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RESOLUTION NO. 09-04
ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY PARENT
STUDENT HANDBOOK
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees has considered the
proposed policy regarding the Parent/Student Handbook; and
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that this policy will
facilitate more effective communications of Parent-Student Expectations and Standards;
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 the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby adopts
the proposed Parent-Student Handbook policy.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage but contingent upon approval by the TEA.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009.
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Laura Wheat, President
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K' Sutter, Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, C of Executive Officer
APPR TO ORM:
L. nton L , S ho Attorney
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY DRAFT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 09-04
Date Board Adopted:
Date Board Amended: N/A
Effective Date:
Policy Name: Parent-Student Handbook
Policy Category: Parent- Student Relations and Expectations
Policy Goal: Effective Communication of Parent-Student
Expectations/Standards
Policy Description: The purpose of this policy is to outline the Board of
Trustees' desired outcome to have a Parent-Student handbook to facilitate
communication to Westlake Academy parents and students of the various
aspects of the Academy's operations, student expectations, and student
standards.
In that light, the Westlake Academy staff is charged with drafting, updating, and
publishing, at least annually prior to the start of school, a Parent-Student
Handbook (Handbook). A copy of the current Handbook will be given
the start ofse eel) and it shall be also placed on the Academy's web site. During
the course of the school year, the Academy staff is responsible for identifying
amendments that may need to be made to the Handbook. If any amendments
are made, they shall be communicated in a timely fashion to all Academy parents
and students prior to their effective date.
Policies now in the Handbook related specifically to expulsion and parent
grievances are reserved for Board approval and amendment. These will be
placed in an appendix to the Handbook. Additionally, other future Board policies
determined to be relevant information for Academy students and their parents
may be included in this appendix.
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