International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas

Date and Time

Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Location

ILTexas District Office | 1820 N. Glenville Dr., #100, Richardson, TX 75081
Meeting Notice
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 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 and location set forth herein.  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/or audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.  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 1820 N. Glenville Dr., #100, Richardson, TX 75081.  ILTexas Board agendas are posted on the glass window at the main entrance of the District Office at the address set forth above, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. The items on this Agenda may be taken in any order.

/s/ Finn Simmensen, For ILTexas' Board

Mission Statement
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.

Public Comment Guidelines During Regular Board Meetings
The public is invited to attend Regular Board Meetings of the International Leadership of Texas Board of Directors. All meetings (unless otherwise noted) are held at the ILTexas District Office, 1820 N. Glenville Dr., #100, Richardson, Texas 75081.  The public is encouraged to attend public board meetings and to address their issues and concerns within the limitations set by the Board, First Amendment Rights, and by law. It is the intent of ILTexas and the expectations of the community to expect that all board meetings be conducted in accordance with proper decorum and be civil, peaceful, and professional.  The public may address the Board at the regularly scheduled board meeting. Each person will have up to three (3) minutes to speak. In order to speak, please adhere to the following procedures:
  • The public shall physically come to ILTexas District Office at 6:30 PM and announce their presence and intent to speak at the reception desk and complete the Audience Participation Sign-Up Sheet; or
  • For those residents living in the Houston area and wish to speak in the Houston area, you must sign up by calling Board Services at (972) 479-9078 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. In addition, you must contact your campus principal or assistant principal.
For those residents living in the Houston area and have signed up to speak per the above, a room will be set up at the respective ILTexas campus so that the s/he may watch, listen and speak during the allotted time. The campus will have a room set up for the public to watch, listen and speak during the allotted time. Please confirm your attendance with the campus principal or assistant principal, as the necessary technology and security will need to be implemented.  In addition, the public must physically come to designated Houston-area location at 6:30 PM and announce their presence and intent to speak and complete the Audience Participation Sign-Up Sheet.

Closed/Executive Session Legal Authorization
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting or the Board determines that a closed or executive meeting or session is authorized or required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., the Board will conduct such closed or executive meeting or session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E, or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

Directors Present

Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Curtis Donaldson, Jorge Flores

Guests Present

Briseida Luna, Clayton Greenberg, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Finn Simmensen, Jerry McCreight, Ronald Kuehler, Tony Palagonia

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Major General James Williams called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Jun 21, 2017 at 6:31 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve Minutes

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on 05-17-17 Meeting of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on 05-17-17.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Board Action Items

A.

Discuss/Act on the Slate of Employee New Hires, Resignations & Terminations

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the Slate of Employee New District Hires, Resignations & Terminations, as discussed in Closed Session.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Act on the Build to Suit Lease and Option for Orem K-8

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the Administration to Negotiate and Enter into a Lease for Build to Suit Lease and Option with TCSF16-D MLK & Orem K8, LLC, for Orem K-8, location in Harris County, Texas, to open for the 2018-2019 school year.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discuss/Act on Build to Suit Leases and Options for campuses located in Brazos and McLennan Co.

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the Administration to to Negotiate and Enter into Build to Suit Leases and Options for campuses located in Brazos County, Texas and McLennan County, Texas.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Discuss/Act on the Student/Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct 2017-2018

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the 2017-2018 Student/Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Discuss/Act to Ratify the Donation of Days for Two Non "Eligible" Employees

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the Ratification of the Donation of Days for Two (2) Non "Eligible" Employees, as set forth in the Leave Donation Policy located on Page 13 of the 2016-2017 Fiscal Manual.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Discuss/Act on the 2016-2017 Budget Amendment 2

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the 2016-2017 Budget Amendment 2, as presented.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Discuss/Act to Approve the Agreement between DCCCD and ILTexas

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the Agreement between Dallas County Community College District and International Leadership of Texas Charter School Concerning Dual Credit, and authorize itself, the Superintendent or its designee to execute such on behalf of the District.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Discuss/Act on the Charge/Alternate Meals Board Policy

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the Amendment to the Charge/Alternate Meals Board Policy.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Discuss/Act on Employee Conflicts of Interest Board Policy

As the Vice-President of the Board and Chair for tonight’s meeting, Major General James Williams postponed agenda item V.I., “Discuss/Act of Employee Conflicts of Interest Policy” at the request of the President of the Board, who was unable to be present at this evening's Board meeting, and the Administration will take up the matter at a future special board meeting workshop.

J.

Discuss/Act on the Non-Expansion Request for the Relocation of Students at Arlington K-8 Campus

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the filing of the Non-Expansion Amendment Request for the purposes of returning the 7th and 8th grade students to the Arlington K-8 Bowen campus and relocating Kindergarten and 1st grades to The Church on Rush Creek, Arlington, Texas.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

K.

Discuss/Act on the Non-Expansion Amendment Request for NRH (013)

Tracy Cox made a motion to Approve the filing of the Non-Expansion Amendment Request to relocate the North Richland Hills K-8 campus (013) from the temporary location to permanent campus located at 4131 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Tracy Cox made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Dr. Lynne Beach 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 8:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Major General James Williams