International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
January 27, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM CST
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 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 of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on the date and time set forth herein.
Special Notice: Public Meetings at Headquarters are Suspended Until Further Notice:
International Leadership of Texas Board of Directors will be holding its regularly scheduled public board meeting at the date and time noticed above. Members of the public will be able to watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349 or by a link that will be posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).
If you would like to sign up 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 will be able to promote you to a panelist, which will allow you to speak with our board members.
It normally is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address and to allow any Board members not physically present to participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. However, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and the governmental and administrative responses to that Pandemic, the Board intends to conduct the Meeting via videoconference. A quorum of the Board will not be physically present at the usual Headquarters address. Neither will the presiding officer physically be present there. Nevertheless, the Meeting will be open to the public. Every effort will be made to facilitate public viewing of the Meeting while it is in progress via live video feed and, subject to limitations of the technology and logistics, to allow the usual opportunities for those who wish to speak to do so. Please access this Agenda via the ILTexas website as the time of the Meeting approaches, in order to find any additional information or updated links concerning the Meeting.
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
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 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 of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on the date and time set forth herein.
Special Notice: Public Meetings at Headquarters are Suspended Until Further Notice:
International Leadership of Texas Board of Directors will be holding its regularly scheduled public board meeting at the date and time noticed above. Members of the public will be able to watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349 or by a link that will be posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).
If you would like to sign up 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 will be able to promote you to a panelist, which will allow you to speak with our board members.
It normally is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address and to allow any Board members not physically present to participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. However, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and the governmental and administrative responses to that Pandemic, the Board intends to conduct the Meeting via videoconference. A quorum of the Board will not be physically present at the usual Headquarters address. Neither will the presiding officer physically be present there. Nevertheless, the Meeting will be open to the public. Every effort will be made to facilitate public viewing of the Meeting while it is in progress via live video feed and, subject to limitations of the technology and logistics, to allow the usual opportunities for those who wish to speak to do so. Please access this Agenda via the ILTexas website as the time of the Meeting approaches, in order to find any additional information or updated links concerning the Meeting.
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
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A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
II. | Public Speakers | |
Board Services
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A. | Guests speaking, if any | |
III. | Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings | |
A. | APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2020 REGULAR BOARD MEETING | |
Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.
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IV. | Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items | |
A. | SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT | |
B. | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT | |
C. | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT | |
D. | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT | |
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.
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VI. | Board Items for Discussion/Action | |
A. | CONSIDER/ACT ON DECEMBER 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT | |
Discuss/Take Action to approve the December, 2020 International Leadership of Texas, Inc. Financial Report.
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B. | CONSIDER/ACT ON SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE PROPERTY EASEMENTS | |
Discuss/Take Action to Authorize the Superintendent to execute property easements, right of ways, and other real property issues on property owned by ILTexas and with entities including, but not limited to, the City of Fort Worth, et al.
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C. | CONSIDER/ACT ON CHANGE ORDER FOR KATY-WESTPARK HS AND AGGIELAND HS PROJECTS | |
Discuss/Take Action to approve Change Order for construction and remodeling underway on campuses of Katy-Westpark High School and Aggieland High School. Specifically, reduce the expenditure on the Katy-Westpark High School construction/remodeling contract by $155,250.00 and increase the expenditure on the Aggieland High School construction/remodeling contract.
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D. | CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE EXPANSION CAMPUSES FOR MANSFIELD, PEARLAND AND FT. BEND | |
Discuss/Take Action to authorize Superintendent to open a new ILTexas campuses in the Mansfield, Pearland, and Ft. Bend Areas and to procure from the Texas Education Agency Expansion Charter Amendments approving such. Discussion/Action to include consideration of business plan, determination that the growth proposed is financially prudent relative to the financial and operational strength of the charter school, and adoption of authorizing Resolution.
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E. | CONSIDER/ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR PSF | |
Discuss/Take Action to authorize application for funds in the amount of $110 Million from the Texas Permanent School Fund; adopt Resolution authorizing same.
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F. | CONSIDER/ACT TO SELECT ARCHITECT FOR NEW ILTEXAS HEADQUARTERS | |
Discuss/Take Action to approve Perkins&Will as the architect and authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with said architect not to exceed $250,000.00 for remodeling of the new district headquarters.
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VII. | Closing Items | |
A. | Adjourn Meeting |