International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

August 18, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 18, 2021 at 6:15 PM CDT

Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas
August 18, 2021

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 JULY 21, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Approve Minutes
     
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
   
Strategic Review Steering Committee update
Update on in-school masking legal issues
 
  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. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  A. REPORT FROM FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Discuss Tracy Cox
  B. REPORT FROM NOMINATION COMMITTEE Discuss Dr. Lynne Beach
VI. 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.
 
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
  A. CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE AUGUST 18, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Vote
   
Approve August 18, 2021 Consent Agenda Items, namely:
  1. Approve ILTexas Policy (PG-2.20, Revised, to issue 08/18/2021) on Accelerated Instruction pursuant to HB4545
  2. Approve School Year 2021-2022 ILTexas Data Quality Manual (PEIMS)
  3. Ratify engagement of Gravely Law Firm in connection with Garland construction defect litigation
 
VIII. Board Items for Discussion/Action
  A. CONSIDER/ACT ON JULY, 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve the July, 2021 International Leadership of Texas, Inc. Financial Report.
 
  B. CONSIDER/ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE REPLACEMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration (either CEO or CFO) to replace the current revolving credit facilities with new revolving credit facilities totaling not more than $120MM in accordance with PNC Term Sheet dated July 30,2021, expanding the credit agreement from the current limit of $35MM  to as high as $120MM.

 
 
  C. CONSIDER/ACT TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ESTABLISHMENT AND TERMINATION OF BANK AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Vote James Dworkin
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration (either CEO or CFO) to establish new bank accounts and investment accounts and terminate established bank accounts and investment accounts.
 
  D. CONSIDER/ACT TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY FOR PAYROLL SERVICES Vote James Dworkin
  E. CONSIDER/TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT ILTEXAS-GLOBAL BOARD MEMBER Vote Eddie Conger
   
Discuss/Take action to appoint ILTexas Board Member for the single seat it can appoint to ILTexas-Global Board of Directors.
 
  F. CONSIDER/ACT ON AUTHORIZATION OF SLHA TO FILE SUIT AGAINST CITY OF DALLAS Vote Tim Brightman
   
Discuss/approve the authorization of the law firm of Shulman, Lopez, Hoffer and Adelstein to file suit against the City of Dallas re denial of approval of building a school at ILTexas' property located at 7811 University Lakes, Dallas, TX 
 
  G. CONSIDER/ACT ON RFQ 21-006 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NEW CANEY-AREA K-8s, HIGH SCHOOL, AND SUPPORT FACILITIES PROJECTS Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve administration's recommendation for RFQ 21-006 for Architectural Services related to the building of two K-8s, one High School, and potential Support Facilities. Pursuant to Texas State Procurement Law, the RFQ was posted on the ILTexas website on August 6, and requests for response were sent to Kirksey, PBK, and Pivot North, and responses were expected by August 16.
 
  H. CONSIDER/ACT ON RFQ 21-007 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW CANEY-AREA K-8s, HIGH SCHOOL, AND SUPPORT FACILITIES PROJECTS Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve administration's recommendation for RFQ 21-007 for Construction Management Services related to the building of two K-8s, one High School, and potential Support Facilities. Pursuant to Texas State Procurement Law, the RFQ was posted on the ILTexas website on August 6, and requests for response were sent to Durotech, Key, and Linbeck, and responses were expected by August 16.
 
  I. CONSIDER/ACT ON AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FOR MANSFIELD K-8 CONSISTENT WITH THE EXECUTED LOI Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize the administration to purchase 18.48 acres of real property located at Double Oak Avenue; Grand Prairie, TX 76065 (616 J Lawrence 54.419 Acres) from TEXDEVCO GP LLC for $5,232,427.20 to serve as the site for ILTexas Mansfield K-8 in accordance with the executed Letter of Instruction between the Owner and ILTexas.
 
  J. CONSIDER/ACT ON AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE ON THE DONATION OF LAND FOR BG RAMIREZ K-8 Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take action to authorize the administration to close on the donation of 17.10 acres of land at Road 5200 (Community Drive) and Road 5500 (Alameda Drive); Cleveland, TX 77327 from Colony Ridge Development, LLC for a value that is being determined via appraisal to serve as the site for ILTexas BG Ramirez K-8.
 
  K. CONSIDER/ACT ON AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE ON THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PEARLAND K-8 Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take action to authorize the administration to close on the purchase of 16.502 acres of land at East Broadway Street and Liberty Drive; Pearland, TX 77581 from Lidl US Operations LLC for $4,312,962.72 to serve as the site for ILTexas Pearland K-8.
 
  L. CONSIDER/ACT ON AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE ON THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR RICHMOND K-8 Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take action to authorize the administration to close on the purchase of approximately 22 acres of land at 1202 FM 359; Richmond, TX 77406 from Askew Real Estate & Investments LLC for $3,402,036.00 to serve as the site for ILTexas Richmond K-8.
 
  M. CONSIDER/ACT ON CHANGE ORDER IN CONTRACT FOR KELLER-SAGINAW HS EXPANSION PROJECT Discuss Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration to enter into a $63,770.79 change order in a previously signed GMP contract with Waltz Construction for the Keller-Saginaw High School Expansion Project where a redesign after contract execution resulted in the change of a classroom into cadet locker rooms and substantial electrical changes on the firing range for the MCJROTC program. The net change to the contract is $49,994.34.
 
  N. CONSIDER/ACT ON CHANGE ORDER IN CONTRACT FOR LANCASTER-DESOTO HS PHASE II PROJECT Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration to enter into a potential change order for up to $25,000 in a previously signed contract for Lancaster-DeSoto HS Phase II Project for potential need to schedule work after normal operating hours to accommodate building activities.
 
  O. CONSIDER/ACT ON CHANGE ORDER IN CONTRACT FOR WINDMILL LAKES-OREM HS PHASE II PROJECT Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration to enter into a $165,520.25 change order in a previously signed contract for the Windmill Lakes-Orem HS Project. The change order encompasses multiple utilities projects in preparation of future construction, including, but not limited to, fiber pathway installation between buildings, repair of leaking water line, lowering of water line, and concrete and asphalt repair related to the above in multiple locations.
 
  P. CONSIDER/ACT ON GMP CONTRACT FOR HEADQUARTERS RENOVATION Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with Hrncir Construction for construction services in the amount of $3,721,776 for renovation of the ILTexas Headquarters building (2021 Lakeside Blvd.; Richardson, TX 75082).
 
  Q. CONSIDER/ACT ON HEADQUARTERS FURNITURE CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT Vote Charles Klein
   
Discuss/Take Action to authorize administration to increase furniture contract amount by up to $100,000 due to millwork items that were originally in the scope of the General Contractor but can be produced cheaper and at a higher quality by CBI Group.
 
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote