Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, M. Cavazos, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Ransbottom
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 Feb 21, 2024 at 9:34 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
GEM Progrm membership strong
Thanked Ruben Martinez for the donation from PPG
$17,954 Donation Total for the current month
$36,428 Donations Month to Date
1.4 million since inception
III. Recognitions
A.
Recognition
Life Middle School Waxahachie earned the AVID Schoolwide Site and Distinction award - the highest rating that a school can achieve on the AVID certification rating scale
IV. Public Hearing/Board Training - State Accountability Update
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing/Board Training - State Accountability Update
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter a Public Hearing/Board Training - State Accountability Update.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board enterd a Public Hearing at 9:46 AM
B.
2022-2023 STAAR Performance Report
C.
2022 - 2023 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR)
D.
2023 Special Education Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Strategic Support Plan
E.
2023 Federal Report Cards
F.
2022-2023 Student Achievement at Life School
G.
HB3 Board Goals and Plans Update - Goals 1, 2 and 3
H.
2022-2023 Campus Reports (Campus Improvement Plans)
V. Motion to Close Public Hearing/Board Traing - State Accountability Update
A.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing
M. Cavazos made a motion to Close the Public Hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations to Life School
C.
Approval of Purchasing Cooperative - 1GPA
D.
Approval of Purchasing Cooperative - Sourcewell
E.
Approval of Form 990
F.
Approval of Real Estate Broker Agreement
G.
Ratification of the WISP, Women in School Psychology, contract for School Psychology Supervision
H.
Acceptance of the State Accountability Update as Presented in the Public Hearing
I.
Acceptance of 2022 - 2023 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR) as Presented in the Public Hearing
J.
Acceptance the 2023 Special Education Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Strategic Support Plan as Presented in the Public Hearing
K.
Acceptance of 2023 Federal Report Cards as Presented in the Public Hearing
L.
Acceptance of HB3 Board Goals and Plans Update - Goals 1, 2 and 3 as Presented in the Public Hearing
M.
Acceptance of Campus Reports (Campus Improvement Plans) as Presented in the Public Hearing
N.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Consent Items a presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, January 17, 2024
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve as presented Board Meeting on 01-17-24.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| S. Williams |
Abstain
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Abstain
|
Christopher Clemmons, Randall Mays, Sharon Williams abstaining - absent 1-17-2024
Chris Ransbotton Absent
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
Megan Beck presented the Financial Report
33% of the Fiscal Year complete
Cash on Hand - 215.8 Days
M. Cavazos made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amended 2023-2024 Life School District Calendar
Troy Mooney presented the amended 2023-2024 calendar for board aproval remarking on the proposed changes due to the Januuary 16 weather day and the upcoming day, April 8, Solar Eclipse
January 16th Makeup day, April 5, 2024
April 8th Makeup day, April 12, 2024
VIII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board enterd an Executive Closed Session at 11:08 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Security Audit
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion of Consideration and Approval of Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for a Life School Secondary Campus
E.
Possible Discussion of CMAR for Phase 2 Refurbish Located at 150 W. Butcher Road in Waxahachie, Texas
F.
Possible Discussion of Personnel and Compensation
G.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Mays made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session at 11:47 AM.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution to Submit Waiver of Requirements Under 19 TAC §100.1033(b)(9)(A)(iii) Pertaining to Charter Expansion Amendments
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution to Submit Waiver of Requirements Under 19 TAC §100.1033(b)(9)(A)(iii) Pertaining to Charter Expansion Amendments pending attorney approval.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for a Life School Secondary Campus
M. Cavazos made a motion to Approve the Issuance of a Request for CMAR Proposals for Selection of a Contractor for a Life School Secondary Campus.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of CMAR for Phase 2 Refurbish Located at 150 W. Butcher Road in Waxahachie, Texas
R. Martinez made a motion to Appprove the CMAR for Phase 2 Refurbish Located at 150 W. Butcher Road in Waxahachie, Texas.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to Adjourn.
S. Lee Ph.D. 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 11:50 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
Biranda Sims - School Security