HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 14-08 WA Amending Non-Discrimination Policy WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 14-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY NO. 5.03,
AFFIRMING WESTLAKE ACADEMY'S COMMITMENT TO COMPLY WITH
APPLICALBE NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS AND INCORPORATING REQUIRED
NOTICE PROVISIONS.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to amend the Westlake Academy Non-
Discrimination Policy No. 5.03, by replacing the current text of the policy with language to
affirm Westlake Academy's commitment to complying with all applicable non-discrimination
laws and incorporating required notice provisions; and
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this
Resolution is in the best interests of the 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: The Board hereby adopts the amendment to the policy known as the
Board of Trustees Policy No. 5.03 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 Board hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
Resolution 14-08
Pagel of
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY, AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS, ON THE 2nd DAY OF JUNE 2014.
Laur Wheat, President
ATTEST:
i
s �
Kell Edws, Board Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, perintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
. _ 7
Janet . Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
Scho� Attorney
Resolution 14-08
Page 2 of 4
EXHIBIT A
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 5.03:
Date Board Adopted: August 3, 2009
Date Board Amended: June 2, 2014
Effective Date: June 2, 2014
Policy Category: Governance
Policy Name: N on-D iscri mi nation Compliance
Policy Goal: Provide an effective learning environment free from discriminatory
practices.
Policy Description:
Westlake Academy affirms its intent to comply with all Federal and State laws related to
the prevention of discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, age, sex or
disability, including, but not limited to: Title VI (20 U.S.C. 1681); Title IX (42 U.S.C.
2000d); the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); Section
504 (29 U.S.C. 794); and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12132).
Sexual harassment of students is discrimination on the basis of sex under Title IX
Franklin v. Gwinnett County Schools, 503 U.S. 60 (1992).
Westlake Academy shall designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to
comply with Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA. Westlake Academy shall notify all
students and employees of the name, office, address and telephone number of the
employee(s) so designated.
Westlake Academy shall adopt and publish grievance procedures for prompt and
equitable resolution of student or employee complaints alleging discrimination under
these statutes. 34 CFR 106.8 (Title IX); 34 CFR 104.7(Section 504)
Westlake Academy shall not coerce, intimidate, threaten, retaliate against, or interfere
with any person who attempts to assert a right protected by the above laws or
cooperates with investigation and enforcement proceedings under these laws. 34 CFR
100.7(e) (Title VI), 104.61 (Section 504), 106.71 (Title IX)
Resolution 14-08
Page 3 of 4
Westlake Academy shall inform parents/guardians of students eligible under Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 of all services and options available to the student
under that statute. 19 Texas Administrative Code 74.28(d),(e).
Westlake Academy shall provide a free appropriate public education to each qualified
student with a disability enrolled in Westlake Academy, regardless of the nature or
severity of the student's disability. See Board Policy 6.13 Special Education.
Resolution 14-08
Page 4 of 4