International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
February 24, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 6:15 PM CST
Special Note:
This Meeting, originally scheduled to take place 2/17/2021, is rescheduled to the Wednesday one week following that date.
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 | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| II. | Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings | |
| A. | APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING | |
| III. | Annual Presentation: 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report | |
| A. | 2019-2020 TAPR PRESENTATION | |
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Annual Presentation of the ILTexas 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report.
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| IV. | PRESENTATION OF PLAN OF FINANCE RE ISSUANCE OF BONDS | |
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Presentation of Plan of Finance for Bond package(s)
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| A. | PRESENTATION OF PLAN OF FINANCE RE ISSUANCE OF BONDS | |
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Presentation of Plan of Finance for Bond package(s)
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| V. | Public Speakers | |
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Board Services
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| A. | Guests speaking, if any | |
| VI. | Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items | |
| A. | SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT | |
| B. | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT | |
| C. | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ACADEMIC STUDENT SERVICES REPORT | |
| D. | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT | |
| VII. | Executive Session | |
| A. | AUTHORIZATION | |
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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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| B. | CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071 | |
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Consultation with counsel.
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| VIII. | Board Items for Discussion/Action | |
| A. | CONSIDER/ACT ON JANUARY, 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT | |
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Discuss/Take Action to approve the January, 2021 International Leadership of Texas, Inc. Financial Report.
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| B. | CONSIDER/TAKE ACTION ON PLAN OF FINANCE RE ISSUANCE OF BONDS | |
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Discuss/Approve proposed Plan of Finance related to issuance of Bonds by ILTexas
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| C. | CONSIDER/ACT ON WAIVER APPLICATION FOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ON TESTING DAY | |
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Discuss/Take Action to Authorize application to the TEA for a waiver allowing students who are not testing to attend remote-only classes.
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| D. | CONSIDER/ACT ON APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER(S) TO ADVOCACY COMMITTEE | |
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Discuss/Take Action to appoint Member(s) of the Board to the Advocacy Committee.
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| E. | CONSIDER/ACT TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO STEERING COMMITTEE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS | |
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Discuss/Take Action to appoint Members of the Board to the Steering Committee of the Strategic Planning Process.
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| F. | CONSIDER/ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR PROPOSED MANSFIELD AND PEARLAND EXPANSION CAMPUSES | |
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Discuss/Take Action to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and contract for properties identified in the greater Mansfield and Pearland areas.
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| G. | CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR REAL PROPERTY PROJECTS | |
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Discuss/Take Action to approve methodology for selection of Construction Managers for Real Property projects.
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| H. | CONSIDER/ACT ON 401 (a) AND RELATED INCENTIVE RETIREMENT PROGRAMS | |
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Discuss/Take Action on establishing a 401(a) and/or related incentive retirement programs.
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| I. | CONSIDER/ACT ON BOARD EMERGENCY RESOLUTION RELATING TO SCHOOL DISRUPTIONS AND TEA WAIVERS ARISING FROM WINTER STORM URI | |
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Discuss/Take Action adopting an emergency resolution authorizing the Superintendent to file any waivers with TEA related to school disruptions and attendance resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
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| J. | CONSIDER/ACT ON BOARD EMERGENCY RESOLUTION SUSPENDING PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS RESULTING FROM WINTER STORM URI | |
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Discuss/Take Action adopting an emergency resolution suspending procurement requirements related to emergency repairs to facilities as a result of damages from Winter Storm Uri.
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| IX. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |