Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., M. Cavazos, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, 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 Apr 19, 2023 at 9:33 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Life High School Oak Cliff
Principal Jonathan Griffin introduced the students
B.
Mentors Care
Eddie Davis introduced Brian Blackwell to the board
Mr. Blackwell presented a report on the Mentor Care program at Life School Oak Cliff Secondary
III. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations to Life School
R. Martinez made a motion to table Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of the 2023-2024 Allotment and TEKS Certification
D.
Ratification of the Mentors Care Contract
E.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the Consent Items: New Hires and Terminations, Gifts and Donations to Life School, 2023-2024 Allotment and TEKS, Mentors Care Contract,.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, March 29, 2023
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Board Meeting Minutes, March 29, 2023, as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
Moses Cavazos abstained from the vote
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Abstain
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
Megan Beck presented the Financial Report
50% of the budget complete
The budget is on track-246 days cash on hand
Expenditures on track
M. Cavazos made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Ratification and Possible Approval of Municipal Advisor Agreement
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Municipal Advisor Agreement as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Employee Insurance
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 employee benefits as presented and approval to select the health insurance provider once rates are available and presented to the board in May for ratification.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Texas Department of Agriculture Universal Free Breakfast Program
R. Mays made a motion to Approve to Operate the Universal Free Breakfast Program at Life School Oak Cliff and Life School Lancaster as presented.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of Food Service Contract
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the FSMC Contract as presented and the superintendent or designee be authorized to sign on behalf of the board once final approval is granted by Texas Department of Agriculture.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Ratification of the MOU with University of North Texas - Dallas
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve and ratify the agreement between the University of North Texas at Dallas and Life School as presented.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, Strategies for the 2023-24 School Year
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 DIstrict Strategic Plan as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
M. Cavazos made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:35 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Security Audit - School Security and Emergency Operations Plan
C.
Possible Discussion of Real Estate for Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation Form
E.
Possible Discussion of Approval of the Superintendent Contract
F.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Mays made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session at 10:51 AM.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Real Estate Broker Agreement
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the Real Estate Broker Agreement as presented.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Form
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the revised Superintendent Evaluation Form for the 2022-2023 school year as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Superintendent Contract
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Superintendent Contract, as presented, as 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.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No speakers on the Public Sign-up Sheet