Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 17, 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 Jul 17, 2024 at 9:33 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Presented by Life School Red Oak Student
III. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Special Education Department Annual Agreements
C.
Acceptance of the TexQuest Electronic Resources Agreement
D.
Approval of the MOU for Revocable Facility Use License with SAGU
E.
Approval of the 2024-2025 Parent-Student Athletic Handbook
F.
Approval of the 2024-2025 Staff Athletic Handbook
G.
Approval of Public Relations Firm Agreement
H.
Acceptance of Contract for Sam Chand, Consultant
I.
Approval of Worker's Compensation Insurance Provider
J.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept/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, June 12, 2024
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the June 12, 2024, Minutes as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Mays made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Financial Report as of May 2024 is 75% complete
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Kitchen Equipment Bid
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Kitchen Equipment Bid as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Handbook
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Student Handbook as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
It was noted there were no major changes to the Student Handbook
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Issuance of a Request for Sealed Proposals for Selection of a Contractor to Clean Up Grove Creek Located in Waxahachie, Texas
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve Issuance of a Request for Sealed Proposals for Selection of a Contractor to Clean Up Grove Creek Located in Waxahachie, Texas.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Revisions to the “Admission and Enrollment” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students, Including Board Resolution and Non-Expansion Amendment Request
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the Revisions to the “Admission and Enrollment” Policy in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students, Including Board Resolution and Non-Expansion Amendment Request.
R. Mays 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 10:03 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
C.
Possible Discussion of the Active Threat Annex, the Severe Weather Annex and Annual Updates for The Emergency Operations Plan
D.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
E.
Possible Discussion of LHSW Phase 2, Building 3 Refurbish and Athletic Field Drainage Project
F.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Mays 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 10:20 AM
VI. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Active Threat Annex, Severe Weather Annex and Annual Updates to the multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Active Threat Annex, Severe Weather Annex and Annual Updates to the multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amendment/Change Order of CMAR Contract for Phase 2, Building 3 Reburbish Located at 150 W. Butcher Road, Waxahachie, Texas, not to exceed $234,300
R. Mays made a motion to Approve the Amendment/Change Order of CMAR Contract for Phase 2, Building 3 Reburbish Located at 150 W. Butcher Road, Waxahachie, Texas, not to exceed $234,300.
S. Lee Ph.D. 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 10:22 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers