Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, R. Mays, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Clemmons
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
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 Sep 18, 2024 at 9:32 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Presentations
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Pledge and Moment of Silence let by Life School Oak Cliff Secondary Students
Dr. Sharon Lee presented the Invocation
III. Recognitions
A.
National TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) competition student and teacher honorees
Board Recognized Students and Teachers who Attended the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) National Competition in Washington DC Last June
Francine Reece from Oak Cliff Secondary and students
Taylor Jasper from Life High School Waxahachie and students
IV. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Month of July - $20,823
YTD - $160,988
Since Inception over 1.5 million in contributions
V. Public Hearing/Board Training
A.
Motion to Enter a Public Hearing to Review Campus Improvement Plans and to Review the Annual Evaluation of the Plan for the Education of Gifted and Talented Services
R. Martinez made a motion to enter public hearing.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Board entered the Public Hearing at 9:45 am
B.
Presentation and Review of the Campus Improvement Plans
C.
Gifted and Talented Services Annual Evaluation and Review
D.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing and Reconvene in Regular Session
R. Mays made a motion to Close the Public Hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board Reconvened in Open Session at 10:46 AM
R. Martinez left at 10:55 AM.
VI. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of the Campus Improvement Plans as Presented in the Public Hearing
B.
Approval of the 2023-2024 Gifted & Talented Services Program Evaluation as Presented in the Public Hearing
C.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
D.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
E.
Approval of Academic Partner for Sports Medicine Curriculum and Certification Tests
F.
Acceptance of the Resignation of Member of the Life School Board of Directors
G.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as Presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
VII. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, August 21, 2024
Amended the minutes correcting attendance
Sharon Williams did not attend the August 21, 2024 meeting
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the amended minutes.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the Financial Report as Presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
Budget is 92% Complete and on Target
C.
Consideration and Possbile Approval of the 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the 2025-2026 Life School District Calendar as Presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of MOU, Partnership with Region 10
S. Williams made a motion to Approve the MOU, Partnership with Region 10 as Presented.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
VIII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Mays made a motion to Enter an Executive Closed Session.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
The Board Entered an Executive Closed Session at 11:05 AM.
B.
Possible Discussion regarding results of Intruder Detection Audit by TxSSC pursuant to Govt. Code 551.076 (Security Audit)
C.
Possible Discussion of Property and/or Campus Improvements/Construction
D.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
E.
Possible Discussion of Superintendent Pre-Evaluation (Review)
F.
Possible Discussion of Annual Review of the Superintendent Succession Plan
G.
Possible Consultation with Legal Counsel on Legal Agreements and Plan Documents
H.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
The Boared Reconvened in Open Session at 11:55 AM
IX. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Take Possible Action to Amend 457(f) Plan and Retention Strategies and Related Documents
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Amend 457(f) Plan and Retention Strategies and Related Documents.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
B.
Consider and Take Possible Action to Revise Non-Expansion Charter Amendment for Life School Oak Cliff Campus
R. Mays made a motion to Table Action to Revise Non-Expansion Charter Amendment for Life School Oak Cliff Campus.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Delegation of Authority Relating to Construction
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve Delegation of Authority Relating to Construction.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
X. 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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Absent
|
| R. Mays |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| S. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Absent
|
The Board Meeting Adjourned at 11:56 AM
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:56 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
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