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RESOLUTION 10-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF
VOLUNTEERS AT WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to create a supportive learning environment
with the ultimate outcome being the achievement of academic excellence and the development of
life-long learning skills for the students at Westlake Academy; and,
WHEREAS,to achieve that end, it is desirable to utilize the time, talents, and abilities of
volunteers to enhance this educational experience for Academy students, much of which would
otherwise not be affordable or require the use of scarce Academy budget dollars to acquire; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wishes to establish by policy parameters to guide
Academy staff in the use of volunteers at Westlake Academy; 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 the 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 for Westlake Academy, hereby approves the
policy, Volunteer 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 Board hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION 4: THAT, this Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 10-20:
Date Board Adopted:
Date Board Amended: NIA
Effective Date: September 13, 2010
Policy Name: Volunteer Policy
Policy Category: Parent, Student and Faculty Relations and Expectations
Policy Goal: Pursuit of the Academy's mission/vision for effective education via a
teacher-student-parent partnership which promotes positive parent and community
involvement at Westlake Academy through a volunteer program constructed according
to appropriate policy guidelines.
Policy Description:
The purpose of this policy is to provide overall guidance and policy direction to faculty,
staff, and volunteers regarding Westlake Academy's volunteer program. Westlake
Academy's Board of Trustees supports the use of volunteers, subject to the
requirements of this policy, as a means to utilize the many abilities and talents of
volunteers to enhance the educational experience for Westlake Academy students. It is
recognized that volunteers provide the staff and students at Westlake Academy with
resources and talents that would otherwise not be affordable or would require use of
scarce Academy budget dollars to acquire.
Unless specifically stated herein, this policy applies to all volunteers in all programs and
projects undertaken at or on behalf of the Academy..
Accordingly, it is appropriate for Westlake Academy staff to develop processes and
procedures to manage and administer a volunteer program within the following policy
boundaries:
• Westlake Academy volunteers are those individuals who choose to perform
services for the Academy as defined by Academy staff without compensation or
expectation of compensation of any kind. Volunteers are not employees of
Westlake Academy.
• Anyone interested in volunteer service at Westlake Academy shall first apply by
completing a volunteer application packet, which is available at the Academy
office and on-line.
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• A volunteer may not perform any volunteer duties for the Academy until:
1. The Academy has obtained all necessary criminal history record
information related to the volunteer as may be required by state law and
board policy; and
2, The Superintendent's designee makes a determination in his/her
discretion on the appropriateness of volunteer service by the applicant and
provides written notice that the volunteer's application has been approved;
and
3. The approved volunteer completes annual mandatory training, including
completion of training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) conducted by Academy staff, and signs the Academy's Learning
Commitment.
• Approved volunteers will be assigned tasks and duties based upon the needs of
the Academy as identified by Academy staff. All persons approved for volunteer
service shall perform their volunteer service under the supervision of a Westlake
Academy staff/faculty person. Volunteers will access their volunteer work
stations at the Academy via the campus security system established by staff.
• Academy volunteers must comply with all applicable Academy policies and
procedures at all times that volunteer services are provided; including, but not
limited to, the Academy's acceptable use policies related to technology.
Use of volunteers does not constitute, either implicitly or explicitly, a binding contractual
or personnel agreement on behalf of Westlake Academy, The Board of Trustees
reserves the right to change this policy or any other policy related to use of volunteers
and require adherence by all new and current volunteers.
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Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
Kellf Edwar Board Secretary Thomas E7Bry ner,,Xuperintdndent
APPROV D S T ORM:
L.-Stanton k0of, Sc of Attorney
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