International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
February 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Location
1820 North Glenville Drive, 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
Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
Curtis Donaldson
Guests Present
Angela Plata, Clayton Greenberg, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Eddie Conger, Emily Painter, Finn Simmensen, Ronald Kuehler, Tony Palagonia, Veronica Csorvasi, M.A.
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 Wednesday Feb 28, 2018 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Meeting on 02-07-18 Special Board Meeting on 02-07-18.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Reports
A.
Dual Language/ESL Program Evaluation Report for the 2016-2017 School Year
Veronica Csorvasi, M.A., Director of ELL K-12, reported the ILTexas Dual Language/ESL Program Evaluation Report for the 2016-2017 School Year.
B.
ILTexas - Global Report
Superintendent Eddie Conger reported on activities of ILTexas - Global.
C.
CAO REPORT
Dr. Laura Carrasco, Chief Academic Officer, delivered the CAO Report.
D.
CEO Report
Dr. Alan Seay, Chief Executive Officer, delivered the CEO Report.
III. Executive Closed Session
A.
Authorization
The Board entered Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:40 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:40 p.m.
IV. Board Action Items
A.
DISCUSS/ACT ON APPROVAL OF JANUARY, 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT
Dr. Alan Seay and Mr. Ronald Kuehler briefed the Board on the January, 2018 Financial Report.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Financial Report for the Month of January, 2018.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
DISCUSS/ACT ON BUDGET AMENDMENT
Dr. Alan Seay briefed the Board on the proposed Budget Amendment.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment as presented.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
DISCUSS/ACT ON FISCAL YEAR RESOLUTION
Dr. Alan Seay and Mr. Ronald Kuehler briefed the Board on the proposed Resolution revising the Fiscal Year.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Resolution revising the Fiscal Year.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
DISCUSS/ACT ON NON-EXPANSION CHARTER AMENDMENT INCREASING SELECTED STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOS
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Resolution revising the Student-Teacher Ratio as amended.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Dr. Alan Seay briefed the Board on the Resolution revising the District's student-teacher ratios. The Board amended the Resolution in Open Session.
E.
DISCUSS/ACT ON 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Dr. Laura Carrasco
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to acc.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
DISCUSS/ACT ON LEASE FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the office space lease in College Station, TX.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
DISCUSS/ACT ON MARKETING AND SUBLEASING OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the marketing and subleasing of administrative office space.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. 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 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen