International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

April 21, 2021 Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 6:15 PM CDT
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 1651 N. Glenville Dr., #216, 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

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings
  A. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Approve Minutes
    Minutes for March 31, 2021 Regular Board Meeting on March 31, 2021  
III. Public Speakers
 
Board Services
 
  A. Guests speaking, if any FYI
IV. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
  A. SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT FYI Eddie Conger
     
  B. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT FYI Dr. Thomas Seaberry
     
  C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ACADEMIC STUDENT SERVICES REPORT FYI Dr. Laura Carrasco
     
  D. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT FYI Jerry McCreight
     
     
V. Executive Session
  A. AUTHORIZATION FYI
   
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. CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071 Discuss
   
Consultation with counsel.
 
     
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
  A. CONSIDER/ACT ON REVISED 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Vote Dr. Laura Carrasco
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve a revision of the 2021-2022 ILTexas Academic Calendar
 
     
  B. CONSIDER/ACT ON ILTEXAS TEKS VERIFICATION Vote Dr. Laura Carrasco
   
Discuss/Take action to approve ILTexas TEKS Verification Form for EMAT.
 
     
VII. Board Items for Discussion/Action 6:15 PM
  A. CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE AUDITOR FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Approve appointment of audit firm for the 2020-2021 school year.
 
     
  B. CONSIDER/ACT ON MARCH 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve the March 2021 International Leadership of Texas, Inc. Financial Report.
 
     
  C. CONSIDER/ACT ON RESOLUTION REGARDING BOND ISSUANCE Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve resolution authorizing a borrowing from the Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation to finance and refinance educational facilities; approving the issuance of bonds; delegating authority to approve the terms of the bonds, effect the sale, issuance and delivery of bonds and execute and deliver documents related thereto; and, containing other related matters.

 

 
     
  D. CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE EXPLORATION OF TRIAL CHARITABLE INITIATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ILTEXAS-GLOBAL James T. (Tim) Brightman 5 m
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve ILTexas to work with ILTexas-Global to pursue a possible pilot program with the Housing Crisis Center of Dallas.
 
VIII. Closing Items 6:20 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote