HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-15 BOT Agenda PacketThe Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin immediately following the conclusion of the
Board of Trustees Workshop but not prior to the posted start time.
Mission Statement
Westlake Academy is an IB World School whose mission is to provide students with an
internationally minded education of the highest quality so they are well-balanced and
respectful life-long learners.
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
Vision Statement
Westlake Academy inspires students to achieve their highest individual potential in a nurturing
environment that fosters the traits found in the IB Learner Profile.
Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled,
Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced and Reflective
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
April 13, 2015
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE – 2ND FLOOR
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Workshop Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
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Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE APRIL 13, 2015, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion regarding the proposed Academic Calendars for the 2015-16 and 2016-
17 School Years. (15 min)
b. Discussion to provide Students a Credit by Exam option for Native Speakers of
Spanish. (15 min)
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
6. RECONVENE MEETING
7. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
8. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
9. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: 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.
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3. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees 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. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 30, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15-04, Adopting the 2015-16 and 2016-17
Academic Calendars.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 15-05, Approving and Adopting a Credit by
Exam (CBE) to be utilized to award Spanish I and II credit to Westlake Academy
Spanish Native speaking students.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
5. RECONVENE MEETING
6. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
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 Superintendent
with the requested item and the Superintendent 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 Superintendent 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. 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
April 8, 2015, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
_____________________________________
Kelly Edwards, 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.
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."
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 30, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15-04, Adopting the 2015-16 and 2016-17
Academic Calendars.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 15-05, Approving and Adopting a Credit by
Exam (CBE) to be utilized to award Spanish I and II credit to Westlake Academy
Spanish Native speaking students.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 –
Review of Consent
Agenda Items
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion regarding the proposed Academic Calendars for the 2015-16 and
2016-17 School Years. (15 min)
b. Discussion to provide Students a Credit by Exam option for Native Speakers
of Spanish. (15 min)
Westlake Academy
Item # 4–
Discussion Items
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: March 30, 2015
Staff Contact: Dr. Mechelle Bryson Consent
Subject: Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2015-16 and 2016-17 School
Calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The school administration has proposed a school calendar for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school
year. The calendar meets all the requirements of the TEA for 180 instructional days less the
allotted number of staff in-service days, and early release days. The Academy reviewed
surrounding school districts calendars and consulted with the faculty for input when drafting this
calendar. Once passed by the School Board the calendar will be submitted to TEA for final
approval.
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
Academic Achievement
PYP, MYP, DP (IB Continuum)
Caring Environment
Fiscal Stewardship
Communication/Transparency
Engaged Stakeholders
Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the expedited State waiver for early release and in-
service work days for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school calendar.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. 2015-16 and 2016-17 Academic School Calendars
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: MYP/DP Meeting Date: April 3, 2015
Staff Contact: Mechelle Bryson Workshop: Discussion/ Board Consent Item
Executive Principal
Subject: Approval of Native Spanish Speaker Credit by Examination
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
According to Texas Education Code 74.24, “a school district must have the approval of the
school district board of trustees to develop its own tests or to purchase examinations that
thoroughly test the essential knowledge and skills in the applicable grade level or subject area.”
The academy is seeking approval to create a credit by exam to award credit to native speakers for
Spanish I and Spanish II. The goal of a credit by exam for native speakers is to meet the unique
needs of our native speakers and for proper academic placement. The test is designed to measure
a native speakers proficiency in the following areas: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
PLAN DESIRED OUTCOMES
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community
Connections
Financial Stewardship &
Sustainability
ACADEMY VALUES
Maximizing Personal Development
Academic Excellence
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Compassion and Understanding
Effective Educators & Staff
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
Why do we need governance guidance? State regulations require local authorization for staff to
develop a local Credit by Exams.
Which policy governs this? State graduation requirements and authority of the Board of
Trustees.
What addit ional direction is necessary? Approval is needed.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
Recommend approval of locally developed Credit by Exam.
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
Westlake Academy
Item # 5 – Executive
Session
Town of Westlake
Item # 6 – Reconvene
Meeting
TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION, IF NECESSARY
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
Westlake Academy
Item # 7 – Take any
Necessary Action, if
necessary
BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Westlake Academy
Item #8
Board Recap /
Staff Direction
Westlake Academy
Item # 9 –
Workshop
Adjournment
Back up material has not
been provided for this item.
CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: 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.
Westlake Academy
Item # 2– Citizens’
Presentations and
recognitions
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board of
Trustees 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. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 30, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15-04, Adopting the 2015-16 and 2016-17
Academic Calendars.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 15-05, Approving and Adopting a Credit by
Exam (CBE) to be utilized to award Spanish I and II credit to Westlake Academy
Spanish Native speaking students.
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 - Consent
Agenda
BOT Minutes 03/30/15
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
March 30, 2015
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Michael Barrett, Alesa Belvedere, Carol
Langdon. Rick Rennhack arrived at 5:15 p.m. Wayne Stoltenberg arrived at
5:24 p.m.
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant to the Superintendent Amanda DeGan, Board Secretary
Kelly Edwards, Executive Principal & Director of Education Dr.
Mechelle Bryson, Middle Years Principal Dr. Andra Barton, Primary
Principal Rod Harding, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Jason
Power Director of Information Technology, Facility and Park &
Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Public Works Director Jarrod
Greenwood, and Communications Specialist Susan McFarland.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the work session to order at 5:06 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 30, 2015, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
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4. REPORTS
a. Quarterly Financial “Dashboard” report for the quarter ended February 28, 2014.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discuss and review the draft DirectionFinders Parent Survey Questions for 2015.
Assistant to the Superintendent DeGan provided an overview of the proposed
survey questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the ability to access the survey using a mobile device,
previous survey themes or issues, and recommendations to include questions
regarding Math and Spanish.
b. Present and review the draft of Tier Two (Departmental) Strategy Map for Westlake
Academy.
Assistant to the Superintendent DeGan provided an overview of the Strategy Map.
Objective Owners: Mr. Alan Burt, Mr. Chris Hill, Mrs. Busico-Flight, Dr. Barton, Ms.
Furnish, Ms. Bunch, Mrs. Cawthra, Mr. Harding, Director Piper and Dr. Myers, Ms.
Alison Schneider and Dr. Bryson provided an overview of their respective objectives
on the Tier Two Map.
Discussion ensued regarding employee surveys, possible student survey, Gallery
Night funding, grant funding, not tailoring programs to the dollars, and identifying
sustainable needs.
c. Westlake Academy’s College Graduation Results.
Dr. Bryson provided a presentation and overview of the results using the National
Student Clearinghouse Data.
Discussion ensued regarding State and United States graduation rates, immigrants
graduating from colleges in the United States, the number of years necessary to
complete certain degree plans, additional data that can be correlated using this
data, systems in place to stay in-touch with our graduates, communicating this data
with students and parents.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board did not convene into executive session.
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
7. RECONVENE MEETING
8. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
9. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Trustees should forward any additional questions regarding Admissions directly to the
attorney.
Staff review of additional questions asked regarding the National Student Clearinghouse
data.
Staff review of survey questions regarding frequency of communications, MYP satisfaction
regarding Spanish and Math.
Staff adding a financial indicator on the strategy map regarding Blacksmith funding.
10. ADJOURNMENT
President Wheat adjourned the work session at 6:37 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the regular session to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS:
No one addressed the Board.
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the February 9, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15-03, Approving the Waiver Application for
Missed Instructional Days in the 2014-2015 School Year.
MOTION: Trustee Langdon made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Trustee Belvedere seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 5-0.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board did not convene into executive session.
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
5. RECONVENE MEETING
6. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
7. BOARD CALENDAR
Assistant to the Superintendent DeGan provided an overview of the events.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Trustee Langdon provided an overview of the item requesting an update on the athletic
program including additional league options.
Trustee Stoltenberg seconded this item to be discussed on a future agenda.
President Wheat asked Trustees to email specific questions regarding athletics to the
Superintendent.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the regular session.
Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 5-0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 6:39 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON APRIL 13, 2015.
ATTEST:
____________________________
Laura Wheat, President
_____________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary
Resolution 15-04
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 15-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADOPTING THE 2015-16 AND 2016-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR AND
APPROVING REQUEST FOR STATE WAIVER.
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees has considered the
proposed 2015-16 and 2016-17 school calendar, including three annual professional
development days in lieu of instruction; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in
the best interests of the Academy and the public;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in
the best interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and
faculty 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 adopts
the proposed 2015-16 and 2016-17 School Calendar (Exhibit ‘A’) and authorizes the
school administration to request the State Waiver.
SECTION 2: That this Reso lution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage, but contingent upon approval by the TEA.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining provisions hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have
adopted this Resolution without the invalid provision.
Resolution 15-04
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date
of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY, A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ON THE 17th
DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
_____________________________
ATTEST: Laura Wheat, President
_____________________________ ______________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Total
88 89 177
August 2015 1 September 2015 2 October 2015 3 Date Event
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa August 10-12 New Teacher Orientation
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 13-19 All Teacher Orientation
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20: First Day of School
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 September 4: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7: Labor Day (No School)
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 8: Conferences - Early Release
30 31 8 21 20 9: Teacher Professional Day (No School)
12: Columbus Day (No School)
November 2015 4 December 2015 5 January 2016 6 23: Secondary End of 1st Quarter (44 days)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa November 20: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 December 18: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 - 31: Winter Break
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 January 1 : Winter Break
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
16 14 31 18 12 - 15: G7 -G11 Exams / PYP Summative Assessment
15: Secondary End of 2nd Quarter (44 days)
February 2016 7 March 2016 8 April 2016 9 18: Martin Luther King, Jr (No School)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa February 12: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 15: Presidents' Day (Observed) (No School)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 March 14-18 Spring Break
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25: Bad Weather Make Up Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31: Secondary End of 3rd Quarter (46 Days)
28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 April 8: Conferences - Early Release
20 17 20 11: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
May 27: Bad Weather Make-Up Day
May 2016 10 June 2016 11 July 2016 12 30: Memorial Day (No School)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 31:Secondary Semester Exams- Early Release
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 June 1-3: Secondary Semester Exams - Early Release
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3: Last Day of School
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3: Secondary End of 4th Quarter (43 Days)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4: Senior Commencement
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
20 3 31
First / Last Day of School Whole School Early Release
Early Release Days Parent/Student Conferences - Early Release
No School Semester Exams / PYP Assessments - Early Release
Professional Day - Student Holiday Secondary Exams - Early Release
Bad weather make up Senior Commencement
Academic Calendar 2015 - 2016
Westlake Academy
Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Total
87 90 177
August 2016 1 September 2016 2 October 2016 3 Date Event
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa August 8-10 New Teacher Orientation
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 11-17 All Teacher Orientation
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18: First Day of School
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 September 2: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5: Labor Day (No School)
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 October 6: Conferences - Early Release
10 21 30 31 19 7: Teacher Professional Day (No School)
10: Columbus Day (No School)
November 2016 4 December 2016 5 January 2017 6 21: Secondary End of 1st Quarter (44 days)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa November 18: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 December 16: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19-30: Winter Break
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 January 2 : Winter Break
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
17 12 19 10-13: G7 -G11 Exams / PYP Summative Assessment
15: Secondary End of 2nd Quarter (44 days)
February 2017 7 March 2017 8 April 2017 9 23: Martin Luther King, Jr (No School)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa February 10: Teacher Professional Day - Early Release
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 13-17 Spring Break
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 March 24: Bad Weather Make Up Day
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 31: Secondary End of 3rd Quarter (46 Days)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7: Conferences - Early Release
26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 April 10: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
20 17 30 19 26: Bad Weather Make-Up Day
May 29: Memorial Day (No School)
May 2017 10 June 2017 11 July 2017 12 30-31:Secondary Semester Exams- Early Release
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 1-2: Secondary Semester Exams - Early Release
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 June 2: Last Day of School
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2: Secondary End of 4th Quarter (43 Days)
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3: Senior Commencement
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
21 2 30 31
First / Last Day of School Whole School Early Release
Early Release Days Parent/Student Conferences - Early Release
No School Semester Exams / PYP Assessments - Early Release
Professional Day - Student Holiday Secondary Exams - Early Release
Bad weather make up Senior Commencement
Academic Calendar 2016 - 2017
Westlake Academy
Resolution 15-05
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 15-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CREDIT BY EXAM (CBE).
WHEREAS, the Texas Education Code 74.24 mandates that the Board of Trustees
approve locally developed Credit by Exams (CBEs); and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy has researched, discussed and written a Credit by Exam
(CBE) to be utilized to award Spanish I and II credit to Westlake Academy Spanish native
speaking students; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That , all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That , the Board of Trustees Westlake Academy, hereby approves the new
Credit by Exam (CBE) for Westlake Academy.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
Resolution 15-05
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF APRIL 2015.
___________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
________________________________ ___________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
Westlake Academy
Item # 4 – Executive
Session
Town of Westlake
Item # 5 – Reconvene
Meeting
TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION, IF NECESSARY
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:
Admissions policy and related charter amendments.
Westlake Academy
Item # 6 – Take any
Necessary Action, if
necessary
Westlake Academy Foundation “Run the Ranch” 5K & 1K fun run/walk
Saturday, April 18, 2015; Begins at 8:00 a.m. with walk-up registration at 7:30 a.m.
Coarse runs through the Circle T Ranch in Westlake; Returns after a 10 year hiatus!
Westlake MasterWorks Spring Concert
Thursday, April 23, 2015; 7 – 8:00 p.m.
Solana’s Village Circle Courtyard
Brave Combo – 2x Grammy winning band from Denton, TX!
Westlake Annual Arbor Day Celebration – Tree City USA 14th Year in a row!
Saturday, April 25, 2015; 3 – 7:00 p.m.
Town Park in Glenwyck Farms
Town Council Workshop & Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2015
Westlake Town Hall in Solana – Council Chambers
Future Dates to Note/Calendar:
WHPS Annual Decoration Day
Monday, May 25, 2015
WA Secondary Award Ceremony; 2015 Baccalaureate and Alumni Walkway Ceremony;
Senior Banquet
Friday, May 29, 2015
WA Annual Year End All School Picnic
Friday, June 5, 2015
WA Commencement Ceremony – Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square
Saturday, June 6, 2015; 2:00 p.m.
Westlake Academy
Item #7
Board Calendar
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 Superintendent
with the requested item and the Superintendent 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 Superintendent will place the item on
the Board agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the
agenda item.
Westlake Academy
Item # 8 –
Future Agenda
Items
Westlake Academy
Item # 9 –
Adjournment
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