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RESOLUTION NO. 04-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY
ADOPTING THE 2004/2005 BUDGET INCLUDING THE FINAL AMENDMENTS TO
THE FY 2003/2004 BUDGET.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTLAKE
ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That the Westlake Academy Board of Directors does hereby
adopt the 2004/2005 budget including the final amendments to the FY 2003/2004 budget.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
Scott Bradley, President
ATTEST:
ding& Crosswy, Sec ary Trent O. Petty, CE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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SCOTT BRADLEY
President
FRED HELD, DON REDDING, BILL FREY,
LARRY SPARROW, BUDDY BROWN
Board of Trustees
Head of School
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1 ............................... on Statemen)
4................................General Fund Coding Matrix
4...............................General Fund Budget Detail
7...............................Special Revenue Fund Coding Matrix
III ME ITIP, IIIIIII 1 1111 111 1 111
11 ..............................Goals & Objectives
WESTLAKE ACADEIRY * 2600 OTTINGER ROAD * WESTLAKE, TIC 7626
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The mission statement of the Westlake Academy states; "The Westlake Academy will provide a rigorous
curriculum that is international in scope with high expectations by sharing the responsibility of
educational development between teachers, parents, community and students. This will be achieved by
providing an innovative approach to education that focuses on each student's needs to develop a thirst for
knowledge, produce positive esteem, encourage good citizenship and maximize their individual potential.
This will prepare students for a rapidly changing environment that is global in scope."
The Head of School had the unique opportunity to shape and guide the Westlake Academy to a standard
of academic excellence attained by only the most sought after private schools internationally. It is the
intent of the Board to develop an educational environment that is centered on vertical articulation in an
interdisciplinary approach that rewards and encourages individually paced learning and the recognition of
individual potential. Foreign language proficiency and liberal arts are featured prominently in the
curriculum. It is the philosophy of the Westlake Academy to begin the education process as early as
practical and nurture students through the school in a manner that reflects the benefits of consistently high
education standards from Kindergarten on.
It is the intent of the Board to develop an organization that recognizes and supports its teachers whom the
Head of School shall select based on demonstrated ability and passion for education and compatibility
with International Baccalaureate certification standards and training. The selection process includes
international applicants that share a passion for education in an unusually progressive environment.
WESTLAKE.ACADEMY - 2600 OTTINEiER,ROAD*WIE-STLAKE, TEXAS 76262
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It is the intent of the Board to offer the citizens of Westlake an education alternative to traditional public
school curriculum and programming. The Westlake Academy establishes standards of performance
through development of a rigorous curriculum, challenging extracurricular activities, an appreciation for
the community and heritage of the Town of Westlake and an applied understanding of morality,
discipline, fair play, teamwork and respect. Class sizes are designed to accommodate no more than 15
students per teacher and will be strictly limited.
The internationally recognized architecture firm of Hart Howerton designed the facilities in conjunction
with a team of experts in education and computer technology.
The phase one facilities will house the Academy until at least 2007 when expansion will be necessary to
accommodate the high school. The facilities include a fully functional recreation center/gymnasium,
library, dining hall,playground, ball fields, outdoor classrooms, science lab, and a music/performance hall
all contained in campus of LEED's certified "green"buildings. The construction includes the roofs, stone
and wood exteriors and iron accents throughout. The facility is located atop one of most picturesque hills
in Tarrant County overlooking the Town of Westlake and surrounding areas.
The Westlake Academy, first and foremost, is a place of learning. Not only academic learning, but also
learning to contribute to the local, national and international community. The integration of community,
tradition, pride and loyalty into the education environment is designed to foster the skills and confidence
necessary to succeed at any level desired and is prepared for the most prestigious and demanding of
universities at home or abroad.
WESTLAKE ACADEMY " 2600 OTrINEiER ROAD "WESTLAKE, TEXAS `
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General Fund Codiing Matri
FunctionCodeFunction Code Description
11 Instruction & Related
12 Instructional Resources & Media Sources (Library)
13 Curriculum Development & Inst. Staff Development
21 Instructional Leadership
23 School Leadership (Principal)
31 Guidance, Counseling & Evaluation Services
32 Social Work Services
33 Health Services
34 Student (Pupil) Transportation
35 Food Services
36 Cocurricular/extracurricular activities
41 General Administration (Superintendent/Board)
51 Plant Maintenance and Operations
52 Security and Monitoring Services
53 Data Processing Services
61 Community Services
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WESTL^AK ~ ACADEMY
GENERAL FUND ~ Fund 199
Fiscal Year 200402005
190-00-5744 Gifts and Bequests 200
6,825
109-00-5744Gifts and Bequests - Foundation 17,400 170,000
199-005744 Gifts and Bequests TSH 50000 50000
190-00-5749 Other Local Revenue 2,000 2000
199005751 Food/Beverage 46,350 32900 53,100
199-00-5759 Co-curricular revenue 4,500 4,500
100-00-5812 State Foundation Revenue 934,610 931,887 1,282,944
199700-5831 TRS {}n-beho|f 46,727 70632
Courses for Community
REVENUESI 9-80-,9-670 -1,635,8761
190-11-0112 Teachers-Substitutes 44,603 6,825 10000
199'11-8119 Salary Teachers 555,320 590,320 902,593
190-11'6141 SS/Medicare 8,052 9,400 15,659
199-11-6142 nounanco-Teachens 48900 49,518
199-11-6143 Workers Comp Teachers 5,968 5968 10,561
199-11-6144 TR8 On-behalf payments 35,419 54,156
100'11-6144TRS On-behalf
199-11-6145 Unemployment Teachers 1,904 5000 5,175
109-11-6146 TRS 2,040 2,600 3540
199'11-8210 Instructional Contract Service 5,000 1,445
199-11-6395 Instructional supplies 6,000
199'11-6308 Furnituna 24000
199'11-6321 Textbooko - instruotiuna|
21,162
008 5,000
199-11-6499 Instructional Operating 15,284 2,000 2,0 0
199-12-6328 Library books 20,000
199-12-6395 Library- hardware 2,000
199-12-6399 Librarv-supplies 500
108-13-8219 Professional Services 7,000 3335 8,000
199-13-6409 Curriculum Operating 350 350
190-13-8411 Travn| -Othur 3,000 5000
199-13-6499 In-Service Training 5,000
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WESTL ~ KE ACADEMY
GENERAL FUND - Fund 199
Fiscal Year 2004/2005
100-23'6119 Salaries-Leadership 110,500 121,000 186,406
100-23-8129Support P Leadership 17,335 17,335
190-238138 Employee Allowance 7,200 7,200
198-23-6141 SS/Medicare 1,854 2,000 2,773
198-23-6142 Insurance 5100 7,500 13989
199-23-6143 Workers Comp 1,496 1,800 2,240
190238144TFlS On-behalf payments 8,583 11,616
100236145 Unemployment 202 800 518
199-23-6148 TRS
39,3751
495 737
190-23-6269 Copier Rental 4,800 6064 3,000
190236289Copier&1 i t oa/c h 7,500
199-23-6299 Leadership Contract Service 1,500
1,075
2,927
199'31-6219 Counselor Tnstnqservices 3.850
109-33-8399 N supplies
HEALTH SERVICES1 01 01
1000
000
190356129Food8ry Support P 4,800
199-35-6141SS/Medicare Food Srv. Support 400
190356143WorkersComp Food S Support 50
199--35-6145Unem |t F d8 100
100- 5-821Q Food-Professional services 5,000
100-35'6230 ESC Services 258
199-35-8341 Food Purchases 39,375 26,274 47,613
199-35-6342 Non-Food
FOOD SERVICES 39,3751
50
36,9241
0
61 3
109386399Co-curricular supplies 11,2,000
199386210 Salary Coaching 24,672
199366490Co-curricular operating
COCURRICULAR/EXTRACURRICULAR 01
1,075
2,927
1,200
27,8
199-41-6119 Salary Ad min &8taff 19508 23,384
199-41-8120 8uppudPeraonne|-Admin 3.059 3.850
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S mic33C i Revenue Fund Codin6 Matrix
FunctionCodeFunction Code Description
11 Instruction & Related
12 Instructional Resources & Media Sources (Library)
13 Curriculum Development & Inst. Staff Development
21 Instructional Leadership
23 School Leadership (Principal)
31 Guidance, Counseling & Evaluation Services
32 Social Work Services
33 Health Services
34 Student (Pupil) Transportation
35 Food Services
36 Cocurricular/extracurricular activities
41 General Administration (Superintendent)Board)
51 Plant Maintenance and Operations
52 Security and Monitoring Services
53 Data Processing Services
61 Community Services
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - Funds 258/411
Fiscal Year 2004/2005
Support Personnel
Adopted
Budget
FY 03104
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get"L41 ]
258-00-5029 Federal Grant 275000 250,000
411-00-5829 Technology Grant
TOTAL REVENUES 00
7,690
257,690
258-11-0321 TexUbnoks- inutnuotinna|10,000
258-11-8305 Instructional (hardware)94,500 45,000
258-11-6309 Instructional supplies 56,100 26,896
411-11-6399 Instructional supplies
1,000
7,690
258-11-6499 Instructional Operating
INSTRUCTION
5,400
166,
258-12-6110 Salary- Librarian
1,575
31,5-7-6
1 6,648
258-12'6141 GS/Mediman*- Libnahon 1,240
258-12-6143 Workers Comp Librarian 105
258-12-6145 Unemployment Librarian 207
258-12-6148 TR8 67
258-12-6239 ESC Services 350
258-13-6219
i
Profess iona| Services 2,000
258-13-6411In-ServiceTraining/Travel
258-13-6413 Stipends-Non-employees 2,000
258-23-6129 Support Personnel
258-23'0141 SS/Medicare 319 342
258-23-6142 Insurance 1,262
258-236143 Workers comp 258 276
258-23-6145 Unemployment 207
258-23'6146 TRS 1,630 94
28-23-623Q ESC Services 1,000
268-23'0299 Misc. Contracted Services 3,500
258-23-6411 Travel - Barbara
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP1
1,575
31,5-7-6 24,4811
258-31-8119 Sao Counselor 21,310
258-31-6141 SS/Medicare'Counselor 304
258-31-6142 nnuranoa-Counsn|or 1,769
258-31-8143 Workers Comp Counselor 245
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - Funds 258/411
Fiscal Year 2004/2005
258-31-6145 U
3,888
258-41-8141
258'31-8146 TRS 84
258-31-6219 Counselor-Testing
GUIDANCEICOUNSELING/EVALUATIONI of
6,000
258-41-6145 Unemployment Ad min &Staff
258-41-6146
258338119 Salary Nurse
258'41-8230
18,484
258-33'6141 SS/Medicare ' Nurse 270
258-33-8142 nsunanoe- Nuroe
258336143 Workers Comp Nurse 216
258330145 Unem |t Nurse 207
258-33-6146 TRS
HEALTH SERVICEST 10 ::__
74
19,2511
258356120Food Srv. Support P 7,560
258358141SS/Medicare FondSry Support 578
258358143VVorkensCom Food S Support 88
258358145Unemployment Food S rt 174
258-35-6146 TRS
FOOD SERVICES
30
2583882XX
F
Salary Instrument
COCURRICULAR/EXTRACURRICULARI 0T
21 120
21,1201
259'41-6120 Support Person |'Ad i 3,888
258-41-8141 SS/Medicare'Admin &Staff 50
258-41-8142 nounanoe-Adnnin &Staff 222
258-41-6143 Workers Comp Ad min &Staff 45
258-41-6145 Unemployment Ad min &Staff
258-41-6146 TRS 288
258'41-8230 ESC Services 22,000 18,800
258-416429 Insurance and Bonding 11,589 12,800
258-41'0499 Miscellaneous Operating 3.500
258-51-8255 Gan
258-51-6256 Electric (65% based on square ft) 12,000 6,700
258-51'6257 Telephone/T-1 line(50% of total)8,400 6,000
258-51-6258 Water (96oftota|) 6.000
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - Funds 258/411
Fiscal Year 2004/2005
258-51-6429 Insurance and Bondinq 411
TOTAL a Ile
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The Westlake Academy is an open enrollment Charter
School offering a rigorous international curriculum.The
responsibility of educational development will be
shared among teachers, parents, community and
students. We will focus on each student's needs to
help him or her develop a thirst for knowledge. We will
encourage good citizenship and maximize each
student's individual potential. The Westlake Academy
will prepare students for leadership roles in a rapidly
changing global environment.
Achieve International Baccalaureate Organization
recognition and certification
Attract and retain the best teachers and support
staff
Focus resources on challenging the best and
brightest students while supporting the achievement
of all students
Excel in Math and Science Programs
Adhere to State-of-the-Art Technology Program
Implement Sports Programs for 6th and 7th grade
boys and girls.
Enhance school image through optimum level of
communication, both internal and external.
Support the programs of the Westlake Academy
Foundation in raising revenues and awareness for
the Westlake Academy
Emphasize liberal and fine arts education
opportunities for all children
Offer music (instrumental) programming for all
students
Schedule PYP Consultation;Seek PYP Authorization
6 months after Consultation and begin MYP
Implementation
Offer competitive salaries and provide amenities
comparable to international schools;
Remunerate graduate degrees above local scale
and provide professional development
opportunities
Institute conflict resolution /peer mediation
Develop school policy on "gifted"students
Further develop the Math Club for competition and
plan a Science Fair
Increase number of computers for student use and
acquire software that enhances single subject
teaching (graphing, geography, graphing design,
etc);
Create a computer lab
Offer team sports program for 6th and 71h grades
Compete in TAPPS
Offer intramural sports for all via House system and
ECA's
Offer lessons in non-traditional sports (fencing,
dance, etc)
Assure quality/quantity of internal mail and email
communications
Set up parent page on website
Set up student page on website
Regular Press Releases;
WLA brochure published for companies,funding,
etc.
Active participation in educational forums and
groups
Create alliances with other schools
Implement annual funds for building up library
acquisitions
Provide community librarian for after-school hours
and community
Implement an Instrumental Strings section within the
curriculum
Create module on sculpture and module on
graphic design
Introduce School of Music and open to the
community
Introduce at least two additional courses for parents
and community
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The Westlake Academy mission is to instill in each student a thirst for knowledge, a positive esteem, and a
strong sense of citizenship. Westlake students will become active participants and agents of change in a
rapidly changing environment that is global in scope. The appropriate and successful usage of technology in
Westlake Academy will be to support this stated mission of the school.
First and foremost, technology expenditures have been evaluated from a perspective of supporting Westlake
Academy as a lead educational institution not only in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or the state of Texas,
but as a world class school matriculating and graduating students that can enter the most challenging higher
education settings on a global basis.
The Westlake Academy Technology Plan for 2004-2005 is aligned with both the Town's Vision, Principles
and Directives document and the Westlake Academy Standards document that define the goals and standards
for Information Technology deployment at Westlake Academy.
Westlake Academy and the Town of Westlake offices share a common Municipal Complex. Design and
provisioning of an integrated, scalable Information Technology infrastructure for the Town and the Academy
was an important component of the design and building of the Municipal Complex. Acquisition and
provisioning of all components of network infrastructure, telephone infrastructure, network servers and
services and deployment of student, teacher and administrative desktop and server systems were initiatives
over the past twelve months. An outline of key accomplishment follows.
Cisco Network Infrastructure Deployment
Fully switched, Cisco Network with significant capacity for expansion
Redundant inter-building fiber optic, Giga-bit Ethernet Backbone
Cat-6 Ethernet to the desktop
Cisco AAVID Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)Phone System Deployment
o WLCCMOI: Primary Phone Server
o WLCCM02: Secondary Phone Server
o UNITY: Voicemail Server
o Desktop (Phone)Deployment
Academy Server Architecture and Provisioning
o BRONTE: Secondary Domain Controller,N2H2 BESS, Web filter
o POE: Student and Teacher Data Store
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Town Server Architecture and Provisioning(Services Shared w/Academy)
FROST: Primary Domain Controller, Town Data Store,Veritas Backup Services
TENNYSON: Building Access and Security
BROWNING: WebCTRL,Building Controls
KEATS: Public Web server(westlakeacadezry.or )
Network Services
o WinSchool Student Management System
o Chancery Library System
o Custom Grade Portal(internal)
o Retrospect Remote: Backup Services
o OFFICESCAN: Managed Server and Desktop Virus Control,Win2K
o POSTINI: Service for SPAM/Virus email Control
o N2112 BESS: Web Filtering
o Uninterruptible Power Supply Support w/Notification
Desktop Deployment
Deployment of 50 Macintosh iBook laptops
Deployment of 4 eMac desktops
Deployment of iMac media station
Installation of New Administrative Desktops(DELL, 3YR On-Site Warranty)
Apple Remote Desktop for Remote Support of OSX
VNC for Remote Support of Win2K
Curriculum Supporting Technology Deployment
o OSX based productivity tools: AppleWorks, Safari Browser, iLife Media tools
o Scanton Performance Series On-Line Student Assessment
o Keynote Presentation Software
o SuccessMaker
o Keyboarding software: TenThumbs,KidKeys
o LeapPad LearningPad
Current Technology the stla a STaR
Westlake is committed to ensuring that all students acquire full computer literacy at an early age. Westlake
Academy's state-of-the-art technology is available to all students who will be taught basic skills such as
keyboard orientation, basic word processing skills, creative graphic design, desktop publishing options, and
computer management skills. Supervised access to the Internet and e-mail open connections with students
around the world.
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Westlake Academy shares a campus with the Town of Westlake Municipal Complex. Considerable planning
and effort by town staff, consultants, construction and architecture professionals has been applied to the
technology infrastructure plan for the complex. A state-of-the-art fiber, copper and wireless network
connects all areas of the complex.
Apple iBook, iMac, and eMac computers have been selected to support classroom instruction for the
Westlake Academy elementary grades. Windows based computers were considered, but Macintosh
computers were selected for a number of reasons, among them their strong support of multi-media
applications, general ease of use, support for Cisco LEAP wireless encryption standard, and a reduced
ongoing technical support burden.
Each Academy classroom teacher is assigned an iBook laptop. Additionally, each classroom is equipped
with either two iBook laptop computers or two eMac desktop computers and a digital still camera for student
use. A 'Mobile Lab' of iBook laptops is available for entire classroom instruction on an as-needed basis.
The wireless network at Westlake Academy allows access to select network resources from any room. Users
have access to both black-and-white and color networked laser printers. Network resources also include
centralized file and application services.
Students and teachers may also make use of a digital video camera and multimedia production workstations
in the library. VCR/overhead projection media carts are available to be shared between classrooms.
Telephone service in each classroom and conference area is delivered over a Cisco Voice over Internet
Protocol (VOID)platform utilizing advanced display phones.
The Texas STaR Chart is used by the Texas Education Agency not only as a tool for defining technology
objectives for the state and for individual school districts and schools, but as a method of reporting,
assessment and comparison of accomplishment between schools. The STaR Chart, therefore, is a compelling
vehicle to define technology objectives for Westlake Academy. The following analysis describes the
assessment of educational technology at Westlake Academy at the close of the first school year.
Texas' Long-Range Plan for Technology organizes recommendations for effective integration of technology
in schools within four key areas, with clear challenges in each area. The areas include: Teaching and
Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Administration and Support Services, and Infrastructure
for Technology.
The Westlake Academy Head, Campus Technology Coordinator and Westlake IT Coordinator conducted a
comprehensive needs assessment to analyze the current status of technology at the Academy and to
determine objectives for improvement. Items analyzed included infrastructure, hardware, software,
technology resources, staff development, student achievement and technical support. The findings are
reported in the following Westlake Academy STaR Chart.
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STaRKeyArea: TEACHING AND LEARNING
Score: 15 (Advanced)
Focus Area
Focus Area Descriptions
A)ImpactofB)PatternsofC)Frequency/D)Curriculum E)Technology F)Patterns of
TechnologyonTeacherUseDesign of Areas Applications TEKS Student Use
TeacherRole&
of Administrators
Instructional
and Patterns of
Assessment
CollaborativeSetting Using
Use Development
Advanced'
Learning
Advanced"
Digital Content
Developing'Developing'
Integrationof
Developing"Advanced"Developing'Advanced'Developing'Advanced'
Teacher-directedUseTechnologyforRegular weekly Technology is most Technology Students work with
learningresearch,lesson technology use to integrated into all Applications TEKS peers and experts to
classroom
planning,multimediasupplement foundation subject are met evaluate information,
Studentsuseandgraphicalclassroom areaTEKS and analyze data and
technologyforpresentations,instruction,primarily activities are content to problem
cooperativeprojectssimulationsandtoinlab and library separated by solve
intheirowncorrespondwithsettings.grade and subject Students select
classroomexperts,peersand appropriate
parents.Advanced"technology tools to
Regular weekly convey knowledge
technology use for and skills learned
integrated
curriculum activities
utilizing various
instructional settings
i.e.classroom
computers,libraries,
labs,and portable
technologies)
STaRKeyArea: EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Score: 14 (Developing)
Focus Area Descriptions
G)ContentofH)Capabilities1)Leadership J)Models of K) Levels of L)Technology
TrainingofEducatorsand Capabilities Professional Understanding Budget Allocated
of Administrators Development and Patterns of to Professional
Use Development
Advanced'Developing"Advanced"Developing'Developing'Developing'
Integrationof40%meetSBEC Recognizes and Whole group with Most instructors at 5%or less
technologyintoproficienciesandidentifies exemplary follow-up to facilitate adaptation stage,
teachingandimplementintheuses of technology implementation described as
learning,regularlyclassroomin instruction;
usesTLCresourcesmodels use of
toenrichinstructiontechnology in daily
work
WESTLAKE ACADEMY * 2600 OTFINEiEP, R,0AD * WESTLAKE,TEXAS 76262
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STaR Key Area: ADMINSTRATION AND O-
Score: 4 (Advanced)
UTi 'I # 0Instructionalsal
Support Administrative
I
Advanced"
Campus technology plan
aligns with TX LRPT;
integrated into district
plan;used for internal
planning,budgeting,
applying for external
funding and discounts.
Teachers/administrators
have a vision for
technology use for direct
instruction and some
student use.
At least 1 technical staff
to 350 computers
centrally deployed and
dedicated to campus.
Technical support onsite,
response time<4 hours.
Early Tech"'
No full-time dedicated
district level Technology
Coordinator
Campus educator serving
as local technical support
Advanced"
Campus budget for HW
and SW purchases,
sufficient staff support,$
for staff development,
facilities and ongoing
costs
Advanced'
Technology allotment,
TIF,other competitive
grants,E-Rate discounts,
locally supplemented
through tax dollars
INFRASTRUCTURESTaRKeyArea: TECHNOLOGY
Score: 17 (Advanced)
Focus Area Descriptions
Advanced"
Four or less students
per Internet,MM
computer
Replacement cycle of
every 4 years
S)Internet (T)Distance V)Other Technologies
Access,
Target"
Direct connectivity
to Internet for every
room,every
campus
At least 100 MB or
fiber LAN to each
classroom
Easy access for
students&teachers
including some
wireless access
Above,plus:
2 way interactive video
distance learning
capabilities available at the
campus in multiple
classrooms
Target"
1.All rooms connected
to the WAN sharing
multiple district wide
resources
2.Campus is
connected to robust
WAN that allows video
streaming&desktop
conferencing
3.Easy access for
students&teachers
including some
wireless access
Developing"
One educator per computer as
recommended by the LRPT
Shared use of resources such as
TVs,VCRs,digital cameras,
scanners,digital projectors,and
analog video cameras;
classroom sets of programmable
calculators
WESTLAKE ACADEMY * 2600 OTTINGER PMAD_* WESTLAKE,TEXAS76262
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Westlake Academy has a strong Educational Technology foundation in place with the completion of the
projects initiated in 2003-2004. The following Goals define a path to properly maintain, support and
improve the Westlake technology base toward Target level compliance with the Texas STaR Chart.
Goal 1. All Westlake students will experience a quality education where use of technology is tightly
integrated within the classroom curriculum.
o Objective 1.1 All staff will demonstrate technology competencies appropriate for position
and level.
o Objective 1.2 All classroom teachers will use a variety of technologies to support classroom
instruction on a regular basis.
o Objective 1.3 Westlake Academy will fund and provision appropriate technologies to
support the goal.
Goal 2. All Westlake students will be proficient users of a variety of current technologies and
prepared to embrace emerging technologies without trepidation.
o Objective 2.1 Students will be expected to demonstrate competency with multiple
technology platforms in a variety of settings as appropriate to grade level.
o Objective 2.2 Ongoing Staff Development will be focused to bring all Teachers to the level
of technology innovator in the areas of inquiry, analysis, collaboration, creativity and content
production.
o Objective 2.3 Westlake Academy will fund and provision appropriate technologies to
support the goal.
Goal 3. Westlake Academy will utilize progressive web based technologies to enhance
communication between educators, students, parents and the community.
o Objective 3.1 All Teaching and Administrative staff will use web-based, database driven
tools to collect and publish student metrics.
o Objective 3.2 An extra-net Portal will provide parental access to school notices, events and
alerts,will secure student-specific information, and will permit communications with the
school via forms submittal.
o Objective 3.3 Westlake Academy will fund and provision appropriate technologies to
support the goal.
Goal 4. Westlake Academy will provide the infrastructure,human resources and staff development
necessary to become an educational technology leader and resource to other Charter Schools and
International Baccalaureate schools.
o Objective 4.1 The Academy will leverage Town physical and human resources to provide a
basis for innovation and experimentation with emerging technologies
o Objective 4.2 Staff and students will publish accomplishments and findings in an on-line
forum consistent with open-source/open platform philosophies.
o Objective 4.3 The Academy will continue to fund the placement of educational technology
consistent with progressive,best-practices.
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