Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
M. Cavazos, R. Martinez
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 Aug 21, 2024 at 9:34 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
June Total Giving - $10,643
YTD Total Giving - $140,165
Inception to Date - $1,530,645
III. Public Hearing/Board Training - 2025 Fiscal Year Budget
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter a Public Hearing.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered a Public Hearing at 9:37 AM to discuss the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Close the Public Hearing and Reconvene in Regular Session.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
2025 Fiscal Year Budget
C.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Close the Public Hearing.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in regular session at 9:56 AM
IV. Consent Items
A.
Approval of 2025 Fiscal Year Budget as Presented in the Public Hearing
B.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
C.
Acceptance of Special Education Department Agreements
D.
Approval of the Renewal of Professional E-Rate Service Agreement with Kellogg & Sovereign
E.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, July 17, 2024
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Minutes as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
R. Mays made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
83% of the Budget Complete
225.29 Days Cash on Hand
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval 2024 Fiscal Year Final Budget
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Liability Insurance Providers
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the insurance providers as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Ratification of Life School and Powerhouse Facility Use Agreement
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve Ratification of Life School and Powerhouse Facility Use Agreement as presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| M. Cavazos |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 2 – Instruction.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 3 – Students.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 6 – Special Education
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Revisions and Additions to Policies in Life School Board Policy Manual, Policy Group 6 – Special Education.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Mays 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 10:22 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements
D.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent Pre-Evaluation (Review)
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
R. Mays made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in open session at 11:20 AM
VII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consider and Take Possible Action on Non-Expansion Amendment Request for Relocation of Grade Levels at Life School Oak Cliff Campus
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the non-expansion amendment request and board resolution to amend the open-enrollment charter of Life School to reflect changes to relocate grade levels 9-12 at the Life School Oak Cliff campus (CDN 057-807-001) to a location in the City of Duncanville, Texas effective July 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year pending attorney review.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Authorizing a Borowing from the Arlington Higher Education Finance Corporation to Finance Educational Facilities, Approving the Issuance of Bonds, Delegating Authority to Approve the Terms of the Bonds, Effect the Sale, Issuance and Delivery of Bonds and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Documents Related Thereto, and Containing Other Matters Related Thereto
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing a Borowing from the Arlington Higher Education Finance Corporation to Finance Educational Facilities, Approving the Issuance of Bonds, Delegating Authority to Approve the Terms of the Bonds, Effect the Sale, Issuance and Delivery of Bonds and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Documents Related Thereto, and Containing Other Matters Related Thereto.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Ransbottom 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 11:23 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers on the Public Sign-In Sheet