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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
June 4, 2018
PRESENT: Trustees: Alesa Belvedere, Carol Langdon, Rick Rennhack, and Wayne
Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: President Wheat, and Trustee Michael Barrett. Alesa Belvedere
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Board Secretary Kelly Edwards, Dr.
Mechelle Bryson, PYP Principal Rod Harding, PYP Assistant
Principal Beckie Paquin, Secondary Principal Stacy Stoyanoff,
Coach Alan Burt, Director of Human Resources and
Administrative Services Todd Wood, Director of Information
Technology Jason Power, and Management Intern Kirk McDaniel.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Trustee Langdon called the work session to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Langdon 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 regarding Enrollment projections for School Year 2018-2019.
S. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Presentation and discussion regarding an annual update from the House of
Commons, (HOC).
Mrs. Kimberly Gardner, Vice Speaker, provided a presentation and overview of the
events hosted for the 2017-2018 school year.
b. Presentation and discussion regarding an annual update from the Westlake Academy
Athletic Club (WAAC).
Mrs. Laura Luckett, President, provided a handout and overview of the athletic club's
year in review for the 2017-2018 school year.
Discussion ensued regarding supporting the student athletes, surrounding districts
participation, and multi-sport students.
c. Presentation and discussion regarding the status of Science curriculum in both the
primary and secondary programs.
Mr. Stoyanoff, Mr. Harding and Dr. Bryson provided a presentation and overview of
the item.
Discussion ensued regarding equipment for primary students, STEAM Coordinator,
entering the BEST Robotics competition, art and music classes including a graphic
design component, and new course offerings.
d. Presentation and discussion regarding Grammar, Reading and Writing K-12.
Mr. Stoyanoff, Mr. Harding and Dr. Bryson provided a presentation and overview of
the item.
Discussion ensued regarding evaluating and diagnosing Dyslexia, reviewing grammar
with MYP students, spelling, phonics and cursive writing.
6. BOARD RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
j No additional direction.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Langdon adjourned the work session at 6:01 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Trustee Langdon call the regular session to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
No additional discussion.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one addressed the Board.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the April 9, 2018, meeting.
b. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2018, meeting.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 18-03, Authorizing the Superintendent to
participate in the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 18-04, Renewing participation with the
Education Service Center (ESC) Region 11 Benefits Cooperative for the 2018-2019
school year.
MOTION: Trustee Rennhack made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Trustee Belvedere seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
President Wheat - Discussion of the school zone possible safety improvements.
Trustee Rennhack made a motion to consider this item on a future agenda. Trustee
Stoltenberg seconded the motion.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Langdon asked for a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to adjourn the regular
session. Trustee Belvedere seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Trustee Langdon adjourned the regular session at 6:04 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AUGUST 15, 2018.
ATTEST:
Carol Langdo , Trustee
Kell Edwards, Board Secretary
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