Minutes

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 Mar 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM.

C. Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet

No Speakers on Public Sign-In Sheet

II. Life School Education Foundation Presentation

A. Life School Education Foundation Update

Eddie Davis reported funds received January 1-13, 2023, $3,947

2022-2023 Fiscal Year Total $55,128

Foundation Inception to Date Total $1,255,395

III. Consent Items

A. Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations

B. Approval of Submission of Form 990

C. Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar of Attendance Dates

D. Ratification of Student Services Multi-Year Agreements

E. Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented

R. Mays made a motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.

R. Martinez seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
C. Clemmons	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Williams	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye

IV. Expulsion Hearing of Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student

A. Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.0821 (Student Discipline)

R. Mays made a motion to to enter Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.0821 (Student Discipline).

R. Martinez seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Martinez	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent

The board entered Executive Closed Session at 9:42 AM

B. Discussion Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student Expulsion Appeal

C. Call for a Motion to Reconvene in Open Session

S. Williams made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.

R. Martinez seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
R. Mays	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye

The board reconvened in Open Session at 9:54 AM

V. Action Items

A. Consideration and Take Possible Action to Uphold or Reverse the Decision of Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student Expulsion Appeal

S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Uphold the decision of Life HIgh School Oak Cliff campus administration.

R. Martinez seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
R. Mays	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
C. Clemmons	Aye

B. Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2023

R. Mays made a motion to Approve the minutes as presented Board Meeting on 02-15-23.

C. Clemmons seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Martinez	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
S. Williams	Aye

C. Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report

Megan Beck reported the budget is 42% complete and on target

235 Days Cash on Hand

S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.

S. Williams seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Williams	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent

D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies for the 2023-2024 School Year

R. Martinez made a motion to Table Approval of the Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies for the 2023-2024 School Year.

R. Mays seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Martinez	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
S. Williams	Aye

E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to 2022-2023 Calendar

S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Revisions to 2022-2023 Calendar.

R. Mays seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Williams	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye

F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution to Add Grade Levels to Life School Mountain Creek

R. Martinez made a motion to Approve a Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution to Add Grade Levels to Life School Mountain Creek.

R. Mays seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
C. Clemmons	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent

G. Consideration and Possible Approval of TEA Open-Enrollment Charter Renewal Contract

S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the TEA Open-Enrollment Charter Renewal Contract.

C. Clemmons seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Mays	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
C. Clemmons	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye

VI. Information Items

A. Life School Education Foundation 2021 Tax Return

Eddie Davis presented the Life School Education Foundation 2021 Tax Return

B. Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC (limited to non-sensitive details per law)

Barry West presented results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC (limited to non-sensitive details per law)

“The top priority of Life School and the State of Texas is keeping students and staff safe every day. The Texas School Safety Center recently conducted an Intruder Detection Audit at one or more of our campuses. The audits test whether a campus is accessible to an unauthorized individual. This audit, conducted as part of Governor Abbott’s school safety directives for all school systems following the tragedy in Uvalde, seeks to help districts identify how campuses can improve safety for students, such as ensuring exterior doors are locked. The audit provides us with an opportunity to create a safer learning environment for our students and staff. We are working closely with our district's School Safety & Security Committee to ensure that we are training all our staff and securing our doors for the protection of everyone at our campuses. The support from the state in conducting the Intruder Detection Audits is just one of the many actions we are taking to ensure our schools are safe. We know that this work does not end, and we appreciate the Board’s support. We acknowledge that parents and community members are likely very interested in the details of the audit results; however, it is in the best interest of the students that we do not share this information to the broader public as it could lead to compromising important campus security information. Specific details of the Intruder Detection Audit will be discussed in the executive session and with the Safety and Security Committee. Life School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.

For questions about the findings from this Intruder Detection Audit, please contact Ronald Rivera at (512) 408-1349 or txssc_ida@txstate.edu.

C. TPCSA Conference September 25-27, 2023 JW Marriott Austin, TX

Dr. Fuller asked board members RSVP to the invitation to attend the TPCSA Conference

D. 25th Anniversary Proclamation at the State Capitol

Dr. Wilson advised that the date of the presentation was pending. Board members will be advised as soon as the information is available.

E. Life School Graduation May 26, 2023, IBOC

Graduation will be held May 26, IBOC Auditorium, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Board members are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony.

VII. Executive Closed Session

A. Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session

R. Mays made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.

S. Williams seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Williams	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye

The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:16 AM

B. Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC pursuant to Govt. Code 551.076 (Security Audit)

C. Possible Discussion of Real Estate for Campus Improvements

D. Possible Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

E. Possible Discussion of Superintendent Contract

F. Motion to Reconvene in Open Session

S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.

R. Mays seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
C. Ransbottom	Absent
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
C. Clemmons	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye

The board Reconvened in Open Session at 11:03 AM

VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session

A. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Security Audit Corrective Actions

R. Mays made a motion to Ratify and Approve Security Audit Corrective Actions.

C. Clemmons seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Williams	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
C. Clemmons	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye

IX. 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
C. Clemmons	Aye
C. Ransbottom	Absent
M. Cavazos	Absent
S. Lee Ph.D.	Aye
R. Martinez	Aye
S. Williams	Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.	Aye
R. Mays	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

M. Walker

Board Meeting Minutes

March 29, 2023, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM

Life School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Directors Present

Directors Absent

Guests Present

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet

II. Life School Education Foundation Presentation

A.

Life School Education Foundation Update

III. Consent Items

A.

Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations

B.

Approval of Submission of Form 990

C.

Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar of Attendance Dates

D.

Ratification of Student Services Multi-Year Agreements

E.

Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented

IV. Expulsion Hearing of Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student

A.

Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.0821 (Student Discipline)

B.

Discussion Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student Expulsion Appeal

C.

Call for a Motion to Reconvene in Open Session

V. Action Items

A.

Consideration and Take Possible Action to Uphold or Reverse the Decision of Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Student Expulsion Appeal

B.

Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2023

C.

Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report

D.

Consideration and Possible Approval of the Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies for the 2023-2024 School Year

E.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to 2022-2023 Calendar

F.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Non-Expansion Amendment Request and Board Resolution to Add Grade Levels to Life School Mountain Creek

G.

Consideration and Possible Approval of TEA Open-Enrollment Charter Renewal Contract

VI. Information Items

A.

Life School Education Foundation 2021 Tax Return

B.

Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC (limited to non-sensitive details per law)

C.

TPCSA Conference September 25-27, 2023 JW Marriott Austin, TX

D.

25th Anniversary Proclamation at the State Capitol

E.

Life School Graduation May 26, 2023, IBOC

VII. Executive Closed Session

A.

Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session

B.

Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC pursuant to Govt. Code 551.076 (Security Audit)

C.

Possible Discussion of Real Estate for Campus Improvements

D.

Possible Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

E.

Possible Discussion of Superintendent Contract

F.

Motion to Reconvene in Open Session

VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session

A.

Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify and Approve Security Audit Corrective Actions

IX. Closing Items