International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

May 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM


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

Directors Present

Brian Beaudreault (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Marcela Monahan (remote), PETER GUDMUNDSSON

Directors Absent

Andrew Carr, Gabriela Smith, Tracy Cox

Guests Present

Alyssa Collins (remote), Annaliza Rodriguez (remote), Bettith Garza, Charles Klein, Charles Miller, Craig Timberlake (remote), Daniel Osazee, Donald Day, Dr. Amanda Childress, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Liz Pinon (remote), Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, James T. (Tim) Brightman (remote), Kayla Nations-Perkins, Lisa Pepi, Nadia Ayala (remote), Obaidulla Haqmal, Patti Everitt (remote), William Pilcher

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

PETER GUDMUNDSSON called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the minutes from April 16, 2025 Regular Board Meeting on 04-16-25.
Marcela Monahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board.

  • COS Donald Day introduced Alyssa Collins (POSSIP), who briefed the Board on the Staff Climate Survey.
  • Superintendent Conger introduced Dr. Amanda Childress, new in position as SED International Affairs.
  • At Superintendent Conger's recommendation, the Board entered Executive Session and the balance of the Superintendent's Report as well as other Sections were postponed until after Executive Session, to allow time for restoration of failing telecommunications links supporting the Open Session of the Board Meeting.

B.

Summary of Climate Survey

COS Donald Day introduced Alyssa Collins (POSSIP), who briefed the Board on the Staff Climate Survey.

IV. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve April 2025 Financials

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the April, 2025 Financial Report.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.

CFO Lisa Pepi reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Approve Budget Amendments--FY 2024-2025

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discuss Budget for FY 2026

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger briefly summarized recent legislative school funding developments for the Board. 

CFO Lisa Pepi briefed the Board on the proposed FY 2026 Budget, for which approval likely will be sought in June or July.

D.

Consider/Approve Resolution expressing intent to reimburse certain costs with bond proceeds.

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adopt the Resolution.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve/Ratify Engagement Letter with Financial Auditor

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to ratify the Engagement Letter.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board Entered Executive Session ahead of schedule at 6:49 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:27 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • A. April_2025_Financials.pptx
  • B. Budget_Amendment_FY2024-25.xlsx
  • B. Budget_Amendment_FY2024-25.pdf
  • C. Budget for FY 2026.pdf
  • D. ILTexas Reimbursement Resolution May 2025.pdf
  • E. 2025 IL Texas Engagement Letter FINAL (1).pdf
  • 01. Contract Ratifications 4-10 -- 5-20 1.pdf
  • 02. ILT Contract RFP 2025-26 Final 4.28.25 (Execute) (1).pdf
  • 03. ILTEXAS - 209 S INTL RD-GARLAND-FE CONTRACT.pdf
  • 04. AGPHS Surplus.pdf
  • 05. IL Texas- Liberty HS -CA -Mario Castanares (IL Tx) 05-14-25-tk.pdf
  • 06. ILTexas Liberty HS-Cx-Mario Castanares (IL Tx) 05-14-25 (1).pdf
  • 07. PROPOSAL - ILTEXAS MSG RAMIREZ PORTABLES PHASE 3 (1).pdf