofit consultant. He received a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of San Francisco and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Francisco State College. He is also a writer and historian.
He currently teaches with Notre Dame de Namur University and is a retired Associate Professor and Department Chair at John F. Kennedy University.
Denis enjoys community service, and is the current Board President of the Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County. He Is also a member of the Millbrae Community Foundation and a former Millbrae Planning Commissioner.
As a consultant, Denis provides pro bono services to community nonprofit organizations in the areas of planning, board development, and fundraising.
He was the recipient of the Mayor’s Diversity Award in 2010 and was named the Millbrae Man of the Year for 2014. Denis was also inducted into the Peninsula Basketball Officials Hall of Fame.
Term expires in 2022
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Ms. Lynne Ferrario, Vice President
About Mrs. Lynne Ferrario
Mrs. Ferrario has lived in Millbrae for 30 years. She was employed by the Millbrae School District for 25 years as a teacher and principal. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Speech, Lifetime Multiple Subject K-9 Teaching Credential, Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration and Administrative Services Credential.
She is currently involved with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Millbrae Education Foundation, Millbrae Community Foundation and volunteer organizations such as the Reading Is Fundamental Program to promote literacy at all levels.
Special commendations include the Prudential California Realty Excellence in Education Foundation Award, California State Parent-Teacher Association Service Award and the Rotary Club/ Paul Harris Award.
“Actions and words are the windows through which the heart is seen.”
Term expires in 2022
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Ms. Maggie Musa, Clerk
About Ms. Maggie Musa
Mrs. Musa has lived in Millbrae for over twenty years and is a stay-at-home mom of three boys; her oldest is graduating college this year, one is currently a college sophomore, and her youngest is a freshman at Mills High School.
Through the years, Mrs. Musa has spent much of her time volunteering and helping out the community and schools of Millbrae. Starting out by teaching Art-in-Action, planning holiday parties, and classroom projects, her volunteering grew into a strong interest in education. Mrs. Musa has served as the PTA President of Spring Valley Elementary and Taylor Middle School, a member of the School Site Council as well as the DAC/DELAC (District Advisory Committee/District English Language Advisory Committee), and the Millbrae Council of PTAs. As President of the PTA, she actively collaborated with teachers and principals, in addition to progressing with the goal to implement twenty-first century technology in classrooms.
Currently, Mrs. Musa is serving as a Trustee for the Millbrae School District. “I have an outstanding relationship with the teachers and staff, and I have seen what needs improvement. Over the years, I feel I have acquired a superior background to bring in positive ideas and fix some flaws that have remained unadministered in the recent years. I am here to change and enhance the policies of the district and make the environment our kids grow up in a better place for everyone, and to prepare our kids for high school and beyond.”
Term Expires in 2024
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Ms. Karen Chin, Trustee
Ms. Chin, with her husband and two boys, have been proud Millbrae community members since 2009. Both her boys attended Millbrae public schools. She has been an active school volunteer and started by helping in the classroom, serving as a community liaison for the Millbrae Education Foundation, serving on the PTA in various leadership roles including Spring Valley PTA President and Millbrae Council President. Karen has experience successfully working with the community and led the 2019 parcel tax campaign to secure funding across the entire district.Ms. Chin is passionate about making sure ALL have access to opportunity. Karen helped co-found the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition to ensure that Milbrae is an inclusive, welcoming and safe community that works for everyone. She consults to organizations and non profits to provide support to under-represented groups and has led projects to help bridge the digital divide as well as provide and preserve affordable housing.Karen has worked in Finance providing investments to grow small and medium sized businesses and has been an executive and a consultant to Fortune 500 companies. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania and has a Masters in Business from Stanford University. -
Mr. Frank Barbaro, Trustee
About Mr. Frank Barbaro
Mr. Barbaro was elected by the Millbrae residents in 2007 and 2011 and has served as president of the board in 2009 and 2013.
Mr. Barbaro and his wife, Kris, have been married for 38 years and have two children, one a UCSB graduate and the other is attending USC. He and his family have lived in Millbrae for the past 26 years and have been involved in Millbrae schools PTAs in various positions ranging from hospitality as well as serving as co-presidents. Mr. Barbaro has been a member of the Taylor Middle School and Mills High School Site Councils. He served on the Millbrae District Advisory Committee for the superintendent, as well as co-chair of the 2006 Parcel Tax committee.
Mr. Barbaro has been a member of the Millbrae Lions Club since 2004, serving the Millbrae schools and surrounding community and served on the Millbrae Lions board from 2005 to 2007. He was president of the Golden Gate Bolt & Supply Company from 1991-2011. He currently serves on the Millbrae School District facilities committee.
Term expires in 2024
Meeting Calendar
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June 13, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MESD Regular Board Meeting
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June 27, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MESD Regular Board Meeting
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July 18, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MESD Regular Board Meeting
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August 15, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MESD Regular Board Meeting