Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, G. Dominguez, J. Ruiz, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Martinez
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 Jul 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Bryon Ding presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Sharon Williams gave the invocation.
C.
Education Foundation Presentation Update
Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of May 2026, the Foundation received $15,399 in donations. Year-to-date contributions total $116,512.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 240 recurring givers, generating around $2,045 in monthly contributions.
D.
Recognitions
There were no recognitions.
III. Consent Items
A.
Approval of Workers' Compensation Insurance Provider
B.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
C.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
D.
Approval of Public Relations Firm Agreement with Allyn Media
E.
Ratification of the Navarro College Dual Credit Agreement
F.
Ratification of the College Bridge Agreement
G.
Acceptance of Special Education Contracts
H.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 District Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies as presented.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Student/Parent Handbook Revisions 2026-2027
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Life School Student/Parent Handbook revisions as presented, pending approval by the attorney.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the New 2026-2027 Course Guide
S. Williams made a motion to approve the clarifying updates to the 2026-2027 Course Guide as presented, pending approval by the attorney.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the First Student 3-Year Bus Servicing Contract for District Routes and All Mid-Day Academic Runs During the 2026-2029 School Years
R. Mays made a motion to approve the 3-year transportation services agreement with First Student for district bus routes and mid-day academic transportation services for the 2026–2029 school years as presented, pending approval by the attorney.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
S. Williams made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Life School Staff Handbook attorney revisions as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
G.
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.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction
R. Mays made a motion to approve all policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction including all revisions, effective July 20, 2026, as presented.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to the Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 - Students
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve all policies (with the exception of the “Admissions and Enrollment” and "Student Activities policies) in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students including all revisions and additions, effective July 20, 2026, as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
J.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 6 – Special Education
S. Williams made a motion to approve all policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 6 – Special Education including all revisions, effective July 20, 2026, as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
K.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
G. Dominguez made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-15-26.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Abstain
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Abstain
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
V. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
The Board went into closed session at 6:19 p.m.
B.
Possible Review of Emergency Operations Plan
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 the Superintendent Contract Addendum
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to come out of Closed Session and to Reconvene in Open Session.
J. Ruiz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
The Board went into open session at 7:29 p.m.
VI. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Emergency Operations Plan as Discussed in Closed Session
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the Emergency Operations Plan as discussed in closed session.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Superintendent Contract Addendum
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the Superintendent Contract Addendum, as presented, based on the findings that the compensation is not in excess of fair market value on 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.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the July 20, 2026 Board Meeting.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
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