HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-06 BOT MinMINUTES OF THE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MARCH 27, 2006
PRESENT: President Bradley and Board Members Bill Frey, Fred Held, and Don Redding
ABSENT: Board Members Buddy Brown and Larry Sparrow
OTHERS PRESENT: CEO Trent Petty, Head of School Barbara Brizuela, Town
Attorney Stan Lowry, DPS Director Don Wilson, Secretary Jean
Dwinnell, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Director of Marketing
and Public Affairs Carolyn Sims, Facilities and Recreation
Director Troy Meyer, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Bradley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS.
Head of School Barbara Brizuela introduced the group of 13 Westlake Academy students,
teachers, and parents to make a presentation regarding their International Exchange for
Children in Fifth Grade to Greengate School in Mexico City.
Ms. Trahan gave a brief overview of the trip and the following students each stood and told of
their experience in another culture and another Country, as well as thanked Ms. Brizuela,
President Bradley, and the Board for allowing them this opportunity.
Taylor Braun
Zack Ziegler
Sammi Noonan
Summer Sharrod
Conner Smith
Carol Aldridge
Bridgette Ledak
Emily Perez
Jordan Steger
Courtney White
Jordan Lee
Ms. Claudia Ourthe-Cabale gave a brief review of the trip and the outstanding behavior the
students exemplified.
Ms. Christine Smith, who accompanied the students and teachers, also reported on the trip and
the conduct of the students.
President Bradley thanked the students, parents, and teachers for being good ambassadors and
representing Westlake and Westlake Academy well.
3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO
THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.
Ms. Brizuela explained the proposed changes regarding white tennis shoes, a navy blazer, flat
front pants for boys, dropped waist jumpers for girls, and outerwear to be worn other than
heavy winter coats.
Discussion ensued regarding the blazer being for boys only and if there would be changes in the
School Uniform Policy for those entering the 9t" grade in the fall.
Mr. Frey moved to approve Resolution No. 06-05, additions and changes to the School Uniform
Policy for the 2006-2007 school year.
Mr. Redding seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Review and approve minutes of the Board meeting held February 13, 2006.
B. Review and approve any outstanding bills.
Mr. Redding moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Held seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Frey moved to adjourn.
Mr. Held seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned
at 7:07 p.m.
Approved by the Westlake Academy School Board on 11,,
2006.
Cst;—'
Scott Bradl y, President
ATTEST:
J Dwinnell, Secretary