International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
Board of Directors' Monthy Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 21, 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
Curtis Donaldson (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Edwin Flores, Major General James Williams, Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Edwin Flores
Guests Present
Angela Plata, Anthony Palagonia, Dr. Alan Seay, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Eddie Conger, Edwin Flores, Ph.D., Esq., Emily Painter, Finn Simmensen
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 Mar 21, 2018 at 6:33 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve minutes from the February 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting on 02-28-18 February 28, 2018 Regular Board Meeting on 02-28-18.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
The Board entered Executive Session immediately after considering the previous Meeting's Minutes, with the CAO Report and the CEO Report remaining to be presented in Open Session after Executive Session.
II. Executive Closed Session
A.
Authorization
The Board entered Executive Session immediately after approving the previous Meeting's Minutes.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:04 p.m., noting that no decisions were made or votes taken during Executive Session.
In Open Session, the Board proceeded immediately to consider and vote on the appointment of a new Board Member.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:04 p.m., noting that no decisions were made or votes taken during Executive Session.
In Open Session, the Board proceeded immediately to consider and vote on the appointment of a new Board Member.
III. Reports
A.
CAO REPORT
Immediately after the Board considered and acted on the appointment of a new Board Member, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Laura Carrasco delivered the CAO Report.
B.
CEO Report
Immediately after presentation of the CAO Report, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Alan Seay delivered the CEO Report.
IV. Board Action Items
A.
DISCUSS/ACT ON POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Tracy Cox made a motion to appoint Dr. Edwin Flores to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Dr. Edwin Flores was seated as a Board Member.
B.
DISCUSS/ACT ON APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY, 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT
Interim Chief Financial Officer Mr. Ronald Kuehler delivered the February, 2018 Financial Report.
Edwin Flores arrived.
Edwin Flores made a motion to approve the February, 2018 Financial Report.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
DISCUSS/ACT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HIGH PERFORMING CHARTER DESIGNATION REQUIREMENT
Dr. Alan Seay briefed the Board on the proposed Waiver Request.
Edwin Flores made a motion to approve the request for the waiver of the requirement.
Dr. Lynne Beach 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Major General James Williams