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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP
September 10, 2007
PRESENT: President Scott Bradley and Trustees Larry Corson, April Gallagher, Pete Steger,
and Bob Timmerman.
ABSENT: Trustee Don Redding.
OTHERS PRESENT: Head of School Barbara Brizuela, Secretary Kim Sutter, Town
Manager Trent Petty, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Human
Resources Manager Todd Wood, DPS Director Don Wilson,
Court Administrator Amanda DeGan, Facilities and Recreation
Director Troy Meyer, and Assistant to the Head of School Darcy
McFarlane.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Scott Bradley called the workshop to order at 5:18 p.m.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
AUTHORIZING STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 TO DRIVE AND PARK
PERSONAL CARS ON CAMPUS.
Head of School Brizuela introduced the item and advised that this item was tabled at the
August 27, 2007, regular meeting for further review and parent input. Ms. Brizuela
provided the Board with student parking policies from other school districts.
Board discussion ensued with regard to the policy and options to implement said policy,
the number of available parking spaces, and safety concerns, as well as student
education with regard to the policy.
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Those in attendance providing input and comments regarding the policy:
- Michelle Corson, Robert .Champagne, Rick Rennhack, Rebecca Rollins, and
Laura Wheat.
3. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the Board, President Bradley declared the
workshop adjourned at 6:09 pm.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON OCTOBER 22, 2007.
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Scott Bradl y, President
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i Sutter, TRMC, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 10, 2007
PRESENT: President Scott Bradley and Board Trustees Larry Corson, April Gallagher, Pete
Steger, and Bob Timmerman.
ABSENT: Trustee Don Redding.
OTHERS PRESENT: Head of School Barbara Brizuela, Secretary Kim Sutter, Facilities
and Recreation Director Troy Meyer.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Bradley called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS.
Mr. Jim Billington, 1823 Broken Bend Drive, addressed the Board at this time regarding
item #5. See item #5 for comments.
3. HEAR REPORT FROM MARGARET LEDAK AND MS. ALISON SCHNEIDER
REGARDING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH THE PEOPLE -TO -PEOPLE
PROGRAM.
Westlake Academy teacher Alison Schneider addressed the Board regarding the People -
to -People program. She advised the Board that this past summer she had an opportunity
to lead a delegation of 38 students to Australia and New Zealand as part of the People -
to -People program. Ms. Schneider stated that the program was initiated by President
Eisenhower in 1956 in an effort to promote world peace.
Westlake Academy student Margaret Ledak, 1220 Mount Gilead, Keller, shared her
experiences with the Board.
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4. HEAR REPORT FROM MR. DAVID JENKINS REGARDING THE
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
MYP Coordinator David Jenkins presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board
regarding the IB Diploma Program. Mr. Jenkins reviewed the ideals of the IB mission,
what it means to be IB, and the IB Diploma curriculum.
5. HEAR REPORT FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL REGARDING STUDENT
POPULATION.
Jim Billington, 1823 Broken Bend Drive, asked if information has been or can be
compiled to show the number of students leaving the academy each year, and asked if a
process is in place to gather information with regard to the reasons for leaving.
Head of School Brizuela responded that an exit interview process has been used in the
past to gather this type of information.
Mr. Billington responded that he was not contacted for an interview. Further, Mr.
Billington inquired if the information gathered from the process is reviewed the Board.
Mayor Bradley stated that he was willing to meet with Mr. Billington to discuss his
reasons for leaving the Academy.
Head of School Brizuela presented a report to the Board outlining the breakdown of the
student population by grade level and residency:
Discussion ensued with regard to the percentages by grade level, and the number of
students currently on the waiting list,
Ms. Laura Wheat, 2006 Navasota Cove, asked if the number of school age students
residing in Westlake that do not attend the Academy is known.
Head of School Brizuela advised that a study, conducted by the Town last year indicated
that 49% of children ranging in age from 5-15, and just over 50% of families with
younger children did not attend the Academy.
Rick Rennhack, 1762 Hidden Springs Court, asked the Board how they measure the
success of the Academy.
2003-04
195 Students
2004-05
264 students
2005-6
320 Students
2006-7
352 Students
2007-8
370 Students
Resident
12.80%
17.80%
34.70%
34.40%
40.54%
Primary
20%
28%
44%
61%
52%
Boundary
Discussion ensued with regard to the percentages by grade level, and the number of
students currently on the waiting list,
Ms. Laura Wheat, 2006 Navasota Cove, asked if the number of school age students
residing in Westlake that do not attend the Academy is known.
Head of School Brizuela advised that a study, conducted by the Town last year indicated
that 49% of children ranging in age from 5-15, and just over 50% of families with
younger children did not attend the Academy.
Rick Rennhack, 1762 Hidden Springs Court, asked the Board how they measure the
success of the Academy.
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Alderwoman Gallagher responded that success can be measured by the IB program, and
feels the exit interview process is also beneficial.
6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO THE
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK AUTHORIZING STUDENTS IN GRADES
10-12 TO DRIVE AND PARK PERSONAL CARS ON CAMPUS.
President Bradley introduced the item and advised that it was the consensus of the
Board to continue to review the proposed policy.
MOTION: Trustee Steger made a motion to table the item. Alderwoman Gallagher
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
7. CONSENT AGENDA.
President Bradley introduced the item as asked for a motion.
A. Review and approve any outstanding bills.
MOTION: Trustee Timmerman made a motion to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Trustee Steger seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4-0.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, President Bradley adjourn the meeting at 7:44p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007.
Scott Bradl , Mayor
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KimAtter, TRMC, Town Secretary