OUR GOVERNING BOARD
Setting the Vision and Mission: Governing Board's Impact on School Direction
The governing board at Imagine Schools Great Western plays a key role in shaping the school’s vision, setting strategic goals, and ensuring responsible leadership. Made up of community stakeholders, the board helps guide major decisions, develop school policies, and monitor both academic and financial performance.
By aligning policies with legal standards and school values, the board supports a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment. Their oversight ensures we stay focused on our mission and deliver quality education for all students.
OUR MEMBERS
Alan Toops
J. Love Benton
Jackiethia Butsch
Jimmy Tyson
Joseph Soza
Meeting Schedule
2025-2026
- July 28, 2025 (Academic Meeting)
- August 18, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- January 26, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 15, 2026
Legal Counsel
Arthur L. Clements, III
Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
25 West Prospect Ave., Suite 1400
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-621-7227 (phone)
216-621-3999 (facsimile)
tclements@nicola.com
Location
Imagine Schools Great Western Academy
310 N Wilson Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43204
Time: All governing board meetings are held at the school at 6:00 PM.
Public Notice
The Board of Directors will consider adopting the Attendance Policy below at the board meeting held on March 16, 2026. Parents, guardians, other persons having care of a student, and other members of the community are encouraged to provide input regarding the proposed Policy either at the Board meeting or via email to BoardofDirectorsPublicComment@gmail.com. We ask that email correspondence include “Great Western Academy – Attendance Policy” in the subject line. The Board of Directors will consider any public comment made prior to approving the Policy.