Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 18, 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 May 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life High School Waxahachie presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Dr. Sharon Lee gave the invocation.
C.
Education Foundation Presentation Update
Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of March 2026, the Foundation received $14,830 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $94,174.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 248 recurring givers, generating around $2,065 in monthly contributions.
D.
Recognitions
Eddie Davis recognized the family of Xavier Gipson.
Dr. Stephanie Colwell led the recognition of this year's retirees.
Scott Thrush recognized the LHSW Lady Mustangs Soccer Team, Field and Track Students from LHSW and LSOCS, Chase Bishop and Lyle Linscomb.
III. Consent Items
A.
Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and Pathway Offering Forms
B.
Approval of the Technology Resources Education Consortium Contract with Region 11 for 2026-2027 and Authorization to Negotiate a Contract
C.
Approval of Life School District 2026 Summer School Program for Emergent Bilinguals (EB) Student Schedule
D.
Approval for Additional Courses in the 2026-2027 Life School Course Guide
E.
Acceptance of the Report on Active or Retired Teachers Pertaining to Tutoring per SB 1356 (Spring Semester)
F.
Approval of the Master Services Agreement and Addendum to the Master Services Agreement with Frontline Technology Group LLC dba Frontline Education
G.
Ratification of Contract with NRG as Electricity Services Provider 2029-2031
H.
Approval of Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-27. This resolution authorizes the filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2026-27 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.
I.
Approval of Contracts for Region 10 for 2026-2027
J.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
K.
Acceptance of the Texas Education Agency 2025 Charter School Performance Framework (CSPF)
L.
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. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Contract for Skyward Student Information System
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the Skyward Student Information System contract, pending attorney approval and the implementation of the position to be reviewed by the budget committee as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Williams made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Kitchen Equipment for Child Nutrition Program
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve moving forward with the RFP process to purchase and install new kitchen equipment as needed by our campuses.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Walk-in Cooler for Child Nutrition Program
R. Martinez made a motion to approve moving forward with the RFP process to purchase and install a new walk-in cooler at Life School Oak Cliff.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Menu Boards for Child Nutrition Program
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve moving forward with the RFP process to purchase and install new digital menu boards for the child nutrition program.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. to Perform the Annual Financial Audit
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. to perform the annual financial audit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and the chief financial officer be authorized to sign the engagement letter on behalf of the district.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to the Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 4 - Personnel
S. Williams made a motion to approve all policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 4 – Personnel including all revisions and additions, effective May 18, 2026, as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of New Life School Board Members
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the addition of Genesis Dominguez and Jason Ruiz as Life School Board Members for the 2026 calendar year as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
I.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-20-26.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
V. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to enter into Closed Session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 6:20 PM.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
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 and 2026-2027 Pay Grades/Compensation Plan
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to come out of Closed Session and to Reconvene in Open Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
The Board Reconvened in Open Session at 7:02 PM.
VI. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Delegate Authority to Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute Potential Settlement of Pending Litigation with City of Duncanville
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to delegate authority to Superintendent to negotiate and execute potential settlement of pending litigation with City of Duncanville.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Personnel and 2026-2027 Pay Grades/Compensation Plan Discussed in Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the personnel and 2026-2027 pay grades/compensation plan, as presented in Closed Session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the May 18, 2026 Board Meeting.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
Koletha Taylor addressed the board regarding compensation review.