West Michigan Academy’s Board of Directors Board stand firm for safe, secure schools and make the tough decisions to ensure that every child receives a first class education free of disruption, threat, and fear. The Board is focused on student achievement, parent satisfaction, and safe, secure location for learning.

WMAES operates under the public school academy governance structure in which the Academy is authorized (received its charter from) Central Michigan University Board of Trustees.  CMU Board of Trustees appoints the WMAES Board of Directors.  Members are required to be bona fide citizens of Michigan, undergo criminal records check, and comply with conflict of interest guidelines established by law and CMU. 

To contact a West Michigan Academy Board Member, please contact the Board's Corresponding Agent, Pam Fitzgerald, at 616.785.8440 or PO Box 141493, Grand Rapids, MI 49514.

Current School Board Members are the following:

• Nancy Harris, President
                      

• Dr. Phil Wheeler, Vice President
               

• Maureen Paluska, Treasurer
                   

• Linda Fravel, Director
  
  

• Wallace Hook, Director