Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
C. Clemmons
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 Apr 20, 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 Cedar Hill presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Chris Ransbottom gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
Joy Shepherd recognized student representatives in the Student Health Advisory Council.
Dr. Scott Fuller recognized Tom Sage for being a problem solver.
C. Clemmons left at 5:30 PM.
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Mentors Care Report
The Board received a review of the school year statistics from the work done by Mentors Care at the Life High School Oak Cliff campus.
B.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Mr. Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of February 2026, the Foundation received $7,265 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $79,344.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 240 recurring givers, generating around $2,069 in monthly contributions.
IV. Consent Items
A.
Approval of Certification and Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-2027
B.
Approval of the Addition to the 2026-2027 Life School Course Guide
C.
Approval of Accountability Connect with Lead4Ward Accountability Services
D.
Approval of Children’s School-Based Telehealth Program
E.
Ratification of the Hop Skip Drive Contract
F.
Ratification of the SB 546 Sentinel Reporting Form Regarding Buses and the Cost to Equip with 3-Point Seat Belts
G.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
H.
Approval of the Mentors Care Program Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
I.
Approval of the MOU for Prevent Blindness Texas
J.
Ratification of Memorandums of Understanding for The Oaks and Gospel Lighthouse
K.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
V. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Electricity Services Provider and Authorization to Negotiate a Contract
R. Martinez made a motion to approve NRG as the electricity services provider for the time period of December 1, 2029 through November 30, 2031, and for the Director of Operations or designee to negotiate and sign the contract.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Limited Revocable License Agreement and Supplier Agreement with LAMDIS Partnership II, L.P. dba Levines
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the Limited Revocable License Agreement and Supplier Agreement with LAMDIS Partnership II, L.P. dba Levines, as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Contract with K Post Company for Roofing Services at Life High School Waxahachie Phase II, Building 2
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the selection and the entering into a contract with K Post Company for roofing services for the Life High School Phase II, Building 2 for costs not to exceed $215,283 as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Williams made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Health Insurance, Ancillary Services and Other Benefits
R. Mays made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 employee benefits as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
F.
Consider and Approve Resolution Authorizing a Borrowing from The Arlington Higher Education Finance Corporation to Refinance Educational Facilities; Consider the Issuance of Bonds and Redemption of Outstanding Bonds; Delegating Authority to Approve the Terms of the Bonds, Effect the Sale, Issuance and Delivery of Bonds and Execute and Deliver Documents Related Thereto; And Containing Other Related Matters
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing bond financing as presented and for the Board President and Board Secretary to sign on the Board's behalf.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the "Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism" Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 1 - Governance
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the revisions to the “Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism” policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 1– Governance effective April 20, 2026 as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
H.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-16-26.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
VI. Information Items
A.
Board Candidates Interviews Update
Dr. Scott Fuller thanked the board members who were able to meet with the board candidates.
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
S. Williams made a motion to enter into Closed Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The Board went into closed session at 6:11 PM.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
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
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 6:34 PM.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Authorize Litigation Discussed in Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to table this action per attorney recommendation.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to to adjourn the meeting.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
L. Gaffrey addressed the board regarding school leadership. R. Freemen addressed the board regarding school uniforms change.