International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Location

IL Texas District Office - 1820 North Glenville Dr., Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75081
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 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 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, 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

 

Directors Present

Dr. Lynne Beach, Steve Hammerle, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Curtis Donaldson, Major General James Williams

Guests Present

Clayton Greenberg

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Tracy Cox called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Aug 30, 2017 at 6:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Members Present:

Dr. Lynne Beach
Tracy Cox
Steve Hammerle

C.

Approve Minutes

Steve Hammerle made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Meeting on 08-23-17 Special Board Meeting on 08-23-17.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. The Office of the Superintendent [Reports & Discussion]

A.

Superintendent Report

The Superintendent attended from Houston, Texas via a live video and audio feed.

B.

CFO Report

C.

CAO Report

III. Board Action Items

A.

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

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

B.

Discuss/Act on 2016-2017 Budget Amendment 3

Steve Hammerle made a motion to Approve 2016 - 2017 Budget Amendment 3.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discuss/Act on Approval or Ratification of the Office Lease

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the District to negotiate and enter into an Office Lease for approximately 6,645 rentable square feet at 1100 East Campbell, Suite 220, Richardson, TX.
Steve Hammerle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Discuss/Act on Appproval or Ratification of the Warehouse Lease

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Ratify the District entering into a warehouse lease for the facility located at 1601 Summit Ave 108/110 Richardson, Texas 75081.
Steve Hammerle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Emergency Agenda Addendum 1 | Discuss/Act on Emergency Relief Assistance

Steve Hammerle made a motion to Approve that the District may utilize public resources in relief efforts for ILTexas' staff (and families) and students (and families) due to the emergency presented by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, and finds that doing so does not violate Article III, Chapter 52 of the Texas Constitution as follows: (1) The purpose of the payment is to accomplish a public purpose, not benefit a private party (2) The entity must retain public control over the funds to ensure the public purpose is accomplished and the public’s investment is protected; and (3) The entity must ensure that it receives a return benefit. .
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Emergency Agenda Addendum 2 - Discuss/Act on TEA Missed School Day Waiver

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to Approve the District to submit the Missed School Day waiver using the TEAL waiver application.
Steve Hammerle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Steve Hammerle 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 7:34 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tracy Cox