HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 10-22 WA Amending Proof of Residency Policy regarding building permits WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 10-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROOF OF RESIDENCY
POLICY 09-09 ADDING LANGUAGE TO THE APPROPRIATE POLICY SECTION
REGARDING RESIDENT BUILDING PERMITS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to amend the Westlake Academy Proof of
Residency Policy No. 09-09, approved and adopted on May 4, 2009, and previously amended on
August 3, 2009, by adding language to the appropriate policy section regarding resident building
permits as previously found in the Parent-Student Handbooks; 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 Proof of Residency Policy 09-09 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY,A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ON THE 6" DAY OF
DECEMBER 2010.
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Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
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Kelly)EdwaiJi, Board Secretary Thomas r Aer, uperint dent
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L. Stanton L y, S`chobl Attorney
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 09- 09:
Date Board Adopted: May 4, 2009
Date Board Amended: December 5, 2010
Effective Date: December B, 2010
Policy Name: Proof of Residency Policy
Policy Category- Admissions
Policy Goal: Clear and concise communication for students and parents regarding
admission requirements based upon: a.) residency status; b.) assisting in the
engagement of all stakeholders by clarification of the residency status, and c.) the
inclusion of a process/criteria for admittance of grandchildren of Westlake resident
grandparents who submit appropriate and acceptable documentation that they are
providing substantial after school care for their grandchild wishing to be admitted as a
Westlake Academy student.
Policy Description: If, during the enrollment period, Westlake Academy receives more
applications from eligible applicants than there are spaces available in a class, then
admission shall first be offered to eligible applicants residing within the geographic
boundaries of the Town of Westlake. In order to receive priority admission
consideration as a resident of the Town of Westlake, each applicant's parent, legal
guardian, or other person having lawful control must provide the following proof of
residency with the enrollment application:
Required Documentation to Establish Residency
A parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control, must present a current
utility bill or other proof of residence showing an address within the Town of Westlake
boundaries and provide a photo identification card that includes the person's
photograph, name, and an address that matches the utility bill or other proof of
residence. An applicant relying on a residential lease to establish residency must
provide a copy of a fully executed lease with a lease-term that extends the duration of
the school year for which the applicant is seeking admission. An applicant relying on an
approved building permit from the Town of Westlake Building Department to establish
residency, must provide proof that the permit was on file prior to September 1st of the
school year in which admission is sought. Eligibility for students admitted under this
provision will be withdrawn if, in the opinion of the Superintendent, there is no
satisfactory progress on the home or demonstration of intent to live in Westlake by
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September 1 St of the following year.
Acceptable photo identification cards for proof of eligibility shall include a current and
valid state-issued driver's license, a Texas identification card, a valid passport, a military
or government-issued identification card, or a consular card.
Westlake Academy will not accept a credit card, debit card, or any membership card for
proof of eligibility, even if such card includes a photograph.
Nonresident Student in Grandparent's After-School Care:
The parent and grandparent of a nonresident student requesting admission as a Town
of Westlake resident due to a grandparent providing substantial after-school care for the
student shall provide the required proof of residency based on the grandparent's
Westlake residency and provide notarized documentation on a form provided by
Westlake Academy confirming the extent of after-school care to be provided by the
grandparent.
The Head of School shall have authority to approve such admission applications in
accordance with the following criteria: a minimum of ten (10) hours per week of
documented after-school care provided by the grandparent at the grandparent's
Westlake residence.
Residency Review
A Westlake Academy representative may make periodic visits to a home to verify that
the student is actually living at the address provided on the enrollment application or is
entitled to enrollment as a resident because of after-school care provided by a
grandparent. A person who presents false information or false records to obtain
admission to Westlake Academy commits a criminal offense and is subject to
prosecution under Texas Penal Code Section 37.10.
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