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RESOLUTION 19-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ESTABILISHING A NEW BOARD POLICY REGARDING STUDENT
COMMUNICATONS AND PUBLICATIONS.
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy acknowledges that the establishment of guidelines for
monitoring and supporting student communications and publications is vital to student life; and
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy also acknowledges that the purpose of the Westlake
Academy Student Communications and Publications policy is to inform students of their rights
and responsibilities pertaining to communication through school publications, in compliance with
applicable federal and state law; 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: 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.
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SECTION 3: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 71h DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
ATTEST: Laura Wheat, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ke4 Edwar , Board Secretary
anet S. ubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 3.17:
Date Board Adopted: October 7,2019
Date Board Amended:
Effective Date: October 7, 2019
Policy Category: Parent, Student and Faculty Relations and Expectations
Policy Name: Student Communications and Publications
Policy Goal: The purpose of the Westlake Academy Student Communications and Publications
policy is to inform students of their rights and responsibilities pertaining to communication through
school publications, in compliance with applicable federal and state law.
Policy Description: All publications edited, printed, or distributed in the name of or on behalf of
Westlake Academy shall be under the control and supervision of Academy administrators and the
Westlake Academy Board of Trustees. All school-sponsored publications shall be part of the
instructional program,under the supervision of a faculty sponsor, and shall be reviewed and edited
to ensure the content is consistent with the ideals of the IB Student Learner Profile and other
expectations of Westlake Academy. The Executive Director shall be responsible for oversight of
all procedures related to the development, publication and distribution of school-sponsored
publications, subject to the Superintendent's approval.
Advertising in Student Publications
Advertising in school publications may be accepted from bona fide businesses, subject to the
approval of Academy employees exercising editorial supervision over the publications.
Advertising deemed inappropriate for student readers or that advertises products presenting a
health hazard, including but not limited to alcohol or tobacco products, shall not be accepted.
Student Publication Content
Generally, the content for student publications should be initiated and developed by Westlake
Academy students. Westlake Academy administrators shall exercise editorial control over the
content of school-sponsored publications so long as their actions are reasonably related to
legitimate pedagogical concerns and otherwise consistent with applicable law.
In accordance with applicable legal standards, Westlake Academy publications shall not include
content that:
1. Would substantially interfere with student instruction or other school activities;
2. Impinges on the rights of other students;
3. Is vulgar or profane;
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4. Might reasonably be perceived to advocate drug or alcohol use, irresponsible
sex, or conduct otherwise inconsistent with the shared values of a civilized
social order;
5. Is inappropriate for the level of maturity of the readers;
6. Does not meet the standards of the educators who supervise the production of
the publication; or
7. Associates the school with any position other than neutrality on matters of
political controversy.
Complaints
Complaints regarding the enforcement of this policy or any other decisions by Academy
administrators or staff related to the development, publication or distribution of school-sponsored
publications may be presented to the appropriate campus administrator using the procedures in
Westlake Academy Board Policy 3.05: Complaint Policy.
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