Life School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Directors Present
B. Wilson Ed.D., C. Clemmons, R. Martinez, S. Lee Ph.D., S. Williams
Directors Absent
C. Ransbottom, R. Mays
Guests Present
S. Fuller Ed.D.
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 Feb 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM.
C.
Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet
II. Opening Ceremonies
A.
Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge
Life School Lancaster
B.
Invocation
Dr. Sharon Lee gave the invocation.
C.
Recognitions
- Danielle Dillard recognized LSRO Nurse Aide Casey Benner, Ms. Washington, and the Red Oak Fire Rescue
- Jennifer Wilson recognized Tanesha Wilson and Falom West
- Dr. Brent Wilson recognized Sharon Williams for years of service (23 years as a board member)
III. Education Foundation Presentation Update
A.
Life School Education Foundation Update
Eddie Davis gave a presentation of the Life School Education Foundation.
IV. Public Hearing/Board Training - District Accountability Summary
A.
Motion to Enter Public Hearing
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to enter a public hearing.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board entered the public hearing at 9:32 a.m.
Dr. Troy Mooney and representatives from the Academic Department made the presentation.
B.
2023-2024 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR)
C.
2024 Results Driven Accountability (RDA)
D.
2024 Federal Report Cards
E.
House Bill 3 Board Goals and Plans - Goals 1, 2 and 3
F.
Motion to Close Public Hearing
R. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The public closed at 10:30 a.m.
V. Consent Items
A.
Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations
B.
Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
C.
Approval of IRS Form 990
D.
Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Progress Reports (TAPR) as presented in the Public Hearing
E.
Acceptance of the 2024 Results Driven Accountability (RDA) as presented in the Public Hearing
F.
Acceptance of the 2024 Federal Report Cards as presented in the Public Hearing
G.
Acceptance of the House Bill 3 Board Goals and Plans - Goals 1, 2 and 3 as presented in the Public Hearing
H.
Acceptance of Memorandum of Agreement Between Life School and Baylor University
I.
Ratification of Mission Advancement Contract
J.
Ratification of Contract with Synergy Environmental as Mechanical Contractor for Oak Cliff High School HVAC Replacement Project
K.
Ratification of the Contract with Ensolum to Perform Asbestos Monitoring and State Reporting Services for the East Campus Demolition Project
L.
Ratification of the Contract with ARC Abatement to Perform Asbestos Abatement Services for the East Campus Demolition Project
M.
Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the consent items as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Action Items
A.
Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
R. Martinez made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-15-25.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wilson Ed.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Ransbottom |
Absent
|
| R. Martinez |
Aye
|
| R. Mays |
Absent
|
| S. Williams |
Abstain
|
| S. Lee Ph.D. |
Aye
|
| C. Clemmons |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report
S. Williams made a motion to accept the financial report as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Amended 2024-2025 Life School District Calendar
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the amended 2024-2025 Life School District Calendar as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration and Possible Approval of School Improvement Statement of Strategy
R. Martinez made a motion to approve of the School Improvement Strategy as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Possible Approval of High Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) Curriculum Adoption
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the high-quality instructional material (HQIM) curriculum adoption as presented and for the Director of Teaching and Learning or designee to negotiate and sign any agreements and/or contracts related to the curriculum adoption as needed.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to the 2025-2026 Life School Course Guide
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the revisions to the 2025-2026 Life School Course Guide as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
Consideration and Possible Approval of Enrollment Caps for the 2025-2026 School Year
S. Williams made a motion to approve the enrollment caps for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Consideration and Possible Approval of the Method for Selecting a Demolition Contractor for the East Campus Demolition Project
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the Request for Proposals method for selecting a demolition contractor for demolition of buildings A, B, C and D (partial) for the East Campus Demolition Project as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Consideration and Possible Approval of TEA Missed School Days Waiver and Resolution
R. Martinez made a motion to table the TEA Missed School Days Waiver and Resolution.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Information Items
A.
2021A Bond Update
Megan Beck provided an update.
B.
Administration Presentation Regarding Adjacent Landowner's Request for Guidelines to be Incorporated Into Potential Zoning Change Application for Duncanville Campus Project, and Consideration of Feasibility of Incorporating Specific Requests
Barry West reviewed the letter from the neighbors.
VIII. Executive Closed Session
A.
Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
C. Clemmons made a motion to enter into closed session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board enter executive closed session at 11:00 a.m.
B.
Possible Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit
C.
Possible Discussion of Personnel
D.
Possible Discussion of Property
E.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding Confidential Legal Matters
F.
Possible Discussion of Leased Property
G.
Consultation with Legal Counsel on Pending Legal Matters, Lease and Real Property for Campus #106
H.
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
C. Clemmons made a motion to reconvene in open session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board reconvened in open session at 11:55 a.m.
IX. Possible Action from Items Discussed in Closed Session
A.
Consider and take possible action on lease and lease contingencies as discussed in closed session
S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to take action on lease and lease contingencies as discussed in closed session.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Williams made a motion to adjourn the February 26, 2025, board 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 11:57 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Fuller Ed.D.
No speakers on public sign-up sheet.