International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

January 22, 2020 Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 22, 2020 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

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND CHARTER FIRST PUBLIC HEARING
    Minutes for December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Charter FIRST Rating Report on December 18, 2019
II. Public Speakers
 
Board Services
  A. Guests who spoke, if any
III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
  A. CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
   

 
   
  B. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
   

 
   
   
  C. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT
   

 
   
IV. Board Items for Action
  A. CONSIDER/ACT ON DECEMBER, 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
   
Discuss/Act to approve the Financial Report for the month of December, 2019.
 
   
  B. CONSIDER/ACT ON ILTEXAS NEPOTISM POLICY
   
Discuss/Take action to revise ILTexas current nepotism policy with reference to Texas nepotism law.
 
   
  C. CONSIDER/ACT ON BOARD APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR ITEMS EXCEEDING $100,000
   
Discuss/Act to approve deletion from Fiscal Policy of the requirement for prior Board approval of contracts and orders
which are to exceed $100,000 in a fiscal year.
 
   
   
  D. CONSIDER/ACT ON BID SOLICITATION POLICY FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS
   
Discuss/Take possible action to revise ILTexas policies for soliciting bids for federally funded projects to change the requirement for three bids to a requirement for two bids, consistent with applicable law.
 
   
  E. CONSIDER/ACT ON SAFETY COMMITTEE
   
Discuss/Take possible action to form a Safety and Security Committee and assign Board Members to said Committee.
   
V. Executive 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. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO GOV.T CODE SEC. 551.072.
   
Discuss real estate matters pursuant to Government Code Section 551.072.
 
   
VI. Action Items After Executive Session
  A. CONSIDER/ACT ON MOTION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY
   
Discuss/take possible action on Motion ("Motion #1") to authorize superintendent to submit offers, negotiate with sellers, and purchase real property on behalf of the board of directors as described in executive session.

 
   
  B. CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPANSION OF KATY-WESTPARK HIGH SCHOOL
   
Discuss/take possible action on Motion ("Motion #2") to approve the expansion of Katy-Westpark High School.
 
   
  C. CONSIDER/ACT ON LEASE AGREEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION
   
Discuss/take possible action on Motion ("Motion #3") to authorize the superintendent to negotiate and finalize a lease agreement in College Station as discussed in executive session.
 
   
  D. CONSIDER ACT ON CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN SOUTH DALLAS AND COLLEGE STATION AREAS
   
Discuss/Take possible action on Motion ("Motion #4") to approve construction of high school campuses in College Station and south Dallas county and remodel of purchased property in south Houston as discussed in executive session.
 
   
  E. CONSIDER/ACT ON CMAR METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS APPROVED TONIGHT
   

Discuss/Take possible action on Motion ("Motion #5")to approve Construction Manager at Risk as construction methodology for projects approved tonight, and to approve the construction team as follows:

  • Architect - Pivot North Architects
  • Construction Manager – Waltz Construction
  • Real Estate professional – Colliers International
  • Owners Rep – Don Epperson
   
  F. CONSIDER/ACT ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION
   

Discuss/Take possible action on Motion ("Motion #6") to approve reimbursement resolution #20200122.
 

   
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting