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SOLUTION 14-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AMENDING THE ADHERENCE TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY,
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AND CHARTER GUIDELINES POLICE'.
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy recognizes the academic power of Advanced Placement
(AP) coursework with International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework in creating a robust
educational experience for students; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy's mission, vision and values, to prepare college bound
students to meet the demands of a ever-changing global society is enhanced through the co-
existence of AP and IB; 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 Westlake Academy, hereby approves the
amended Adherence to the Texas Education Agency, International Baccalaureate and Charter
Guidelines policy 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.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 2nd DAB' OF JUNE 2414.
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
Kell tdwar8s, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, perinfendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Janet Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
Schoo Attorney
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Exhibit A
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 5.06:
Date Board Adopted: December 7, 2009
Date Board Amended: June 2, 2014
Effective Date: June 2, 2014
Policy Name: Adherence to the Texas Education Agency, International
Baccalaureate and Charter Guidelines
Policy Catego[y: Governance
Policy Goal: Establish Board policy governance parameters by which the education
activities and decisions related to the students at Westlake Academy will be conducted.
Policy Description:
As Westlake Academy is an open-enrollment public charter school, which provides
education to students utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, the
school is required to adhere to criteria and regulations promulgated by various
authorizing agencies. In an effort to provide the CEO and Staff of Westlake Academy
with clear guidance from the Board of Trustees, as it relates to these multiple
authorizing agencies, the following policy statement regarding operational guidelines is
established:
Any action in the activities or education of the students at Westlake Academy, which
materially deviates from the International Baccalaureate curriculum, will be considered
imprudent by the Board of Trustees.
The statement is issued to indicate the importance the Board places in the
mission/vision of Westlake Academy to educate students utilizing the IB methods and
organizational goals specified.
With this stated policy commitment to the IB curriculum as the focus of instruction in all
grades at Westlake Academy, it is recognized that Advanced Placement (AP)
coursework strengthens and compliments the 1B curriculum. These guidelines outline
the parameters for Academy staff to utilize in supporting the integrity and focus of the 113
Diploma Program at Westlake Academy:
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• AP and IB curriculum will be integrated with the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS) and taught through inquiry-based instructional approaches
aligned with the IB approach to learning.
• Fees for students who choose to participate in AP testing will be user fee
based, i.e. born by the student. Participation fees in any AP course will
include cost for testing and related materials only. All fees will be determined
by the Superintendent or his/her designate and remitted to Westlake
Academy.
• Teachers or a designated coordinator will be responsible for all logistics for
ordering, scheduling and proctoring exams.
Dates Amended:
09/10/12
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