HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 07-10 WA Amending Parent Student Handbook to allow student drivers WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 07-10
AUTHORIZING A POLICY IN THE PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
ALLOWING STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 AND ABOVE WHO POSSESS A
VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE PERMISSION TO DRIVE THEIR
PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES TO AND FROM THE WESTLAKE
ACADEMY CAMPUS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE
ACADEMY:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that it is in the best interests of the
community and the students of the Westlake Academy to allow students in Grade 10 and
above who have a valid Texas Driver's License to drive personal motor vehicles to and
from school;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION l: That the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy does hereby
authorize a change in the Parent/Student Handbook to allow students in Grades 10 and
above who possess a valid Texas Driver's License to drive their personal motor vehicles
to and from the Academy's campus.
"Student Drivers: Students may apply for a parking permit once they have a fully
authorized state driver's license, present insurance papers, parental authorization and
liability forms. Yearly parking permit fees of$100 will be assessed and students will
receive a Westlake Academy parking sticker to place on the back window of the car. All
student cars must use the parking spaces reserved for them in the lower half of the
parking lot outside Pod G.
At this time Westlake Academy has enough parking spaces to accommodate all students
who will be allowed to drive on campus in addition to staff and visitors. If at such time,
parking spaces are outnumbered by student drivers, the Academy may implement a
student lottery to determine distribution of parking spaces. Preference will be given to the
most senior class. If there are spaces for other classes, separate lotteries will be held to
determine the allocation of those remaining spaces.
Westlake Academy may suspend the permit of any student vehicle from driving or
parking on campus for the violation of any rule or regulation or for unsafe driving,
whether or not the incident occurs on campus, or if the student's driving privilege is
interfering with class attendance or academic performance, as determined by the Head of
School. In the case of suspension, the permit may be reinstated,with the assessment of
new fees, at the discretion of the Head of School.
All laws regulating traffic on public roads, in addition to laws pertaining to licensed
drivers under the age of 18, apply to the operation of vehicles on campus. In addition,the
Texas law applicable during the first 6 months of the driver license (`These persons may
not operate a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of
21 who is not a family member') will apply at Westlake Academy until the driver
graduates or leaves the Academy. All student drivers must comply with the rules and
policies of Westlake Academy. All students issued a permit are subject to vehicle
searches.
Students will be allowed to drive and park on campus between the hours of 6:00 am and
9:00 pm. Students are to drive in a safe and slow manner, never more than l Omph.
Students may not leave school without an authorized excuse before the end of the school
day or allow another student to use their automobile during the day for such a purpose.
Students may not drive to an athletic or other school event in which they are participating;
they must use the form of travel stipulated by the school, which may include parent car
pools or school transportation. Student drivers must exit the campus only after the
regular dismissal line. Student drivers will not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle
while using a wireless communication device
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER 2007.
ATTEST: Scott Bradley, President
Ki Sutter, Secretary ' Barbara Brizuela, facad of School
APPROV S FORM:
L. Stanto L , ool Attorney