HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 09-09 WA Establishing a Proof of Residency Policy and Adminisions for Grandchildren WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 09-09
ESTABLISHING A BOARD POLICY UNDER TEXAS EDUCATION CODE
REGULATIONS APPROVING CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF
RESIDENCY AND FOR ADMISSION OF GRANDCHILDREN OF WESTLAKE
RESIDENTS TO WESTLAKE ACADEMY, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENDA (TEA)
FOR APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code provides a provision for the
admission of Town of Westlake resident's who provide a substantial amount of after-school care
for their grandchildren as determined by the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to adopt the provisions of Chapter 25 of the
Texas Education Code related to Admission, Transfer and Attendance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest 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
provisions of Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code related to Admission, Transfer and
Attendance and authorizes submission of a Charter Amendment Application to the Texas
Education Agency related to the adoption of Chapter 25 of the Texas Education Code.
SECTION 2. that the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy approve a Board Policy
(attached) establishing criteria and requirements for admission of grandchildren of Westlake
residents to Westlake Academy.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage,
but contingent upon approval by the TEA.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 4"DAY OF MAY 2009.
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
Iirh Sutter, Secretary T camas B , �i' f Exec iVe Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Kailas, chool Attorney
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 09- 09
Date Board Adopted:
Date Board Amended:
Effective Date:
Policy Name: Westlake Academy 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.
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 'POLICY
Policy No. 09-09 (cont'd)_
Policy Name: Westlake Academy Proof of Residency Policy (cont'd)
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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