HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-08 BOT MinTown of Westlake, Texas
Board of Trustees Retreat Minutes
Embassy Suites
2401 Bass Pro Drive
Grapevine, Texas
September 12 & 13, 2008
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat and Trustees Tim Brittan, Larry Corson, Carol
Langdon, and Rebecca Rollins. (*)
ABSENT: Trustee Don Redding
OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Executive Officer Thomas Brymer, Head of School
Mark Rosevear, Head of Primary Jamie Schmitz, Head of
Secondary Robert Kai, Administrative Coordinator Darcy
McFarlane, and Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry
The session opened at 8:30 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2008, with the above noted (**)
staff members present and Mr. Mike Conduff, The Elim Group, welcoming all in
attendance.
Mr. Mike Conduff reviewed the abbreviated agenda and purpose for the smaller group
through the various activities and discussions.
The President and Board of Trustees noted above (*) joined the group at 11:03 a.m. Mr.
Mike Conduff welcomed the second group and convened the full group discussion as
indicated with a review of the agenda, purpose, and goals of the retreat.
The session was recessed at 12:23 pm for lunch and reconvened at 1:15 pm.
Discussion continued regarding roles in the Academy strategic planning process, good
governance, and communication.
The session recessed at 6:18 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008.
Westlake Academy Board of Trustees
Strategic Planning Retreat
September 12 & 13, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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The session reconvened at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2008, with the following
Board and Staff members in attendance:
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat and Trustees Tim Brittan, Larry Corson, Carol
Langdon, and Rebecca Rollins.
ABSENT: Trustee Don Redding.
OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Executive Officer Thomas Brymer, Head of School
Mark Rosevear, Head of Primary Jamie Schmitz, Head of
Secondary Robert Kai, Administrative Coordinator Darcy
McFarlane, and Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger
Awtry.
Mr. Mike Conduff reviewed the agenda and the progress of the group's various activities
from the earlier session.
Mr. Conduff led the group through an exercise to assist in establishing a mission, a
vision, and value statements for the Academy.
In closing, Mr. Conduff advised the group that he would prepare a report based on the
input received and present the report to the Chief Executive Officer.
The session adjourned at 2:25 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2008.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON OCTOBER 6, 2008.
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Laura Wheat, President
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Ki Sutter, fRMC, Secretary