Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
M. Cavazos, R. Martinez
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Lee Ph.D.
Guests Present
M. Walker
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 Wednesday Feb 15, 2023 at 9:32 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Life School Education Foundation Presentation
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Presented by Eddie Davis
III. Public Hearing/Board Training
A.
Call for a Motion to Enter a Public Hearing
R. Mays made a motion to Enter a public hearing.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
The Board entered a Public Hearing at 9:37 AM
B.
2021-2022 State Report Cards
Dr. Mooney reviewed the 2021-202 State Report Cards
C.
Call for a Motion to Close Public Hearing
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Close the Public Hearing.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
The board reconvened in Open Session at 9:39 AM
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations to Life School
C.
Approval of the “Annual Investment Policy Review” as presented
D.
Acceptance 2021-2022 of State Report Cards as Presented in the Public Hearing
E.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as Presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
V. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, January 18, 2023
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the January 18, 2023 minutes as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
S. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-18-23.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Mays made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Security Cameras for Child Nutrition Program
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the RFP for Security Cameras for Child Nutrition Program.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Kitchen Equipment for Child Nutrition Program
C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve RFP for Kitchen Equipment for Child Nutrition Program.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
S. Lee Ph.D. arrived at 9:46 AM.
E.
Consideration and Possible Ratification of Agreement with Mission Advancement Professionals, LLC
R. Mays made a motion to approve Ratification of Agreement with Mission Advancement Professionals, LLC.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the HB3 Board Plans - Goals 1 & 2
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the HB3 Board Plans - Goals 1 & 2.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of TEA Missed School Days Waiver(s) and Board Resolution
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the TEA Missed School Days Waiver(s) and Board Resolution.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Mays made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
The Board Entered Executive Closed Session at 10:16 AM
B.
Possible Discussion Real Estate for Campus Improvements
C.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation
D.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent's Contract
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
The board Reconvened in Open Session at 11:07 PM
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
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
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet