Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D.
Directors Absent
M. Cavazos, S. Williams
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 Sep 20, 2023 at 9:37 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Jonathan Griffin and students
III. Life School Education Foundation Presentation
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
For July 1-31, 2023
$5,916.00
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of 2023-2024 Special Education and Other Student Service Providers
C.
Acceptance of the Texas Education Agency 2022 Charter School Performance Framework (CSPF)
D.
Approval of the Renewal of Professional E-Rate Service Agreement with Kellogg & Sovereign
E.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Expulsion Hearing of Life High School Waxahachie Student
A.
Call for Motion to enter Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.821 (Student Discipline)
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter an Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.821 (Student Discipline).
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 9:49 AM
B.
Discussion of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion Appeal
C.
Call for Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:45 AM
VI. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Uphold or Reverse the Decision of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Reverse the Decision of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
No
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
No
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
B.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, August 16, 2023
R. Mays made a motion to approve the minutes August Board Meeting on 08-16-23.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
92% Complete
Days Cash on Hand 270.6 as of July 31, 2023
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the revisions to the 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation
R. Mays made a motion to Accept the Gfted and Talented Program Evaluation as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2023-2024 TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) Contract
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the 2023-2024 TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) Contract as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Approval of Academic Partner Agreement for Sports Medicine Course Curriculum and Certification Tests
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Academic Partner Agreement for Sports Medicine Course Curriculum and Certification Tests as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the 2023-2024 Parent-Student Athlete Handbook
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the Revisions to the 2023-2024 Parent-Student Athlete Handbook pending attorney clarification (hair-styles).
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Revisions to the “Accelerated Instruction – Unsatisfactory Performance on Assessment Instruments” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Revisions to the “Accelerated Instruction – Unsatisfactory Performance on Assessment Instruments” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Revisions to the “Admission and Enrollment” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Revisions to the “Admission and Enrollment” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 11:24 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
C.
Possible Discussion Personnel
D.
Possible Discussion Superintendent Pre-Evaluation (Review)
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in open session at 11:38 AM
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Architect Agreement for Master Plan
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Architect Agreement for Master Plan.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Adjourn.
C. Ransbottom 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 11:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
Student - Jalijah Forest
Parent - Aynna Vaughan