Life School
Minutes
August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, M. Cavazos, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Martinez, R. Mays
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 Aug 16, 2023 at 9:31 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Principal Freddie Stanmore introduced students from Life High School Waxahachie to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge
B.
"I will" Statement, Moment of Silence
III. Life School Education Foundation Presentation
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Eddie Davis presented the Education Foundation Update.
June 1-June 30 2023 $11,416
2022-2023 YTD Total $156,852
Inception to Date $1,357,119
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Ratification of Navarro College Dual Credit Agreement Addendum
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to remove the Ratification of the Navarro College Dual Credit Agreement out of Consent.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Ratification of Contract for Novel Builders for Life School Lancaster Driveway Repair
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School and Powerhouse Facility Use Agreement
E.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Consent Items with the removal of the Navarro College Credit Agreement as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Table Ratification of the Navarro Dual College Credit Agreement.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, July 19, 2023
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the July 19, 2023, Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
C Clemmons abstained from the vote
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the June Financial Report as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
83% of the Fiscal Year completed
254.28 adjusted days cash on hand
C.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of Final 2022-2023 Budget
M. Cavazos made a motion to Accept the Final 2022-2023 Life School Budget.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2023-2024 Budget
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 Life School Budget.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Liability & Workers' Compensation Insurance Providers
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance Providers as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:08 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
C.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
D.
Possible Discussion Superintendent Pre-Evaluation
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in Open Session at 10:56 AM
VII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Bond Reimbursement Resolution
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Bond Reimbursement Resolution as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration to Review, and Possibly Approve and Ratify the Purchase and Sale Agreement, executed by Chief Operations Officer, for the purchase of property located in Dallas County, Texas
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve and Ratify the Purchase and Sale Agreement executed by the Chief Operations Officer for the property located in Dallas County, Texas.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Assignment of Purchase and Sale Agreement, to be executed by Chief Operations Officer, for the purchase of property located in Dallas County, Texas
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Assignment of Purchase and Sale Agreement, to be executed by the Chief Operations Officer, for the purchase of property located in Dallas County, Texas.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 10:58 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers