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RESOLUTION 15-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AMENDING BULLYING POLICY 3.03, TO DEFINE BULLYING PURSUANT TO THE
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Texas Education Agency changed the definition of bullying in the 82nd
Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature and,
WHEREAS, bullying can threaten a student's physical and emotional safety at school;
WHEREAS, bullying can negatively impact a student's ability to learn; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy is required by the Texas Education Agency to adopt the
new definition of bullying; and,
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
bullying policy for Westlake Academy attached to this resolution as Exhibit "A"
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.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 5th DAY OF OCTOBER 2015.
ATTEST:
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Kelly Edw-lis, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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6. Janet St ubert or L.
School Attorney
nton Lowry,
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Exhibit A
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 3.03:
Date Board Adopted:
Date Board Amended:
Effective Date:
August 3, 2009
October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015
Policy Category: Parent, Student and Faculty Relations and Expectations
Policy Name: Bullying Policy
Policy Goal: Creation of a supportive and safe learning environment
Policy Description:
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Bullying occurs when a person is exposed, repeatedly and over an extended period of
time, to negative aggressive actions on the part of one or more persons. The Texas
Education Code 37.0832 defines bullying as engaging in written or verbal expression,
expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school
property, at a school -sponsored or school -related activity, or in a vehicle operated by
the district that:
• Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a
student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the
student's person or of damage to the student's property, or
• Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat
creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a
student.
The Board strives to develop and maintain an effective learning and friendly social
environment. This should be characterized by tolerance across and within year groups
and with a positive involvement from adults. Independence of thought and action should
be respected, allowing individuals to flourish without fear.
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Westlake Academy staff will develop a bullying policy designed to discourage this type
of behavior and promote a safe and productive learning environment. The policy and
other steps necessary to reduce the instances of inappropriate behavior will be
published in the Parent/Student Handbook on an annual basis.
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