Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Martinez
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Williams
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 Feb 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life School Innovation Academy presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Christopher Clemmons gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
Eddie Davis recognized High Pointe Baptist Church for their support of Life School.
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of October 2025, the Foundation received $24,159 in donations. For the month of November 2025, the Foundation received $5,837. Year-to-date contributions total $43,571.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 243 recurring givers, generating around $1,986 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. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
The board entered into public hearing at 5:34 pm.
Kim Riepe, Melissa Brown, Leigh Dopson, and Candace Johnson made the presentation.
B.
2024-2025 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR)
C.
2025 Results Driven Accountability (RDA)
D.
2024-2025 Federal Report Cards
E.
2024-2025 State School Report Cards
F.
House Bill 3 Board Goals and Plans - Goals 1, 2 and 3
G.
Motion to Close Public Hearing
S. Williams left.
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to close public hearing.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
The public hearing closed at 6:05 pm.
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR) as presented in the Public Hearing
B.
Acceptance of the 2025 Results Driven Accountability (RDA) as presented in the Public Hearing
C.
Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Federal Report Cards as presented in the Public Hearing
D.
Acceptance of the 2024 School Report Cards as presented in the Public Hearing
E.
Acceptance of the 2025 School Report Cards as presented in the Public Hearing
F.
Acceptance of the House Bill 3 Board Goals and Plans - Goals 1, 2 and 3 as presented in the Public Hearing
G.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
H.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
I.
Acceptance of the Food Service Management Contract Renewal
J.
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Universal Free Breakfast Program
K.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
R. Mays made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
VI. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2026-2027 Life School Course Guide
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Course Guide as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Education Agency Missed School Days Waiver and Board Resolution
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the TEA Missed School Days Waiver and board resolution related to school closures and safety concerns caused by severe winter weather in January 2026 as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Days Waiver and Board Resolution
R. Mays made a motion to approve the Texas Education Agency 2025-2026 Application for Low Attendance Days Waiver and board resolution for all Life School campuses due to impending winter weather events on January 23, 2026 as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amended 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the amended 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar Dates as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Texas Permanent School Fund Bond Guarantee Program Application
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the resolution requesting the Permanent School Fund Guarantee of bonds and authorizing the administration to pursue bond financing and authorizing the Board Secretary (or designee) to sign on the Board’s behalf.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Authorizing Employee Pay During School Closures Caused by Winter Weather Events
R. Mays made a motion to approve the Board Resolution authorizing Employee pay during school closures caused by winter weather events, as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Enrollment Caps for the 2026-2027 School Year
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the enrollment caps for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Campus Dormancy Amendment for Campus No. 057-807-106
R. Mays made a motion to approve the material non-expansion amendment request and board resolution to authorize a period of dormancy for Life School Carrollton (CDCN 057-807-106), effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
J.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Proposed Board Resolution for the adoption of a policy related to Period of Prayer and Reading of Religious Text along with “Prayer and Reading of Religious Text” Policy to be Located in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students, in accordance with Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code
C. Ransbottom made a motion to not adopt a resolution nor corresponding policy that would require a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text, as permitted under Senate Bill 11 from the 89th Texas Legislative Session. This record vote of the governing body is being taken within six months of the bill’s effective date, as required by the law.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
K.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-12-26.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter into closed session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
The board entered into closed session at 6:16 pm.
B.
Possible Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit
C.
Consultation with Legal Counsel on legal matters and litigation
D.
Possible Discussion of Real Property (Duncanville)
E.
Possible Discussion of Property
F.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Clemmons made a motion to reconvene in open session.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
The board reconvened in open session at 6:39 pm.
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Authorize Litigation Discussed in Closed Session
Consideration and possible action to authorize litigation discussed in closed session was tabled and will be discussed in a future meeting.
R. Mays made a motion to table consideration and possible action to authorize litigation discussed in closed session and will be discussed in a future meeting.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to adjourn the February 16, 2026 Board Meeting.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
Brad Davidson addressed Senate Bill 11.