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Home My WebLink AboutRes 12-05 WA Adopting the School calendar and state waiver 2012-2013 WESTLAKE ACADEMY RESOLUTION NO. 12-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTING THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR AND APPROVING REQUEST FOR STATE WAIVER. WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees has considered the proposed 2012-2013 school calendar and the proposed State Expedited Waiver; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best interests of the Academy and the public; 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 the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby adopts the proposed 2012-13 School Calendar (Exhibit `A) and authorizes the school administration to request the State Expedited Waiver. SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage, but contingent upon approval by the TEA. 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. Resolution 12-05 Page 1 of 2 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, A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 2012. ATTEST: Laura Wheat, President �CU a IPA Kelly Edwar s, Board Secretary Thomas E. Bryme Superintendent APPROV RIUI: Janet S. Bubert or L. St"I'Lowry, School Attorney Resolution 12-05 Page 2 of 2 Westlake Academy Academic Calendar 2012 - 2013 September 2012 October 2012 S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa August 14-17:New Teacher orientation 1 2 3 4 1 1 t 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 20-22_All Faculty orientation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23:First Day of School 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 i 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 September 3:Labor Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 27 21:Early Release 26 27 28 29 30 31 . 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 October 5:PYP Conferences 8:Teacher Professional Da -�_TI _-,[ _ _ ,_!___ 30, x_ __ . ---'----1 i_ _. s.�1�1._�! _. v 17:End of MYPIDP First Quarter November 2012 December 1 12 :January 2013 19 Early Release S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 26:MYP!DP Conferences 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 November 19-23:Thanksgiving Break 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16:Early Release 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 1$ 19 December 14:End of MYP!DP Second Quarter 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17-20:Secondary Exams f Early Release 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27. 28 29 30 31 January 7:Teacher Professional Day _ ff 30 31 - _i _._ _., _�.�� __ 18:MYP 1 DP Conferences February 18:Early Release February ■ March 1:PYP Conferences S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 8:End of MYP 1 DP Third Quarter 1 2 r__4_ 2 € __ 1 2 3 4 5 6 22;Secondary Conferences 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 28:Early Release 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 April 29:Early Release 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 May 31:End of MYP!DP 4th Quarter 31 24 26 27 28/ 30 28 29 30 1 June 1:Senior Commencment 1 3-fi Secondary Semester Exams 6:Last Day of School 7:Teacher Professional Day S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 S 6 Student Days 177 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 8 r7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Teacher Days 180 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 MFirst 1 Last Day of School PYP Conferences(No School) No School Secondary Conferences(Early Release) ViBad weather make up Secondary End of Quarter Teacher Work Days(No School) Senior Commencement Teacher Work Days(Early Release) Secondary Exams(Early Release) Texas Education Agency State Waivers Unit Application for Expedited and General State Waivers Instructions Mall or fax application to: Timeline for Accelerated Instruction Waiver The waiver is subject to the conditions listed in the attached guidelines:http:llwww,tea..stake.tx.us1 index2.aspx?td.,=7085#T..imeline Texas Education Agency Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver State Waiver Unit The waiver is subject to the conditions provided in the attached guidelines:htta ll www.teastate.tx.uslindex2.aspx?id.=70_85#Portal 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1494 Foreign Exchange Student Waiver The waiver is subject to the provisions in the attached guidelines and FAQ: Phone(512)463-9630 Guidelines:htto:llwww.tea.state.tx.usN VorkAreaiDownlaadAssel.aspx7id=2147500401 Fax(512)475-3666 FAQ:httpalwvwv.tea.slate.tx.uslWorkAreafDownloadAsset.aspx?id..=21,.4.750.0402 Email waivers@tea.state.1_x.us Information District name: District/Campus#: Phone: Fax: Westlake Academy 220810 (817)490-5757 (817)490-5777 Address: City: State: Zip code: 2600 JT Ottinger Road Westlake TX 76262 Contact first name: MI: Contact last name: Phone: E-mail: Benjamin L Nibarger (817)490-5762 bnibarger@_westiakeacademy.org Superintendent: ❑ Dr. ® Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. Thomas E.Brymer do Printed Name nature Board President: ❑ Dr. ❑ Mr. 0 Mrs. ❑ Ms. Laura Wheat Printed Name Signature Date of board approval: Board vote: for- against- abstain- absent- Comments from appropriate Site-based Decision Making Committee: N/A Committee Chairperson (print) Committee Chairperson Signature Page 1 of 4 Texas Education Agency State Waivers Unit Application for Expedited and General State Waivers Expedited Waivers ® Staff Development Waiver Pursuant to Texas Education Code(TEC)§25.081,this waiver allows the district or charter school to train staff on various educational strategies designed to improve student performance in lieu of a maximum of three days of student instruction. Number of days requested: a Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ® 2012 -2013 EK 2013 -2014 ® Reading/English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; and/or Social Studies Staff Development Waiver Pursuant to TEC§25.081,this waiver allows the district or charter school to conduct additional staff training for reading/English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies strategies aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in lieu of a maximum of two days of student instruction. ® Reading/English Language Arts ® Mathematics ❑ Science ❑ Social Studies Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ® 2012 -2013 ® 2013 -2014 Staff Development through Participation in Eligible Conferences Waiver Pursuant to TEC§25.081,this waiver allows the district or charter school to send staff to eligible conferences for staff development to improve student performance in lieu of one day of student instruction. Requested years: ❑, 2011 -2012 2012-2013 ® 2013 - 2014 ® Early Release Waiver Pursuant to TEC§25.082(a), this waiver allows the district or charter school to conduct school for less than seven (7)hours for a total of six(6)days of student instruction to provide additional training in educational methodologies and/or to provide time to meet the needs of students and local communities. Number of days requested: L Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ® 2012 -2013 ® 2013 -2014 ❑ Modified Schedule State Assessment Testing Days Waiver Pursuant to TEC§25.082(a), this waiver allows the district or charter school to modify the schedule of classes on State Assessment testing days during the current school year to reduce interruptions during testing period. Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ❑ 2012 -2013 ❑ 2013-2014 �] Timeline for Accelerated Instruction Waiver Pursuant to§28.0211(a)and (a-2),this waiver allows districts and charter schools to adjust the timeline for providing the accelerated instruction required for placement in/promotion to the next grade. This waiver is limited to students who fail the third administration of the grade 5 or 8 TAKS reading and/or mathematics test. (Please see instruction section) Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ❑ 2012 -2013 ❑ 2013-2014 ❑ Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver Pursuant to§32.258, this waiver allows school districts and charter schools to apply for a waiver of participation in the teacher portal component of the Texas Assessment Management System.A waiver is granted if a district can provide assurance that the local teacher data portal meets the statutory requirements outlined in TEC 32.258. (Please see instruction section) Requested years: ❑ 2011 - 2012 ❑ 2012 -2013 ❑ 2013-2014 Page 2 of 4 Texas Education Agency State Waivers Unit Application for Expedited and General State Waivers 0 Foreign Exchange Student Waiver Pursuant to TEC§25.001(e), this expedited waiver allows the district to limit the number of foreign exchange students to a number that is not less than five per high school. An application to limit the number to less than five per high school must be submitted as a general waiver. (Please see instruction section) ❑ create a financial or staffing hardship forthe district; ❑ diminish the district's ability to provide high quality educational services for the district's domestic students; or ❑ require domestic students to compete with foreign exchange students for educational resources. Number of students requested (per high school): Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ❑ 2012-2013 0 2013 -2014 General Waivers Questions 1 - 7 on page 4 are REQUIRED for all General Waivers ❑ Course requirement ❑ Course requirement (CTE) ❑ Pregnancy related services on-campus (CEHI) ❑ Electronic course program ❑ For foreign exchange student waiver, description must ❑ Other(please specify): address the circumstances applicable to the district under TEC § Section 25.001(e) (1), (2), or(3). Please submit local policy with application. (Please see instruction section) Page 3 of 4 Texas Education Agency State Waivers Unit Application for Expedited and General State Waivers 1. Give a brief narrative description of the requested waiver. NIA 2. Does the district or campus plan reflect the need for this waiver? If yes, what is the specific objective impacted by the waiver? NIA 3. Cite the Texas Education Code or the Texas Administration Code that the district or campus wishes to waive? NIA 4. Describe the plan to be implemented, if the waiver is granted. NIA 5. How will granting this waiver help achieve the district's or campus'objective? NIA 6. Please explain how the school district or campus will evaluate the impact of the waiver towards meeting the district's or campus' goal. NIA 7. Please specify the school years for which the waiver is requested,to a maximum of three years. Requested years: ❑ 2011 -2012 ❑ 2012-2013 ❑ 2013-2014 Print Farm Page 4 of 4