Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Clemmons, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D.
Guests Present
B. Ding, J. Hilton
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 Monday Sep 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life School Oak Cliff Secondary presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Chris Ransbottom gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
- Eddie Davis recognized Powerhouse for their dedication to our students.
- Azaria Smith recognized Neighborhood Credit Union for their help with the golf tournament and convocation.
- Troy Mooney, Ed.D. recognized Leigh Dopson for her work with CCMR.
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Mr. Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of July 2025, the Foundation received $7,254 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $235,010.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 230 recurring givers, generating around $1,900 in monthly contributions.
IV. Public Hearing/Board Training
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter into a public hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board entered into the public hearing at 5:37 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
B.
2023-2024 State Accountability Report
C.
2024-2025 State Accountability Report
D.
Presentation and Review of the Campus Improvement Plans
Principals presented their Campus Improvement Plans.
E.
2024-2025 Gifted and Talented Services Annual Evaluation and Review
Ellen Saltzman presented the 2024-2025 Gifted and Talented Services Annual Evaluation and Review.
F.
Motion to Close Public Hearing
R. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
We are back in Open Session at 6:18 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of the 2023-2024 State Accountability Report as Presented in the Public Hearing
C.
Acceptance of the 2024-2025 State Accountability Report as Presented in the Public Hearing
D.
Acceptance of the Campus Improvement Plans as Presented in the Public Hearing
E.
Acceptance of 2023 State Report Cards
F.
Approval of 2024-2025 Gifted & Talented Services Program Evaluation as Presented in the Public Hearing
G.
Approval of the Revisions to the 2025-2026 Life School Student/Parent Handbook
H.
Approval of Academic Partner for Sports Medicine and Certification Tests
I.
Approval of GreenLight AI Pathways Advisor and ReadyToWork AI
J.
Approval of Annual Review of the “Investment of Funds” Policy (Investment Policy) in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 5 – Fiscal Management
K.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
VI. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
S. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-20-25.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Abstain
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Martinez made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
VII. Information Items
A.
Texas Public Charter School Association Conference - Houston - October 6-8, 2025
Bryon Ding provided information related to the Charter School Conference.
B.
Nomination of Board Members
Dr. Scott Fuller reminded the Board about Board Member nominations.
C.
Education First Trips
Dr. Scott Fuller noted that more information will be coming next month.
VIII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to to go into Closed Session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The Board went into closed session at 6:24 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
B.
Possible Discussion of Property
C.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
D.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent Pre-Evaluation (Review)
E.
Possible Discussion of Annual Review of the Superintendent Succession Plan
F.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to reconvene in open session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board reconvened in open session at 7:02 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
There was one public comment.