HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 13-09 WA Amending the Technology Use and Computer responsibilities, Complaint, and Discipline policies WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SOLUTION NO. 13-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AMENDING THE TECHNOLOGY,
COMPLAINT, AND DISCIPLINE POLICY FOR WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the following policies and the proposed
amendments;
a.) Technology Use and Computer System Responsibilities Policy, 3.11
b.) Complaint Policy, 3.05
c.) Discipline, 5.02
WHEREAS, the Board finds these policies will facilitate effective and efficient
governance of Westlake Academy, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the students,their parents, and faculty of Westlake Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFT E
WESTLAKE ACADEMY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein in its entirety.
SECTION 2: The Board hereby adopts the following policy amendments attached as
Exhibit A to this resolution:
a.) Technology Use and Computer System Responsibilities Policy, 3.11
b.) Complaint Policy, 3.05
c.) Discipline, 5.02
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.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 1 of 16
Policy No. 3.11:
Date Board Adopted: August 16, 2010
Date Board Amended: N/A
Effective Date: August 12, 2013
Policy Category: Parent, Student d; Faculty Relations a"d E peetalflo ns
Policy Name: Tpchnology Use and Compute' S ` t ern Responsibilities
Policy Goal: To establish accountability standards and parameters for the use of
technology resources at Westlake Academy congruent with the Academy's academic
honor and employee/student conduct codes and expectations.
Policy Description:
In an effort to promote appropriate and responsible use of technology in the classroom
and throughout the broader learning environment, the Board of Trustees approves the
following policies and procedures for Westlake Academy.
Access to Westlake Academy Technology Resources
Access to the Academy's electronic communications system and/or technology
resources is a privilege, not a right. All users shall be required to acknowledge receipt
and understanding of all Board policies and administrative regulations governing use of
technology. All users of Westlake Academy technology resources shall agree to comply
with all policies, regulations, and guidelines.
All Academy technology resources are business assets, and should not be considered
private. The Academy may access and review any use of technology resource,
including, but not limited to: internet utilization, email content, and data created,
transmitted, or stored on devices utilizing the Academy's technology resources.
Noncompliance may result in suspension of access or termination of privileges and
other disciplinary action consistent with Academy policies, any applicable employee
policies or procedures, and the Parent/Student Handbook. Violations of law may result
in disciplinary action by the Academy, in addition to any action taken by law
enforcement.
Access to the Academy's electronic communications system and/or technology
resources will be governed as follows:
1. All users (or the parent/legal guardian of student users) will be required to sign a
user agreement annually each August prior to issuance or renewal of any
account utilizing the Academy's technology resources.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 3 of 16
2. Academy employees will be granted the appropriate level of access to the
Academy's technology resources, as necessary to successfully perform their
assigned job duties.
3. Appropriate use of personal email accounts are the sole responsibility of the end
user. Users shall comply with the same policies, procedures, and standards
when using or transmitting personal email using Westlake Academy technology
resources.
4. Users agree to change passwords when requested to do so by a supervisor or
technology administrator. All passwords must remain confidential and may not
be shared.
5. Any system/resources user identified as a security risk or as having violated
Academy and/or campus technology use guidelines may be denied access to
Westlake Academy's technology resources.
User Responsibilities for Technology Resources
The following standards will apply to all users of the Academy's technology resources:
1. Users are responsible at all times for the proper use of technology resources
accessed through the user's ID/login. Users should take all reasonable
precautions to prevent others from gaining access to their account(s).
2. The technology resources system may not be used for illegal purposes, in
support of illegal activities, or for any other activity prohibited by Academy policy
or guidelines.
3. Users may not disable, or attempt to disable, any content/media filtering devices
on the Westlake Academy network.
4. Encryption methods other than those used and approved by the administrator
may not be utilized.
5. System users may not use another person's user ID/login without written
permission from the Superintendent or designee.
6. Students may not distribute personal information about themselves or others
through the use of any Westlake Academy technology resources; including, but
not limited to, personal addresses and telephone numbers.
7. Students should never make appointments to meet people whom they meet
online and should report to a teacher or administrator if they receive any request
for such a meeting.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 4 of 16
8. System users must purge and/or make hard copies of electronic mail and files in
accordance with established retention guidelines.
9. System users may not redistribute copyrighted programs or data except with the
written permission of the copyright holder or designee. Such permission must be
specified in the document or must be obtained directly from the copyright holder
or designee in accordance with applicable copyright law, Academy policy, and
administrative regulations.
10. System users should avoid actions that are likely to increase the risk of
introducing viruses to the system, such as opening e-mail messages from
unknown senders and loading data from unprotected computers.
11. System users may not install public domain programs to any device owned or
maintained by Westlake Academy. Users may not download public domain
programs for their own use, nor redistribute a public domain program. Users are
responsible for determining whether a program is in the public domain.
12. System users may not use the Academy's technology resources to access, send,
or post messages that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented,
threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal.
13. The Westlake Academy network and related technologies are the property of the
school and subject to inspection by administration at any time, including non-
school owned electronic devices. Users should not have any expectation of
privacy when utilizing the Westlake Academy's network, including all electronic
communications devices or web-based systems.
14. System users should be mindful that use of school-related electronic mail
addresses might cause recipients or other readers to assume they represent the
school, whether or not that was the user's intention. Users have no authority to
represent the Academy beyond that expressly given by the Academy.
15. Users may not engage in the wasteful use of the Academy's technology
resources. This includes, but is not limited to, "spamming," use of internet
bandwidth for non-educational purposes, or excessive printing.
16. System users may not gain unauthorized access to resources or information, or
attempt to disrupt the performance of any of the Academy's technology
resources by any means.
17. System users understand and agree that all documents and communications are
the property of the Academy. As such, a system user may not copy, download,
disseminate, e-mail, or disclose Academy property to third parties not directly
related to Academy business without the express written authority of the
Superintendent.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 5 of 16
18. Vandalism of any kind will require restitution for costs associated with hardware,
software, and system restoration and may result in the revocation of access to
the Academy's network or other technology resources.
19. This policy applies to any portable school-owned property (laptops, Pads, etc.)
that may be issued to staff or other authorized parties. Users are required to
follow all provisions of this policy when using these devices, even when they are
removed from the premises.
Information from Third Parties
System users and parents of students with access to the Academy's technology
resources should be aware that, despite the Academy's use of technology protection
measures as required by law, use of the system may provide access to other electronic
communications systems in the global electronic network that may contain inaccurate
and/or objectionable material.
Any user and/or student who gains access, or knows of others accessing such material
is expected to discontinue the access as quickly as possible and to report the incident to
the supervising teacher/administrator(s).
A student knowingly bringing prohibited materials or media into the school's electronic
environment will be subject to suspension of access and/or revocation of privileges on
the Academy's system and will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the
Student Code of Conduct.
An employee knowingly bringing prohibited materials or media into the school's
electronic environment will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Academy
policies.
Disclaimers
Opinions, advice, services, and all other information expressed by system users,
information providers, service providers, or other third-party individuals in the system
are those of the providers and not necessarily the Academy.
The Academy will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation
concerning or relating to misuse of the Academy's technology resources system.
Westlake Academy makes no expressed or implied guarantees that the activities or
services provided by Westlake Academy technology resources will be error-free or
without defect. Westlake Academy will not be responsible for any damages to users
including, but not limited to loss of data, interruptions of service, personal or
psychological damages, or financial losses. Westlake Academy is not responsible for
the accuracy or quality of content obtained through our network or stored on our
systems. Finally, Westlake Academy will not be responsible for unauthorized financial
obligations incurred from use of any electronic communications device.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 6 of 16
Policy No. 3.05:
Date Board Adopted: August 3, 2009
Date Board Amended: August 12, 2013
Effective Date: August 1 , 2013
Policy Category: Parent, Student'k and cult y Relationgs and Expectation
Policy Name: & ompl inn Policy
Policy Goal: Outline the policy and processes for resolving complaints or
addressing concerns by Academy stakeholders.
Policy Description:
Student or parent complaints shall be filed in accordance with this policy, except as
provided below:
1. Complaints alleging discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender,
national origin, disability, or religion and complaints concerning retaliation related to
discrimination or harassment shall be submitted in accordance with Board Policy 5.03
and any applicable federal regulations.
2. Complaints concerning bullying or retaliation related to bullying shall be submitted in
accordance with Board Policy 3.03.
3. Complaints related to an expulsion order shall be submitted in accordance with
Board Policy 5.02 and the Student Code of Conduct.
4. Complaints concerning identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a
student with a disability within the scope of Section 504 shall be submitted in
accordance with Board Policy 6.13 and appropriate due process standards in
accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 CFR 104.7(b).
5. Complaints concerning identification, evaluation, educational placement, or discipline
of a student with a disability within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act shall be submitted in accordance with Board Policy 6.13 and the
procedural safeguards provided to parents of all students referred to special education.
Informal Process
The Board encourages students and parents to discuss their concerns and complaints
through informal conferences with the appropriate teacher, principal, or other campus
administrator. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early
resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.
Formal Complaint Process
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 7 of 16
Should the informal discussions fail to resolve the issue, the student/parent should
follow the formal complaint processes shown below by timely filing a written complaint.
Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students and parents are encouraged
to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student or parent may withdraw a formal
complaint at any time if the concerns are resolved. The process described in this policy
does not create new or additional rights beyond those granted by law or Board policy.
General Provisions
• "Complaints" and "Grievances" have the same meaning.
• Complaints arising out of an event or a series of related events must be
addressed in one complaint. A student or parent may not bring separate or serial
complaints arising from any event or series of events that have been or could
have been addressed in a prior complaint.
• Complaints and appeal notices must be in writing and may be filed by hand-
delivery, fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail. Hand-delivered filings shall be timely filed if
received by the appropriate administrator or designee by the close of business
on the deadline. Fax and e-mail filings shall be timely filed if they are received on
or before the deadline, as indicated by the date/time shown on the fax or e-mail
copy. Mail filings shall be timely filed if they are postmarked by U.S. Mail on or
before the deadline and received by the appropriate administrator or designated
representative no more than three days after the deadline.
• For the purpose of this policy, "days" shall mean school business days. In
calculating time lines under this policy, the day a document is filed is "day zero."
The following business day is "day one." In calculating time lines under this
policy, the day a document is filed is "day zero." The following business day is
"day one."
• "Response" shall mean a written communication to the student or parent from the
appropriate administrator. Responses may be hand-delivered or sent by U.S.
Mail to the student's or parent's mailing address of record. Mailed responses
shall be timely if they are postmarked by U.S. Mail on or before the deadline.
• A student may be represented by an adult at any level of the complaint. The
student or parent may designate a representative through written notice to the
Academy at any level of this process. If the student or parent designates a
representative with fewer than three days' notice to the Academy before a
scheduled conference or hearing, the Academy may reschedule the conference
or hearing to a later date, if desired, in order to include the Academy's counsel.
The Academy may be represented by counsel at any level of the process.
• All time limits shall be strictly followed unless modified by mutual written consent.
If a complaint or appeal notice is not timely filed, the complaint may be
dismissed, on written notice to the student or parent, at any point during the
complaint process. The student or parent may appeal the dismissal by seeking
review in writing within ten days from the date of the written dismissal notice,
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 8of16
starting at the level at which the complaint was dismissed. Such appeal shall be
limited to the issue of timeliness.
Level One
Formal complaints must be:
1. In writing, dated, and must describe the subject matter of the complaint,
the date of the occurrence(s), and identify any persons with knowledge of
the alleged complaint;
2. Filed within 10 days of the date the student or parent first knew, or with
reasonable diligence should have known, of the decision or action giving
rise to the complaint or grievance; and
3. Submitted to the lowest level administrator who has the authority to
remedy the alleged problem.
In most circumstances, students and parents shall file Level One complaints with the
campus principal. If the complaint is not filed with the appropriate administrator, the
receiving administrator must note the date and time the complaint was received and
should immediately forward the complaint to the appropriate administrator.
The appropriate administrator shall investigate as necessary and may hold a
conference with the student or parent within ten days after receipt of the written
complaint. The administrator may set reasonable time limits for the conference.
The administrator shall provide the student or parent a written response within ten days
of receiving the complaint or within ten days following the conference, whichever is
later. The written response shall set forth the basis of the decision. In reaching a
decision, the administrator may consider information provided at the Level One
conference and any other relevant documents or information the administrator believes
will help resolve the complaint.
Level Two
If the student or parent is not satisfied with the Level One response, or if the time for a
response has expired, the student or parent may request a conference with the
Superintendent or designee to appeal the Level One decision. The appeal notice must
be filed in writing, within five days of the date of the written Level One response or, if no
response was received, within five days of the Level One response deadline.
Upon notice of the appeal, the Superintendent or designee shall review the Level One
record including:
1. The original complaint and any attachments.
2. All other documents submitted by the student or parent at Level One.
3. The written response issued at Level One and any attachments.
4. All other documents relied upon by the Level One administrator in reaching the
Level One decision.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 9 of 16
The Superintendent or designee shall hold a conference within ten days after the appeal
notice is filed. The conference shall be limited to the issues presented at Level One and
identified in the Level Two appeal notice. At the conference, the student or parent may
provide information concerning any documents or information included in the Level One
record. The Superintendent or designee may set reasonable time limits for the
conference.
The Superintendent or designee shall provide a written response within ten days
following the conference. The written response shall set forth the basis of the decision.
In reaching a decision, the Superintendent or designee may consider the Level One
record, information provided at the Level Two conference, and any other relevant
documents or information the Superintendent or designee believes will help resolve the
complaint.
Level Three
If the student or parent did not receive the relief requested at Level Two or if the time for
a response has expired, the student or parent may appeal the decision to the Board.
The appeal notice must be filed in writing within ten days of the date of the written Level
Two response or, if no response was received, within ten days of the Level Two
response deadline.
The Superintendent or designee shall inform the student or parent of the date, time, and
place of the Board meeting at which the complaint will be on the agenda for
presentation to the Board. The Superintendent or designee shall provide the Board the
record of the Level Two appeal. The student or parent may request a copy of the Level
Two record. The Level Two record shall include:
1. The Level One record.
2. The notice of appeal from Level One to Level Two.
3. The written response issued at Level Two and any attachments.
4. All other documents relied upon by the administration in reaching the Level
Two decision.
If at the Level Three hearing the administration intends to rely on evidence not included
in the Level Two record, the administration shall provide the student or parent notice of
the nature of the evidence at least three days before the hearing.
The presiding officer may set reasonable time limits and guidelines for the presentation,
including an opportunity for the student or parent and administration to each make a
presentation and provide rebuttal and an opportunity for questioning by the Board. The
Level Three presentation shall be recorded.
The Board shall then consider the complaint. It may give notice of its decision orally or
in writing at any time up to and including the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. If
the Board does not make a decision regarding the complaint by the end of the next
regularly scheduled meeting, the lack of a response by the Board upholds the
administrative decision at Level Two.
WA Resolution 13-04
Page 10 of 16
Policy No. 5.02:
Date Board Adopted: August 3, 2009
Date Board Amended: August 16, 2010
Effective Date: August 12, 2013
Policy Category: Govev-nance
Policy Name: Discipline
Policy Goal: Description of the discipline policy
Policy Description:
Our primary belief is that no student or member of the Westlake Academy community
has the right to impede the education of another student. Any behavior, which is
disruptive to the learning environment, will not be tolerated and appropriate disciplinary
action will be taken, as necessary, to ensure the integrity of the learning environment.
The Academy encourages parents to work with their children and school personnel to
establish clear expectations for student behavior.
Staff and students will use the IB learner profile attributes as a basis for the
development of a constructive behavior environment. Every effort will be made to
develop positive consequences, which can be applied to individual students as well as
classrooms. Consistency is important and will be a priority in decisions involving student
behavior and discipline in order to establish firm and consistent limits for students. The
IB program also establishes a positive educational environment for both the student and
teacher.
Parent/Student Handbook
Each year, Westlake Academy shall make available the Parent/Student Handbook,
which shall include a Code of Conduct that describes the acceptable standards of
student conduct and the disciplinary consequences applicable to violations of the
standards of conduct, school trip policies or other school or classroom rules. Through
their enrollment in the Academy, both parents and students acknowledge access to the
ParentlStudent Handbook, which is available on the school's website or in hard copy
upon request.
Revisions to the Handbook that are made during the school year shall be made
available promptly to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and others.
Progressive Discipline
Generally, consequences for disregarding acceptable standards of conduct or school
and classroom rules will include one or more of the following:
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 11 of 16
1. Warning from teacher or any member of school staff and reflection by student
2. Disciplinary action from classroom teacher, parent notification, and reflection by
the student
3. For more serious offenses, Principal directed disciplinary action, parent
notification, and reflection by the student
4. For repeated infractions or serious offenses, disciplinary action by the Principal
or Superintendent, parent notification and reflection by the student
Disciplinary consequences will be reviewed by school personnel according to a grid
system. The grid will identify types of offenses, which are categorized into three (3)
levels based on severity. Each level will identify the disciplinary consequences that may
apply to offenses within that level. The grid will be updated and published in the
Parent/Student Handbook on an annual basis. Disciplinary consequences may include:
1. Detention / Restitution-Reflection Activity (RRA)
2. In-school Suspension
3. Saturday School
4. Out-of-school Suspension
5. Expulsion
6. Or other consequences determined by the Principal or Superintendent to be
appropriate in compliance with the procedures identified in the Parent/Student
Handbook
Guidelines for Discipline Procedure
Westlake Academy personnel shall adhere to the following general guidelines when
imposing discipline:
1. A student shall be disciplined when necessary to improve the student's behavior,
to maintain essential order, or to protect other students, school employees, or
property.
2. Students shall be treated fairly and equitably. Discipline shall be based on a
careful assessment of the circumstances of each case following any applicable
investigation. Factors that may be considered include:
a. Investigative documentation of alleged offense;
b. Seriousness of the offense;
c. Student's age;
d. Frequency of misconduct;
e. Student's attitude;
f. Potential effect of the misconduct on the school environment;
g. Provisions of the Parent/Student Handbook.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 12 of 16
3. Investigative processes may include, but are not limited to:
a. Personal accounts of teachers/staff members
b. Interviews/written statements of the student facing disciplinary
action
c. Interviews/written statements of other students involved in or
witnesses to the alleged incident
4. When applicable, the following steps will be taken to ensure Westlake Academy
students receive appropriate due process:
• The student will be informed of the prohibited conduct or rule violation
that he/she is alleged to have committed.
• The student will be provided information related to the factual basis for
the allegations.
• The student will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations and
provide any additional information relevant to the allegations, including
any defenses or other mitigating factors.
Discipline Processes
As stated, conduct violations will be reviewed according to a discipline grid.
Level / — discipline consequences shall be handled by the classroom / subject
matter teacher.
Level // and /// — discipline consequences shall be handled by the Principal /
Assistant Principal as appropriate.
School personnel may request immediate intervention by the Principal or
Superintendent in any disciplinary matter. Parents will be notified promptly if a student's
behavior may result in a disciplinary consequence that includes detention for which the
parent may need to make alternative transportation plans for the student, in-school
suspension, out-of-school suspension, or proposed expulsion.
The consequences for a serious offense may result in disciplinary action up to and
including expulsion on the first offense.
Expellable Offenses
A student may be expelled if the student commits the following on or within 300 feet of
school property, as measured from any point on the school's real property boundary line
or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school
property:
1. Engages in conduct punishable as a felony;
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 13 of 16
2. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of assault, under Penal Code
22.01(a)(1);
3. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person, or possesses, uses, or is under the
influence of:
a. Marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by the Texas Controlled
Substances Act, Health and Safety Code Chapter 481, or by 21 U.S.C.
801, et seq;
b. A dangerous drug as defined by the Texas Dangerous Drug Act, Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 483;
4. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person an alcoholic beverage, as defined by
the Alcoholic Beverage Code, 1.04, or commits a serious act or offense while
under the influence of alcohol, or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of an
alcoholic beverage;
5. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to an
abusable volatile chemical under Health and Safety Code, 485.031 through
485.034;
6. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of public lewdness
under Penal Code, 21.07;
7. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of indecent
exposure under Penal Code, 21.08;
8. Uses or possesses tobacco products;
9. Engages in conduct involving a public school that contains the elements of the
offense of false alarm or report under Texas Penal Code 42.06, or terroristic
threat under Texas Penal Code 22.07.
In addition to the above provisions, any conduct by a student that poses a risk to the
safety of the student, other students, school employees or school property may be
treated as a serious offense and may result in the student's removal from class and
other appropriate discipline, up to and including expulsion.
Gun-Free Schools Act
In accordance with the Gun-Free Schools Act, Westlake Academy shall expel any
student who is determined to have brought a firearm, as defined by federal law, to
school. 20 U.S.C. § 7151; Tex. Educ. Code §§ 12.104(b)(1), 37.007(e).
For purposes of this policy, "firearm" means:
1. Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, or is designed to, or which
may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 14 of 16
2. The frame or receiver of any such weapon;
3. Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; and
4. Any destructive device, which means any explosive, incendiary, or poison
gas bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four (4)
ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-
quarter ounce, mine, or device similar to any of the preceding described devices.
It also means any type of weapon (other than a shotgun shell or a shotgun that is
generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes) by whatever
name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile
by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a
bore of more than one-half inch in diameter; and any combination of parts either
designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device
as described in this item, and from which a destructive device may be readily
assembled. 18 U.S.C. § 921.
Expulsion Procedures
Before a student may be expelled, the student shall be provided a hearing at which the
student is afforded appropriate due process as required by the federal constitution. The
minimum procedural requirements necessary to satisfy due process depend upon the
circumstances and the interests of the parties involved. Federal due process requires
notice and some opportunity for a hearing. Upon recommendation for expulsion by a
principal, a hearing shall be scheduled before the Superintendent or designee.
1. Notice. The notice shall contain a statement of the specific charges and
grounds that, if proven, would justify expulsion. The student may be given the
names of the witnesses against him or her and/or an oral or written report on
the facts to which each witness testifies.
2. Hearing. The rights of the student may properly be determined upon the
hearsay evidence of school administrators who investigate disciplinary
infractions. The results and findings of the hearing should be presented in a
report open to the student's inspection. Dixon v. Alabama State Bd. of Educ.,
294 F.2d 150 (5th Cir. 1969), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 930 (1961).
3. Representative. At the hearing, the student is entitled to be represented by
the student's parent, guardian, or another adult who can provide guidance to
the student and who is not an employee of the Academy. If the Academy
makes a good-faith effort to inform the student and the student's parent or
guardian of the time and place of the hearing, the Academy may hold the
hearing regardless of whether the student, the student's parent or guardian,
or another adult representing the student attends.
4. Expulsion Order. The Superintendent shall deliver a copy of the order
expelling the student to the student and the student's parent or guardian.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 15 of 16
Notice of the expulsion order shall also be forwarded to the student's home
school district in compliance with state law.
5. Effect of Withdrawal. If a student withdraws from the Academy before an
order for expulsion is entered, the principal or Board, as appropriate, may
complete the proceedings, enter an order, and notify the student's home
school district.
isciplinary Appeals
Disciplinary consequences that do not result in removal from the regular classroom may
be reviewed at the campus level, but may not be appealed beyond the campus level.
Out-of-School Suspension: A student assigned out-of-school suspension by a principal
may appeal the decision to the Superintendent. The Superintendent or his/her
designee will review the campus-level investigation and may conduct interviews or
additional investigation if deemed appropriate. Within ten school days of receiving the
appeal request, the Superintendent or designee will provide notice of his/her decision
to: 1. Uphold the suspension; 2. Overturn the suspension; or 3. Assign an alternative
consequence. The Superintendent or designee's decision is final and may not be
appealed.
Expulsion: An order by the Superintendent or designee to expel a student may be
appealed to the Board.
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 16 of 16
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSEL) AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY, A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ON THE 12th DAY
OF AUGUST, 2013.
Laura Meat, President
ATTEST:
Kelly Edwa d, Board Secretary Thomas E. A rymer sup intendent
APPROVE S TO ORM:
L. S anton Lowry anet S. Bubert,
School Attorney
WA Resolution 13-09
Page 2 of 16