International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

January 17, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 17, 2024 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

Andrew Carr, Dr. Lynne Beach, PETER GUDMUNDSSON (remote), Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Brian Beaudreault, Gabriela Smith, Marcela Monahan

Guests Present

Aaron Thorson, Adam Brown, Angela Marcellus (remote), Charles Klein, Donald Day, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Drew Masterson (remote), Eddie Conger (remote), Finn Simmensen, Frank Crabill, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Jen Arndt (remote), Justin Hicks (remote), Kevin Hanson, Michael White, Tom Sage (remote), Veronica Ibarra, William Pilcher

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Tracy Cox called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Jan 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM.

Board Secretary Cox advanced consideration of the Resolution pertaining to a 2024 bond offering ahead of other action items and reports.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the minutes from December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting on 12-13-23.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board.

  • Mr Conger reported that an ILTexas alumnus is interning on Capitol Hill.
  • Aaron Thorson briefed the Board on three active construction projects.

IV. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve December Financials

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the December Financial Report.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Approve Resolution re 2024 Bond Offering

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to authorize the proposed borrowing, issuance, etc.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White briefed the Board on funding opportunities. CEO Eddie Conger and Bond Counsel Tom Sage offered remarks. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discuss/Approve Resolution Not to Employ Chaplains pursuant to SB 763

PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the Resolution not to employ chaplains.
Andrew Carr seconded the motion.

CLO Tim Brightman briefed the Board on considerations relative to whether a district or charter chooses to employ chaplains and, in the present case, the instant Resolution that ILTexas will not employ chaplains.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:47 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:36 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • ILTexas FS 2024-12.pdf
  • Borrower's Resolution (2024).pdf
  • Board Resolution - Chaplains (no policy).pdf
  • 01. Contracts to be Ratified for the Board 12.9.2023 - 1.12.2024.pdf
  • 02. Code of Conduct Revisions for Board action 2024 01 17.pdf
  • 04. PDD23-057-00 IL of TX Arlington Grand Prairie HS - Emailed 11-13-2023.pdf
  • 05. 24704 Richmond K-8 School.pdf
  • 06. 2023_1128 Heritage PN add service 01 - Final.PDF
  • 07. 2023_1128 Pearland PN add service 01 - Final.PDF
  • 08. 2023_1128 WM Lakes P8 PN add service 01 - Final.PDF
  • 09. 2023_ILTexas Aggieland Portables Proposal.pdf
  • 10. 2022_ILTexas MSG Ramirez Portables Proposal.pdf