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Home My WebLink AboutRes 18-15 WA Approving the trip to Quebec regarding French language immersion experience WESTLAKE ACADEMY RESOLUTION 18-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVING THE TRIP TO CANADA REGARDING FRENCH LANGUAGE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE IN QUEBEC. WHEREAS, Westlake Academy ensures the successful implementation of the International Baccalaureate framework; and WHEREAS, Westlake Academy ensures the successful integration of international mindedness through all International Baccalaureate Programmes; and WHEREAS, Westlake Academy ensures that all three components of international mindedness, cultural awareness, multilingualism and global participation, is visible within all International Baccalaureate Programme; 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 of Westlake Academy,hereby approves the trip to Canada regarding French language immersion experience in Quebec attached to this resolution as Exhibit "A'. 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 Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid provision. Resolution 18-15 Page 1 of 6 SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER 2018. Laura Wheat, President ATTEST: ,i/v) Kell Edw s, Board Secretary homas E. Brymer, perintendent APPROV. I .'S ,Et-FORM: API AA J. r. B alWirtanton Lowry, School Attorney Resolution 18-15 Page 2 of 6 Exhibit "A" FORUM WESTLAKE ACADEMY ILANGUAGE EXPERIENCE CANADA QUEBEC, LA BELLE PROVINCE 1,, p 1 �� , _ .. ,,,,, ' �i y, . ; - r. IIM'rA a1 al u:L.Li. • zc w h _ )} i ail� �. . p r ‘filtaLW JUNE 07 - 12, 2019 '`Travel dater to be confirmed upon flight booking info@forumlanguageexperience.com I 1-888-282-0991 Resolution 18-15 Page 3 of 6 FORUM WESTLAKE ACADEMY LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE ITINERARY 0' _ 'alp DAY 1: USA QUEBEC �,, • Fly to Québec-City. ;f 11-. • Bienvenue dans La Belle Province!Your Forum Tour Manager will greet ttolf."._ --,1 .f4. ii:11 .-. you upon arrival and remain with your group for the duration of your trip. ' • Upon arrival, stretch your legs on a walking tour of Old Quebec, a it ' t1P`it'=0--s 'a s; - UNESCO World Heritage site.Then, participate in an architectural and 4'.i .�SfTF'' 'P'- I" i `` historical treasure hunt in Old Quebec! '�$" ` "—' • For a taste of local life,enjoy some free time for shopping in the enchanting Quartier du Petit-Champlain. • In the evening, meet your host family and get to know each other over dinner. • Night accommodation with your host family. 9 DAY 2: QUEBEC CITY I COTE DE BEAUPRE it • After breakfast, drive to the Parc de la Chute Montmorency and see its It I spectacular waterfalls which are 1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls. 'L, �, "� �3 10,„I.14 Climb the 387 steps along the falls and admire the breathtaking views. :1 { • Stop at Chez Marie Bakery to learn how bread is made and enjoy a .:'' .:. maple butter tasting! ' F•,`° •10,1-•,-061 ,/, J' • Discover the town of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre, which was settled in 1650, and visit its superb Basilica. • Return to Québec City for dinner and night accommodation with your host family. IF DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY ,_•4 As.....---i-46"'• ,: FORUM WESTLAKE ACADEMY ILANGUAGE EXPERIENCE ITI N ERA RY • In the afternoon, cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry and enjoy a - sailor's view of the Château Frontenac. •• �R� 1 ' f • Return to Quebec City for dinner and night accommodation with your L �` 4 i::-..:', `(•`—��t ��! host family. "r .,, —n* / i DAY 5: QUEBEC CITY � Jo_ �:.1 f iii t 1•:, • _ • After breakfast, spend the morning at a local high school,where you -"' will tour the school, participate in classes with French Canadian students, ; :, ,• and practice your French as you experience life as a local student! (Subject to availability). • Have lunch at the school cafeteria with your new classmates. • In the afternoon,shop with the locals at Marche du Vieux Port. Practice a,- your French as you browse the locally-sourced fruits and vegetables and \F diverse products made in Québec Province. �,,. . `Yr, .N1��, ;: • Dinner and night accommodation with your host family. ItT 'a ',, V r { ,,' '1i k aA Y DAY 6: QUEBEC CITY I USA • After breakfast with your host family, board your private motorcoach with • — �'�-""' your Forum Tour Manager and head to the airport to catch your flight 'r'r'r .. , back to the USA. .r A bientot et bon voyage! 141110, s. Z. 1 --$ k c, t,max- i - 1. ,.— ra prrysrolssoet,se TrIpo info@forumlanguageexperience.com I 1-888-282-0991 Resolution 18-15 Page 5 of 6 'FORUM WESTLAKE ACADEMY LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE PRICE PER PERSON SHEET • This is your tailor-made travel experience - you will not be combined with another group! PRICE PER PERSON PAYMENT SCHEDULE 20 + participants $ 1,760 November 7th, 2018 $ 500 15 to 19 participants $ 1,900 January 7th, 2019 $ 500 12 to 14 participants $ 2,040 February 7th, 2019 $ 500 March 7th,2019 Balance PRICE INCLUDES: / Round-trip airfare*from Dallas to Québec / Departure taxes and airline fuel surcharges of$210 per traveler / Ground transportation while in Canada ✓ All cultural and aforementioned visits,activities,tours,and admissions as per itinerary / Service of a dynamic professional bilingual Forum Tour Manager with the group on tour ✓ Two free travelers regardless of the group size QUEBEC ✓ 5 nights half-board(breakfast and dinner) multiple occupancy with your host family(2/3 students per room)—single beds not guaranteed PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: ✓ Meals not indicated in your itinerary ✓ Airline baggage fees ✓ Tips are at your discretion—these are standard guidelines: - Forum Tour Manager: 3 CAD per day, per traveler - Bus Drivers: 2 CAD per day,per traveler ✓ Rooming and Adult Supplements: - Twin Room Guarantee Supplement$40 pp/night or Single Room Guarantee Supplement$80 pp/night - Adult Activity Supplement$10 pp/day NOTES •Forum Language Experience has purchased the Student Protection Plan from Travel Insured International on behalf of all participants.Cancel For Any Reason is an available option that must be purchased at the time of trip deposit.*CFAR is not available to residents of NY* •Forum has quoted this package at an exchange rate of 1 CAD=0.81 USD.In the event of a significant change in the exchange rate, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. Date of quote:September 6,2018 I Prices are valid until: First payment deadline I Your Forum Tour Consultant:Yorick Georges Forum Language Exrr: 'ence,Forum by Prometour and Forum are all used interchangeably. Forum Lar,,-,age Experience is a member company of Prometour Inc. Ca," lie Seller of-ravel License number: 2061627-40 info@forumlanguag.eexperience.cofn I 1-888-282-0991 • Resolution 18-15 Page 6 of 6