Cory Johnson and Mark Cooks addressed the board regarding Duncanville.

A student from Life School Red Oak presented the Pledges and I will statement.

Randy Mays gave the invocation.

Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of April 2026, the Foundation received $22,338 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $116,512.

The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 240 recurring givers, generating around $2,036 in monthly contributions. 

The Board went into closed session at 5:32 p.m.

The Board reconvened in open session at 7:29 p.m.

No Action Taken

Attorney Joe Hoffer recommended the Board approve the proposed salary bands for Directors, the CFO/Chief Academic Officer category, the Other Chief category as well as the placement methodology for Directors and Executives based on relevant years of experience in the role and that the  Board finds that the compensation is fair, reasonable and not excessive and is appropriately in line with school size; the individual’s education, experience, prior salary history, the job duties actually performed, and what a typical person with similar skills, experience, and job duties would earn.

Ruben Martinez made a motion to approve the proposed salary bands for Directors, the CFO/Chief Academic Officer category, the Other Chief category as well as the placement methodology for Directors and Executives based on relevant years of experience in the role and that the Board finds that the compensation is fair, reasonable and not excessive and is appropriately in line with school size; the individual’s education, experience, prior salary history, the job duties actually performed, and what a typical person with similar skills, experience, and job duties would earn, seconded by Christopher Clemmons.  Motion passed.

Attorney Joe Hoffer recommended the Board to approve the proposed 2026-2027 Superintendent compensation package, including the 2.5% standard increase, the additional market adjustment, and the TRS supplement and that the Board finds that the compensation provided to the Superintendent is fair, reasonable and not excessive and is appropriately in line with school size; the individual’s education, experience, prior salary history, the job duties actually performed, and what a typical person with similar skills, experience, and job duties would earn and that a contract be prepared and presented at the July Board Meeting.

Sharon Williams made a motion to approve the proposed 2026-207 Superintendent compensation package, including the 2.5% standard increase, the additional market adjustment, and the TRS supplement and that the Board finds that the compensation provided to the Superintendent is fair, reasonable and not excessive and is appropriately in line with school size; the individual’s education, experience, prior salary history, the job duties actually performed, and what a typical person with similar skills, experience, and job duties would earn and that a contract be prepared and presented at the July Board Meeting, seconded by Ruben Martinez.  Motion passed.

Dr. Brent Wilson abstained. A roll call of votes was made.  5 yeas and 1 abstention.