Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Williams
Directors Absent
S. Lee Ph.D.
Guests Present
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 Nov 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life School Oak Cliff Elementary presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Sharon Williams gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
- Scott Fuller, Ed.D. recognized Clint Woodward of the Red Oak Chamber of Commerce for their support of Life School.
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Azaria Smith provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of September 2025, the Foundation received $14,075 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $14,075.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 248 recurring givers, generating around $2,022 in monthly contributions.
IV. Information Items
A.
Re-enrollment and Open Registration Dates for 2026-2027
Bryon Ding provided information regarding Re-enrollment and Open Registration dates for 2026-2027.
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Active or Retired Teachers Report Pertaining to Tutoring per SB 1356 (Fall Semester)
C.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
VI. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Education First Trips
R. Martinez made a motion to approve Education First (EF) as a provider of stateside educational travel for students, with the initial trip to Washington, D.C., and for all future EF trips to be presented to the Board as consent agenda items. Any expansion to international travel through EF will be brought back to the Board for separate approval.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans for Life School Innovation Academy and Life School Cedar Hill along with Local Improvement Plan for Life School Mountain Creek
S. Williams made a motion to approve the Targeted Improvement Plans for Life School Innovation Academy and Life School Cedar Hill along with the Local Improvement Plan for Life School Mountain Creek as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amended 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar and Calendar of Attendance Dates
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar and Calendar of Attendance Dates as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Life School District Calendar
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Life School District Calendar as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Board Resolution for Designation of Non-Business Days Under TPIA for 2026
R. Mays made a motion to approve the board resolution designating non-business days under the Texas Public Information Act for calendar year 2026 as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
F.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
S. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-20-25.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Board Members
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the 2026 Life School board members as listed: Christopher Clemmons, Dr. Sharon Lee, Ruben Martinez, Dr. Brent Wilson, Randall Mays, Chris Ransbottom, and Sharon Williams.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Board Officers
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the recommendation for the 2026 Officers as follows:
Dr. Brent Wilson- Board President
Sharon Williams- Secretary
Christopher Clemmons- Treasurer
Jennifer Hilton - Assistant Secretary
Megan Beck- Assistant Treasurer.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
S. Williams made a motion to enter into Closed Session.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The Board went into closed session at 5:40 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
B.
Possible Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit
C.
Possible Review, Updates and Revisions to Emergency Operations Plan
This item has been tabled for a later meeting.
D.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
E.
Consultation with Legal Counsel on legal matters and litigation
F.
Possible Discussion of Real Property (Duncanville)
G.
Possible Discussion of the Annual Review of the Superintendent Succession Plan
H.
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 6:14 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Review, Updates and Revisions to Emergency Operations Plan as Discussed in Closed Session
This item has been tabled for a later meeting.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2026 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent
S. Williams made a motion to approve the 2026 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
No speakers for public comment.