International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
February 18, 2026
Date and Time
Wednesday February 18, 2026 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), Government Code Chapter 551; timely public advance written notice (at least three (3) business days before the scheduled date 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
Andrew Carr (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Marcela Monahan (remote), Peter Gudmundsson, Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Marcela Monahan
Guests Present
Bettith Garza, Catherine Barrera (remote), Charles Hairgrove, Charles Klein, Craig Timberlake (remote), Donald Day, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, James Shelton, Tiffany Harrod (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings
A.
Approve Minutes
III. Public Speakers
A.
Members of the public wishing to speak:
IV. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
A.
Superintendent Report
Edward Conger reported on his recent trip to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Thomas Seaberry presented to the Board the Class of 2026 students who will share their recent scholarship and admittance to various Universities. Dr. McKoy, Houston Area Superintendent introduced the Houston Area students virtually. Each provided a brief discussion as to their choice of university and how their time at ILTexas shaped their education.
Dr. Laura Carrasco and Tiffany Harrod present the Board with the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and its findings. Dr. Seaberry discussed Section 5 of the Annual Report which pertains to violent and criminal incidents. Dr. Seaberry provide a detailed account of the 1 incident that occurred at a campus. This section is a requirement pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 39.306 to publish as part of the report.
Board Candidates Dr. Shawntel Landry and Sanjay Joshi spoke to Board about their tour of the campus experience.
V. Board Committee Reports
A.
Report from Finance and Audit Committee
No Report from the Finance Committee.
VI. Board Items for Consideration/Action
A.
Consider and take possible action of the January 2026 Financials
Chief James Shelton presented the January Financial to the Board.
B.
Consider and take possible action on proposed board resolution and associated policy related to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text, in accordance with Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code.
On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas not adopt a resolution nor corresponding policy that would require a period of prayer and reading of the Bible and other religious texts as permitted under Section Bill 11 from the 89th Texas Legislative Session, which took effect September 1, 2025. Further this record of the board is taking place within months of the bill, becoming effective as required by law. The Board of Directors affirms compliance with the Equal Access Act of 1984 and all laws protecting voluntary, student-initiated, and employee-initiated religious expression. The Board's actions today does not restrict lawful religious expression by students or employees, including non-coercive personal expression by staff.
C.
Consider and take possible action on appointment of new Board Member and officer designations
No action was taken on new Board Members. Board candidates did speak to the Board about their experience touring the campuses.
VII. Executive Session
A.
Authorization
B.
Texas Government Code 551.071 - Consultation with attorney
The Board entered Executive Session at 7:47 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:23 p.m.
The Board entered into Executive Session a second time at 8:24 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:40 p.m. to address the remaining matters.
C.
Texas Government Code 551.071 - Consultation with attorney regarding proposed settlement of EEOC Charge
D.
Gov’t Code 551.074, 551.082 - Consider terminated employee grievance
While in open session to hear the oral presentation in connection with a grievance appeal filed by a former employee. For the record, a quorum is present and able to hear this matter. Former employee is also present for the appeal presentation. Because the former employee's appeal involves complaints against individual IL Texas employees, the board moved to executive session unless the employee who was the subject of the complaint requests an open hearing. Open hearing was not requested, the board moved to closed session to hear the appeal presentation under authority of sections 551.074 and 551.082 of the Texas Government Code.
No members of the public wished to speak.