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Life School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 19, 2025 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

None

Guests Present

B. Ding, E. Davis, J. Wilson, M. Beck, S. Colwell Ed.D., S. Fuller Ed.D., T. Mooney 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 Mar 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM.

C.

Speakers on Public Sign-up Sheet

II. Opening Ceremonies

A.

Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge

Life School Red Oak

B.

Invocation

Ruben Martinez gave the invocation.

C.

Recognitions

Dr. Wilson thanked Kim Rogers for her leadership over the Fine Arts program.  Pictures were shown of the Life Finest event which showcased student artwork.

 

Kim Rogers recognized LHSW student Christian Reed for participating in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and LHSW student Maliq Baldwin who has earned a placement in the 2025 4A All-State Band.  He is Life School first student to go to State for Band.  Mrs. Rogers also acknowledged Mr. Jerry Goble, LHSW Band Director.

III. Education Foundation Presentation Update

A.

Life School Education Foundation Update

Eddie Davis gave a presentation of the Life School Education Foundation.

IV. Consent Items

A.

Acceptance of New Hires and Terminations

B.

Motion to Approve the Consent Items as presented

C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve the consent item as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Action Items

A.

Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

S. Lee Ph.D. made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-26-25.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Mays
Abstain
C. Ransbottom
Abstain
S. Williams
Aye
C. Clemmons
Aye
B. Wilson Ed.D.
Aye
S. Lee Ph.D.
Aye
R. Martinez
Aye

B.

Consideration and Possible Acceptance of the Financial Report

Megan Beck shared with the board the budget is on track and that we have 188 days cash on hand.

R. Martinez made a motion to accept the financial report as presented.
S. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Food Service Management Company Bid

R. Martinez made a motion to move forward with the bid process for a food service management company for 2025-2026, if required by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
R. Mays seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Days Waiver and Board Resolution

R. Mays made a motion to approve of the Application for Low Attendance Days Waiver and board resolution for all Life School campuses due to winter weather events on February 19, 2025, as presented.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Texas Education Agency Missed School Days Waiver and Resolution

C. Ransbottom made a motion to approve of the Texas Education Agency Missed School Days Waiver and board resolution for the Life School Lancaster campus due to health and safety concerns posed due a power outage at the campus on March 4, 2025 as presented.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Consider and Take Possible Action on Campus Dormancy Amendment for Campus No. 057-807-106

R. Martinez made a motion to approve of the charter amendment and board resolution for open-enrollment charter of Life School to be amended to reflect changes to make the Life School Carrollton campus (CDN 057-807-106) dormant effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 as presented.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Executive Closed Session

A.

Call for Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session

C. Ransbottom made a motion to move into closed session.
R. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

The board entered executive closed session at 9:55 a.m.

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.
C. Clemmons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

The board reconvened in open session at 10:15 a.m.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

S. Williams made a motion to adjourn.
S. Lee Ph.D. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 11:16 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Fuller Ed.D.

This agenda posted on March 6, 2025 at 8:39 a.m.

 

Dr. Brent Wilson

Superintendent