International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

March 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 27, 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, Brian Beaudreault (remote), PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith, Marcela Monahan

Guests Present

Aaron Thorson, Charles Klein, Donald Day, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Crabill, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Kevin Hanson, Michael White, Tiffany Harrod, William Pilcher, William Taylor

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 Mar 27, 2024 at 6:15 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of February 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the minutes from February 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting on 02-21-24.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

William Taylor, incoming Executive Director of Professional Responsibility, briefly addressed the Board.

COO Aaron Thorson briefed the Board on construction projects.

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger briefed the Board on academic assessments.

Deputy Superintendent of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Laura Carrasco introduced Executive Director of Assessment and Data Analysis Tiffany Harrod, who presented the annual ILTExas Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) to the Board.

CFO Michael White provided insight into the impact of funding on academic performance.

Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership Dr. Thomas Seaberry briefed the Board on campus and District performance improvement initiatives.

Dr. Carrasco introduced Executive Director of PEIMS Myrna Apodaca, who briefed the Board on minimum attendance requirements.

IV. Board Committee Reports

A.

Report from Finance and Audit Committee

Committee Chair Tracy Cox reported no proceedings.

V. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve February Financials

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the February, 2024 Financial Report.
Andrew Carr seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion/Action Items - 2024 Summer School Schedule

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the proposed Summer School Schedule.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.

Dr. Carrasco and Dr. Veronica Csorvasi brief the Board on the Summer School Schedule.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 7:43 p.m, and returned to Open Session at  p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VII. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Consent Agenda item 3, which is removed for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Employee Grievance Hearing

A.

Employee Grievance Hearing

The Grievance Hearing was taken off calendar.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2022-2023 TAPR ILTexas District Report.pdf
  • 2022-2023 TAPR ILTexas All Campuses Combined Report.pdf
  • glossary.pdf
  • 2022-2023 Annual Report for Board.pdf
  • 2022-2023 Annual Report for Board.pptx
  • ILTexas FS 2024-02.pdf
  • Letter to School Board - 2024 Summer School for K and !st Grade EB Students.pdf
  • 01. Contracts to be Ratified for the Board 2.20.2024 - 3.25.2024.pdf
  • 02. RFQ 24-0001 as Posted - Headquarters Office Space Engineering and Consultant Services 2.6.24.pdf
  • 02. RFQ 24-0001 SOQ - Engineering and Consultant Services (3).pdf
  • 02. RFQ 24-001 Scoring - HQ Building Project Architectural Services Final (1).xlsx
  • 03. LEAF Engineers Engineering Consulting Services.pdf
  • 04. CMO Grant Services_Equipment Move_c2m & GXA_V1.pdf
  • 05. ILTexas BG Ramirez Prescriptive Q.006042 [82] $28,261.96 Server.pdf
  • 06. ILTexas MS Ramirez Prescriptive Q.006041[44] $366,172.76 Servers, Switches, and Access Points.pdf
  • 09. A133ExhibitA-2019 - ILT AGP HS all exhibits 3-6-24 Key Signed.pdf
  • 10. Quote US Civilian Market-48 Lanes of HS10s with Control Units-Monitors-Target Lifters for 4 Ranges.pdf
  • 11. RockIT_Consulting_LLC..002936.v2.7.pdf
  • 12. ILTexas Heritage K8_Phones_UPS_IT_V2.xlsx
  • 13. ILTexas Pearland K8_Phones_UPS_IT_V2.xlsx
  • 14. ILTexas Richmond K8_Phones_UPS_IT_V2.xlsx
  • 15. NTQC031.pdf
  • 16. NTQC023.pdf
  • 17. NTQC583.pdf
  • 18. BUDGET QUOTE BG Ramirez Campus Reorder Q9525 032224.pdf