International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Regular Board Meeting

July 29, 2026

Date and Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT


Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas

Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), Government Code Chapter 551; timely public advance written notice (at least three (3) business days before the scheduled date 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Peter Gudmundsson 5 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Peter Gudmundsson 2 m
  C. Members of the public wishing to speak Peter Gudmundsson 5 m
II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings 6:27 PM
  A. Approve June 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Peter Gudmundsson 5 m
     
  B. Approve Minutes of June 29, 2026 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Peter Gudmundsson 5 m
     
III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items 6:37 PM
  A. Superintendent Report FYI Eddie Conger 20 m
   
  • 2025-2026 Academic Update 
    • Dr. Laura Carrasco, Deputy Superintendent
    • Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership
  • Communications and Public Relations Update
    • Christian Grisales Ruiz, Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations
    • Jeff Smith, Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment
 
IV. Board Items for Consideration/Action 6:57 PM
  A. Consider and take possible action on the June 2026 Financials. Vote James Shelton, Jr. 8 m
  B. Consider and take possible action on a Resolution Approving a Material Non-Expansion Charter Amendment to Operate a Virtual High School Program Through One or More Existing ILTexas Campuses. Vote Dr. Laura Carrasco 5 m
   
  • Expand access to rigorous ILTexas high school courses through flexible virtual instruction.
 
  C. Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Local Wellness Policy. Vote Larry Albritton 5 m
  D. Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Triennial Assessment and Progress Report of the Local Wellness Policy. Vote Larry Albritton 5 m
  E. Consider and take possible action on the 2026-2027 Student Nutrition Charge Policy. Vote Larry Albritton 5 m
   
  • Increase 2026–2027 student meal prices by $0.05: Breakfast - $2.25; Lunch - $3.85
 
V. Executive Session 7:25 PM
  A. Authorization FYI Peter Gudmundsson 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, 551.076, 551.0761, 551.082, 5551.0821 551.084, 551.089 pertaining to any item listed on this agenda, as permitted by applicable law. 

 
  B. Texas Government Code 551.071 - Consultation with attorney Allen Keller 5 m
VI. Action on Items from Executive Session
VII. Consent Agenda 7:50 PM
  A. Items for Approval and Ratification Vote Peter Gudmundsson 10 m
   

01. Ratify Contracts and Agreements Entered into as of June 20, 2026, through July 27, 2026 

02. Approve and Adopt the 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbook

03. Approve and Adopt the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook

 

 

 

 

 

 
VIII. Board Items For Action, Including Items Pulled From Consent Agenda, If Any
IX. Closing Items 8:00 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Peter Gudmundsson 3 m