Ridgeline Education Corporation
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Location
In person: 1922 S General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/RECBoard
Meeting ID: 266 073 296 300 1
Passcode: z2YZ9YM7
Directors Present
A. Melo, J. Calvin (remote), L. Davis (remote), M. Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Humphrey
Guests Present
A. Holmes (remote), A. Miller (remote), C. Gray (remote), D. Pierce (remote), G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Delaney (remote), K. Welsh (remote), K. Willmann, M. VanKirk (remote), V. Chase (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Member Attendance
C.
Introduction of In Person and Virtual Attendees
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
III. Review and Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
A.
Prior Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes from July 16, 2025.
IV. Reports
A.
School Leader
- Ms. Kristen Willmann spoke enthusiastically about L4L Edgewood receiving a “B” grade, while its host district only received a much lower grade. The Board was very happy with the grade. She also shared on the new math teacher hire, Ms. Belinda Ramirez.
- Ms. Willmann shared on the hybrid model presentation given at the EISD board workshop.
- Ms. Willmann shared on school safety training that was given by LLAC. She also shared on new student orientation with 20 new students this week. Total school enrollment is 171 with 143 ADA.
- Ms. Willmann shared on Fall graduation set for December 15 at 3:00p CT and Spring graduation tentatively set for May 27 at 3:00p CT.
B.
Finance
- The Board was presented with the financial statement as of July 31, 2025, including the balance sheet, income statement, cash projections, and revenues & expenses.
- Mr. Davis and Mr. Melo mentioned paying off the principal, only if EISD forgives the entire remaining interest; otherwise continue scheduled payments.
- Kevin also let Mr. Davis know he will follow up with Hamni Bank.
C.
Management Organization
- Mr. Holmes shared on Personalized Learning Month.
- Ms. Chase shared her attendance at the EISD board meeting and presenting on Senate Bill 569 – Virtual & Hybrid Education.
- Mr. Gray also commented on the ongoing efforts of LLAC sharing this model across Texas.
- Mr. VanKirk mentioned inviting EISD leadership and board members to LLAC February 23-27, 2026.
D.
Legal
Mr. Melo determined to go into closed session in anticipation of potential litigation
V. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The Board may adjourn into Closed Session on any item listed above or below as
appropriate to that item pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Mr. Melo called for closed session at 4:19 pm.
VI. Reconvene into Open Session
A.
Reconvene into Open Session
Reconvene into Open Session and take action, as needed, on items discussed in Closed Session.
No action was taken during the closed session. The board returned to the open meeting at 4:52p.
VII. Consent Agenda
A.
Board Policy Updates
Ms. Peirce explained each policy in detail to the board.
- Parental Notification of Employee Misconduct
- Concussion Response Policy
- Parental Engagement Policy
- Prohibition Against DEI Practices
- Open Meetings Act Requirements
- Personal Communication Device Ban
VIII. New Business
A.
L4L 2025 Engagement Letter
B.
Adjusted Board Meeting Schedule
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken to table the Adjusted Board Meeting Schedule until the September 17 board meeting.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Next Scheduled Board Meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 3:45pm CT.