International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
February 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas
Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), Texas Government Code Ch. 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 on the date and time set forth herein. The meeting will take place at 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082. Members of the public may watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349 or via a link posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).
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 may promote you to a panelist. This will allow you to speak with our board members. 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 TOMA. 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 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. In person attendance is also accessible at the address listed immediately above. The items on this Agenda may be addressed by the Board 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/ Catherine Barrera, For ILTexas' Board
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 6:15 PM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | 5 m | |||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | 2 m | |||
| II. | Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings | 6:22 PM | |||
| A. | Approve Minutes of January 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | 3 m | ||
| III. | Public Speakers | 6:25 PM | |||
| A. | Members of the public wishing to speak: | FYI | 2 m | ||
| IV. | Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items | 6:27 PM | |||
| A. | Superintendent Report | FYI | Eddie Conger | 10 m | |
| B. | TAPR Report | Discuss | 10 m | ||
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Presentation of Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Report for the 2024-2025 School Year. |
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| C. | 2025 Bond Finance Report | Discuss | Lisa Pepi | 5 m | |
| V. | Board Committee Reports | 6:52 PM | |||
| A. | Report from Finance and Audit Committee | Discuss | Tracy Cox | 5 m | |
| VI. | Board Items for Discussion/Action | 6:57 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) | Vote | Dr. Laura Carrasco | 10 m | |
| B. | Discuss/Approve January 2025 Financials | Vote | Lisa Pepi | 5 m | |
| VII. | Executive Session | 7:12 PM | |||
| A. | Authorization | FYI | 30 m | ||
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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 | Discuss | |||
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Consultation with counsel regarding pending litigation.
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| VIII. | Consent Agenda | 7:42 PM | |||
| A. | Items for Approval | Vote | 10 m | ||
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01. Approve/Ratify Contracts from January 16, 2025 to February 17, 2025. 02. Consider/Approve Resolution re CFO Authority to Sign on behalf of ILTexas regarding Real Estate/Property 03. Consider/Approve Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Line of Credit with PNC Bank. 04. Consider/Approve Resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2025 Bonds. 05. Consider/Approve Resolution authorizing the defeasance of Bonds. 06. Consider/Approve Resolution Resolution expressing intent to reimburse certain costs with bond proceeds. 07. Approve Settlement in EEOC Case No. 450-2024-0301; Debra Cromwell v. International Leadership of Texas 08. Approve/Authorize Chief Executive Officer-Superintendent Edward G. Conger to execute bills of sale, deeds, property easements, right of ways, and other real property documents on any and all property owned by International Leadership of Texas including, but not limited to, Keller Saginaw HS, et al., and with entities including, but not limited to, the Texas Department of Transportation, et al. 09. Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with CDW-G for Newline interactive displays for Arlington-Grand Prairie HS in the amount of $109,144 and not to exceed $125,000 with change orders. 10. Approve/Authorize Administration to contract with AW Mechanical for building controls at Aggieland HS Phase 1 in the amount of $676,820 and not to exceed $750,000 with change orders (within budget previously approved by Board). 11. Authorize the Administration to engage with a general contractor for the purposes of construction defects repairs in the ILTexas system pursuant to RFQ 25-0004 (Charter wide through 2026-2027 school year). 12. Authorize the Administration to engage with a geo-tech and construction materials testing company pursuant to RFQ 25-0005 (Charter wide through 2026-2027 school year). 13. Authorize the Administration to engage with an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) inspection and commissioning company pursuant to RFQ 25-0006 (Charter wide through 2026-2027 school year). 14. Authorize the Administration to engage with a general contractor for specialty projects pursuant to RFQ 25-0007 (Charter wide through 2026-2027 school year). 15. Authorize the Administration to engage with an architectural firm for specialty projects pursuant to RFQ 25-0008 (Charter wide through 2026-2027 school year). 16. Approve/Authorize Administration to place an offer, negotiate, and pursue purchase of property at 209 International Rd.; Garland, TX 75042. |
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| IX. | Board Items For Action, Including Items Pulled From Consent Agenda, If Any | ||||
| X. | Closing Items | 7:52 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | 3 m | ||