HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 09-21 WA Amending the Responsibility for Personnel Decision Policy WESTLAIKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 09-21
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE POLICY REGARDING THE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONNEL DECISIONS
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees on February 9, 2009
adopted a policy for its Board Policy Manual entitled Responsibility for Personnel
Decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees finds that amendment of
this policy to add language that 1.) clarifies that the CEO or his/her designate is delegated
all authority to offer employment,terminate employment, evaluate,promote, demote,
appoint, and employ for all Westlake Academy employees and 2.) addresses the setting
of parameters for the CEO regarding establishment of managerial reporting and
organizational structure that will facilitate effective and efficient recruitment, employee
accountability, and staff retention by specifically delineating these responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, this policy memorializes what had the practice at Westlake
Academy at its founding and is in concert with the Academy's State charter; and
WHEREAS, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees fords 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 amendments to this policy proposed policy related to responsibility for personnel
decisions, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage.
Resolution 09-21
Page 1 of 2
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 7" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
Laura eat, President
ATTEST:
Kell Edw , Secretary Thomas E. er, Chief Executive Officer
APPROVFD AS RM:
tanton ool Attorney
Resolution 09-21
Page 2 of 2
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY
Policy No. 09-20:
Date Board Adopted: February 9, 2009
Date Board Amended: December 7, 2009
Effective Date: December 7, 2009
Policy Category: Faculty Attraction and Retention
Policy Name: Responsibility for Personnel Decisions and Setting Parameters
for the CEO Regarding Establishment of Managerial Reporting and
Organizational Structure
Policy Goal: Efficient and Effective Recruitment/Accountability/Retention of
Staff
Policy Description: Administrative regulations governing Texas Charter
Schools assigns to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsibility for
personnel decisions. As such, it is the purpose of this Board policy to delegate
this function to the CEO as follows:
a.) The CEO has final authority to offer employment, terminate employment,
evaluate, promote, demote, appoint, and employ all Westlake Academy
employees.
b.) The CEO or his/her designate shall define the qualifications (excepting those
that may be established by the Board), duties and responsibilities of all Academy
positions and shall ensure that job descriptions are current and accessible to all
employees and supervisors.
c.) All compensation will be in accordance with Board approved teacher salary
scales and establishment of new positions shall be approved by the Board.
d.) The Board shall have input into the process utilized for the selection of
section head positions.
WA Resolution 09-21
Page 1 of 2
e.) The CEO shall be responsible to the Board for establishing (and modifying
when necessary) a managerial reporting and organizational structure, pursuant
to applicable Board budget approvals, that meets the following criteria as well as
facilitates and enhances:
• student achievement in alignment with the IB Learner profile
• communication with all Academy stakeholder groups
• timely staff decision making
• staff accountability
• employee empowerment and teamwork
• attainment of Board policies and adopted strategic plan desired outcomes
• staff professional development and effectiveness
• stewardship regarding the effective and efficient use of available
resources
• clarity of reporting structure, lines of staff authority, and staff roles
WA resolution 09-21
Page 2 of 2