Weston Outlaw

Weston Outlaw

CFOO

Columbus Academy

Weston Outlaw is chief financial and operations officer at Columbus Academy, a PK-12 day school in Gahanna, Ohio. There, he oversees the school’s business office, human resources, facilities, technology, food service, security and special programs. A seasoned independent school administrator, Outlaw has built a reputation for leading and advising schools around the Midwest on the growth of auxiliary programs. His career includes roles at Culver Academies in Indiana, Cranbrook Schools in Michigan, and University School of Milwaukee in Wisconsin. A longtime camp professional and American Camp Association volunteer, he brings a unique perspective on blending business discipline with the developmental power of youth programming.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

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