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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
A G E N D A
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE
MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, SUITE 207
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the
Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board cannot by law
take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the
Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may
be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Aldermen and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
a. Review and approve minutes of the School Board of Trustees regular meeting held
on August 11, 2008.
b. Consider a Resolution approving Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to perform Westlake
Academy’s annual audit for the year ending August 31, 2008.
Westlake Academy Board of Trustees Page 2 of 3
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2008
5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TARRANT
COUNTY COLLEGE LABS TO TEACH WESTLAKE ACADEMY STUDENTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER/ CEO TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACT AND / OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE CAMPUS.
6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ALLOWING STUDENTS AT WESTLAKE
ACADEMY TO OBTAIN CREDIT TOWARD TEXAS GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, DISTANCE
LEARNING AND/OR THROUGH CREDIT BY EXAMINATION.
7. BOARD CALENDAR.
- Joint Regional Meeting with Roanoke, Trophy Club, and Northwest ISD
o Wednesday, 9/10/08, 6:30 p.m., Roanoke City Hall
- Westlake Academy Strategic Planning Retreat
o 9/12 & 9/13/08, Embassy Suites, Grapevine
- Special Board of Aldermen Meeting
o 9/15/08, Tentative
- Texas Student Housing Authority Meeting
o Tuesday, 9/16/08, 5:30 p.m.
- TML Region VIII Quarterly Meeting
o Thursday, 9/18, 6:30 p.m., Brookside Convention Center, Hurst, TX
- Joint Board of Aldermen/Planning & Zoning Commission land
use/zoning training
o Monday, 9/29/08, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall offices, Court Room
- Arbor Day Celebration
o Saturday, 10/11, Glen Wyck Farms park area, Time TBA
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28 – 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
- Christmas Tree Lighting
o Tuesday, 12/2/08, 6:30 p.m.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop and / or
Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future
Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact the Town Manager
with the requested item and the Town Manager will list it on the agenda. At the
meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item, the need for Board
discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s strategic priorities, and the
amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Board discussion. If the
requesting Board member receives a second, the Town Manager will place the item on
the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the
agenda item.
- None
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Regular Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2008
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
1. The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant Texas Government Code section
551.071(1) and (2) to (i) seek advice of counsel on legal matters involving pending
or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or other legal matters not related
directly to litigation or settlement, and (ii) Consultation with attorney on matters in
which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code-Texas Government Code 551.071(2) regarding the following:
A. Texas Education Agency ruling.
B. Westlake Academy Charter document.
C. Westlake Academy Charter expansion amendment and State Waiver
seeking approval of Texas Education Agency for use of laboratory
facilities by Westlake students at Tarrant County College.
10. RECONVENE MEETING.
11. TAKE ANY ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS
551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on Friday,
September 5, 2008, by 6 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
_____________________________________
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town
Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
Little bit of history:
In 1933, the legislature passed a law establishing rules for the proper display of the flag and
providing for a pledge to the flag: "Honor the Texas Flag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one and indivisible." The pledge erroneously referred to the 1836 national flag, known as
David G. Burnet's flag, instead of the Lone Star Flag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill
to correct this error in 1951, but the legislature did not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965."
The pledge was again amended by House Bill 1034 during the 80th Legislature with the addition
of "one state under God." The revised wording became effective on June 15, 2007.
Westlake
Academy
Item # 2 – Pledge of
Allegiance
Texas Pledge:
"Honor the Texas
flag; I pledge
allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under
God, one and
indivisible."
Westlake
Academy
Item # 3 – Citizens’
Presentations
This is an opportunity for
citizens to address the Board on
any matter whether or not it is
posted on the agenda. The
Board cannot by law take
action nor have any discussion
or deliberations on any
presentation made to the Board
at this time concerning an item
not listed on the agenda. The
Board will receive the
information, ask staff to review
the matter, or an item may be
noticed on a future agenda for
deliberation or action.
MINUTES OF THE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 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, School Attorney Matthew Boyle, Secretary Kim Sutter,
Finance Director Debbie Piper, DPS Director Don Wilson,
Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry, Director of
Administrative Services Todd Wood, Public Works
Superintendent Jarrod Greenwood, and Assistant to the Head of
School Darcy McFarlane.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
President Wheat called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
Mayor Wheat introduced the consent agenda and asked for a motion.
a. Review and approve minutes of the School Board of Trustees special meeting held
on May 19, 2008.
Westlake Academy Board of Trustees Page 2 of 5
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2008
b. Review and approve minutes of the School Board of Trustees regular meeting held
on June 9, 2008.
c. Review and approve minutes of the School Board of Trustees special meeting held
on July 14, 2008.
d. Review and approve minutes of the School Board of Trustees special meeting held
on July 28, 2008.
e. Resolution No. 08-11 - Consider a Resolution authorizing Westlake Academy to
join the Region XI Benefits Cooperative.
f. Resolution No. 08-12 - Consider a Resolution amending the current signers on the
Westlake Academy bank account.
Trustee Langdon requested item ‘B’ be considered separately.
MOTION: Trustee Corson made a motion to approve the consent agenda, excluding
item B. Trustee Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4-0.
MOTION: Trustee Corson made a motion to approve consent agenda item B as
presented. Trustee Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by
a vote of 4-0.
5. HEAR REPORT REGARDING WESTLAKE ACADEMY SCHOOL UNIFORM
PROVIDERS.
CEO Tom Brymer advised the Board that parents have been advised of an alternative to
acquire school uniforms.
Assistant to the Head of School Darcy McFarlane stated that the decision was made to
allow for the purchase of school uniforms from both French Toast and Mills as a result
of feedback received from parents regarding service concerns.
Board discussion ensued regarding the item.
Trustee Rollins suggested that surveys might be utilized in the future to determine
satisfaction with services.
6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCALE.
Director of Administrative Services Wood Addressed the Board regarding item. Mr.
Wood advised the Board that the proposed salary scale is within 3% of the median of
surveyed districts, and is recommended in order to remain competitive with surrounding
school districts.
Westlake Academy Board of Trustees Page 3 of 5
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2008
Discussion ensued with regard to pay for performance, stipends for international
teachers, teacher recruitment and turnover.
Mr. Wood responded that pay for performance has not been a consideration in the past,
and international teachers qualify for a $9,000 per year stipend. Additionally, local
recruitment is accomplished through advertising in the Town’s paper of record and the
website.
MOTION: Trustee Brittan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-13,
approving the FY 2008-2009 Professional Salary Scale. Trustee Rollins
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTIMATED YEAR-END
BUDGET FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2008, AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2009.
Head of School Mark Rosevear addressed the Board regarding the item and presented
the following program objectives:
o To establish IB Diploma Programme
o To maintain existing high standards of education
o To work on PYP evaluation (required five (5) years after authorization)
o To establish policy documents
o To establish an organized working structure at the Academy
o To aid the Westlake Academy Foundation in raising the funds for the Arts and
Sciences Center building.
Mr. Rosevear expressed his appreciation to Finance Director Piper, Assistant to the
Head of School McFarlane, and former Head of School Brizuela for their assistance in
preparing the budget.
Finance Director Piper presented the proposed budget to the Board. Mrs. Piper advised
the Board that the increase in revenue is a result of increased enrollment (367 to 420).
Mr. Rosevear advised the Board that class sizes will not exceed 20 students.
Discussion ensued with regard to the size of enrollment in grades 9, 10, and 11, the need
for additional teachers with the addition of grade 12, sports offerings, and availability of
grants.
Mr. Rosevear advised the Board that the proposed budget contemplates an increase in
staff from 41½ to 46½, and includes the addition of a Spanish teacher,
Humanities/English teacher, and 1½ administrative positions.
Mrs. Piper advised the Board that the projected number of days in the operating fund is
74 as opposed to 41 in the 2007-2008 FY Budget.
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Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2008
Head of School Rosevear advised the Board that funding in the amount of $22,000, was
inadvertently left out of the proposed budget. Mr. Rosevear added that the funding is
proposed for an administrative position.
MOTION 1: Trustee Rollins made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-14,
approving the estimated 2007-08 year-end budget, and adopting the
proposed budget for fiscal year ending August 31, 2009. Trustee Corson
seconded the motion.
AMENDED
MOTION 2: Trustee Brittan made a motion to amend the proposed budget to allow for
an allocation of $22,000 in function 41 for personnel. Trustee Rollins
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
VOTE ON
MOTION 1: The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
7. BOARD CALENDAR.
President Wheat queried the Board regarding availability to hold a planning retreat in
September.
Following discussion, CEO Brymer advised the Board that he will contact the
consultant to discuss available dates for a retreat in September.
President Wheat reviewed the Board calendar:
- Special Board of Trustees Meeting to discuss the Personnel handbook
and Parent / Student handbook.
o 8/21/08, 9:30 a.m., Town Hall offices, Municipal Court Room
- Back to School Night
o 8/21/08, 5 p.m. registration
- Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast
o 8/22/08, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Academy Dining Hall
- Corporate Neighbors Reception
o 9/18/08, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ the home of Doug and Laura Wheat
- Joint Board of Aldermen/Planning & Zoning Commission land use /
zoning training
o 9/29/08, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall offices, Municipal Court Room
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28 – 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
CEO Brymer advised the Board of a joint regional meeting with the City of Roanoke,
Town of Trophy Club, and Northwest ISD scheduled for September 10, 2008, at 6:30
p.m. at the Roanoke City Hall.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2008
Discussion ensued with regard to the process for submitting items for discussion.
MOTION: Trustee Corson made a motion to recess the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Trustee Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-
0.
Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
President Wheat recessed the regular session of the Town of Westlake Board of
Trustees meeting at 8:46 p.m., as Attorney Matthew Boyle read the following item to be
discussed in executive session:
A. The Board will conduct a closed session under Texas Government Code section
551.071 to seek advice of counsel on legal matters involving pending or
contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or other legal matters not related directly
to litigation or settlement, specifically related to the Texas Education Agency ruling.
President Wheat convened the executive session at 8:48 p.m. The executive session
adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
11. RECONVENE MEETING.
President Wheat reconvened the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Wheat asked for a
motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Brittan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Langdon
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
President Wheat adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008.
_________________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary
Westlake Academy
Memo
To: President and Members of the Board of Trustees
From: Tom Brymer, CEO
Mark Rosevear, Head of School
Debbie Piper, Finance Director
Subject: Regular Meeting of September 8, 2008
Date: September 3, 2008
ITEM
Consider a Resolution Approving Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to perform Westlake
Academy’s annual audit for the year ended August 31, 2008.
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department has received notification that the audit firm currently used for
Westlake Academy’s annual audit, Stovall, Grandey & Allen (SGA), will no longer be
performing governmental audits. Our current proposal with SGA provided auditing
service fees for a three year period and completed two years as specified in the proposal.
Due to the timing of SGA’s change of client structure, it will be difficult to obtain a firm
to perform the FY 07-08 audit. Most audit firms have already begun fieldwork on
schools and have established their calendars for the remaining portion of the calendar
year.
Staff contacted the current Town auditors, Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP (PBH) and
requested a quote because they also have experience with school district audits.
Originally, a higher price was quoted, but was subsequently revised after it was
determined that costs would be reduced through the elimination of redundant expenses.
PBH staff will perform the Westlake Academy audit at the same time they are at the
Town preparing preliminary work for the Town audit. They will perform the audit for
the same fee as was proposed by SGA and approved in the FY 08-09 budget.
We are not required to publically advertise and receive proposals for professional
services; however, we intend to advertise and obtain proposals for the FY 08-09 and
future audits.
FUNDING
$12,500 – This amount was approved in the FY 08-09 Academy budget
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 08-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WESTLAKE
ACADEMY TO APPROVE PATTILLO, BROWN & HILL, LLP TO PERFORM
THE ACADEMY’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31, 2008.
WHEREAS, Section 44.008 of the Education Code requires that districts shall
have its fiscal accounts audited annually at the district’s expense by a certified public
accountant holding a permit from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, and
WHEREAS, Stovall, Grandey & Allen, LLP, prior Academy auditors, will no
longer be conducting governmental audits, and
WHEREAS, Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP, current Town auditors, have
experience in school district audits and will perform the audit for the same amount as
proposed by Stovall, Grandey & Allen, LLP which was approved in the 2008-2009
budget by the Board of Trustees on August 11, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the engagement of
Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP. to perform Westlake Academy’s annual financial audit for
the year ended August 31, 2008.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008.
___________________________________
ATTEST: Laura Wheat, President
_______________________________ __________________________________
Kim Sutter, TRMC Thomas E. Brymer, CEO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, Academy Attorney
Westlake Academy
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Trustees
From: Mark Rosevear, Head of School
Subject: Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees
Date: September 8, 2008
ITEM
Consider a resolution approving use of the lab facilities at Tarrant County College for
G11 students taking Biology and Chemistry and authorizing the Town Manager/CEO to
negotiate a contract and/or arrangements for transportation to said facility.
BACKGROUND
In order for the students of Westlake Academy to receive credits in DP Biology and DP
Chemistry, they need to complete lab work in a fully functional lab. At this time,
Westlake Academy does not have the facilities necessary to fulfill this lab requirement.
Westlake Academy has contacted Tarrant County College who has offered to allow the
students and teachers of Westlake Academy the use of the labs on Wednesday and Friday
mornings for a nominal fee that will be used to restock any consumable products used
during the classes.
Tarrant County College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools [1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097:
Telephone number (404) 679-4501] to award the associate’s degree.
TCC’s educational programs and courses are approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board. Memberships also are held in the Texas Association of Community
Colleges, Association of Texas Colleges and Universities, and the American Association
of Community Colleges.
Students will be transported via bus on Wednesday and Friday mornings whenever the
classes call for lab work. The Resolution, if approved, authorizes the Town Manager /
CEO to make the necessary transportation arrangements. Transportation fees will be paid
by the school.
FUNDING
Staff is in the process of obtaining estimates for transportation services. Based on
estimates obtained to date, the estimated annual cost for transportation services is
$10,000 to $15,000. Staff will evaluate the estimates and select the best quality vendor.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract with Tarrant County College
Resolution No. 08-17
1
Kim Sutter
Subject:FW: For inclusion in the TCC resolution/AM
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Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 3:56 PM
Subject: Quote for Wednesdays and Fridays to TCC
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 08-17
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE LABS TO TEACH
WESTLAKE ACADEMY STUDENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER/
CEO TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AND / OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR
TRANSPORTATION TO THE TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE CAMPUS.
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that it is necessary for the
students and teachers to use the lab facilities of Tarrant County College to gain DP science
credits;
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds it necessary to provide
transportation to and from the Tarrant County campus to the Westlake Academy students
participating in the program;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby approves the use
of Tarrant County College labs as a classroom setting to fulfill the lab requirement for credit in
DP Chemistry and DP Biology.
SECTION 2. That the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy authorizes the Town
Manager / CEO to negotiate a contract and / or arrangements for transportation to and from
Tarrant County College.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
_________________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
_________________________________ _________________________________________
Kim Sutter, Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
Westlake Academy
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Trustees
From: Mark Rosevear, Head of School
Subject: Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees
Date: September 8, 2008
ITEM
Consider a resolution allowing students at Westlake Academy to obtain credit toward
Texas graduation requirements through Correspondence Courses, Distance Learning
and/or through Credit by Examination.
BACKGROUND
Students in Grade 10 & 11 need to make up some credits that have not yet been offered to
them through the curriculum at Westlake Academy. In addition, new students have
entered Westlake Academy lacking credits that Westlake Academy students earned in
earlier grades. In order to facilitate the students in gaining these credits in the most
manageable way possible, the school would like to offer students the opportunity to earn
credits by Correspondence, Distance Learning or through Credit by Examination.
The 19 TAC Chapter 74.23 and Chapter 74.24(c) recognizes these methods as approved
ways for students to obtain credits required for graduation in Texas. Westlake Academy
will work within the guidelines of the TAC to ensure proper credit for students using
these methods to gain the required credits.
Westlake Academy Head of School and Head of Secondary along with the Secondary
Counselor will take measures to ensure that all existing students in Grade 9 and below
will be given the opportunity to earn these credits as part of the regular curriculum at
Westlake Academy beginning this school year.
FUNDING
This action will not have any effect on the budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 08-18
Correspondence Courses and Distance Learning and Credit by Examination information
sheet from the TAC
Correspondence Courses and Distance Learning
In accordance with 19 TAC Chapter 74.23, credit toward state graduation requirements
will be granted under the following conditions:
(1) The institution offering correspondence courses must be The University of
Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, or another public institution of higher
education approved by the commissioner of education.
(2) Students may earn course credit through distance learning technologies, such
as, but not limited to, satellite, Internet, two-way video-conferencing, and
instructional television.
(3) The correspondence and distance learning courses must include the essential
knowledge and skills as specified in Chapter 74.1, relating to Essential
Knowledge and Skills for such a course.
(4) Approval must be granted to the student by the Head of Secondary before the
student enrolls in correspondence courses or distance learning courses.
Credit by Examination
In accordance with TAC Chapter 74.24(c):
(1) A student in any of Grades 6-12 may be given credit for an academic subject
in which he or she had some prior instruction if the student scores 70% on a
criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.
(2) Westlake may use locally developed tests that thoroughly test the essential
knowledge and skills in the applicable subject area.
(3) If a student is given credit in a subject on the basis of an examination,
Westlake Academy will enter the examination score on the student’s
transcript.
High School Credit for College Courses
In accordance with TAC Chapter 74.25, students will be awarded credit toward high
school graduation for completing a college-level course. The course must be provided
only by an institution of higher education that is accredited by one of the following
accrediting associations:
(1) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;
(2) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;
(3) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
(4) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(5) Western Association of Schools and Colleges; or
(6) Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
To be eligible to enroll and be awarded credit toward state graduation requirements, a
student must have the approval of the head of secondary. The course for which credit is
awarded must provide advanced academic instruction beyond, or in greater dept than, the
essential knowledge and skills for the equivalent high school course.
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 08-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE ACADEMY
AUTHORIZING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY STUDENTS TO RECEIVE CREDIT
TOWARD GRADUATION VIA COURSE BY CORRESPONDENCE, DISTANCE
LEARNING AND CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that offering these
alternative means of obtaining state graduation credits will benefit the students of Westlake
Academy.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the 19 TAC Chapter 74.23 and Chapter
74.24(c) allows for credits to be obtained in these ways.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of Westlake Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby approves the use
Course by Correspondence, Distance Learning and Credit by Examination for Westlake
Academy students
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
_________________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
_________________________________ _________________________________________
Kim Sutter, Secretary Tom Brymer, Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
7. BOARD CALENDAR.
- Joint Regional Meeting with Roanoke, Trophy Club, and
Northwest ISD
o Wednesday, 9/10/08, 6:30 p.m., Roanoke City Hall
- Westlake Academy Strategic Planning Retreat
9/12 & 9/13/08, Embassy Suites, Grapevine
- Special Board of Aldermen Meeting
o 9/15/08, Tentative
- Texas Student Housing Authority Meeting
o Tuesday, 9/16/08, 5:30 p.m.
- TML Region VIII Quarterly Meeting
o Thursday, 9/18, 6:30 p.m., Brookside Convention Center,
Hurst, TX
- Joint Board of Aldermen/Planning & Zoning Commission land
use/zoning training
o Monday, 9/29/08, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall offices, Court Room
- Arbor Day Celebration
o Saturday, 10/11, Glen Wyck Farms park area, Time TBA
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28 – 10/31/08, San Antonio, Texas
- Christmas Tree Lighting
o Tuesday, 12/2/08, 6:30 p.m.
Westlake
Academy
Item # 7 –
Board Calendar
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Board member may request at a workshop
and / or Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item
for a future Board meeting. The Board member making the request will contact
the Town Manager with the requested item and the Town Manager will list it on
the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board member will explain the item,
the need for Board discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Board’s
strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for
Board discussion. If the requesting Board member receives a second, the Town
Manager will place the item on the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate
time for staff preparation on the agenda item.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
1. The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant Texas Government Code
section 551.071(1) and (2) to (i) seek advice of counsel on legal matters
involving pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or other legal
matters not related directly to litigation or settlement, and (ii) Consultation
with attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code-Texas Government
Code 551.071(2) regarding the following:
A. Texas Education Agency ruling.
B. Westlake Academy Charter document.
C. Westlake Academy Charter expansion amendment and State
Waiver seeking approval of Texas Education Agency for use of
laboratory facilities by Westlake students at Tarrant County
College.
Westlake
Academy
Item # 9 –
Executive Session
Westlake
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Item # 10 –
Reconvene Meeting
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Westlake
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Executive Session
Action
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Westlake
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Item # 12 –
Adjournment
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