HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-06 BOT MinWESTLAKE ACADEMY
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
APRIL 24, 2006
PRESENT: President Bradley and Board Members Bill Frey, Buddy Brown, Fred Held, Don
Redding, and Larry Sparrow
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: CEO Trent Petty, Head of School Barbara Brizuela, 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 4:03 p.m. and explained the purpose of the
meeting.
Mr. Dave Lieber announced that The Black Cow had received a Distinguished Merit Award in a
competition similar to UIL and that five of the paper's staff members received awards as well.
The Black Cow was only one of seven middle schools in Texas to achieve Distinguished Merit.
2. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-06, UPDATING THE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY STRATEGIC PLAN WITH NEW GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES DESIGNED TO FUTHER IMPROVE THE EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE AND ACTION THEREON.
Ms. Brizuela expressed her concerns regarding the memo authored by CEO Trent Petty and
posted to the Westlake Academy website. She reviewed the goals and objectives from the
Strategic. Plan and advised that improvements have been made and will continue to be made.
Ms. Bowie expressed her concern regarding the memo authored by CEO Trent Petty, stating that
she was confused as to the purpose of posting the memo to the Academy's website. She advised
the Board that the PYP staff is not complacent and that there is always room for improvement.
Mr. Jenkins echoed Ms. Bowie and Ms. Brizuela and stated that he took great offense to the
memo authored by Mr. Petty. He stated that work is always being done to improve, but that he
was disappointed in the memo, as it concentrated on the complaints and not accomplishments.
Approximately ten parents expressed their concerns regarding the purpose of the memo. They
also commented about the public workshops, the previous review of the Strategic Plan by the
Board, time adjustment for the meetings to accommodate the parents, communication, the large
number of happy parents as it relates to the small number of unhappy ones, addressing concerns,
and the need for each parent to look at what's best for each of their individual students.
Ms. Becky Rogers thanked the Board for their service and expressed her thanks to them for
addressing mistakes as they arise. She also thanked the Westlake Academy teachers and Ms.
Brizuela for their contributions to the Academy. Ms. Rogers stated that the curriculum in
Westlake Academy has made her, as a parent, let go and allow her children to grow and take
responsibility.
President Bradley advised that Ms. Brizuela's memorandum would serve as the starting point to
create the first draft of changes to the Strategic Plan. He further advised that, at least, one
additional workshop would be held that would allow input from the parents and citizens prior to
finalization of the document. Mr. Bradley explained that if teachers, parents, or citizens want to
make oral statements they will be able to do that at the next public workshop, but also that written
comments or statements could be submitted to Ms. Brizuela.
President Bradley reminded the audience that the Town of Westlake is celebrating its 50th
birthday all this year, and invited them to participate in one or more of the public functions to be
held throughout the year.
3. ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Sparrow moved to adjourn.
Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned at
6:04 p.m.
Approved by the Westlake Academy School Board on mail 12006.
Scott Bradley, Aresident
ATTEST:
J �Dwinnell, Secretary