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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 12, 2016
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Michael Barrett, Alesa Belvedere, Carol
Langdon, and Wayne Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Rick Rennhack
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Assistant to the Superintendent
Amanda DeGan, Executive Director Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Student
Services Administrator Jennifer Furnish, Registrar Ange
Bumgarner, DP Principal/Coordinator Stacy Stoyanoff, Director of
Human Resources &Administrative Services Todd Wood, and
Director of Communications Ginger Awtry.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the work session to order at 5:07 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. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUMMER TRAVEL AND TEACHER
PRESENTATIONS REGARDING INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS EDUCATORS
SYMPOSIUM 2016 (IMES).
Mrs. Busico-Flight provided an overview of the summer travel.
Ms. Firsching provided an overview of the Shoulder to Shoulder student travel.
The following students shared their experiences.
Peru: Janzen Small, Sofia Martinez-Murillo
Cambodia: Meredith Donatto
Nepal: Kennedy Donatto, Mackenzee Bumgarner
Bolivia: Hunter Cochran, Sabrina Aslam, Makenzy Kunkel
Students traveling to Costa Rica included Sarah Mayhew, Jack Ferguson, Grant Olson,
and Payton Harrison.
Mrs. Morales introduced the students that traveled to San Miguel de Allende
Students included: Ryan Parkey, Lily Jacobs, Ally Graulty, Olivia Withers, Andrew Cowan,
Ian Corwin, Regan Ward, and Elizabeth McCartney
IMES
Mr. Stoyanoff, Ms. Martin, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Fisher, and Dr. Bryson provided an overview
of their experiences at IMES.
- Discussion ensued regarding the projects and the LIMBS campaign, an Exchange
Program for students, and possible Teacher Exchange.
S. 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.
Mr. Stoyanoff announced the AP Scholars.
AP Scholars AP Scholars with Honors
Andrew Cowan Marga del Mundo
Kelsey Hassell Peyton Harrison
Edward Lofrisco Ryan Parkey
Garrison Luckett
Sophia Maas
Katrina Mikhail
Alexander Nguyen
Scarlet Oakley
Katherine Osborne
Amy Selvarathinam
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AP Scholars with Distinction
Zachariah Malik
Julian Sanders
Discussion ensued regarding the testing and preparation, strategies, and how they are
utilizing the curriculum.
6. REPORTS
a. Report of international teachers and a review of the immigration status of non-
permanent residents employed at Westlake Academy.
Mr. Wood provided an overview of the new categories and quotas.
Discussion ensued regarding the progress and status of the immigration status.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Back to School events.
Dr. Bryson, Ms. Standfort, and Mrs. Watson provided an overview of the back to
school events.
b. Presentation and discussion regarding college readiness data over the last five years.
Mr. Tippen and Mr. Stoyanoff provided a presentation and overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding number of schools that have chosen test-optional, IEP
testing, students`testing preference of the SAT or ACT, Human Geography,
implementing a PSAT for Grades 8 and 9, SAT subject test, discussions with students
regarding their college of choice, college boot camp, and the upcoming college tour
trip.
c. Presentation and discussion regarding the current implementation of new Higher
Level (HL) IB courses.
Mr. Stoyanoff and Mr. Tippen provided a presentation and overview of the offerings.
d. Presentation and discussion of the proposed Parent Survey for school year 2016-
2017.
Mrs. DeGan and Dr. Bryson provided an overview of the proposed survey
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Discussion regarding revisions and additions to the survey.
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S. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
No further direction.
9. ADJOURNMENT
President Wheat adjourned the work session at 7:35 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wheat called the regular session to order at 7:53 p.m.
2. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Superintendent Brymer reviewed the upcoming events.
• 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Board.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the August 10, 2016, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 16-16A, Amending the 2016-2017 School
Calendar.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Trustee Barrett seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
S. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
TERMINATE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRACKETT & ELLIS FOR LEGAL SERVICES
RELATED TO WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
Mrs. DeGan provided an overview of the item.
Mrs. Bubert answered question regarding the size and primary focus of the proposed
-- new firm.
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MOTION: Trustee Langdon made a motion to approve. Trustee Belvedere
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
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.
MOTION: Trustee Belvedere made a motion to approve Resolution 16-
17. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 4-0.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, President Wheat asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to adjourn the regular
- session. Trustee Barrett on seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 8:03 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON OCTOBER 3, 2016.
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