Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, M. Cavazos, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
R. Martinez
Guests Present
M. Walker
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge/Moment of Slience
The Pledge, "I will" statement, and the Moment of Silence presented by Mountain Creek Elementary Students
III. Life School Education Foundation Presentation
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Total Giving for the Month of September, $4,116
Foundation Total from Inception to Date, $1,394,596
IV. Public Hearing - State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
A.
Motion to enter a Public Hearing
The board entered a Public Hearing at 9:37 AM
Director Megan Beck presented the Charter FIRST Management Report
2023 Rating System based on 20 indicators (Financial Data for 2021-2022)
Life School Rating: (A) Superior Achievement
The board reconvened in open session at 9:49 AM
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Report on Active and Retired Teachers Pertaining to Tutoring per SB 1356 (Fall Semester)
C.
Ratification of the Final Life School Lancaster Driveway Budget
D.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
VI. Action Items
A.
Acceptance of State Accountability Rating (FIRST)
B.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2023
C.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
Director Megan Beck presented the Financial Report for September - first month of the financial year, 2024
8% complete
209 Days Cash on Hand
D.
Consideration and Possible Election of Board Members
Dr. Scott Fuller presented a proposed list of board members: Moses Cavazos, Christopher Clemmons, Dr. Sharon Lee, Dr. Brent Wilson, Ruben Martinez, Randall Mays, Chris Ransbottom, and Sharon WIlliams
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Officers
Dr. Scott Fuller proposed for approval 2024 Life School Officers: Dr. Brent Wilson - Board President, Sharon Williams - Board Secretary, Christopher Clemmons - Board Treasurer, Mary Lou Walker as Assistant Secretary and Megan Beck as Assistant Treasurer
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2024-2025 Life School Calendar
The calendar has been reviewed by all central office personnel and campus administration
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 5 - Fiscal Management
It was remarked that these revisions and additions are a total revamp of the Policies
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval Board Resolution Pertaining to SB763 and Chaplains in Schools
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution for Designation of Non-Business Days Under Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Year 2023
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:22 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Security Audit - School Security
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion Personnel and Compensation
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
The board reconvened in Open Session at 10:57 AM
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