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RESOLUTION 20-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADOPTING SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICY.
WHEREAS, the State of Texas requires public schools to comply with federal and state
laws, guidelines, and procedures; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy is required to adhere to applicable law regarding
suicide prevention; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy recognizes that physical and mental health are integral
components of student growth and development; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy recognizes it has an ethical responsibility to take a
proactive approach in preventing deaths by suicide; 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
addition of a policy on suicide prevention in the Board Policy Manual, which is 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.
SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
Resolution 20-04
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 4th DAY OF MAY 2020.
ATTEST:
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To Wood, Board Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
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La a Wheat, President
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Amanda DeGan, Superintendent
Resolution 20-04
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