Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, G. Dominguez, J. Ruiz, R. Martinez, S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Ransbottom, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D.
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 Sep 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Students from Life School Oak Cliff Secondary presented the Pledges and I will statement.
B.
Invocation
Ruben Martinez gave the invocation.
C.
Education Foundation Presentation Update
Eddie Davis provided the monthly report for the Life School Education Foundation. For the month of July 2026, the Foundation received $8,141 in donations. Fiscal Year contributions total was $154,253.
The GEM (Give Every Month) program remains steady with approximately 237 recurring givers, generating around $1,991 in monthly contributions.
D.
Recognitions
Eddie Davis recognized the Oaks Serve Day Committee for the projects they completed at our campuses this summer. Serve Day volunteers served at LSOC, LSIA, and LSCH.
III. Public Hearing/Board Training
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing
R. Martinez made a motion to enter into a public hearing.
J. Ruiz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
The Board entered into the public hearing at 5:28 PM.
B.
2025-2026 Gifted and Talented Services Annual Evaluation and Review
C.
Presentation and Review of the Campus Improvement Plans
D.
Motion to Close Public Hearing
J. Ruiz made a motion to close the public hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
The Board closed the public hearing at 6:07 PM.
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of the 2025-2026 Gifted & Talented Services Program Evaluation as Presented in the Public Hearing
B.
Acceptance of the Campus Improvement Plans as Presented in the Public Hearing
C.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
D.
Approval of Academic Partner for Sports Medicine and Certification Tests
E.
Ratification of the License Agreement Between Life School and Life Christian Academy
F.
Ratification of the Shared Services Agreement Between Life School and Life Christian Academy
G.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Williams made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
V. Action Items
A.
Consideration for Approval of Resolution Ratifying Student Transportation Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year and Authorizing the Request for Proposals for Student Transportation Services for Subsequent School Years
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the resolution ratifying the student transportation agreement for the 2026-2027 school year and authorizing the Request for Proposals for Student Transportation Services for subsequent school years as presented.
J. Ruiz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Martinez made a motion to accept the financial reports as presented.
J. Ruiz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution for Change of Fiscal Year
S. Williams made a motion to approve the non-material non-expansion amendment request and board resolution for the open-enrollment charter of Life School to be amended to change the fiscal year of Life School to run from July 1 to June 30 of each calendar year, effective either July 1, 2027 or July 1, 2028, pending attorney approval.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution to Amend the Bylaws of LifeSchool of Dallas
C. Clemmons made a motion to approve the material non-expansion amendment request and board resolution for the open-enrollment charter of Life School to be amended to change the bylaws of LifeSchool of Dallas effective September 21, 2026 as presented.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the Life School Board Operations Handbook and Standard Board Operating Procedures
S. Williams made a motion to approve the revisions to the Life School Board Operations Handbook and Standard Board Operating Procedures as presented.
J. Ruiz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
F.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-17-26.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
J. Ruiz made a motion to enter into Executive Closed Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
The Board went into closed session at 6:24 PM.
B.
Consultation with Legal Counsel on Legal Matters and Litigation
C.
Possible Discussion of Real Property (Duncanville)
D.
Possible Discussion of Property
E.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent Pre-Evaluation (Review)
F.
Possible Discussion of Annual Review of Superintendent Succession Plan
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
G. Dominguez made a motion to reconvene in Open Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
The Board went into open session at 7:27 PM.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the September 21, 2026 Board Meeting.
G. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| G. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| J. Ruiz |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hilton
Lisa Richter addressed the board regarding LMSW REACH.