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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. Resolution 10-22 Page 1 of 4 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. �a Laura Wheat, President ATTEST: AW, Kelly)EdwaiJi, Board Secretary Thomas r Aer, uperint dent APPRO V 5`i S T�FO. ' L. Stanton L y, S`chobl Attorney Resolution 10-22 Page 2 of 4 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 Resolution 10-22 Page 3 of 4 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. Resolution 10-22 Page 4 of 4