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International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

January 17, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM CST


Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas

Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), Texas Government Code Ch. 551, timely public advance written notice (at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting) is given of the subjects to be considered by the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas (the "Board") and the Board will convene a Regular Open Meeting of the Board on the date and time set forth herein. The meeting will take place at 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082. Members of the public may watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349  or via a link posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).

To speak at the meeting, please send your name to board@iltexas.org, 24-Hours in advance of the noticed meeting time, so that we may promote you to a panelist. This will allow you to speak with our board members. It is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address. Board Members not physically present may participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the TOMA.  If a quorum of the Board cannot be physically present at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer physically present at the above address.

The Board hereby certifies that this notice was posted on a bulletin board, or on something akin thereto, or at a place readily accessible and convenient to the public at 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. In person attendance is also accessible at the address listed immediately above.  The items on this Agenda may be addressed by the Board in any order. The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

/s/ Catherine Barrera, For ILTexas' Board

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   2 m
II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings 6:22 PM
  A. Approve Minutes of December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes 3 m
    Minutes for December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting on December 13, 2023  
III. Public Speakers 6:25 PM
  A. Members of the public wishing to speak: FYI 2 m
IV. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items 6:27 PM
  A. Superintendent Report FYI Eddie Conger 15 m
   

Construction Update

  
V. Board Committee Reports 6:42 PM
  A. Report from Finance and Audit Committee Discuss Tracy Cox 5 m
VI. Board Items for Discussion/Action 6:47 PM
  A. Discuss/Approve December Financials Vote Michael White 5 m
     
  B. Discuss/Approve Resolution re 2024 Bond Offering 5 m
   
  • Consider/Take Action on resolution AUTHORIZING A BORROWING FROM THE CLIFTON HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE BONDS, EFFECT THE SALE, ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF BONDS AND EXECUTE AND DELIVER DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER RELATED MATTERS
  
     
  C. Discuss/Approve Resolution Not to Employ Chaplains pursuant to SB 763 5 m
   

Consider/Take Action to approve Resolution Not to Employ Chaplains under SB 763

  
     
VII. Executive Session 7:02 PM
  A. Authorization FYI 20 m
   

Closed Session for any and all reasons permissible by Texas Law, including, but not limited to, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, 551.084, pertaining to any item listed on this agenda, as permitted by applicable law. 

 

Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

 

  
  B. Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071 Discuss
   

Consultation with counsel regarding pending litigation. 

 

 

 

  
VIII. Consent Agenda 7:22 PM
  A. Items for Approval Vote 10 m
   

01.  Approve/Ratify Contracts December 9, 2023, to January 12, 2024.

02.  Approve amendment of ILTexas Student Code of Conduct to add an OTC drug Offense and to move marijuana and THC Offenses from Level III to Level IV.

03.  Approve/Authorize Administration to place an offer, negotiate, and  pursue purchase of property at 6901 S. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75237. 

04.  Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with Raba Kistner for Construction Materials Testing (CMET) services at Arlington-Grand Prairie HS in the amount of $187,229.90 and not to exceed $205,000 with change orders. 

05.  Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with AW Mechanical for building controls at Richmond K-8 in the amount of $341,925 and not to exceed $375,000 with change orders. 

06.  Approve/Authorize Administration to amend contract with Pivot North Architecture for additional architectural construction administration services due to expanded construction schedule for Heritage K-8 for $75,000.

07.  Approve/Authorize Administration to amend contract with Pivot North Architecture for additional architectural construction administration services due to expanded construction schedule for Pearland K-8 for $75,000.

08.  Approve/Authorize Administration to amend contract with Pivot North Architecture for additional architectural construction administration services related to Phase 8 remodel plans at Windmill Lakes-Orem HS not to exceed $100,000.

09.  Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with Pivot North Architecture for additional architectural services for Aggieland HS portable pursuant to procurement for professional services with estimated fees of $8,000.

10.  Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with Pivot North Architecture for additional architectural services for Liberty HS portables at MSG Ramirez K-8 pursuant to procurement for professional services with estimated fees of $8,000.

  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
IX. Board Items For Action, Including Items Pulled From Consent Agenda, If Any
X. Closing Items 7:32 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote 3 m