International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
January 25, 2018 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 25, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Location
1820 N. 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
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
Clayton Greenberg, Curtis Donaldson, Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Curtis Donaldson
Guests Present
DeWayne McGary, Dennis Taylor, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Jerry McCreight, John Manning, Pete Chapasko, Ronald Kuehler, Tony Palagonia
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
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 Thursday Jan 25, 2018 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Curtis Donaldson made a motion to approve minutes from the January 24, 2018 Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing of 2016-2017 Charter FIRST Rating on 01-24-18 January 24, 2018 Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing of 2016-2017 Charter FIRST Rating on 01-24-18.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Speakers
A.
Presence/Absence of Public Speakers Noted
There were no members of the public present with comments for the Board.
III. Executive Closed Session
A.
Authorization
The Board entered Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. and returned from Executive Session to resume Open Session at 6:41 p.m.
After acting on the Auditor's Report, which was presented after the Board returned to Open Session, and on the slate of personnel decisions that was discussed in Executive Session, the Board again entered Executive Session at 7:09 p.m., at which time the only Action Item outstanding was "Discuss and act on Board Audit and Finance Committee matters discussed in closed session." The Board returned to Open Session at 9:27 p.m.
After acting on the Auditor's Report, which was presented after the Board returned to Open Session, and on the slate of personnel decisions that was discussed in Executive Session, the Board again entered Executive Session at 7:09 p.m., at which time the only Action Item outstanding was "Discuss and act on Board Audit and Finance Committee matters discussed in closed session." The Board returned to Open Session at 9:27 p.m.
IV. Board Action Items
A.
Discuss and Act on Approving Annual Auditor's Report by Auditors Patillo, Brown, Hill
Chief Financial Officer Jerry McCreight introduced Auditor John Manning of Patillo, Brown, Hill. Mr. Manning presented the Report.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Report as presented.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Discuss and Act on the Slate of Employee new Hires, Resignations and Terminations
Curtis Donaldson made a motion to approve the slate of hew hires, resignations and terminations that was discussed in Executive Session.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Discuss and Act on Resignation of Board Member and Appointment of New Board Member
The President withdrew this Item from the Agenda, the Item having been acted on in the previous January 24, 2018 Special Meeting.
D.
Discuss and act on Board Audit and Finance Committee matters discussed in closed session
Board President James Williams tabled this Item until the next Meeting.
Curtis Donaldson left.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Clayton Greenberg 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 9:31 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen