HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-16 BOT Agenda Packet AmendedThe 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
September 12, 2016
1301 Solana Boulevard
Building 4, Suite 4202
2ND FLOOR, COUNCIL CHAMBER
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
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 LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA.
4. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUMMER TRAVEL AND TEACHER
PRESENTATIONS REGARDING INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS EDUCATORS
SYMPOSIUM 2016 (IMES).
5. PRESENTATION OF THE 2016 AP SCHOLARS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
THIS CELEBRATION WILL HONOR THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY STUDENTS WHO
RECEIVED THE DESIGNATION OF AP SCHOLAR, AP SCHOLAR WITH HONORS,
AND AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION.
6. REPORTS
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented.
(there will no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate
discussion unless a Board Member requests that report be removed and considered
separately.
a. Report of international teachers and a review of the immigration status of non-
permanent residents employed at Westlake Academy.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Back to School events.
b. Presentation and discussion regarding college readiness data over the last five years.
c. Presentation and discussion regarding the current implementation of new Higher
Level (HL) IB courses.
d. Presentation and discussion of the proposed Parent Survey for school year 2016-
2017.
8. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
9. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST: President and Trustee Reports on Items of
Community Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the Board of
Trustees may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or
condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4)
reminders about upcoming Board of Trustee events; (5) information about community
events; and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 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.
4. 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 August 10, 2016, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 16-16, Amending the 2016-2017 School
Calendar.
5. 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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6. 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, 1301 Solana Blvd.,
Building 4, Suite 4202, Westlake, TX 76262, on September 7, 2016, 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.
The 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
ADDENDUM AGENDA
September 12, 2016
1301 Solana Boulevard
Building 4, Suite 4202
2ND FLOOR, COUNCIL CHAMBER
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
Workshop Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
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Regular Session
ITEMS ADDED
5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
TERMINATE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRACKETT & ELLIS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
RELATED TO WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER OF A RESOLUTION 16-17 TO AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM
FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
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, 1301 Solana Blvd.,
Building 4, Suite 4202, Westlake, TX 76262, on September 8, 2016, 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.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 2 – Pledge of
Allegiance
Texas Pledge:
“Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to
the, Texas, one state
under God, one and
indivisible.”
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the August 10, 2016, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 16-16, Amending the 2016-2017 School
Calendar.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 3 – Review of
Consent Agenda Items
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Student Presentations Regarding Summer Travel and Teacher
Presentations Regarding International Mindedness Educators Symposium
2016
STAFF CONTACT: Dr. Mechelle Bryson
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Mission: 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 life-long
learners.
Academic
Operations PYP / MYP / DP
Strengthen IB
Philosophy &
Implementation
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 18, 2016 Completion Date: June 10, 2017
Funding Amount: $9,250 Status - Funded Source - Contributions/Grants
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
One of the cornerstones of the IB mission is international mindedness. As an IB World School,
our goal is to create opportunities that expand our students’ frame of mind that transcends
international borders. In addition, global collaboration is a critical component in preparing our
students to successfully compete in a global 21st century marketplace.
During the summer of 2016, Westlake Academy teachers participated in our second annual
International Mindedness Educator Symposium. We are exceedingly proud of the outcome.
Attendance to the symposium increased from 23 participants representing five countries in 2015
to 62 participants in 2016 representing seven countries. This upcoming year, our students will
collaborate with students from Mexico, Costa Rica, China, Oman, Canada and Argentina as well
as students from other regions of the United States. Our goal was to expand the network of
schools created at the inaugural International Mindedness Educator Symposium in order to
increase our students’ opportunities to cultivate their global collaboration skills.
Our students also expanded their international mindedness through international travel. This
summer, students participated in the Student Shoulder to Shoulder travel opportunities while
others were true pioneers and participated in our first Costa Rica student exchange program and
our first San Miguel Summer Spanish Immersion program. These programs are both destined to
become annual events. We had 12 students participate in Student Shoulder to Shoulder. They
traveled to Detroit, Nepal, Bolivia, Kenya, Cambodia and Peru. Four students participated in
the Costa Rica student exchange while eight students participated in the San Miguel Summer
Spanish Immersion Program.
Participating teachers and students will present their reflections on the effect that their summer
experiences had on their international mindedness.
RECOMMENDATION
Review of international mindedness mission and seeking continued support of International
Mindedness initiatives at Westlake Academy.
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Presentation of the 2016 AP scholars to the Board of Trustees. This
celebration will honor the Westlake Academy students who received the
designation of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, and AP Scholar with
Distinction.
STAFF CONTACT: Stacy Stoyanoff, DP Principal
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations Diploma Programme
Increase the Future
Readiness of All
Students
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: July 8, 2016 Completion Date: July, 8, 2016
Funding Amount: N/A Status - Not Funded Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
This report is a celebration of student accomplishments from the College Board’s Advanced
Placement Program (AP). AP Scholar is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or
more AP exams. AP Scholar with Honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at least
3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. AP Scholar with
Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams
taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
REPORTS
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented.
(there will no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate discussion
unless a Council Member requests that report be removed and considered separately.
a. Report of international teachers and a review of the immigration status of non-
permanent residents employed at Westlake Academy.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 6 – Reports
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Report
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Report providing an update of a Westlake Academy employee seeking
permanent lawful residence.
STAFF CONTACT: Todd Wood, Dir. of HR & Administrative Services
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Mission: 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 life-long
learners.
People, Facilities, &
Technology PYP / MYP / DP
Attract, Recruit &
Retain the Highest
Quality Workforce
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: N/A Completion Date: N/A
Funding Amount: N/A Status - N/A Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
The attached report is an update of the current status of a Westlake Academy employee seeking
permanent residence. This update was requested by the Board of Trustees at the August 2016
meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
None
ATTACHMENTS
Report – Immigration status update.
Town of Westlake Westlake Academy
Human Resources Department
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
1301 Solana Blvd., Building 4, Suite #4202 Westlake, Texas 76262
Metro: 817-490-5711 Fax: 817-430-1812 www.westlakeacademy.org
Report – Update regarding Immigration Status
Background
At the August 2016 meeting of the Board of Trustees, an update regarding the status of a
Westlake Academy employee seeking Permanent Residency was requested.
Current Status
Since the August 2016 meeting of the Board of Trustees, two significant advancements have
been made in the Permanent Residency process. First, the Work & Travel Authorization cards
were approved and received by the employee and their spouse. Second, the I-140 petition has
been approved, which leads to the final stage of the process, referred to as “Final Adjustment of
Status.” The federal government has suspended processing of Final Status Adjustments until
October 1, 2016, due to the quota established by Congress being reached for the fiscal year.
The quota will reset on October 1, and the application will resume processing at that time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Back to School events.
b. Presentation and discussion regarding college readiness data over the last five
years.
c. Presentation and discussion regarding the current implementation of new
Higher Level (HL) IB courses.
d. Presentation and discussion of the proposed Parent Survey for school year
2016-2017.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 7 – Discussion
Items
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Discussion and presentation regarding Back to School events
STAFF CONTACT: Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Mr. Rod Harding, Dr. Andra Barton & Mr. Stacy
Stoyanoff
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations PYP / MYP / DP
Strengthen our
Westlake Academy
Culture
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 18, 2016 Completion Date: August 19, 2016
Funding Amount: $5,600 Status - Funded Source - Contributions/Grants
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
Over the last 30 years, much research has been conducted regarding the impact that a positive
school culture has on student achievement. The overwhelming conclusion of these studies is that
there is a significant correlation between a school’s culture and student achievement. In
addition, student affect, the attitudes, interests, and values that students exhibit and acquire in
school, also impacts academic success. Recent studies have concluded that there is a significant
correlation between student affect and academic achievement.
With this in mind, Westlake Academy has established back to school activities to support the
positive culture of the Academy and to help students build a positive effect about the school
year.
Each Principal will share the Back to School activities for 2016-2017 school year and their
reflections on the impact that these two days have on our school’s culture.
RECOMMENDATION
Seeking continued support of Back to School initiatives at Westlake Academy.
ATTACHMENTS
No Attachment
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Presentation and discussion regarding college readiness data over the last
five years. This report will include discussion concerning PSAT, SAT,
and ACT trends at Westlake Academy and its impact on student college
and future readiness.
STAFF CONTACT: Stacy Stoyanoff, DP Principal
Carl Tippen, College Counselor
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations Diploma Programme
Increase the Future
Readiness of All
Students
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 1, 2012 Completion Date: June 1, 2016
Funding Amount: N/A Status - Not Funded Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
This report is at the Board of Trustees request and is informative only. The college readiness
data discussed is collected annually from College Board (PSAT and SAT) and American College
Testing (ACT). The subsequent trends will be determined over the last five years of Westlake
Academy student performance. These trends will be discussed in the context of overall student
performance in the state of Texas and also across the nation. Westlake Academy student college
readiness will also be compared to local public and private secondary schools. The subsequent
performance trends will be discussed in the context of the current literature concerning the use of
college and future readiness metrics.
RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Presentation and discussion regarding the current implementation of new
Higher Level (HL) IB courses. This report will include discussion
concerning HL Mathematics, HL Language B, and HL Business. In
addition, there will be options discussed for future HL courses at Westlake
Academy.
STAFF CONTACT: Stacy Stoyanoff, DP Principal
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations Diploma Programme
Increase the Future
Readiness of All
Students
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 1, 2016 Completion Date: N/A
Funding Amount: N/A Status - Not Funded Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
This report is at the Board of Trustees request and is informative only. By offering additional
HL options, the Diploma Programme (DP) will better prepare Westlake Academy students for
the academic demands of specific career paths, such as Business, Engineering, and Health
Sciences. This discussion will also review the alignment between the upcoming Middle Years
Programme (MYP) career courses and the current and future HL course options.
RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Workshop - Discussion Item
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Presentation and discussions of the proposed parent survey for school year
2016-2017.
STAFF CONTACT: Amanda DeGan, Assistant Town Manager
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Citizen, Student &
Stakeholder PYP / MYP / DP Increase Stakeholder
Satisfaction
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: September 12, 2016 Completion Date: February 1, 2017
Funding Amount: $ 6,500 Status - Funded Source - General Fund
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
The Board directs staff to conduct a bi-annual survey of our parent body to gauge our success
and gain valuable feedback from our families. The information is useful to staff in our daily
operations and during the budgetary review processes. We have completed five survey
documents with ETC Institute – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015 and the proposed draft for the
2016/2017 school year.
In the past, we have conducted the survey during the spring semester and we are recommending
that we gather the information during the fall semester for this iteration. Staff has reviewed the
questions from the previous survey document and has included a portion of adjustments to our
baseline questions. We anticipate the survey will begin the administration processes in the
October timeframe with a subsequent report to the Board upon tabulation of the results.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends review and feedback of the proposed survey questions.
ATTACHMENTS
SY 2016-2017 Survey Document
Westlake Academy / Board of Trustee Parent Survey
1. Satisfaction with Westlake Academy: Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “very satisfied” and 1 means “very
dissatisfied,” please rate your satisfaction with the following items:
How satisfied are you with: Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied
Very
Dissatisfied
Don’t
Know N/A
A. PYP faculty & staff 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
B. MYP faculty & staff 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
C. DP faculty & staff 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
D. PYP Curriculum 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
E. PYP Math Program 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
F. MYP Curriculum 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
G. MYP Math Program 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
H. Language B Program (foreign language program) 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
I. DP Curriculum 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
J. IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
K. The Security Check-In System at Main Entrances 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
L. Extracurricular sports programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
M. Other extracurricular programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
N. Academic progress of your child 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
O. Social and emotional progress of your child 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
P. Academy website 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
Q. Communication regarding issues/problems related to
your child 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
R. Quality of communication from WA 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
S. Methods of communication from WA 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
T. The WA House system for students (Thoreau,
Wheatley, Whitman and Keller) 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
U. Effectiveness of the House of Commons (HOC) 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
V. Effectiveness of the Westlake Academy Foundation
(WAF) 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
W. Effectiveness of the Westlake Academy Athletic Club
(WAAC) 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
X. The Primary Counseling department 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
Y. The Secondary Counseling department 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
Z. College preparation process 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
AA. Primary Report Card 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
BB. Secondary Report Card 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
CC. Access to online grades Secondary Gradebook on
ManageBac. 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
DD. Opportunities for parental involvement 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
EE. Opportunities for parent input 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
FF. The school uniform vendor 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
GG. The school lunch program 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
HH. Suitability of the campus for learning 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
II. Maintenance of the Academy 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
JJ. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of
education provided by Westlake Academy? 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
2. Which THREE of the items listed in Question 1 are the most important to you? [Write in the letters below.]
1st ______ 2nd _______ 3rd _______
3. Communication and Outreach: Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “Strongly Agree” and 1 means “Strongly
Disagree,” please rate the following items:
How strongly do you agree with the following: Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t
Know N/A
A. The on-campus administrative staff is friendly and helpful 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
B. The Academy’s published statements of mission and
philosophy align with those of the IB 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
C. I would be interested in more parent education and training
sessions 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
D. The Academy’s leadership and administrative structures
ensure the implementation of the IB programmes. 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
E. My child’s teacher(s) responds quickly to my inquiries 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
F. The Academy’s resources and support structures ensure the
implementation of the IB programmes. 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
G My child’s teacher(s) keep me informed about their progress 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
H Collaborative planning and reflection supports the
implementation of the IB programmes. 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
I. I am encouraged to volunteer at the Academy 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
J. The Academy’s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
K. I am informed about what is going on in my child’s
programme 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
L. The Academy’s teaching, assessments, and learning reflects
the IB Philosophy 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
M. Academy administrators respond to my questions in a timely
manner 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
N. Email is my preferred method of communication with my
child’s teacher 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
O.
Phone calls are my preferred method of communication with
my child’s teacher The Academy’s assessments reflects the
IB assessment philosophy
5 4 3 2 1 9 8
P. Phone calls are my preferred method of communication with
my child’s teacher 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
Q. I receive information from my child’s school with enough time
to be involved in events, classroom or school-wide activities 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
4. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “Strongly Agree” and 1 means “Strongly Disagree,” please rate your level of
agreement with the following statements about Westlake Academy’s Communiqué:
How strongly do you agree with the following: Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Don’t
Know N/A
A. The Communiqué provides important school information 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
B. The Communiqué is attractive and interesting 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
C. The Communiqué is easy to read 5 4 3 2 1 9 8
5. Is the frequency (amount) of communications you receive from the Academy and their affiliate groups (House
of Commons, Westlake Academy Foundation, Westlake Academy Athletic Club, etc.):
_____ (1) Adequate _____ (2) Emailed / Received Too often _____ (3) Not enough
6. If you could make one suggestion to improve our Academy communication, what would it be?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Are you currently volunteering at the Academy? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
7a. If YES to #7: How many hours each year? _______________________________________
7b. If NO to #7: Would you like to volunteer? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No If YES, How? _________________
8. How many parent teacher/student led conferences did you attend last year?
____(1) None ___(2) One ___(3) Two ___(4) Three or more
9. Have you had any problems scheduling parent-teacher conferences? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
9a. If YES: what problems have you had? __________________________________________________
10. Do you reference the Academy master calendar on a regular basis? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
10a. If NO to #10: Why not? _____________________________________________________________________
11. Is your child receiving off campus tutoring? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
11a. If YES, Where? (e.g Sylvan, Kumon, etc.) Please list:___________________________________________
11b. What subject(s)?________________________________________________________________________
11c. How many hours per week? ______________
12. Is your child receiving on-campus tutoring? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
12a. If YES, what subjects?_______________________________________________________________________
12b. If NO, why not?_____________________________________________________________________________
13. How is your child progressing academically? ___(1) Ahead of where you would expect him/her to be
___(2) About where you would expect him/her to be
___(3) Behind where you would expect him/her to be
14. Are you pleased with your child’s progress? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
14a. If NO to #14, why not? _______________________________________________________________________
15. Do you feel your child is emotionally safe at school? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
16. Do you feel your child is physically safe at school? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
17. Do you believe you have an adequate understanding of the IB curriculum? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
18. Do you have a child with a learning disability that utilizes special education services? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
18a. If YES to #18: Are you satisfied with the modificationsaccomodations/services provided by Westlake
Academy?
____(1) Yes ____(2) No
18b. If NO to #18a: Why not? _________________________________________________________________
19. What do you like BEST about Westlake Academy?______________________________________________________
20. If your child was not enrolled at Westlake Academy, where would your child most likely attend school?
____(1) A public school where I live ____(2) A private school ____(3) Home School
21. What ONE thing would you most like to improve at Westlake Academy?
________________________________________________________________________________________
DEMOGRAPHICS
22. Do you live in the Town of Westlake? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No
22a. If YES to #22: How important was Westlake Academy in your decision to move to Westlake?
____(4) Very important
____(3) Somewhat important
____(2) Not sure
____(1) Not important
23. Which of the following BEST describes your total annual household income?
___(1) Under $50,000 ___(3) $150,000 - $500,000
___(2) $50,000 - $149,999 ___(4) Over $500,000
24. For how many years have you had at least one child attending Westlake Academy? _______year(s)
25. In which grades do you currently have children enrolled at Westlake Academy? (check all that apply)
___(00) Kindergarten
___(01) 1st grade
___(02) 2nd grade
___(03) 3rd grade
___(04) 4th grade
___(05) 5th grade
___(06) 6th grade
___(07) 7th grade
___(08) 8th grade
___(09) 9th grade
___(10) 10th grade
___(11) 11th grade
___(12) 12th grade
26. How many adults live in your home? ___________
27. How many adults in your home are employed full-time outside of the home?
_____(0) None _____(1) One _____(2) Two or more
UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE
28. What do you value most about your child’s education at Westlake Academy? (Please rank the following 1 through 8, with 1 being MOST important and 8 being LEAST important.)
_____ (A) IB Curriculum
_____ (B) Ranking
_____ (C) Public Charter School
_____ (D) International Focus
_____ (E) Reputation
_____ (F) Class Size
_____ (G) Quality of Instruction
_____ (H) College Preparation
29. If you have additional comments, please provide them in the space below:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU!
Please return your completed survey in the postage-paid envelope that was provided addressed to:
ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061
BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Board of
Trustees
Item # 8 – Board Recap /
Staff Direction
Board of
Trustees
Item # 9 – Adjournment
Work Session
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST: President and
Trustee Reports on Items of Community Interest pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the Board of
Trustees may report on the following items: (1) expression of
thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information
about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4)
reminders about upcoming Board of Trustee events; (5)
information about community events; and (6)
announcements involving imminent threat to public health
and safety.
Paws on the Plaza (Family fun event for residents & their pets to promote animal registration!)
Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:30 -11:30 am
The Plaza in Solana, 1301 Solana Boulevard
*For more details, check the Town’s webpage and Facebook account
Board of Trustees Workshop/Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
Westlake Town Hall, Solana – Council Chamber/Courtroom
Planning & Zoning Meeting (Please check Town’s webpage)
Monday, September 13, 2016
Westlake Town Hall, Solana – Council Chamber/Courtroom
Social Media Strategies for WA & Westlake Parents; Presentation and Q&A time with FBI Cyber Security Personnel
Wednesday, September 14, 2016; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Westlake Academy (WA) Campus – Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
WA Danish & Dialogue w/ school administrators
Thursday, September 15, 2016; 8:00 - 9:00 am
Sam & Margaret Lee Fieldhouse – classroom
Town Council Workshop/Meeting
Monday, September 19, 2016
Westlake Town Hall, Solana – Council Chamber/Courtroom
Westlake New Fire-EMS Station Town Forum
Tuesday, September 20, 2016; 6:30 pm
WA Campus – Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
North Texas Giving Day 2016 (WA Foundation’s page)
Thursday, September 22, 2016; 6:00 am - midnight
Loooking ahead:
Coffee & Conversation with the Mayor/WA Board President
Monday, October 3, 2016; 8 – 9:30 am
Marriott Solana hotel – Great Room
WA Annual New Parents’ Dinner Reception – Hosted by Board President Laura & Doug Wheat
Thursday, October 6, 2016; 6:30 pm; Wheat home
WA Danish & Dialogue
Thursday, October 13, 2016; 8:00 -9:00 am
Sam & Margaret Lee Fieldhouse - classroom
Westlake Annual Classic Car Show
Saturday, October 15, 2016; 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Awards presentation at 3:00 pm)
Larry North Fitness at Solana Club – east parking lot at 2902 Sams School Road
*For WA Athletic events, please check the appropriate sport’s category box on the WA
Calendar webpage for times.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 2 – Items of
Community Interest
CITIZEN COMMENTS: 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.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 3 – Citizen
Comments
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 August 10, 2016, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 16-16, Amending the 2016-2017 School
Calendar.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 4 – Consent
Agenda
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
August 10, 2016
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Alesa Belvedere, Carol Langdon, Rick
Rennhack and Wayne Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Michael Barrett
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Assistant to the Superintendent
Amanda DeGan, Executive Director Dr. Mechelle Bryson, MYP
Principal Dr. Andra Barton, Student Services Administrator
Jennifer Furnish, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Registrar Ange
Bumgarner, Executive Director Dr. Shelly Myers, DP
Principal/Coordinator Stacy Stoyanoff, Director of Human
Resources & Administrative Services Todd Wood, Director of
Facilities and Parks & Recreation Troy Meyer Director of
Communications Ginger Awtry, Communications Specialist Susan
McFarland, and Director of Information Technology Jason Power.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the work session to order at 6:37 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 LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
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4. REPORTS
a. Report of international teachers and a review of the immigration status of non-
permanent residents employed at Westlake Academy.
Trustee Stoltenberg asked to discuss this report further and requested HR Director
Wood to provide status of the immigration process.
Discussion ensued regarding the immigration process, length of the process,
differences in visas and using a local Attorney.
Trustee Stoltenberg asked for an update during the next meeting.
b. Report regarding Faculty Turnover for the 2015-2016 School Year including
Student/Teacher ratios.
President Wheat congratulated Dr. Bryson and staff regarding this year’s low
turnover rate. Brief discussion ensued regarding current and new staff being poised
for greatness and how WA turnover rate compares with other ISDs and charter
schools as well.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding IB, AP, STAAR, ISA and AAPPL student
assessments completed during the 2015-16 school year.
Dr. Bryson, Dr. Barton, Principals Stoyanoff and Harding, and Student Services
Administrator Furnish provided a presentation regarding Testing and Assessments.
Discussion ensued regarding the passage rates, areas of improvement, number of AP
Scholars, legacy teachers, Washington Post’s challenge, curriculum alignment,
phasing world scores, bi-annual ISA testing options, and 2016-2017 goals.
b. Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed policy amendment for policies 6.01
and 6.03 Assessment and Grade Reporting Policy Secondary – Middle Years Program
and Diploma Program; Weighting of Grades.
Dr. Barton summarized staff’s recommendation regarding the proposed amendment.
Discussion ensued regarding students’ GPA, ranking, related quality points which
factor in to student’s transcripts and how colleges look at this data.
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c. Presentation and discussion regarding 2016 International Mindedness Educators
Symposium (IMES) and Summer Student Travel.
Dr. Bryson provided an overview and update regarding this year’s symposium and
the locations of various student group travels over the summer.
Dr. Bryson stated that the IMES attendance doubled this year with 60 educators in
attendance, representing 7 countries. She added as early as next month, WA staff
will be working to build up global participation for next year and will begin dialogues
and collaboration with international educators. Additionally, she shared IBO
requested to retweet our WA IMES tweets and to cover the symposium and tweets in
an upcoming issue of the IB World magazine. Teachers will discuss how this
information will be applied in their classroom at upcoming meeting and students will
provided a report to the Board regarding their international.
Dr. Bryson listed the various student groups traveling over the summer and the
countries visited. Staff sponsors and students will present reports to the Board in the
coming months.
6. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
President Wheat summarized notes taken for future staff follow-up with the Board for
the following areas:
- Keep close eye on exam results and how it affects our WA national rankings in order
to provide early messaging to parents
- Feedback from students regarding classes at mid-year
- Progress on PYP Science and related STAAR exam prep
- Staff decision on ISA & AAPPL testing frequency in future
- Update on immigration status for international staff members
- IB Diploma ceremony recognition for those graduates receiving IB Diploma
- Further conversations with Deloitte regarding previous talks on regular engagement
with current WA students and hosting a possible dinner for WA IB Diploma recipients.
In closing, brief discussion ensured regarding clarification for Trustee Langdon about
special education support/services agreement provided by Birdville ISD.
7. ADJOURNMENT
President Wheat adjourned the work session at 8:36 p.m.
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Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the regular session to order at 8:36 p.m.
2. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Dr. Bryson announced that TEA approved the renewal application of Westlake’s Charter
through 2026, briefly discussing comments received and how staff addressed those
comments.
President Wheat called attention to items listed, specifically two upcoming events for WA
staff and event she and her husband will be hosting.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Board.
4. 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 June 6, 2016, meeting.
b. Consider approval of the minutes from the June 13, 2016, meeting.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 16-09, Approving an Amendment Policy 6.03 -
Assessment and Grade Reporting Policy Secondary – Middle Years Program and
Diploma Program and Rescinding Policy 6.01 Grading System.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 16-10, Amending the Attendance Policy.
e. Consider approval of Resolution 16-11, Amending the Westlake Academy
Personnel Manual for the 2016-2017 school year.
f. Consider approval of a Resolution 16-12, Authorizing the Superintendent to
Execute a Contract with the Education Service Center Region 11 for various
Business and Student Support Services for the operation of Westlake Academy.
g. Consider approval of Resolution 16-13, Approving an Insurance Bid from Box
Insurance Agency property/casualty insurance products and services for FY 2016-
2017 in the amount of $127,168.00.
h. Consider approval of Resolution 16-14, Adopting a Grant Management
Procedure Manual.
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i. Consider approval of Resolution 16-15, Approving a Shared Services
Arrangement for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students with the Birdville
Independent School District – Regional Day School Program.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
5. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 16-16,
APPROVING THE AMENDED YEAR-END BUDGET FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016 AND ADOPTING THE
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2017.
Dr. Bryson and Director Piper provided a presentation and discussed highlights regarding
new School year’s revenues and expenses including the current year’s estimated
adjustments, trends, and service level adjustments.
Discussion ensued regarding State funding, proposed cases legislature beginning and
end of school days, affects to attendance, Blacksmith funding trends, staffing and
recruitment trends, Strategic planning, balanced scorecard perspectives, student
enrollment budget forecast assumptions, class sizes, current registration numbers,
Student attendance trends, initiatives to increase our 97% attendance rate, holding State
funding flat until new biennium, monitoring legislative actions and the 5 year forecast.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to approve Resolution 16-
16. Trustee Belvedere seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 4-0.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat 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 4-0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 9:08 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.
ATTEST:
____________________________
Laura Wheat, President
_____________________________
Ginger Awtry, Acting Board Secretary
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estlake Academy Board of Trustees
TYPE OF ACTION
Regular Meeting - Consent
Westlake Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Approval of Update to the 2016-2017Academic Calendar
STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Furnish, Student Services Administrator
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations PYP / MYP / DP
Improve the
Efficiences of
Operational Systems
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 18, 2016 Completion Date: June 5, 2017
Funding Amount: NA Status - N/A Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
During the 84th legislative session, the House passed a new law in which compliance with the
Federal School Program will now be calculated utilizing minutes instead of days. In order to be
in compliance with the 75,600 minute requirement, Westlake Academy proposed several
changes to the school calendar and originally requested extending the school day by 20 minutes;
however, Westlake Academy only needs an extra 15 minutes per day once all waivers were
approved by the state. Currently, school begins at 7:55am and ends at 3:10pm. There was also
one change that needed to be made to the academic calendar to accommodate
parent/student/teacher conferences in April.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends approval of calendar.
ATTACHMENTS
Document – 2016-2017 Calendar
Resolution 16-16
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 16-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR AND
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR THE STATE WAIVER.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has considered the proposed amendment to the 2016-
2017 school calendar, including any allowable professional development days in lieu of
instruction according to the Texas Education annual guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees desires to be in compliance with the state mandated
minutes of annual instruction required by legislation; 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 adopts the
proposed 2016-2017 school calendar attached as Exhibit “A” and authorizes the school
administration to request the state waiver.
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 16-16
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage, but contingent upon approval by the Texas Education Agency.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016.
___________________________________
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
Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Total
84 85.5 169.5
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 5: Labor Day (No School)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 October 6: All Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7: Teacher Professional Day (No School)
10 21 30 31 18 10: Columbus Day (No School)
21: Secondary End of 1st Quarter (43 days)
November 2016 4 December 2016 5 January 2017 6 November 18: Early Release
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 21 - 25: Thanksgiving Break (21-22 Flex Days for Staff)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 December 19 - 30: Winter Break
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 January 2 : Winter Break
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10: G7 -G12 Exams / PYP Assessment FULL DAY
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 11-13: G7-G12/PYP Assessment (Early Release)
###12 17.5 13: Secondary End of 2nd Quarter (41 days)
16: Martin Luther King, Jr (No School)
February 2017 7 March 2017 8 April 2017 9 February 17: Teachers' Professional Day - (No School)
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 20: Presidents' Day (No School)
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 March 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 28: Secondary End of 3rd Quarter (43 Days)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 April 7: All Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13: Teacher Professional Day (No school)
26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 14: Bad Weather Make-Up Day
18 17 30 18 May 26: Bad Weather Make-Up Day
29: Memorial Day (No School)
May 2017 10 June 2017 11 July 2017 12 30: G7-G11 Exams/PYP Assessment FULL DAY
S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 31: G7-G11 Exams/PYP Assessment (Early Release)
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 June 1-2: Secondary Semester Exams (Early Release)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2: Last Day of School
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2: Secondary End of 4th Quarter (42.5 Days)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3: Senior Commencement
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5: Teacher Work Day
###1 30 31
First / Last Day of School
Early Release Days Parent/Student Conferences - All Day
No School Semester Exams / PYP Assessments - Early Release
Professional Day - Student Holiday Senior Commencement
Bad weather make up
Academic Calendar 2016 - 2017
Westlake Academy
WA Resolution 16-16
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.
- None
Board of
Trustees
Item # 5 – Future Agenda
Items
Board of
Trustees
Item # 6 – Adjournment
Regular Session