Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, C. Ransbottom, R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D.
Directors Absent
R. Mays, S. Williams
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 Jan 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Life School Cedar Hill
B.
Invocation
Chris Ransbottom gave the Invocation
C.
Recognitions
Megan Beck recognized Kay Bateman and Joseph Hoffmaster
Perfect Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Review
Dr. Sharon Lee presented flowers to Mary Lou Walker on her retirement and thanked her for her dedication these past 10 years.
Board Member Years of Service Recognition
Sharon Williams 23 Years
Ruben Martinez 20 Years
Christopher Clemmons 15 Years
Chris Ransbottom 5 Years
Dr. Sharon Lee 5 Years
Randall Mays 3 Years
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
GEM (Life School Give Every Month) Membership 243
YTD Donations $54,863
IV. Public Hearing/Board Training
A.
2023-2024 Annual Financial Report/Audit
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Enter a Public Hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered a Publc Hearing at 9:49 AM
Life School Audit - Clean Unmodified Report
Megan Beck remarked on the retirement of Auditor Dan Tonn
Introduced new Auditor, Heather LaPoint. The auditor walked the board through the financial report.
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 Public Hearing closed at 10:01 AM
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
C.
Ratification of Western Governors University Clinical Experience Agreement
D.
Ratification of Addendum to Frontline Master Services Agreement for Automated Employment and Income Verification through Equifax/The Work Number
E.
Ratification of SchoolMint Software Subscription Agreement
F.
Acceptance of Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS Corp.) Contract
G.
Approval of the Board Resolution for Delegation of Authority Relating to Construction
H.
Approval of Annual Review of the Following Policies in the Life School Board Policy Manual: PG-1.6 - Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism
I.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Consent Items as Presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Action Items
A.
Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report/Audit as presented in the Public Hearing
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Accept the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report as Presented in the Public Hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2024
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the November 20, 2024 Board Minutes as presented.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Abstain
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Martinez |
Abstain
|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
First Quarter complete and on target
207 Days Cash on Hand
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Accept the October and November Financial Report as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Software License and Service Agreement along with the Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement with EduProject ELL, LLC (Project Education)
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve the Software License and Service Agreement along with the Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement with EduProject ELL, LLC (Project Education) as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025-2026 Life School Course Guide
C. Clemmons made a motion to Approve the 2025-2026 Life School Course Guide with changes as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Mechanical Contractor for Oak Cliff High School HVAC Replacement
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve Synergy as the Mechanical Contractor for Oak Cliff High School HVAC Replacement not to exceed $325K as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Delegation to Administration for the East Campus Demolition Project
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Delegation to Administration for the East Campus Demolition Project.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Selection and Engagement of Ensolum to Perform Asbestos Monitoring and State Reporting Services for the East Campus Demolition Project
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Approve the Selection and Engagement of Ensolum to Perform Asbestos Monitoring and State Reporting Services for the East Campus Demolition Project.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of ARC Abatement to Perform Asbestos Abatement Services for the East Campus Demolition Project
R. Martinez made a motion to Approve ARC Abatement to Perform Asbestos Abatement Services for the East Campus Demolition Project.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
R. Martinez made a motion to Enter Executive Closed Session.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board enterd Executive Closeed Session at 10:39 AM
B.
Possible Discussion of Leased Property
C.
Possible Discussion of Property
D.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
E.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Reconvene in Open Session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The Board Reconvened in Open Session at 11:23 AM
VIII. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consideration and Ratification of Purchase Sale Agreement and Authorization of Chief Operations Officer to Sign Closing Documents for Property Located in Ellis County, Texas
C. Ransbottom made a motion to Ratify the Purchase Sale Agreement and Authorization of Chief Operations Officer to Sign Closing Documents for Property Located in Ellis County, Texas.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Williams |
Absent
|
| C. Clemmons |
Abstain
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Aye
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Abstain
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Resolution Pertaining to HB 1707 and Chapter 100.1209 of the Texas Administrative Code Regarding Certifications to Political Subdivisions
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to Approve the Board Resolution Pertaining to HB 1707 and Chapter 100.1209 of the Texas Administrative Code Regarding Certifications to Political Subdivisions.
C. Ransbottom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Martinez made a motion to Adjourn the January 15, 2025 Board Meeting.
C. Ransbottom 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 11:25 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Walker
No Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet