Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Mays
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 Mar 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life School Red Oak presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Ruben Martinez gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
- Scott Thrush recognized Legacy GMC for their giving to our athletic program and scholarships.
- Eddie Davis recognized Kyle Scheer, Jennifer Scheer, and Jennifer Watson for their contributions to the Jayden Rubright Memorial Scholarship.
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 January 2026, the Foundation received $10,654 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $72,079.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 240 recurring givers, generating around $2,054 in monthly contributions.
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Approval of the TIA Renewal
C.
Approval of IRS Form 990
D.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to to approve the Consent Items as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
V. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of purchasing buses equipped with three-point seat belts, as required by Texas Transportation Code §547.701(e)(1)
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the determination that the district’s budget does not support the purchase of eleven (11) new school buses equipped with three-point seat belts as required under Texas Transportation Code §547.701(e)(1), and to direct administration to obtain the required retrofit cost estimate.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
Questions were asked regarding the current buses.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2026-2027 Calendar of Attendance Dates
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Life School Calendar of Attendance Dates as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amended 2026-2027 District Calendar
S. Williams made a motion to approve the amended 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
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the financial report as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Revisions to the “Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 4 – Personnel
S. Williams made a motion to approve the revisions to the “Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect” policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 4 – Personnel effective March 16, 2026 as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Days Waiver and Board Resolution
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the low attendance days waiver and board resolution for Life School Oak Cliff, Life Middle School Waxahachie and Life School Innovation Academy due to conditions caused by severe winter weather events experienced in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth region and related safety concerns on January 29, 2026 as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution to Extend the Timeframe to Relocate Grades 9-12 at CDN 057-807-001 to a Location in Duncanville, Texas
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the charter non-expansion and board resolution for open-enrollment charter of Life School to be amended to extend the timeframe of TEA amendment 194-24/1 to make it effective July 1, 2026 or to a later date as soon as the Duncanville, Texas campus is ready for use and occupancy.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Relating to Texas Education Code 12.1058 and 12.106(e-2)
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the board resolution pertaining to Texas Education Code 12.1058 and 12.106(e-2) as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution for the Consolidation of County District Campus Numbers, Requests for Campus Closure as a Result of Consolidation of County District Campus Numbers and Extension of Campus Grade Levels Served
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the non-expansion amendment request for the consolidation of county district campus numbers, requests for closure as a result of consolidation of county district campus numbers and extension of campus grade levels served and corresponding board resolution inclusive of any non-substantive changes proposed by the Texas Education Agency and authorizing the CEO/Superintendent to submit amendments and supporting documentation.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
J.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Expansion Amendment Request and Approval of Business Plan for Extension of Campus Grade Levels Served and Other Related Expansions
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the expansion amendment request for campus/site expansions to facilitate consolidation, the related waiver of timeline for submitting expansion amendment request, and business plan for extension of campus grade levels served inclusive of any non-substantive changes proposed by the Texas Education Agency and authorizing the CEO/Superintendent to submit amendments and supporting documentation.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
K.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-16-26.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Abstain
|
VI. Information Items
A.
Life School Employee Benefits
B.
Upcoming Dates
- Life Honors at LS Oak Cliff - May 21st - 2 pm
- LS Graduation @ IBOC - May 22nd - 5 pm (LHSW) & 8 pm (LSOCS)
- Fairways for Leaders Golf Tournament - June 8th - Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield
- Texas Public Charter School Association Conference - September 28th - 30th - Hilton Anatole in Dallas
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to enter into Closed Session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The Board went into closed session at 5:46 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
B.
Possible Discussion of Good Cause Exception and Alternative Standard for Security Services
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
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to come out of Closed Session and to reconvene in Open Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board went into Open Session at 6:43 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution for Good Cause Exception and Alternative Standard for Security Services as Discussed in Closed Session
S. Williams made a motion to approve the Board Resolution for Good Cause Exception and Alternative Standard for Security Services as discussed in closed session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Authorize Litigation Discussed in Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to table the item.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
This item has been tabled for a later meeting.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
There were no public comments.