Life School
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM CST
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 9:30 AM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | ||||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | ||||
| C. | Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet | ||||
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Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet: 3 minute limit "per speaker". Multiple speakers on the same topic may be asked to consolidate their presentation and designate a spokesperson. |
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| II. | Opening Ceremonies | ||||
| A. | Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge | ||||
| B. | Invocation | Board Member | |||
| C. | Recognitions | ||||
| III. | Education Foundation Presentation Update | ||||
| A. | Life School Education Foundation Update | Eddie Davis | |||
| IV. | Public Hearing/Board Training | ||||
| A. | 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report/Audit | Megan Beck | |||
| V. | Consent Items | ||||
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A consent item shall include items of a routine and or a reoccurring nature grouped together under one action item. All such items shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion unless a board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration. The remaining items shall be adopted under a single motion and vote. |
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| A. | Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations | Stephanie Colwell, Ed.D. | |||
| B. | Acceptance of Gifts and Donations | Eddie Davis | |||
| C. | Ratification of Western Governors University Clinical Experience Agreement | Stephanie Colwell, Ed.D. | |||
| D. | Ratification of Addendum to Frontline Master Services Agreement for Automated Employment and Income Verification through Equifax/The Work Number | Stephanie Colwell, Ed.D. | |||
| E. | Ratification of SchoolMint Software Subscription Agreement | Eddie Davis | |||
| F. | Acceptance of Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS Corp.) Contract | Candace Johnson | |||
| G. | Approval of the Board Resolution for Delegation of Authority Relating to Construction | Barry West | |||
| H. | Approval of Annual Review of the Following Policies in the Life School Board Policy Manual: PG-1.6 - Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism | Bryon Ding | |||
| I. | Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented | Vote | Brent Wilson, Ed.D. | ||
| VI. | Action Items | ||||
| A. | Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report/Audit as presented in the Public Hearing | Vote | Megan Beck | ||
| B. | Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2024 | Vote | |||
| C. | Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report | Vote | Megan Beck | ||
| D. | Consideration and Possible Approval of Software License and Service Agreement along with the Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement with EduProject ELL, LLC (Project Education) | Vote | Ellen Saltzman | ||
| E. | Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025-2026 Life School Course Guide | Vote | Joy Shepherd | ||
| F. | Consideration and Possible Approval of Mechanical Contractor for Oak Cliff High School HVAC Replacement | Vote | Barry West | ||
| G. | Consideration and Possible Approval of the Delegation to Administration for the East Campus Demolition Project | Vote | Barry West | ||
| H. | Consideration and Possible Approval of the Selection and Engagement of Ensolum to Perform Asbestos Monitoring and State Reporting Services for the East Campus Demolition Project | Vote | Barry West | ||
| I. | Consideration and Possible Approval of ARC Abatement to Perform Asbestos Abatement Services for the East Campus Demolition Project | Vote | Barry West | ||
| VII. | Information Items | ||||
| VIII. | Executive Closed Session | ||||
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Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (Consultation with Legal Counsel) Texas Gov't Code 551.072 (Real Property), Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (Personnel) |
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| A. | Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session | Vote | Brent Wilson, Ed.D. | ||
| B. | Possible Discussion of Leased Property | Barry West | |||
| C. | Possible Discussion of Property | Barry West | |||
| D. | Possible Discussion of Personnel | Stephanie Colwell, Ed.D. | |||
| E. | Motion to Reconvene in Open Session | Vote | Brent Wilson, Ed.D. | ||
| IX. | Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session | ||||
| A. | Consideration and Ratification of Purchase Sale Agreement and Authorization of Chief Operations Officer to Sign Closing Documents for Property Located in Ellis County, Texas | Vote | Barry West | ||
| B. | Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Pertaining to HB 1707 and Chapter 100.1209 of the Texas Administrative Code Regarding Certifications to Political Subdivisions | Vote | Bryon Ding | ||
| X. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||