International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

October 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 6:15 PM


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

Directors Present

Brian Beaudreault (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Alphonse Davis, Marcela Monahan

Guests Present

Aaron Thorson, Bill Pilcher, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Dr. Veronica Csorvasi, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Miller, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Karen Marx, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Michael White, Veronica Ibarra

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

PETER GUDMUNDSSON called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Oct 18, 2023 at 6:16 PM.

II. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board.

  • Introduced new Chief Information Officer Col. Bill Pilcher
  • With Craig Timberlake and Karen Marx, introduced ILTexas students, who briefed the Board on the Capstone Project and visit with senior officials in Washington, D.C.
  • With DSASS Dr. Laura Carrasco, introduced Frank Miller and Dr. Veronica Csorvasi, who briefed the Board on Emergent Bilingual program models and assessment data, recruiting activities.

III. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Consider/Act on September 2023 Financial Report

Gabriela Smith made a motion to approve the Financial Report.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Consider/Act on FY 2022-2023 Audit

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Report.
Gabriela Smith seconded the motion.

Manager of outside auditor SFC briefed the Board on the 2023 Audit Report (unmodified opinion). 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:14 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

V. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Gabriela Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Tracy Cox made a motion to adjourn.
Dr. Lynne Beach 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 8:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • October 2023 Board Packet.pdf
  • 2023 ILTexas Audit Report DRAFT V3 (2).pdf
  • 1. Contracts to be Ratified for the Board 9.13.2023.pdf
  • 2. Updated Local Wellness Policy.pdf
  • 3. DW513025 Irving Regional Day School -- SPED DEAF.pdf
  • 4. RESOLUTION re Good Cause Exception to SB 3.pdf
  • 5. BUDGET UPDATE (10-13-23) - ILTEXAS RICHMOND K-8.pdf
  • 6. ILTexas MSG Cost Summary.Detail 10.13.23.pdf
  • 7. GMP Change Order Request.pdf
  • 8._ILTexas Heritage_K-8_Cabling RPF_Pricing_Review-_Addendum_1_10.13.23.pdf
  • 9._ILTexas Pearland K-8_RPF_Cabling Pricing_Review-_Addendum_1_10.13.23.pdf
  • 10._ILTexas Richmond_K-8_RPF-Cabling _Pricing_Review-_Addendum_1_10.13.23.pdf
  • 11. AGPHS Portables Q7638 100423.pdf
  • 12. CDW Quote for AGPHS - NNZF859.pdf
  • 13. CDW Quote for Richmond K8 - NNZF633.pdf