International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

February 20, 2019 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of TAPR

Date and Time

Wednesday February 20, 2019 at 6:15 PM CST

Location

1820 N. Glenville Drive, Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75081
Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, timely public advance written notice (at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting) is given of the subjects the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas (the "Board"), and the Board will convene a Regular Open Meeting of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on the date and time and location set forth herein. 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 Texas Open Meetings Act.  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 1820 N. Glenville Dr., #100, Richardson, TX 75081, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. The items on this Agenda may be taken 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/ Finn Simmensen, For ILTexas' Board

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Charter FIRST Rating Report on January 16, 2019
II. Public Presentation and Hearing of 2017-18 TAPR
  A. Call to Order: TAPR
   

 
  B. REQUIRED ANNUAL PRESENTATION & PUBLIC HEARING OF 2017-18 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT (TAPR)
   
Notice is hereby given that on the 20th of February 2019 the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) school district will hold a public hearing of the 2017-2018 Texas Academic Performance Report beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the ILTexas District Office located at 1820 N. Glenville, Suite #100, Richardson, Texas. In compliance with Texas Education Code §39.053, the district will annually publish the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), hold a hearing for public comment on the report, and disseminate the report within the district. The TAPR is also posted on the ILTexas website at www.iltexas.org.
  C. Adjourn: TAPR
   

 
III. Public Speakers
IV. Information Items
 
Academic Excellence
  A. CAO Report
   
Chief Academic Officer's Report
  • College Advising: Academic Success Program presentation by Sara Urqidez with time for questions
  B. Superintendent's Report
   

Superintendent's Report
 

  C. CEO Report
   
1. Enrollment
2. Personnel
3. Strategic Planning Retreat -- February
4. Marketing Plan
5. First Annual Golf Classic -- May 1
6. Other
 
  D. Draft Amended Policy for first reading: Fiscal Policy
   

Presentation for first reading: Draft Amended Policy Group 5, Fiscal Policies
 

V. Action Items
 
Board Services
  A. Consider/Act on January, 2019 Financial Report
   
Discuss/Act to approve January, 2019 Financial Report.
 
  B. Cosider/Act on Budget Amendment #1
   

Discuss/Take Possible Action to approve Budget Amendment #1.
 

  C. Consider/Act on Investment Agreement: Debt Service, Debt Service Reserve funds
   
Discuss/Act to approve Investment Agreement with Masterson Advisors for Debt Service and Debt Service Reserve funds at Trustee bank.
 
  D. Consider/Act on Amended Governance Policy
   

Discuss/Act to approve Amended Policy Group 1, Governance.
 

  E. Consider/Act on Amended Bylaws of I.A.E.F.
   
Discuss/Act to approve Resolution Amending the Bylaws of International American Education Federation, charter holder of International Leadership of Texas, said Resolution also authorizing administration to file a Non-Expansion Amendment Request to make the Amended Bylaws of record with the TEA.
 
  F. Consider/Act on Delegation of Construction Methodology to CEO
   

Discuss/Act to approve delegating to CEO the authority to determine the construction methodology to be used for building projects.
 

  G. Consider/Act on Expansion Amendment Request: College Station High School
   

Discuss/Act to approve filing an Expansion Amendment Request with TEA seeking approval of a High School Campus at the site of the currently operational ILTexas College Station Elementary and Middle School Campuses, to begin serving students at the 9th Grade level in August, 2019.

  • A Resolution will be presented for signature by all Members participating.
  H. Consider/Act on 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
   
Discuss/Act to approve 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
 
  I. Consider/Act on Waiver Request: Professional Development Days
   
Discuss/Act to approve filing a Request with the TEA that the Commissioner waive certain requirements pertaining to attendance in accordance with rules governing days utilized for professional development.
 
VI. Closed Session
  A. Authorization
   

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.
 

  B. Discuss CEO Succession Plan
   


 

VII. New section
  A. Consider/Act on 2019-2020 Teacher Salary Scale
   

Discuss/Act to approve 2019-2020 Teacher Salary Scale.
 

  B. Consider/Act on items related to CEO Succession Plan
   

Discuss/Take Possible Action to approve items related to CEO Succession Plan.
 

VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting