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RESOLUTION NO. 10-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE ACADEMY
ADOPTING A POLICY PERTAINING TO BOARD PARAMETERS FOR USE OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY FACILITIES BY NON-SCHOOL RELATED GROUPS
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees has considered the proposed
policy establishing parameters for use of the Westlake Academy campus facilities by non-school
related groups;
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that this policy will
enhance Westlake Academy students' educational experience by enriching their school
experience and offering Academy students the opportunity to participate in additional
philanthropic based events and organized club meetings, which while beneficial, are not directly
involved in the daily educational curriculum of the students;
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 the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby adopts the
proposed policy related to use of Westlake Academy campus facilities by non-school related
groups which is attached as Exhibit A to this resolution.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND A AP ON THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 2010.
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ATTEST: * Laura Wheat, President
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 10-04:
Date Board Adopted: April 5, 2010
Date Board Amended: NIA
Effective Date: April 5, 2010
Policy Name: Use of Academy Facilities by Non-school Related Groups
Policy Category: Governance
Policy Goal: Establishment of a policy as it relates to the use of Westlake
Academy campus facilities by auxiliary student-related groups not directly
involved in the educational curriculum of the students.
Policy Description:
As the interests and opportunities for student involvement have expanded, the
Board has identified the need to develop a structured policy for the use of
Academy facilities by non-school related groups. These groups should enrich the
school experience of the students and offer them the opportunity to participate in
additional philanthropic based events and organized club meetings which are not
directly involved in the daily educational curriculum of the students.
Staff is directed to create an application process to accommodate requests for
the use of campus facilities by such groups. Priority for the use of campus
facilities will be given to Academy-sponsored groups and activities as well as
officially recognized Westlake Academy affiliate organizations, which include the
Westlake Academy Foundation, the House of Commons, and the Westlake
Academy Athletic Council. Other requests under this policy will be considered
according to the order of submittal and available meeting space and times.
Student participation in meetings scheduled subject to this policy shall be strictly
voluntary. All such meetings must occur during non-instructional time of the
students' day and shall not require official staff intervention or facilitation.
This policy shall function in tandem with the Town of Westlake Facility Use policy
and all applicants under this policy shall abide by all procedural requirements as
set forth in the Town's Facility Use policy, except that an applicant under this
policy need not be a resident of the Town of Westlake. The use of Westlake
Academy facilities is considered to be a privilege and as such, the Academy
reserves the right to prohibit any group from utilizing the facilities if they partake
Resolution 10-04
Exhibit A
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in activities which include unlawful conduct, result in property damage, or engage
in other types of disruptive behavior. Any fees or deposits required through the
Town's Facility Use policy shall be waived for eligible applicants reserving
campus facilities under this policy.
Resolution 10-04
Exhibit A
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