HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-11 BOT Agenda PacketThe Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Board
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
Mission / Vision Statement
Westlake Academy is a nurturing, community owned International Baccalaureate Charter
School whose mission is to achieve academic excellence and to develop life-long learners who
become well-balanced, responsible global citizens.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
Amended showing the corrected year to 2011
March 10, 2011
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE – 2ND FLOOR
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM
Workshop Session 4:30 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
Workshop Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM MARCH 10, 2011, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. (corrected to reflect the date of the meeting
3/10/11)
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3. REPORTS
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented. (there
will no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate discussion unless
a Board Member requests that report be removed and considered separately.
a. Secondary Leadership Team recommendations for expanding Language B
component within both the MYP and DP.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and Discussion of Various Multi-Year State Funding Forecast Reduction
Scenarios for Westlake Academy.
b. Presentation and Discussion of Westlake Academy Facility Plan Options by Mr. Peter
Hayes of Project Management Services, Inc.
c. Discussion of board of trustee governance as illustrated in Dr. Brian Carpenter’s
Charter School Board University: An introduction to effective charter school
governance; Chapters 16-17.
5. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the
agenda. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or
action.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 7, 2011.
b. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 28, 2011.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 11-05, in Support of Making Education a
Priority in the Current Texas Legislature’s Budget Deliberations for the Next
Biennium.
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d. Consider approval of Resolution 11-06, Requesting a waiver for Missed
Instructional Days.
5. BOARD CALENDAR
- Trustee Meeting
April 4, 2011
- Town Offices Closed
April 22, 2011 (Good Friday)
- WA Senior Dinner
June 2, 2011, Petroleum Club, Fort Worth - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
- WA Graduation
June 4, 2011, Hurst Convention Center - 2:00 p.m.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the
Superintendent with the requested item and the Superintendent will list it on the
agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need
for Board discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic
priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board
discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Superintendent
will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff
preparation on the agenda item.
7. ADJOURNMENT
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER
SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on
March 8, 2011, by 10:30 a.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
CERTIFICATION
_____________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise
the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist you.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Board
of Trustees Workshop but not prior to the posted start time.
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
Mission / Vision Statement
Westlake Academy is a nurturing, community owned International Baccalaureate Charter
School whose mission is to achieve academic excellence and to develop life-long learners who
become well-balanced, responsible global citizens.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
March 10, 2010
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE – 2ND
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM
FLOOR
Workshop Session 4:30 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
Workshop Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM MARCH 7, 2011, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
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3. REPORTS
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented. (there
will no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate discussion unless
a Board Member requests that report be removed and considered separately.
a. Secondary Leadership Team recommendations for expanding Language B
component within both the MYP and DP.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and Discussion of Various Multi-Year State Funding Forecast Reduction
Scenarios for Westlake Academy.
b. Presentation and Discussion of Westlake Academy Facility Plan Options by Mr. Peter
Hayes of Project Management Services, Inc.
c. Discussion of board of trustee governance as illustrated in Dr. Brian Carpenter’s
Charter School Board University: An introduction to effective charter school
governance; Chapters 16-17.
5. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the
agenda. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or
action.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 7, 2011.
b. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 28, 2011.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 11-05, in Support of Making Education a
Priority in the Current Texas Legislature’s Budget Deliberations for the Next
Biennium.
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d. Consider approval of Resolution 11-06, Requesting a waiver for Missed
Instructional Days.
5. BOARD CALENDAR
- Trustee Meeting
April 4, 2011
- Town Offices Closed
April 22, 2011 (Good Friday)
- WA Senior Dinner
June 2, 2011, Petroleum Club, Fort Worth - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
- WA Graduation
June 4, 2011, Hurst Convention Center - 2:00 p.m.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the
Superintendent with the requested item and the Superintendent will list it on the
agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need
for Board discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic
priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board
discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Superintendent
will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff
preparation on the agenda item.
7. ADJOURNMENT
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER
SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on
March 7, 2011, by 3:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
CERTIFICATION
_____________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise
the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist you.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 7, 2011.
b. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 28, 2011.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 11-05, in Support of Making Education a
Priority in the Current Texas Legislature’s Budget Deliberations for the Next
Biennium.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 11-06, Requesting a waiver for Missed
Instructional Days.
Westlake Academy
Item # 2 –
Review of Consent
Agenda Items
REPORTS
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented.
(there will no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate discussion
unless a Board Member requests that report be removed and considered separately.
a. Secondary Leadership Team recommendations for expanding Language B
component within both the MYP and DP.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 –
Reports
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 10, 2011
Staff Contact: Rod Harding Report
Subject: Secondary Leadership Team Recommendations for Expanding
Language B
The position paper provides research-based information regarding the secondary leadership
team’s recommendation for the alternate choice to Spanish for the Language B component
within both the MYP and DP. This recommendation embraces the IBO model and conforms to
the desired outcomes outlined in the WA Strategic Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
High Student Achievement
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
Academic Achievement
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
Funded Not Funded X N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
Report presented for Board information and review.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Report on Recommendations for Expanding Language B.
ATTACHMENTS
.
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Position Paper: Secondary Leadership Team Recommendations for Expanding
Language B
Westlake Academy and Language B
Currently, Westlake Academy (WA) administers a Spanish program as its second
language. IB refers to this as Language B, because Language A is the primary language
of instruction. Since 2003, the Spanish program has been taught in Kindergarten
through Grade 6. As the grades advanced, the secondary school has progressed the
Spanish curriculum through both the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program
(DP). WA now represents a complete continuum of Spanish language learning. The
direction given as to the beliefs and values about all language learning for Westlake
Academy has been documented in the school’s language policy.
WA Language Policy: Statement of Philosophy
All teaching and learning is driven by the idea that through language instruction, we are
encouraging intercultural awareness and new perspectives, a culture of curiosity, as well
as an appreciation of the richness of our world’s diversity.
We strongly believe that through this exploration of language, students develop as
deeper, independent thinkers; as responsible, understanding citizens of the world; and
as better communicators in our multilingual world. All students experience an enriched,
language program in which English is the primary language of instruction and Spanish is
taught as an additional language.
At Westlake Academy, we consider Math, Visual Arts, and Music as other valuable
languages to which all students are consistently exposed and encouraged to use to
understand the world (WA, 2007).
Language Acquisition and the IB Learner Profile
The overriding goal of any language is to develop students who are “…..independent
thinkers…responsible, understanding citizens of the world; and as better communicators
in our multilingual world” (WA, 2007). Additional languages, other than the language of
instruction provided in any IB World School, must endeavor to provide students with
opportunities to “…..understand and express ideas and information confidently and
creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication and
work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others” (IBO, 2008).
The design of a language program is shaped by the purposes it is intended to serve. If
we value and believe in the IB philosophy then the purpose of language learning is for
students to be competent communicators in real-life situations. Instruction therefore
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must adequately prepare them to function in authentic cultural contexts. The goal of
performing with language requires sufficient time for speaking. Standardized tests must
be developed to assess proficiency—rather than direct it to achievement only—and to
reflect the holistic orientation of proficiency.
Language B and the WA Strategic Plan
The WA strategic plan states under Desired Outcomes – Student Achievement:
8.0 Students will possess a working proficiency in a second language.
8.3 Graduates will demonstrate the following:
Know how to communicate effectively in a number of situations
and within the culture where the language is spoken
Communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations;
understand and accurately use oral and written forms of language
Express ideas with clarity and fluency while understanding the
vocabulary and common usage
Possess the ability to understand and respond appropriately to
the written and spoken material of average difficulty (WA, 2010).
In order to achieve these strategic outcomes, WA must always focus on communication.
Second language acquisition must include oral and written forms at a moderate level of
fluency. It must be an active and communicative process for learning about other
cultures. A modern foreign language is the only choice open to WA, because we expect
our students to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations and within the
culture of the spoken language.
A study by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the
national associations of teachers of French, German, Spanish and Portuguese
emphasized that communication should be the organizing principle for foreign language
study. "While grammar and vocabulary are essential tools for communication, it is the
acquisition of the ability to communicate in meaningful and appropriate ways with users
of other languages that is the ultimate goal of today's foreign language classroom”
(ACTFL, 1996).
In promoting communication, the standards reflect the "proficiency movement" that
has been making inroads in foreign language classrooms for more than a decade. The
proficiency movement focuses on what students can do with what they know. This
application is very much the teaching philosophy of the International Baccalaureate
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Program.
Researchers have found that the study of grammar alone, through rote dialogues and
drills, is not the best way to develop proficiency. When students are given opportunities
to use the language in meaningful contexts, they develop proficiency faster—and are
more eager learners. If we are to use language in real-life situations students need to
communicate in authentic ways. Authentic communications have a purpose. As in real
life, language is used to get something done—to make a purchase or to express an
opinion, for example. Authentic communications involve a true exchange of
information. And in authentic communications, the communicators have a shared sense
of the context of their interaction. Although all agree that communication should be the
overriding goal of foreign language instruction, experts are quick to point out that
grammar, accuracy, and pronunciation should not be slighted. The traditional elements
are there and are used as a means to an end.
Languages, such as ancient Latin or ancient Greek, are excellent for building vocabulary,
improving grammar, and learning about past civilizations. However, these languages
focus less on communication and more on understanding of ancient texts. In fact, the
oral component of ancient language is minimized, because there really is no
communicative application in the modern world. Since communication is central to
developing a working proficiency in a second language, an ancient language would not
serve as the best alternative for achieving the desired outcomes of the WA strategic
Plan.
A prime advantage of the communication emphasis is that students find it engaging and
students enjoy interacting with real people. Which is more motivating: picking apart
sentences or communicating with a peer in another country?" Promoting
communication in language acquisition requires learning about other cultures, making
connections to other disciplines, developing insights into the nature of language and
culture, and participating in multilingual communities. Communication is the essential
goal of the WA Strategic Plan as outlined by the WA Language Policy and supported by
the IB Learner Profile.
Expanding Language B
The intrinsic purpose of this paper is to determine what is the best way to proceed in
expanding Language B at WA. Since communication is the strategic goal of language
acquisition, WA needs to focus on a modern foreign language that offers the most
versatility for our students when they matriculate to college or university.
Similarly, the mission of the IB language policy is to provide a framework for schools to
embrace the values and aims of multilingualism. Specifically, this policy states:
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“The International Baccalaureate” (IB) is committed through its access agenda to reach
students from a variety of cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds
” (IBO, 2011).
In order to achieve this mission, the IB has established three working languages:
“The languages in which the organization [IBO} communicates with its stakeholders and
in which it is committed to providing a range of services for the implementation of the
programs are currently English, French and Spanish
” (IBO, 2011).
These working languages represent a starting point for discussing how to expand
Language B at WA.
In US institutions of higher learning, enrollments in languages other than English mirror
the working languages of the IB. The Modern Language Association recently reported
that Spanish makes up 51.4% of the total enrollment in higher education, followed by
French with 12.9% of the total enrollment. German is listed third with 5.7%, and all
other languages are individually below 5.5% of the total enrollment. Most notably,
Chinese is 3.6%, Arabic is 2.1%, and Latin is 1.9%. Clearly, Spanish and French are the
second language choices of students at American institutions of higher learning
(Furman, et al, p. 26). If we are to prepare our students for the transition into higher
education, it is prudent to select an alternative Language B that is offered and
supported by the overwhelming majority of college and university campuses.
Since WA already offers Spanish as its Language B, the logical choice for an alternative
language is French. Therefore, it is the secondary leadership team’s recommendation
that French be adopted and supported as the alternate choice to Spanish for the
Language B component within both the MYP and DP. This recommendation embraces
the IBO model and conforms to the desired outcomes outlined in the WA Strategic Plan.
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References
ACTFL. (1996). Standards for foreign language learning: Preparing for the 21st century.
National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project.
Furman, N., et al. (2010). Enrollments in languages other than English in United States
institutions of higher education, Fall 2009. Retrieved 2/28/20111,
http://
www.mla.org/enroll_survey09.
IBO. (2008). MYP: From principles to practice. International Baccalaureate
Organization.
IBO. (2011). International baccalaureate language policy. International Baccalaureate
Organization. Retrieved 2/28/2011,
http://www.ibo.org/mission/languagepolicy
WA. (2007). Westlake Academy language policy. Westlake Academy.
WA. (2010). Westlake Academy strategic plan. Westlake Academy.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and Discussion of Various Multi-Year State Funding Forecast
Reduction Scenarios for Westlake Academy.
b. Presentation and Discussion of Westlake Academy Facility Plan Options by Mr.
Peter Hayes of Project Management Services, Inc.
c. Discussion of board of trustee governance as illustrated in Dr. Brian Carpenter’s
Charter School Board University: An introduction to effective charter school
governance; Chapters 16-17.
Westlake Academy
Item # 4 –
Discussion Items
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 10, 2011
Staff Contact: Tom Brymer, Superintendent Discussion
Subject: Presentation and Discussion of Various Multi-Year State Funding
Forecast Reduction Scenarios for Westlake Academy
The State Legislature is now in session and based on the State Comptroller’s forecast, all State
revenue to fund existing services, including public education, will be reduced over the next 2
fiscal years compared to current State funding levels. While the amount of reduction in State
public education funding is yet unknown for the next Biennium, estimates vary from 5% to 15%.
Westlake Academy currently receives about 80% of its operating income from the State. For
purposes of comparison, a 15% State funding reduction would mean approximately $560,000
less revenue for the Academy’s operating budget in 2011-12, a very significant reduction. And
again, this reduction would be for 2 fiscal years, 2011-12 and 2012-13. At the workshop various
funding forecast reductions, as well as the assumptions they are based on, will be presented to
the Board for feedback and direction to staff as preparations of the 2011-12 budget near.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
High Student Achievement
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
Academic Achievement
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
PYP, MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Fiscal Stewardship
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
Funded Not Funded N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable at this time until funding forecast scenarios are presented at the workshop to the
Board for feedback and direction.
Hear the staff presentation and provide staff feedback and direction. Staff recommendations will
be presented at the workshop.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
ATTACHMENTS
Funding forecast scenarios to be sent out under separate cover.
:
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 10, 2011
Staff Contact: Tom Brymer, Superintendent Discussion
Subject: Presentation and Discussion of Westlake Academy Facility Plan Options
by Mr. Peter Hayes of Project Management Services, Inc.
Mr. Peter Hayes of Project Management Services, Inc. will present to the Board multi-year
facility plan options related to Westlake Academy future facilities and modifications to existing
facilities as well as financing/enrollment plans to fund these options. Mr. Hayes’ firm has
lengthy experience in charter school facility planning and financing. Mr. Hayes and his staff
have been working with our staff team on these options, receiving staff input on the options
being presented to the Board. This presentation comports directly to WA’s Strategic Plan as
follows:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Desired Outcome- Effective Educators and Staff
Specific Outcome:
4.0 Draft long-range facility master plan and integrate with the capital
improvement plan (CIP) for the Town of Westlake
Team Leader(s): Chief Executive Officer; Facilities and Recreation
Director – Short-Range Goal
4.1 Work with the Leadership Team to establish a viable facility planning
and review process Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2011
4.2 Draft facility master plan (FMP) scope with the Board and receive
direction Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2011
4.3 Integrate with the CIP for the Town Estimated Completion Date:
Fall, 2011
High Student Achievement
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
Academic Achievement
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
PYP, MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Fiscal Stewardship
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
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Funded (facility study only) Not Funded N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
This study was funded by a grant from the Hudson Foundation. The study Mr. Hayes prepared
provides funding scenarios of the various facility options his firm has identified. The study
utilizes the approach of having State public education money fund debt service for these
improvements based on student enrollment.
Hear Mr. Hayes’ presentation, discuss it, ask questions, and see if other scenarios warrant study.
Staff recommends that the Board take this study under advisement for further Board discussion
during a WA strategic planning session.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
1.) Information on Mr. Peter Hayes firm, PMSI (www.pmsitx.com)
ATTACHMENTS
2.) PMSI Report on WA Plan Options and Funding (sent under separate cover)
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The renovation of existing classrooms and cafetorium, along with development of a new science building, portable classrooms, and a
campus-wide IT infrastructure improvement helped transform this campus into a leading public school in Arlington, Texas. PMSI provided
management services from planning and budgeting through turnover to the school.
Williams Preparatory School
PMSI provided services to manage teams in securing Special Use Permits (SUP) for a 12.9 acre site and manage the design and
construction for the adaptive reuse of existing 65,000 and 11,000 square foot office buildings to serve as a K-12 open enrollment
charter school, which opened in August, 2007. With the management of master planning and design for a new gymnasium and soccer
field, PMSI continues to help the school achieve its goals of providing the highest quality of services to its students. The design of the
gymnasium is complete and the soccer field is scheduled for completion in May, 2009.
IDEA Public Schools
PMSI is providing a full range of services including property acquisition due diligence, program management, master planning, and
design and construction management for IDEA Public Schools. IDEA is a premier charter school organization operating in the Rio Grand
Valley, Texas. Published recently in Time magazine with schools consistently ranked in the top 50 in the nation, IDEA strives to provide
their students with high quality learning environments, geared toward preparing each student for a successful college experience. PMSI
is proud to assist IDEA in meeting this challenge.
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BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Westlake Academy
Item #5
Board Recap /
Staff Direction
Westlake Academy
Item # 6 –
Workshop
Adjournment
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Westlake Academy
Item # 2 – Pledge of
Allegiance
Texas Pledge:
"Honor the Texas
flag; I pledge
allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under
God, one and
indivisible."
CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to
address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board cannot
by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the
Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be
noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 – Citizens’
Presentations and
recognitions
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 7, 2011.
b. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on February 28, 2011.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 11-05, in Support of Making Education a
Priority in the Current Texas Legislature’s Budget Deliberations for the Next
Biennium.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 11-06, Requesting a waiver for Missed
Instructional Days.
Westlake Academy
Item # 4 - Consent
Agenda Items
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETINGS
February 7, 2011
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat and Trustees, Clif Cox, Carol Langdon, and Rick
Rennhack.
ABSENT: John Miller and Tim Brittan
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent, Tom Brymer, School Attorney, Janet Bubert,
Board Secretary Kelly Edwards, Secondary Principal Rod Harding,
Primary Principal Jamie Schmitz, Middle Years Coordinator Tracy
Odom, Administrative Services Coordinator Ben Nibarger, Finance
Director Debbie Piper, and Assistant to the Superintendent Ginger
Awtry.
Workshop Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the workshop meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
Discussion ensued regarding the calendar discussion not recorded in the January 10,
2011, minutes, the use of the current calendar available online and the possibility of
including additional annual events on the calendar and the contract to retain Jody
Richardson for State legislative support services.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion of Council Relations Policy as it Relates to Amendment to Assist in Town
Council/Board Meeting Structure and Effectiveness.
Superintendent Brymer provided an overview of the recommendations amending the
Council/Board relations policy.
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Discussion ensued how to determine if an item should be a discussion or report item
and items that may be considered an administrative item and when those items may
be considered a Future Agenda Item.
b. Discussion of Strategic Plan Guiding Board Meetings
Superintendent Brymer provided an overview regarding the process of moving
forward to align the strategic plan using a balanced scorecard.
c. Discussion of Next State Bienium Budget on Westlake Academy FY 11-12 and
FY 12-13.
Superintendent Brymer provided an overview of possible future Academy possible
future revenue and expenditure scenarios to manage any reductions should the State
cut funding for the next school year.
d. Discussion of board of trustee governance as illustrated in Dr. Brian Carpenter’s
Charter School Board University: An introduction to effective charter school
governance; Chapters 14-15.
The Board reviewed and discussed the questions in Chapters 14 and 15 as they relate
to the academy. The Board then discussed in detail the questions on page 101 as
they relate to how well academy students are performing and the different ways to
measure the success of our students.
4. REPORTS
a. Sir Ken Robinson Creativity and Innovation in Education Presentation at Westlake
Academy.
b. Summary of Part 2 of Main Conclusions to MYP Self-study.
Trustee Cox asked Principal Harding to further explain the MYP Self-study report.
Principal Harding and MYP Coordinator Odom provided an overview of the report and
the collaboration of the Board Members, students, faculty and parents.
5. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Continue moving forward with the Strategic Plan and balanced score card alignment and
the Council/Board Relations policy.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat adjourned the
workshop at 7:31 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the Regular meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. with Trustee Brittan
absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
No one addressed the Board.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes for the meeting held on January 10, 2010.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 11-03, Retaining Jody Richardson of Allen,
Boone, Humphries, Robinson, LLP, Attorneys at Law for Certain State Legislative
Support Services.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to approve the consent agenda with
revisions as discussed. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
5. BOARD CALENDAR
- Sir Ken Robinson
March 2, 2011, WA Gymnasium, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Board of Trustee Meeting
March 7, 2011
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- None
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7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion
to adjourn.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Cox
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
President Wheat adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MARCH 10, 2011.
____________________________
Laura Wheat, Board President
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
February 28, 2011
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat and Trustees, Tim Brittan, Clif Cox, Carol Langdon, and
Rick Rennhack.
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent, Tom Brymer, School Attorney, Stan Lowry, Board
Secretary Kelly Edwards, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Public
Works Director Jarrod Greenwood, and Facilities and Recreation
Director Troy Meyer.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR PORTABLE CLASSROOMS
FOR THE ACADEMY.
Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer stated that two bids were submitted. One of
those was bids was submitted after the deadline.
MOTION: Trustee Cox made a motion to approve Resolution 11-04. Trustee
Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
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3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion
to adjourn.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee
Brittan seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
President Wheat adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MARCH 10, 2011.
____________________________
Laura Wheat, Board President
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 4, 2011
Staff Contact: Tom Brymer Consent
Subject: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Making Education a Priority
in the Current Texas Legislature’s Budget Deliberations for the Next
Biennium.
With the current fiscal crunch in Austin, many legislators are proposing large spending
reductions in public education. Westlake Academy wishes to join Aledo ISD and over 581 other
public school districts in stating our support for Making Education a Priority.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
High Student Achievement
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
Academic Achievement
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
PYP, MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Fiscal Stewardship
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
Funded Not Funded N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding reduction proposals currently under consideration by the State Legislature will have a
huge adverse impact on all Texas public schools, including Westlake Academy.
Approve the resolution entitled Making Education a Priority
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Resolution
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 11-05
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 11-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN
SUPPORT OF MAKING EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN THE CURRENT TEXAS
LEGISLATURE’S BUDGET DELIBERATIONS FOR THE NEXT BIENNIUM.
WHEREAS, the current Texas public school finance system is negatively affecting an
increasing number of public schools; and,
WHEREAS, past diligent legislative efforts to address the state’s method of adequately
and equitably funding Texas schools has fallen short of broad measured success; and
WHEREAS, the legislative year of 2011 bears the attributes of repeating the 2009
legislative session’s lack of reliable funding improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
RESOLVED, that a responsible community of educational leaders with a united
awareness respectfully empower and support our respected legislative representatives to act; and
be it
RESOLVED, that in light of our current Texas economic challenges and the complexity
of financing public education; improvements in school funding be established with an attitude
where education is found as the highest priority; and be it
RESOLVED, this attitude begins within the leadership of Texas public schools and
together, we respectfully share one unified message to all involved: Make Education a Priority.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY, A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ON THE 10th DAY
OF MARCH, 2011.
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
___________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
________________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, School Attorney
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 10, 2011
Staff Contact: Jamie Schmitz Consent
Subject: Missed Instructional Day Waiver
The record breaking winter weather in February of this year resulted in the closure of Westlake
Academy for five instructional days. Mike Peebles, the Director of Waivers with the TEA,
recommended that Westlake Academy complete the application for Missed Instructional Day
Waiver and present a plan on how we will make-up the lost student instructional time and
teacher work days.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The TEA requires that two of the five days be scheduled for make-up prior to filing for the
Missed Instructional Day Waiver. April 11 and 22, 2011 will be utilized as instructional make-
up days, meeting the TEA requirements. The remaining three instructional days will be funded
through the waiver and the instructional time will be made-up through a combination of
extending half days to full days and capturing non-instructional time within the day and using it
for instructional purposes.
The teacher’s contracted work days will be made-up through two Saturday professional
development days on April 2, 2011 and May 7, 2011 and extending teacher work days after the
end of the school year through June 7, 2011.
High Student Achievement
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
Academic Achievement
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
PYP, MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Fiscal Stewardship
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Approve the application for missed instructional days.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution with exhibits Agreement
Make-up plan
Resolution 11-06
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 11-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REQUESTING A WAIVER FOR MISSED INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS FOR WESTLAKE
ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees has considered the proposed
Application for Missed Instructional Days Waiver; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1:
THAT, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2:
THAT, the Board of Trustees Westlake Academy, hereby approves the
attached Application for Missed Instructional Days Waiver for Westlake Academy attached to
this resolution as Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 3
: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION
4: That this resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage,
but contingent upon approval by the TEA.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF MARCH, 2010.
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
___________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
________________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, School Attorney
09-08-10
TEA Policy Regarding MAKE-UP DAYS for 2010-11
Scenario: TEA Policy:
Missed more than two (2) instructional days for
weather/heath/safety reasons.
Two (2) make-up days are required to be used.
Approval to excuse additional days must be requested.*
District forced to close only SOME campuses for
one or more days because of a weather-related
occurrence or a health/safety issue.
Days missed do not have to be made up. Not necessary
to request that a day missed at a campus be made up.
Missed one or more days do to bad weather after
scheduled make-up day(s) has (have) already
passed and were not used for make-up days.
Day(s) missed (up to two) must be made up, even if the
day(s) set aside for make-up has(have) passed.
Below average attendance on a make-up day. Day(s) will not be excused. TEA does not grant
attendance excuses for low attendance on a make-up
day.
Closed campus all day for UIL academic district
competition.
Day(s) does (do) not need to be made up.
District wants to have an early release day on their
make-up day(s).
An early release on a make-up day will not be allowed.
All other requests will be forwarded to the TEA Waivers
Office (512/463-9630).
*APPLICATION FOR MISSED INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR form is available on the
State Waivers Unit website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6637&menu_id=932&menu_id2=788.
Submit ALL requests or applications no later than June 24, 2011 to
State Waivers Unit
:
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701-1494
Fax: 512-475-3666
Student Accounting Handbook, Section (3.8.2) at:
Reference:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=7739
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE STATE WAIVERS UNIT AT (512) 463-9630.
09-08-10
APPLICATION FOR MISSED INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED OR FAXED NO LATER THAN June 24, 2011. THE FAX NUMBER IS (512) 475-3666.
State Waiver Unit | Texas Education Agency | 1701 North Congress Avenue | Austin, TX 78701-1494 | Phone (512) 463-9630
General Instructions. For Instructional Days Missed Due to Weather, Health or Safety Issues, please complete Sections 1, 2,
3, and 4. Bolded items in Section 2 and Section 3 must be completed. Please direct questions to the State Waiver Unit at
(512) 463-9630 or www.tea.state.tx.us/waivers. Application due no later than June 24, 2011.
SECTION 1. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION.
District Name: Westlake Academy County/District No. 220 - 810 Telephone No.(817) - 490 - 5757
Campus Name: Westlake Academy Campus No. -
Address: 2600 JT Ottinger Road Fax No.(817) - 490 - 5777
City, State, Zip Westlake, Texas 76262
Contact Person: Ben Nibarger Telephone No.(817) - 490 - 5762 Email:
bnibarger@westlakeacademy.org
SECTION 2. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION.
Superintendent: Thomas Brymer
Dr. Mr. Typed Name
Mrs. Ms.
Signature
Board President: Laura Wheat
Typed Name
Signature
Date Board Approval:
Board Vote – For Against Abstain Absent
SECTION 3. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION FOR ALL WAIVERS.
Comments of appropriate Site-Based Decision Making Committee: The roads and campus facility were covered with
ice. The temperatures were sub-zero for several consecutive days, making travel to and from school and the campus
environment unsafe. Every school in the North Texas region was impacted and closed during this time.
SBDM Committee Chairperson Signature
SECTION 4. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION FOR DATES AND REASONS FOR DAYS MISSED.
Missed Instructional Days, pursuant to TEC §25.081. Allows the district or campus to request a waiver if instructional days
are missed due to weather, health, or safety related issues be excused. The first two days missed for any reason must be
made up.
Reason
Date(s)
(mm/dd/yy) Explanation
Weather 2/01-04/11
2/09/11
Nationwide winter weather conditions made travel and campus unsafe.
Nationwide winter weather conditions made travel and campus unsafe.
Health
Safety
Other
Westlake Academy
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2600 JT Ottinger Rd. Westlake, Texas 76262
Main 817-490-5757 Fax: 817-490-5758 www.westlakeacademy.org
3/4/11
Please see below for the planned changes to make up instructional time and missed teacher
contract days.
• To make up instructional time:
May 11th, 2011 will be a full day of instruction (whole school);
5/31/11-6/2/11 will be full days of instruction (whole school-this change only
affects secondary);
Secondary classes will forgo the 15 minute morning break for 24 consecutive
days, beginning 3/7/11;
Primary classes will implement a more structured (read instructional) outdoor
afternoon break for the remainder of the 10/11 academic year.
• To make up teacher contract time:
Two half day professional development Saturdays (4/2/11 and 5/7/11) plus
required faculty attendance on 6/6/11 and 6/7/11.
Jamie Schmitz
Primary Principal/Campus Coordinator
BOARD CALENDAR
o Trustee Meeting
April 4, 2011
o Town Offices Closed
April 22, 2011 (Good Friday)
o WA Senior Dinner
June 2, 2011, Petroleum Club, Fort Worth - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
o WA Graduation
June 4, 2011, Hurst Convention Center - 2:00 p.m.
Westlake Academy
Item #5
Board Calendar
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the CEO with the
requested item and the CEO will list it on the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting
Board member will explain the item, the need for Board discussion of the item, the
item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff
time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the requesting Board member
receives a second, the CEO will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing
for adequate time for staff preparation on the agenda item.
- None
Westlake Academy
Item # 6 –
Future Agenda
Items
Westlake Academy
Item # 7 –
Adjournment
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