Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
M. Cavazos
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 Jun 12, 2024 at 9:34 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Special Education Department Annual Agreements
C.
Ratification of TEA’s Texas College Bridge Agreement
D.
Acceptance of the Dallas College Dual Credit Agreement
E.
Acceptance of the Navarro Dual Credit Agreement
F.
Ratification of YaizY Master Service Agreement
G.
Approval of NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) Map Software
H.
Approval for the Renewal of Canvas as the Learning Management System for all Secondary Campuses, Grades 7-12
I.
Approval of 2024-2025 Student Athletic/Activities Insurance Policies
J.
Motion to Approve Consent Items as presented
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Expulsion Hearing(s)
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 Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.821 (Student Discipline).
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.821 (Student Discipline) at 9:40 AM
B.
Discussion of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion Appeal
C.
Discussion of Life Middle School Waxahachie Student Expulsion Appeal
D.
Call for Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in regular session at 10:06 AM
IV. Action Items
A.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Uphold the Decision of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Uphold the Decision of Life High School Waxahachie Student Expulsion.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Uphold the Decision of Life Middle School Waxahachie Student Expulsion
R. Martinez made a motion to Uphold the Decision of Life Middle School Waxahachie Student Expulsion.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2024
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Board Meeting Minutes, May 15, 2024.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Mays made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as Presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Universal Free Breakfast Program and/or Waivers
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Texas Department of Agriculture Universal Free Breakfast Program and/or Waivers as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Employee Health Insurance
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Employee Health Insurance.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Calendar
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Calendar as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution and TEA Expedited Waiver: Staff Development Minutes Waiver
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution and TEA Expedited Waiver: Staff Development Minutes Waiver.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Fine Arts Handbook
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Fine Arts Handbook.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
Consideration and Possible Approval for 2024-2025 Life School Course Guide Updates
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Life School Course Guide Updates.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Annual Review of the Following Policies in the Life School Board Policy Manual: PG-3.11 – Child Abuse and Neglect; PG-3.12 - Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children; PG-3.17 – Students At-Risk for Anaphylaxis and Seizure Management Plans
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the Annual Review of the Following Policies in the Life School Board Policy Manual: PG-3.11 – Child Abuse and Neglect; PG-3.12 - Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children; PG-3.17 – Students At-Risk for Anaphylaxis and Seizure Management Plans.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered Executive Closed Session at 10:29 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
C.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
D.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in Open Session at 10:29 AM
VI. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Texas Permanent School Fund Bond Guarantee Program Application
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the Texas Permanent School Fund Bond Guarantee Program Application as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 10:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers on Sign-in Sheet