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Staci Weaver, Superintendent

Staci Weaver, an accomplished and dedicated education professional, has carved a distinguished career path marked by a commitment to excellence in educational leadership and administration. Holding a Superintendent Certification from Texas A&M University earned in 2017, Mrs. Weaver has consistently demonstrated expertise and innovation in shaping educational landscapes.
 
Educational Journey: Mrs. Weaver embarked on an academic journey marked by academic rigor and global management insights. Graduating with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Global Management from the University of Phoenix in 2003, Mrs. Weaver laid the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of business strategies applicable to the education sector. Earlier, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, also from the University of Phoenix in 2001, showcased a commitment to foundational business principles.
 
Certifications and Expertise: Armed with certifications spanning Special Education K-12, Generalist 4-8, Principal EC-12 Mid-Management, and a Superintendent Certification from Texas A&M University, Mrs. Weaver has honed the skills required for multifaceted roles within the education domain. As a TPESS/TTESS Evaluator, Mrs. Weaver brings a keen eye for instructional improvement and evaluation.
 
Professional Journey: Mrs. Weaver has held pivotal roles in various educational institutions and safety & security showcasing a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication to student success. As the current Superintendent since July 2021, Mrs. Weaver oversees financial and academic outcomes, formulates district-wide goals, and ensures compliance with legislative requirements. The commitment to safety, security implementation, and maintaining a balanced budget underscores Weaver’s leadership.



 

Chair / President – Byron Ricks

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Byron is a multi-certified corporate trainer and published author with more than fifteen years of
consulting, training and leadership experience. Byron is skilled in performance management,
facilitating diverse learning, and building productive relationships with clients and staff. He is an
energetic leader with excellent team development, emotional intelligence and conflict
management skills and has the ability to evaluate business processes; troubleshoot to isolate the
cause(s) of human performance gaps and/or organizational needs. He has experience in
forecasting workforce requirements, establishing/redesigning organizations, and
influencing/leading the work of individuals and groups in change initiatives. He has lead
seamless implementations and delivered next-generation assessment solutions that assist in
improving revenues, margins and workplace productivity.

His professional background includes positions as public affairs manager, regional academic
coordinator, and director of administrative services in higher education. He is an entrepreneur
with experience in management, human resources, sales and marketing, and has participated on
leadership teams responsible for implementing performance management standards, recruitment,
interviewing, and staff development. He has served on numerous boards and committees in his
professional career. Presently, he serves on the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Senior Services
Alliance. He is also the President and Chairman of the Board for Legacy Preparatory Charter
School District, serving the Dallas, Mesquite and Plano communities.

Byron has a BBA with emphases in Marketing and Real Estate, and a Master of Arts in Human
Behavior from National University San Diego, California. He has received accreditation from
Ziglar Training Systems (guest trainer) Development Dimensions International (certified
facilitator), Ball State University, Indiana (certified trainer), Accelerated Learning, American
Society for Training and Development (ASTD), American Management Association (Train the
Trainer), and National University-San Diego, Proactive Employee Selection & Retention and
Performance Management.

For the last six years, Byron and Flo have owned and operated the Comfort Keepers Franchise in
Frisco, Texas serving the senior communities of Collin & Denton Counties.

Secretary – Vincent Vittatoe

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Vince is the Principal/Owner at Vittatoe Consulting, LLC., an independent security consulting business.

Vince started his business in 2018 and brought over 30 years of combined law enforcement and corporate safety, security and loss prevention experience to provide businesses with either a virtual or fractional safety, security & loss prevention executive to help provide strategic security advice and direction to his clients.

Vince received his B.B.A in Accounting from Hardin-Simmons University in 1986 and began his professional career as an accounting supervisor for State Farm Insurance.  In 1988, Vince joined the Dallas Police Department, Dallas, TX.  where he worked in the patrol division and deployment units at Southeast Patrol Division.  In 1997, Vince re-entered the corporate world when he went to work for Accor North America, beginning his career in the hospitality industry.   Vince has provided safety, security and loss prevention expertise for such companies as Red Roof Inns, Bob Evans Farm and Mimi’s Cafés, La Quinta Inns and Suites and G6 Hospitality.

​​Vince is excited to join the Board of Directors for the Legacy Prep Charter Academy and believes in being involved as he is also an active member currently serving on the Board of Directors of IAPSC, International Association of Professional Security Consultants and the McKinney Convention and Visitor Bureau in McKinney, Texas.

Member – Megan Bauer

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Ms. Bauer has been a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas since November 2004. She graduated cum laude from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2004 and has been a public servant throughout her career. Ms. Bauer began her career in the Honors Program at the IRS where she was ultimately promoted to Senior Attorney. Then, in 2011, she began working for the Department of Health and Human Services as an Assistant Regional Counsel. Ms. Bauer also is the director of a non-profit, meditation center and has held that position since January 2012.

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Member – Ramil Paredes

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Ramil Paredes served with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines as a Motor Transport operator and an Infantry Squad Leader. He was named Marine of the Year in 2019 at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball by the Marine Corps League of Collin County. Ramil is also the President of Plano East Rotary Club for 2022-2023. He served as the Junior Vice Commandant for the Marine Corps League of Collin County in 2019-2021.
 
He volunteers his time coaching basketball and football in the local youth programs in California and Texas. He is also a board member for multiple non-profit  and advisory boards in California and Texas, working to serve Veterans and the community. Ramil has served as a board member for Plano East Rotary Club, Marine Corps League Collin County, Marine Corps League Scholarship Program, Toys for Tots Collin County, Plano Flags of Honor, and Rotary Parades of Plano non-profits and Los Angeles Postal Customer Council, Van Nuys Postal Customer Council, Las Vegas Postal Customer Council and the National Postal Customer Council in Washington D.C.
 
Ramil and his wife, Tatsumi Paredes, celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2023 and have two children, Ryan, attending University of Texas-Arlington and Riley, a senior in Allen High School. 
 
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Member – Jennifer Aleman Salazar

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Jennifer Aleman Salazar is a Loan Officer with Fairway Mortgage and has been with her team for 19 years.  After graduating from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 2004, she had the honor of starting her journey into the Mortgage Industry. Business Education has continued to be one of her loves and she has recently completed a Harvard Certificate program through the Harvard Business School with a focus in Disruptive Strategy.

With many years in the Mortgage industry, she also has the privilege of training incoming Loan Officers & Loan Officer Assistants.  In 2013, 2015 and 2017 Jennifer had the distinct honor of speaking on a panel for Todd Duncan's Sales Mastery (an annual convention consisting of the top mortgage originators in the nation).Jennifer grew up a “Pastors kid” and watched her dad selflessly help families every day with their needs.  This example has led her to a prime place, where she is also given the honor of helping families out every day with their needs.  Whether it’s by seeing a family purchase their first home, or helping a couple know how to restore their credit, her passion is to serve.

Jennifer is forty years young and currently resides in Rockwall with her husband, Tito and their baby girl, Daniella.  Jennifer and Tito have been married for 7 years and they welcomed their baby girl in February 2020.  Jennifer’s hobbies are traveling & trying new restaurants in the DFW area.  If you have a suggestion for somewhere awesome that you’ve been, let her know!