Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Ransbottom, M. Cavazos, R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D.
Directors Absent
C. Clemmons, R. Mays, 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 Jan 17, 2024 at 9:36 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Bryon Ding presented the update
236 GEM members
III. Public Hearing - State Accountability Update
A.
2022-2023 Annual Financial Report/Audit
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter a Public Hearing at 9:41 AM.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Close the Public Hearing at 9:59 AM.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Auditor reported a strong financial audit
An unmodified report
Referenced a marked increase referring to the balance sheet
Praised Director of Finance and team
IV. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Ratification of Student Services Department Contract Agreement
C.
Ratification of Agreement with Mission Advancement Professionals, LLC
D.
Ratification of SchoolMint Software Subscription Agreement
E.
Approval of Annual Review of the Following Policies in the Life School Board Policy Manual: PG-1.6 – Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism; and PG-4.12 – Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
F.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as Presented
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, November 15, 2023
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the minutes Board Meeting on 11-15-23.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| M. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Abstain
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report/Audit
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Repot/Audit.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Martinez made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Current report reflects all areas on target
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2024-2025 Course Selection Guide
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Internship Agreement as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Internship Agreement with Dallas Baptist University
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the Internship Agreement with Dallas Baptist University as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchase/Lease of School Buses
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the Purchase/Lease of School Buses.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Enrollment Caps for the 2024-2025 School Year
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Enrollment Caps for the 2024-2025 School Year.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution for Designation of Non-Business Days Under Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Year 2024
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution of Non-Business Days Under Texas Public Information Act for Calendar Year 2024.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Operations Handbook, Standard Board Operating Procedures, and Board Meeting Audience Participation Sign-Up Sheet
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the Board Operations Handbook, Standard Board Operating Procedures, and Board Meeting Audience Participation Signup Sheet.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:35 AM
B.
Possible Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC pursuant to Govt. Code 551.076 (Security Audit)
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion of Annual Review of the Superintendent Succession Plan
E.
Possible Discussion of McCarthy Architecture Proposal for Professional Architectural Services Agreement for LHSW II (Life High School Waxahachie II) Bldg. 3 @ 150 Butcher Rd.
F.
Possible Discussion of Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for Life High School Phase 2, Building 3 Project
G.
Possible Discussion of Approval of Urban Strategy Proposal for Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement for LHSW II, Bldg. 3 @ 150 W. Butcher Rd.
H.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
S. Lee Ph.D. 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 10:59 AM
VII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Bond Reimbursement Resolution
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the Bond Reimbursement Resolution as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School Business Plan
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Life School Business Plan pending Attorney Approval.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution and Expansion Amendment for the Addition of Campus/Site to the Charter of Life School of Dallas
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution and Expansion Amendment for the Addition of Campus/Site to the Charter of Life School of Dallas.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2024 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the 2024 Life School Catastrophic Circumstance Implementation Plan for the Superintendent.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of McCarthy Architecture Proposal for Professional Architectural Services Agreement for LHSW II (Life High School Waxahachie II) Bldg. 3 @ 150 Butcher Rd.
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve McCarthy Architecture Proposal for Professional Architectural Services Agreement for LHSW II (Life High School Waxahachie II) Bldg. 3 @ 150 Butcher Rd.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for Life High School Phase 2, Building 3 Project
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for Life High School Phase 2, Building 3 Project.
M. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Urban Strategy Proposal for Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement for LHSW II, Bldg. 3 @ 150 W. Butcher Rd.
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Urban Strategy Proposal for Professional Civil Engineering Services Agreement for LHSW II, Bldg. 3 @ 150 W. Butcher Rd.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Lee Ph.D. 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 11:07 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
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