International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
August 21, 2019 Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 6:15 PM
Location
1820 N. 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
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Finn Simmensen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Finn Simmensen called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Aug 21, 2019 at 6:15 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes of July 31, 2019 Regular Meeting
approved unanimously
<> moved to approve the July 31, 2019 Minutes.
<> seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes.
<> seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes.
II. Public Speakers
A.
Guests who spoke, if any
There were no members of the public appearing to speak.
III. Report and Information Items
A.
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
CAO Dr. Laura Carrasco-Navarrete reported to the Board.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Thomas Seaberry assisted in the report.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Thomas Seaberry assisted in the report.
B.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight reported to the Board.
Mr. McCreight discussed the Personnel Report.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Thomas Seaberry assisted in the report.
Mr. McCreight discussed the Personnel Report.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Thomas Seaberry assisted in the report.
C.
SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT
Superintendent Eddie Conger introduced attorney Karen Johnson (additional outside counsel) to the Board.
Mr. Conger reported enrollment statistics.
Mr. Conger invited CAO Dr. Laura Carrasco-Navarrete to report to the Board.
Mr. Conger invited Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight to report to the Board.
Mr. Conger invited Chief Growth Officer Dr. Alan Seay to report to the Board. Dr. Seay reported on selection of architectural and building teams for the potential new campus in DeSoto, TX, briefly introducing Josh Hill of JS Waltz Construction LLC to the Board.
Mr. Conger briefed the Board on the Speakers Series. Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson assisted in the report.
Mr. Conger reported enrollment statistics.
Mr. Conger invited CAO Dr. Laura Carrasco-Navarrete to report to the Board.
Mr. Conger invited Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight to report to the Board.
Mr. Conger invited Chief Growth Officer Dr. Alan Seay to report to the Board. Dr. Seay reported on selection of architectural and building teams for the potential new campus in DeSoto, TX, briefly introducing Josh Hill of JS Waltz Construction LLC to the Board.
Mr. Conger briefed the Board on the Speakers Series. Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson assisted in the report.
IV. Board Action Items: Consent Agenda
A.
CONSENT AGENDA FOR VOTE
Consent Item 3, C2M, was pulled from the Consent Agenda at administration's request.
Dr. Lynne Beach moved to approve the Consent Agenda so modified.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
Dr. Lynne Beach moved to approve the Consent Agenda so modified.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
B.
(CONSENT ITEM B) CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPENDITURE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY EXCEEDING $100,000
C.
(CONSENT ITEM C) CONSIDER/ACT ON EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK REVISION RE ALLOWED HAIR COLORS
V. Board Action Items for Separate Consideration
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPENDITURE, UP TO $350,000.00, LANCASTER-DESOTO HS RENOVATION
At Mr. Conger's invitation, Dr. Alan Seay briefed the Board on the proposed renovation.
Mr. Tracy Cox moved to approve the renovation.
Dr. Soner Tarim seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the renovation.
Mr. Tracy Cox moved to approve the renovation.
Dr. Soner Tarim seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the renovation.
Dr. Tarim's audiovisual reception was determined to be unreliable.
Five Members being in attendance, a quorum continued to be present.
Five Members being in attendance, a quorum continued to be present.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON HOUSTON AREA OFFICE LEASE
Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger and Chief Academic Officer Jerry McCreight briefed the Board on the proposed authorization to negotiate and enter into the lease.
Dr. Lynne Beach moved to approve the proposed authorization.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the authorization.
Dr. Soner Tarim participated and voted, the audiovisual network impediments having been resolved.
Dr. Lynne Beach moved to approve the proposed authorization.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the authorization.
Dr. Soner Tarim participated and voted, the audiovisual network impediments having been resolved.
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON JULY, 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
CFO Mr. Ronald Kuehler delivered the July, 2019 Financial Report.
Superintendent-CEO Conger and Deputy Superintendent Seaberry and Chief Thorson assisted in briefing the Board on enrollment-related aspects of the Report.
Mr. Tracy Cox moved to approve the Report.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the July, 2019 Financial Report.
Superintendent-CEO Conger and Deputy Superintendent Seaberry and Chief Thorson assisted in briefing the Board on enrollment-related aspects of the Report.
Mr. Tracy Cox moved to approve the Report.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the July, 2019 Financial Report.
VI. Executive Session
A.
AUTHORIZATION
The Board entered Executive Session (Closed Session) at 7:17 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:04 p.m., having made no decisions and taken no votes.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:04 p.m., having made no decisions and taken no votes.
B.
DISCUSS REAL ESTATE MATTER -- DESOTO PROPERTY FOR POTENTIAL NEW CAMPUS
VII. Action Items After Executive Session
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN DESOTO, TEXAS
Mr. Tracy Cox moved to approve the purchase.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The board voted to approve the motion, Mr. Flores abstaining.
Mr. Peter Gudmundsson seconded the motion.
The board voted to approve the motion, Mr. Flores abstaining.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON CMAR AGREEMENT WITH WALTZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR DESOTO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Dr. Lynne Beach moved to approve the proposed authorization.
Mr. Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the authorization.
Mr. Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the authorization.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Peter Gudmundsson moved to adjourn the Meeting.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen