Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
M. Cavazos, R. Mays
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Lee Ph.D.
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 May 15, 2024 at 9:36 PM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Total Contributions March 1 - March 31, 2024 $7,665
Fiscal Year Contributions 2023-2024 $83,112
Total Contributions since Inception $1,473,592
III. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Approval of Financial Audit Engagement Letter
C.
Acceptance of the Food Service Management Contract Renewal
D.
Approval of Contracts for Region 10 Instructional and Administrative Services including PEIMS Co-Op
E.
Acceptance of the Report on Active or Retired Teachers Pertaining to Tutoring per SB 1356 (Spring Semester)
F.
Approval of Technology TREC (Resources Education Consortium) Annual Contract with Region 11 for the 2024-2025 School Year
G.
Approval of Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2024-25. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2024-25 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services.
H.
Ratification of Contracts with Sprinturf for Athletic Field Replacements and Bleacher Expansion
I.
Approval of Construction Manager At-Risk for Phase 2, Building 3 Refurbish Located at 150 Butcher Road in Waxahachie, Texas
J.
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.
IV. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, April 20, 2024
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the minutes Board Meeting on 04-17-24.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
C. Clemmons made a motion to Accept.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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218 Days Cash on Hand
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval Health Insurance Services and Other Benefits
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve Health Insurance Services and Other Benefits as Presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Kitchen Equipment for Child Nutrition Program
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the RFP for Kitchen Equipment for the Child Nutrition Program as Presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP for Preventive Maintenance and Repairs for Child Nutrition Program
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve RFP for Preventative Maintenance and Repairs for Child Nutrition Program.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives and Strategies
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Accept the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives and Strategies as Presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Life School District 2024 Summer School Program for Emergent Bilinguals (EB) Student Schedule
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Life School District 2024 Summer School Program for Emergent Bilinguals (EB) Student Schedule.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Lee Lewis Construction Proposal for Construction Manager at Risk for the Life School Duncanville Project
S. Williams made a motion to Approve Lee Lewis Construction Proposal for Construction Manager at Risk for the Life School Duncanville Project.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the "Equal Educational Opportunity" and "Prohibited Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment" Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 - Students
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Proposed Revisions to the "Equal Educational Opportunity" and "Prohibited Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment" Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 - Students.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Information Items
A.
Report from Financial Advisor and Current Market Review
Presentation given by RBC
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:52 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Security Audit
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
E.
Possible Discussion of the Superintendent Contract Addendum
S. Lee Ph.D. left at 11:00 AM.
F.
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
The Board Reconvened in Open Session at 11:18 AM
VII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Superintendent Contract Addendum
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Superintendent Contract Addendum.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to Adjourn.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers