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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
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
September 16, 2013
WESTLAKE TOWN HALL
3 VILLAGE CIRCLE – 2ND FLOOR
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM
Special Session 7:00 p.m.
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Special Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF A RESOLUTION 13-12, APPROVING A
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES.
3. 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, 3 Village Circle, on
September 11, 2013, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
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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.
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY AGENDA ITEM
Curriculum: PYP/MYP/DP Meeting Date: September 16, 2013
Staff Contact: Tom Brymer Regular
Superintendent
Subject: Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Consultant Services Agreement for
Executive Search Services.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Westlake Academy Board of Trustees previously passed Resolution 09-23 approving a
report prepared by Staff with recommendations for the organizational structure of Westlake
Academy. This report, approved by the Board, recommended an organizational structure for the
school’s executive leadership comprised of the Superintendent and School Principals. This
organizational structure approved in 2009 has served Westlake Academy well as it has grown
and attained recognition for a variety of achievements. However, due to the Academy’s steady
growth in enrollment, programs, its various successes since 2009, as well as its future strategic
plans. Staff has re-examined the Academy’s senior leadership structure and is recommending to
the Board that restructuring of the school’s senior executive leadership is in the best interests of
Westlake Academy to ensure its future success. This restructuring necessitates the identification
of qualified candidates for a position to oversee Academy operations reporting to the
Superintendent tentatively titled Director of Education/Executive Principal. The Superintendent
recommends to the Board of Trustees to utilize the services of a qualified education executive
search firm to identify qualified candidates for this position.
APPLICABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DESIRED OUTCOME
High Student Achievement
Strong Parent & Community Connections
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability
Student Engagement – Extracurricular activities
Effective Educators & Staff
WESTLAKE ACADEMY VALUES
Maximizing Personal Development
Academic Excellence
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Compassion and Understanding
FISCAL IMPACT
Funded Not Funded N/A
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED/ OPTIONS
The Superintendent recommends to the Board of Trustees to utilize the services of Carney,
Sandoe, & Associates, a qualified education executive search and consulting firm, to identify
qualified candidates for this position.,
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution with Exhibit A (note: Exhibit A to be delivered under separate cover).
Resolution WA 13-12
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 13-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees previously passed Resolution 09-
23 approving a report prepared by Staff with recommendations for the organizational structure of
Westlake Academy; and
WHEREAS, said report approved by the Board recommended an organizational
structure for the school’s executive leadership comprised of the Superintendent and School
Principals; and,
WHEREAS, said organizational structure approved by the Board in 2009 has served
Westlake Academy well as it has grown and attained recognition for a variety of achievements;
and,
WHEREAS, due to the Academy’s steady growth in enrollment, programs, its various
successes since 2009, as well as its future strategic plans , Staff has re-examined the Academy’s
senior leadership structure and is recommending to the Board that restructuring of the school’s
senior executive leadership is in the best interests of Westlake Academy to ensure its future
success; and,
WHEREAS, said restructuring necessitates the identification of qualified candidates for
a position to oversee Academy operations reporting to the Superintendent tentatively titled
Director of Education/Executive Principal and the Board of Trustees wishes to utilize the
services of a qualified education executive search firm to identify qualified candidates for this
position; 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
consulting services agreement with Carney, Sandoe, & Associates attached to this resolution as
Exhibit “A” for executive search services and authorizes the Superintendent to execute said
agreement on behalf of Westlake Academy.
Resolution WA 13-12
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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 Board hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
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Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
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Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. Stanton Lowry, School Attorney
Westlake Academy
Item # 3 –
Adjournment
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