HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-06 BOT MinMINUTES OF THE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MAY 08, 2006
PRESENT: President Bradley and Board Members Bill Frey, Buddy Brown, and Fred Held
ABSENT: Board Members Don Redding and Larry Sparrow
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,
and Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Bradley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Board convened into executive session at 5:33 p.m., as President Bradley read the item to
be discussed.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 6:48 p.m. There was no action to be taken.
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS.
Mr. Scott Widdell, parent, thanked the Board and Ms. Brizuela for addressing issues regarding
the school and expressed his concern for the well-being of families. He stated that he feels the
school has lost good families, and that the responsibility of the Board is not to answer to IB, but
to the community and the students. He further stated that he feels the kids are learning to be
risk takers, to take responsibility, to help move things forward, and to speak up when necessary;
which is a healthy process.
Mr. Mike Garabedian stated that he feels parental involvement is welcome and that the school
has a high standard of academic excellence and discipline.
President Bradley advised that a rough draft had been prepared to address issues and concerns,
and that a workshop will be held on May 22nd to discuss the policies to be adopted. A
workshop will be held also on June 12t", if necessary, to further discuss the draft.
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Review and approve minutes of the Special Board meeting held April 24, 2006.
B. Review and approve any outstanding bills.
Mr. Brown moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Mr. Frey seconded the motion.
There was no discussion and the vote on the motion was as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Brown, and Sparrow
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned
at 7:02 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Sparrow moved to adjourn.
Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Brown, and Sparrow
Nays: None
President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned
at 7:02 p.m.
Approved by the Westlake Academy School Board on J Cut 2 �p ,
2006.
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Scott Bradley, President
ATTEST:
Jea winnell, Secretary