Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Ding, B. West, E. Davis, J. Beck, J. Wilson, M. Beck, S. Colwell Ed.D., S. Fuller Ed.D., T. Mooney Ed.D.
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
B. Wilson Ed.D. called a meeting of the board of directors of Life School to order on Wednesday Jun 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
B.
Invocation
Randy Mays gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Eddie Davis presented the Life School Education Foundation update.
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Approval of Edugence Contract with ESC Region 10
C.
Acceptance of ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Agreement
D.
Approval of Frontline Medicaid Management System for SHARS
E.
Approval for the Renewal of TexQuest for all Campuses
F.
Approval of NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) Map Software
G.
Approval of the Renewal of Canvas as the Learning Management System for all Secondary Campuses, Grades 7-12
H.
Approval of the Renewal of Imagine Learning for Secondary Campuses
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025-2026 Fine Arts Handbook
J.
Ratification of Navarro College Dual Credit Agreement
K.
Acceptance of Contract for Sam Chand, Consultant
L.
Approval of 2025-2026 Student Athletic/Activities Insurance Policies
M.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Discipline Discussion
A.
Call for Motion to enter Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.082 and 551.0821 (Student Discipline)
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter executive closed session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The Board entered closed session at 9:41 a.m.
B.
Discussion of Life High School Waxahachie Student Discipline
C.
Call for Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to come out of closed session and reconvene into open session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board entered back into open session at 9:56 a.m.
VI. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
S. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-14-25.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the financial report as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
Megan Beck presented the April 2025 financials. She mentioned that Days of Cash on Hand is at 172.25 which is down from March due to the fact that the Red Oak property was closed in April and paid from cash.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Food Service Management Contract
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the FSMC Contract as presented and the superintendent or designee be authorized to sign on behalf of the board once final approval is granted by Texas Department of Agriculture.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives and Strategies
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 District Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of TEA Waiver for Teacher Portal for the Texas Assessment Program Data and Board Resolution
S. Williams made a motion to approve the TEA waiver for the Teacher Portal for Texas Assessment Program Data and board resolution for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Information Items
A.
Accountability Update
Dr. Troy Mooney gave an overview of the 2023 and 2024 Accountability Ratings.
B.
Texas Public Charter School Association Conference - Houston - October 6-8, 2025
Bryon Ding provided the board with travel options.
VIII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter into closed session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The Board entered into closed session at 10:41 a.m.
B.
Possible Discussion of Leased Property
C.
Possible Discussion of Property
D.
Possible Discussion of Personnel and 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to come out of closed session and reconvene into open session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board entered into open session at 11:47 a.m.
IX. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Name Change for Lancaster Elementary Campus Including Non-Expansion Amendment and Board Resolution
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the name change of Life School Lancaster to Life School Innovation Academy including the board resolution and the filing of a non-expansion amendment to the Texas Education Agency effective June 4, 2025 as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:48 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Fuller Ed.D.
Bryon Ding lead the pledges.