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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
May 18, 2015
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Michael Barrett, Alesa Belvedere, Carol
Langdon, and Wayne Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Rick Rennhack
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, School Attorney Janet Bubert, Board
Secretary Kelly Edwards, Executive Principal & Director of
Education Dr. Mechelle Bryson, MYP Principal Dr. Andra Barton,
PYP Principal Rod Harding, MYP Coordinator Kristy Wilkinson,
Assistant Principal Alan Bury, Jason Power Director of Information
Technology, Facility and Park & Recreation Director Troy Meyer,
Public Works Director Jarrod Greenwood, Director of
Communications & Community Affairs Ginger Awtry and Director
of HR & Administrative Services Todd Wood.
Work Session
. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the work session to order at 5:19 p.m.
2. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MAY 18, 2015, TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding from the Westlake Academy Athletic Club
(WAAC).
Assistant Principal Burt and Mrs. Julie Timmerman, President, provided an
overview of the Club's membership, revenue and expenditures.
Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the lights for the sports field, and
amendments to current ordinances to accommodate lighting.
b. Update on phasing of Language B in the MYP Programme of Study.
Dr. Barton and Mrs. Wilkson, MYP Coordinator, provided a presentation and
overview of the data collected using Assessment of Performance and Proficiency of
Languages (AAPPL) testing and the Assessment of Performance Toward Proficiency
in Languages (ACTFL).
Discussion ensued regarding the comparative analysis of Grade 9, what contributes
to the improvement in Grade 9 and testing comparisons to other schools.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened into executive session at 5:53 p.m.
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
President Wheat reconvened the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
6. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
No action taken as a result of executive session.
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7. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Staff to compare (AAPPL) testing data to other schools, filter data removing new students
testing and determine if students are receiving tutoring.
8. ADJOURNMENT
President Wheat adjourned the work session at 6:52 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the regular session to order at 6:53 p.m.
2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Heather Poole, 2002 Swallow Tail, spoke regarding the need to improve morale and
communication at the Academy. She also mentioned negative comments listed on the
Great School website referring to transparency and financial improprieties.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the April 13, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15 -06, Authorizing Westlake Academy to renew
participation with the ESC Region 11 Benefits Cooperative for the 2015 -2016 school
year.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 15 -07, Authorizing termination of an agreement
with North Central Texas Janitorial for cleaning services of the Westlake Academy
Campus.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 -0.
4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 15 -08, AMENDING THE
ADMISSIONS POLICY.
No action was taken on this item.
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5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 15 -09, AMENDING THE
PROOF OF RESIDENCY POLICY.
No action was taken on this item.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board did not convene into executive session.
The Board will conduct a dosed 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.
7. RECONVENE MEETING
8. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
9. BOARD CALENDAR
Superintendent Brymer provided an overview of upcoming events.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Langdon made a motion to adjourn the regular session.
Trustee Belvedere seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4 -0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON JUNE 1, 2015.
ATTEST:
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Laura Wheat, President
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