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Board Meeting
February 14, 2014
Board Members in Attendance: Karen Stoltenberg, Kevin Hansen, Ken Gordon, Jeff Watson, Andy Sedino, Sean Shope,
Zan Jones, Leah Rennhack, Shelly Myers
Others in Attendance: Alan Burt
I. K. Stoltenberg called the meeting to order at 8:41 AM .
II. Superintendent’s Report
• No report
III. Motion to approve minutes of January 17, 2014 meeting by K. Gordon, second by A. Sedino. Motion carried.
IV. Financial Report
• S. Shope reviewed financials; month of January revenue was about $91,905.00.
• Will continue efforts to collect Baja proceeds
• Motion to approve financials by A. Sedino, second by K. Hansen. Motion carried.
V. Development Committee
• Gallery Night 2014
o VIP party is planned for March 28, 2014 at 7pm at Texas Motor Speedway.
o Faculty will be invited as Foundation guests to Gallery Night on March 1st.
o The three WA affiliate groups each committed $5,000 to the Health & Fitness Package for the Fund-
An-Item gift, providing $15,000 toward the $75,000 goal. Staff will meet with Facilities and PE
Teaching s taff on logistics of climbing wall.
o Will ask if TMS has “general” security for event and will they be available.
o Being able to display a seating chart would be a benefit.
o Volunteer sign-up sheet was distributed to Directors to work a shift event night. It was suggested that
the volunteering Board members wear “something” to identify themselves for guests needing help.
• Run the Ranch
o S. Myers reported that event will likely take place Saturday, May 3rd, 2014. She is currently working
with Hillwood and Luke’s Locker.
VI. Marketing Committee
• Z. Jones reported the Gallery Night online registrations are in effect.
• Weekly eBlasts continue to inform.
• Z. Jones is working with Susan McFarland, new Town communications specialist, on press releases and
external media opportunities.
VII. Grants Committee
• Grantee Report by Alan Burt re: $3,200 grant for International Student Leadership Symposium.
• “After 3 -day snow delay, we had a great opportunity to connect with students, dis cuss culture we were about
to explore….”
• “…great mix of Westlake Academy students, both introverted and extroverted…”
• “…we missed the team-building exercises, but it was great seeing our more introverted students leading
discussions, sharing ideas….”
• “…We stayed after the Symposium for just us to do the team-building. We slept in the desert and had great
reflection time around the campfire….”
• “…seminar covered world water challenges…”
• “…The six students continue to meet each week to organize and form a ‘Leadership Club’ to teach leadership
skills to other students. They’ll continue through the spring semester and over summer with plans to introduce
club in the fall…”
• “…Great eye-opening experience to learn and appreciate education and going to school in other countries,
(e.g., China, Germany, Oman) to gain realistic view of ‘internationalism’….great exercise in overcoming
stereotypes…”
• Discussed that moving forward, the student selection process needs to be reworked.
• A. Burt brought back great ideas from other IB schools to share with WA faculty.
VIII. Administrative Committee
• K. Gordon reported on convening a group to brainstorm and reach out to prospective new Board members.
IX. President’s Report
• K. Stoltenberg informed board that school expansion project is being reported as on time and within budget,
thus naming campaign to raise additional capital will not be necessary.
• WAF can explore engaging in an endowment campaign as part of the expansion.
X. Executive Director’s Report
• No report
Next Meeting: March 21, 2014 – 8:30 AM; A&S Conference Room, WA, Westlake
K. Gordon moved to adjourn the Board meeting, second by A. Sedino. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
10:25 AM .