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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-13 BOT Agenda PacketMission 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. Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 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. _____________________________________ 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. Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2 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 Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2 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. ___________________________________ Laura Wheat, President ATTEST: ________________________________ ___________________________________ Kelly Edwards, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Superintendent APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ L. Stanton Lowry, School Attorney Westlake Academy Item # 3 – Adjournment Back up material has not been provided for this item.