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Home My WebLink About04-24-06 BOT Agenda PacketWESTLAKE ACADEMY SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA APRIL 249 2006 4:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM - TOWN HALL 2650 J.T. OTTINGER ROAD 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-06, UPDATING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY STRATEGIC PLAN WITH NEW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DESIGNED TO FUTHER IMPROVE THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND ACTION THEREON 3. ADJOURNMENT. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at the front of the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 2650 J.T. Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas, on Friday, April 21, 2006, at 5 p.m., under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. qJ Dwinnell, Secretary SECTION 2: The Westlake Academy staff be directed to implement the actions described in "Exhibit 1" related to the 2010 Strategic Plan, Goals and Objectives. SECTION 3: The CEO and Head of School review the Strategic Plan each year in conjunction with the annual budget and report recommendations and results back to the School Board of Directors. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS l OTH DAY OF APRIL 2006. ATTEST: an Dwinnell, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: L4Stanton o y, o ttorney C Scott Brad ey, President Trent O. Petty, C WESTLAKE ACADEMY RESOLUTION NO. 06-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2010 WESTLAKE ACADEMY STRATEGIC PLAN. WHEREAS, Westlake Academy was founded based on a mission that includes providing an innovative approach to education that focuses on the needs of each student; and WHEREAS, The Westlake Academy Board of Directors adopted the Westlake Academy 2010 Strategic Plan within the 2005-2006 budget; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors and staff have had the opportunity to receive input from parents and staff concerning ways to continue to improve Westlake Academy, which prompted a review of the Strategic Plan document; and WHEREAS, The Board of Directors have concluded that certain Objectives should be added to the 'section of the Strategic Plan entitled "Alignment of Goals and Objectives". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SECTION 1: The CEO -be directed to amend the 2005-2006 Budget, 2010 Strategic Plan by adding the following objectives: 'Under Alignment of Goals and Objectives; Goal H, "Adhere to High Expectations", Add Objective F: "Educate students and parents in the IB grading system and articulate benefits and superior attributes to improve parental buy -in and participation in the education process, Under Alignment of Goals and Objectives; Goal III. "Share responsibility of educational development among parents, teachers, staff and community." Add Objective H: "Establish consistent reliable conduit of communication among teachers and parents utilizing technology, personal meetings, and IB assessment tools." And Objective I: "Provide parents with access to materials used by the students to encourage participation and support at home." MINUTES OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MARCH 279 2006 PRESENT. president Bradley and Board Members Bill Frey, Fred Held, and Don Redding ABSENT: Board Members Buddy Brown and Larry Sparrow : = -` CEO Trent Petty, Head of School Barbara Brizuela, Town OTHERS PRESENT ---Attorney Stan Lowry, DPS Director Don Wilson, Secretary Jean Dwinnel1, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Director of Marketing :and _Public Affairs Carolyn Sims, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry 1. CALL TO ORDER. President Bradley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. Head of School Barbara Brizuela introduced gr13 oup estlake Academy students, teachers, and parents to make a presentation rgardirgtheir InternationalExhangefor Children in Fifth Grade to Greengate School in Mexico City. Ms. Trahan gave a brief overview of the trip and the following students each stood and told of their experience in another culture and another Country, as well as thanked Ms. Brizuela, President Bradley, and the Board for allowing them this opportunity. f Taylor Braun T Zack Ziegler Sammi Noonan Summer Sharrod Conner Smith Carol Aldridge Bridgette Ledak Emily Perez Jordan Steger Courtney White Jordan Lee Ms. Claudia Ourthe-Cabale gave a brief review of the trip and the outstanding behavior the students exemplified. Ms. Christine Smith, who accompanied the students and teachers, also reported on the trip and the conduct of the students. President Bradley thanked the students, parents, and teachers for being good ambassadors and representing Westlake and Westlake Academy well. 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR. Ms. Brizuela explained the proposed changes regarding white tennis shoes, a navy blazer, flat front` pants for boys, dropped waist jumpers for girls, and outerwear to be worn other than heavy winter coats. Discussion ensued regarding the blazer being for boys only and if there would be changes in the School'Uniform Policy for those entering the 9t' grade in the fall. Mr. Frey moved to approve Resolution No. 06-05, additions and changes to the School Uniform Policy for the 2006-2007 school year. Mr. Redding seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding Nays: None President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Review and approve minutes of the Board meeting held February 13, 2006. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Mr. Redding moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Held seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding Nays: Mone President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Frey moved to adjourn. Mr. Held seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Frey, Held, and Redding Nays: None President Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously and declared the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Approved by_ the_ Westlake Academy School Board on 2006. __ Scott Bradley, President ATTEST: Jean Dwinnell, Secretary WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA APRIL 10, 2006 6:30 P.M. BOARD ROOM - TOWN HALL 2650 J.T. OTTINGER ROAD 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. 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. Westlake Academy Black Cow staff members will make a presentation to the Board. 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY STRATEGIC PLAN WITH NEW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DESIGNED TO FUTHER IMPROVE THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Board 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 Board meeting held March 27, 2006. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. 5. ADJOURNMENT. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted on the front door of the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 2650 J.T. Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas, on Friday, April 7, 2006, at 5 p.m., under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Je Dwinnell, Secretary The Board may at any time convene into executive session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss any item posted on the agenda. 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 AGENDA MEMO TO: President and Members of the Board of Directors FROM: Trent Petty, CEO SUBJECT: Regular Meeting of April 10, 2006 DATE: April 5, 2006 ITEM Consider a Resolution updating the Westlake Academy Strategic Plan with new goals and objectives designed to further improve the education experience. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval BACKGROUND Westlake Academy recently received a scheduled two-day consultant visit from Nancy _LaVier, an IB MYP Consultant from Richmond Virginia. Ms. LaVier's report is attached for your information and I encourage all to read the report and pay close attention to the positive comments and accolades Ms. Lavier pours on the school. It is definitely a report to be proud of. Barbara is in the process of preparing a formal response to the report which will be forthcoming. I have spent time looking specifically at the consultant recommendations section of the report, which is reproduced below, to understand where Westlake Academy is, where it has been, and where we are headed. Concurrently, I have conducted several meetings with Westlake Academy parents to talk about concerns they have with the school. At my request, parents brought to the meeting specific examples that supported their concerns. I felt these meetings were productive. I have reduced the specific concerns to broad categories accompanied by action plans described in the attached Exhibit 1. WESTLAKE ACADEMY Invoices Paid in March 2006 7Townf Westlake $659.34 Internal Water Billing 118 $770.00 Registration 324 Blue Cross/Blue Shield $5,771.06 Medical Insurance 2192 Borden $505.00 Milk Purchases 2193 Christian Schools Athletic Foundation $150.00 Dues 2194 Education Products $341.27 Miracle Worker T -Shirts 2195 Follett Library $5,214.85 Library Books 2196 Darcy McFarlane $139.88 Shipping Charges 2197 Office Depot $596.14 Office/Classroom Supplies 2198 Southwestern Bell $170.00 T1 Internet Line 2199 Twelve Oaks Catering $2,714.25 Lunch Orders 2200 What's My Name $6.05 Name Tags 2201 Office Depot $186.48 Office/Classroom Supplies 2202 Dental Select $223.41 Dental Insurance 2203 Banc of America $232.88 Copier Lease 2204 Kaleidoscope $1,637.50 IT Support/Filtering 2205 Jean Shivers $209.58 Classroom Supplies 2206 Susan Shields $4,245.00 Diagnostic Evaluations 2207 Darcy McFarlane $164.58 Classroom Supplies 2208 Box Insurance Agency $1,810.00 Property & Liability Insurance 2209 Gina McNeely $14.99 Classroom Supplies 2210 Laura Gibbs $8.96 Lunchroom Supplies 2211 Courtney Billings $26.15 Classroom Supplies 2212 Get -It -Right Sports $600.00 Referees for Tournament 2213 Linda Smith $130.97 Classroom Supplies 2214 Tracy Odom $72.50 Classroom Supplies 2215 Unum Provident $327.40 Life Insurance Premiums 2216 RBC Music $104.85 Music Supplies 2217 1 of 3 4/4/2006 11:53 AM WESTLAKE ACADEMY Invoices Paid in March 2006 I NO ii ®�-IN Shanti Sampath $80.35 lig inglillgi Classroom Supplies 2218 Transamerica Life Insurance $100.00 Annuity Payments 2219 Aviva Life Insurance $200.00 Annuity Payments 2220 USAA $500.00 Annuity Payments 2221 Fidelity Investments $200.00 Annuity Payments 2222 Vanguard Group $100.00 Annuity Payments 2223 Oppenheimer $92.00 Annuity Payments 2224 Great American $67.00 Annuity Payments 2225 Transamerica Life Insurance $100.00 Annuity Payments 2226 Aviva Life Insurance $200.00 Annuity Payments 2227 USAA $500.00 Annuity Payments 2228 Fidelity Investments $200.00 Annuity Payments 2229 Vanguard Group $100.00 Annuity Payments 2230 Oppenheimer $92.00 Annuity Payments 2231 Great American $67.00 Annuity Payments 2232 Courtney Billings $35.51 Classroom Supplies 2233• Borden $556.25 Milk Purchases 2234 Rosemary Jawad $75.29 Classroom Supplies 2235 Darcy McFarlane $47.33 Office/Classroom Supplies 2236 Philadelphia Insurance $4,027.58 Insurance Premiums 2237 Jean Shivers $5.82 Classroom Supplies 2238 Twelve Oaks Catering $2,901.25 Lunch Orders 2239 Unum Provident $87.75 Life Insurance Premiums 2240 Cooks Children Hospital $263.39 Donation 4917 Atmos Energy $2,110.18 Gas Billing 4930 Southwestern Bell $38.18 Long Distance 4960 Southwestern Bell $598.39 Telephone Service 4961 Tri -County Electric $5,213.14 Electric Billing 4966 2 of 3 4/4/2006 11:53 AM WESTLAKE ACADEMY Invoices Paid in March 2006 Po- Blue Cross/Blue Shield g $5,771.06 Medical Insurance 4974 Dan Dipert Coaches $1,198.00 Bus for 4th Grade Field Trip 4975 Ft Worth Museum $269.50 3rd Grade Field Trip 4976 Green Gates School $390.00 5th Grade Field Trip 4977 Boyle & Lowry $75.00 Legal Services 5000 Bank of The West $7,417.65 Airfare - Mexico Trip (students reimbursed) 5044 Denise Stringfellow $40.00 Classroom Supplies 5047 Ft Worth Museum $116.00 6th Grade Field Trip 5048 Atmos Energy $1,558.61 Gas Billing 5055 Purchase Power $81.03 Postage 5085 Pitney Bowes $15.00 Postage Ribbons 5086 Southwestern Bell $41.48 Long Distance 5095 Southwestern Bell $789.34 Telephone Service 5096 Xact Business $24.50 Business Cards 5106 Camp Tejas $3,900.00 7th Grade Field Trip 15046 Blue Cross/Blue Shield $5,771.06 Medical Insurance 15052 TOTAL $73,049.73 Fund 199 - General $66,421.57 Fund 411 -Technology $37.50 Fund 865 - Class Funds $6,590.66 TOTAL $73,049.73 3 of 3 4/4/2006 11:53 AM