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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
April 14, 2014
PRESENT: President Laura Wheat, Trustees: Carol Langdon, Rick Rennhack and Wayne
Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Michael Barrett and Clif Cox
OTHERS SE T: Superintendent Tom Brymer, Board Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Executive Principal & Director of Education Dr. Mechelle Bryson,
School Attorney Janet Bubert, Primary Principal Rod Harding,
Administrative Coordinator Ben Nibarger, Director of
Communications & Community Affairs Director Ginger Awtry, and
Communications Specialist Susan McFarland.
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President Wheat called the work session to order at 5:02 p.m.
President Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
REVIEW OF •NSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE APRIL 14,2014,
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
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ENERBAZOIAM
a. Report of the Quarterly Financial "Dashboard" report for the quarter ended February
28, 2014.
Discussion ensued regarding a budget amendment, the Administration, ARD and Legal
expenses.
President Wheat stated that the Board would convene a closed session pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with its attorney and receive advice
regarding legal obligations related to the implementation of HB5 at 5:55 p.m. No action
will be taken during the closed session.
President Wheat reconvened the work session at 6:16 p.m.
a. Presentation and Discussion of IBO PYP Self -study Oral Report (5 year evaluation).
Principal Harding provided an overview of the Oral Report.
Discussion ensued regarding the units of inquiry that are selected for review, student
goals, continued self -assessments, the difference of the audits of the Primary Years
Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
b. Presentation and Discussion of the Language B Recommendations for the 2014/2015
School Year.
President Wheat moved to discuss item b as the first item of the discussion items.
Dr. Bryson and Ms. Kirsty Wilkinson provided an overview and presentation.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed phasing recommendation, assessments, Ab
Initio phase, Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL)
and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) testing.
c. Presentation and Discussion of the HB5 Update and Proposed High School Foundation
Program with Endorsements for Westlake Academy.
Dr. Bryson provided a presentation and overview of the components of House Bill 5
and a proposed graduation plan.
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Discussion ensued regarding the requirements to receive a Westlake Academy
diploma, foundation and endorsement plans as proposed, how endorsements will be
reviewed by out of state colleges, and plans selected by 8th grade students.
The Board asked Staff to revise the attachment to Resolution 14-04, approving
endorsement for multidisciplinary diploma.
d. Presentation and Discussion of Options for Approval of Speech Credit by Examination
as a Result of the Implementation of HB5 Graduation Requirements.
Dr. Bryson provided a presentation and overview of the item.
e. Update and discussion regarding Westlake Academy Phase I expansion project and
enrollment projections. Standing Item
No additional discussion.
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Present results from the Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages
(AAPPL) and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) testing.
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President Wheat adjourned the work session at 7:20 p.m.
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President Wheat called the regular session to order at 7:21 p.m.
The Board presented Mr. Rennhack with a cake for all to celebrate his birthday.
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a. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 3, 2014, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 14-04, Adopting Westlake Academy's High
School Foundation Program with Proposed Endorsements pursuant to H65.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 14-5, Approval of Speech Credit by
Examination as a Result of the Implementation of H135 Graduation Requirements.
MOTION: Trustee Stoltenberg made a motion to approve the consent
agenda amending item b offering only the multidisciplinary
diploma endorsement. Trustee Langdon seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
Superintendent Brymer announced the Teacher of the Year Award will be April 28, 2014,
at 12:30 p.m., in the Dining Hall.
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Trustee Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the regular session.
Trustee Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
President Wheat adjourned the regular session at 7:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
KeO Edwa@i, Board Secretary
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Laura Wheat, President
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