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BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP
January 23, 2012
PRESENT: President Wheat, Trustees, Carol Langdon, David Levitan and Rick Rennhack.
ABSENT: Tim Brittan
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Board Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Primary Principal Rod Harding, Secondary Principal Dr. Clint
Calzini, Administrative Coordinator Ben Nibarger, Assistant to the
Superintendent Amanda DeGan, Finance Director Debbie Piper,
Director of Communications & Community Affairs Ginger Awtry,
Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Director of Public
Works Jarrod Greenwood, Fire Chief Richard Whitten, and Human
Resources and Administrative Services Director Todd Wood.
Workshop Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the workshop to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. REPORTS
a. Discussion of the Quarterly Financial "Dashboard" report for the quarter ended
November 30, 2011.
Superintendent Brymer provided an overview of the additional items added to the
report.
Discussion ensued regarding the Region 11 Service Center, the projected and current
enrollment, how the revenue is allocated based on student enrollment, and adjusting
the enrollment based on the prior six weeks report.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion of Westlake Academy Financial Forecast, Enrollment, and Facilities' Needs.
Superintendent Brymer provided a presentation and overview comparing Option 2A
and Organic growth options.
Discussion ensued on how to address the facility needs, the possibility of expanding
PYP grades, conducting an additional lottery for entrance into the MYP and DP
programs, funding additional class options the cost difference between the options
presented and the cost of construction.
The Board advised Superintendent to move forward with the construction of a new
Cafetorium. The Board also indicated a preference for the Organic Growth Option as
presented.
President Wheat recessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
President Wheat reconvened the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
a. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with School Attorney on a matter in which the duty
of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter:
Charter amendment
5. RECONVENE MEETING
President Wheat reconvened the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
6. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
No action taken.
7. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
- None
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8, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat adjourned the
workshop at 8:48 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON FEBRUARY 6 2012.
ATTEST:
Kell Edwar , Board Secretary
LauraWheat, Board President
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