Danielle Funderburg has lived in Romulus since 2003. She and her husband Gerod, have two children in the Romulus Community Schools. Mrs. Funderburg is a homemaker which allows her the opportunity to be very involved in the community. She is a former parent coordinator (Wick) and has served on the board personnel, curriculum committees as well as representing the board on the School/Community Committee and Romulus High School Band Boosters. Mrs. Funderburg is a member of the Word of Faith International Christian Center where she served as a Youth Counselor. Mrs. Funderburg has achieved her MASB Certified Board Member Level 2, Award of Merit.

Tom Kuderik has lived in Romulus his entire life and is a graduate of Romulus Senior high school. He and his wife Pam (also an RHS graduate) have two boys who both graduated from Romulus Senior high school. In addition to his current term as vice president, Tom is a past president and secretary of the Romulus board of education and has served on the district technology, board finance and personnel committees. Tom has worked with Romulus children for many years through his affiliations with the Boy Scouts of America, the Romulus Flyers, Romulus Little League, Early Childhood Development and the Romulus Rotary. Mr. Kuderik served in the Army from 1982-1989 and received an honorable discharge. Mr. Kuderik holds the MASB Master Board Member certificate.

Theresa Beard is a lifelong Romulus resident and a Romulus Senior High graduate, Class of 1979. Theresa Beard was first appointed to the Board of Education in November 2009 to fill a vacancy. Theresa and her husband Ken have two sons. Mrs. Beard was the recipient of the 2009 Michigan Council of Exceptional Children Exceptional Parent of the Year Award. Mrs. Beard has represented Romulus Community Schools on the Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee since 2002 and has held various officer positions on the WCPAC executive board and is a member of several subcommittees. Mrs. Beard is member of the Barth PTC/PTO and Michigan Transition Services Association. Mrs. Beard has attended many workshops, conferences and trainings for special education. She has served on the Romulus board personnel, curriculum and finance committees and has achieved her MASB Certified Board Member Level 2, Award of Merit.

Robert McLachlan has lived in Romulus since 1994. He and his wife Theresa have two children, both graduates of Romulus High School. Mr. McLachlan has served on board curriculum, finance and policy committees and currently serves on the MASB Government Relations Committee. He is an active community member, involved in many areas, including the Romulus Democratic Club, the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce, and St. Aloysius Church. Mr. McLachlan has earned "Level 4" Certification (also referred to as "Master Board Member") from the Michigan Association of School Boards. His personal email is rwmclachlan@gmail.com.

Sandy Crout has lived in Romulus since 1966. She is married to Harry, a UAW retiree and both their children were Romulus High School graduates. Mrs. Crout’s two granddaughters are current honor students in Romulus Schools. Sandy has been the Financial Director of the 34th District Court for 15 years. She has served as the board secretary and participated on the board’s finance, policy and curriculum committees. Mrs. Crout has completed her MASB Certified Board Member Level 1 coursework through MASB.

Cheryle Buckley is a lifelong resident of Romulus and a Romulus High School Graduate. She is married to Ronald Buckley and the mother of Ronald II who is also a Romulus High School & MSU Graduate. She has served as Treasurer (2 yrs), Secretary (1 yr), Vice President (2 yrs), and President (3 yrs) of the Board. She has also served on many Board Committees such as Personnel, Finance, Policy and Curriculum. Mrs. Buckley represents the board of education on several District Initiative Committees including swimming pool, cable, Healthy Living, Technology, Early Childhood and Climate. Ms. Buckley holds MASB Master Board Member and Advocacy certifications.

John Thiede is a lifelong Romulus resident and is a graduate of Romulus Senior high school. John also enjoys the thrill of having 2 careers that he loves. He has been with the Romulus Fire Dept since 1986, holds the rank of Lieutenant and also works in sports media, improvisation comedy and acting. He is married and his daughter will begin her academic career in the Romulus Community Schools this fall. John enjoys the challenges of serving on the school board and working with excellent employees that provide the best for our students. He has served on the board’s curriculum and policy committees and has recently completed coursework for his MASB board member Level 1 certification.