International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 18, 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

Directors Present

Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Edwin Flores, Soner Tarim

Guests Present

Finn Simmensen, Karen Johnson

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 Sep 18, 2019 at 6:15 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes of August 21, 2019 Regular Meeting

PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve minutes.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Report and Information Items

A.

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Laura Carrasco-Navarrete reported to the Board.
 

B.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight reported to the Board.
 

C.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT

Deputy Superintendent for School Leadership Dr. Thomas Seaberry reported to the Board.
Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson assisted.
 

D.

SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported briefly to the Board.
 

III. Board Action Items on the Consent Agenda

A.

CONSENT AGENDA FOR VOTE

Superintendent Eddie Conger, CAO Dr. Laura Carrasco-Navarrete, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Thomas Seaberry and Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight answered Board Members' questions about the expenditures exceeding $100,000 and about the proposed amended Extended Sick Leave Policy.
 
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPENDITURE ITEMS EXCEEDING $100,000

C.

CONSIDER/ACT ON AMENDMENT OF EXTENDED SICK LEAVE POLICY

IV. Board Action Items for Separate Consideration

A.

CONSIDER/ACT ON AUGUST, 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT

Chief Financial Officer Ronald Kuehler reported to the Board.
Mr. Kuehler and Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger answered Board Members' questions.
 
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the August, 2019 Financial Report.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

CONSIDER/ACT ON RESIGNATIONS FROM AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger announced that Dr. Edwin Flores has resigned from the Board of Directors effective August 21, 2019, having been appointed to a tax Appraisal District, such appointment requiring his resignation from this Board.
 
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Edwin Flores from the Board.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Executive Session

A.

AUTHORIZATION

The Board recessed Open Session and retired to Executive Session at 7:07 p.m.
The Board resumed Open Session at 7:33, having made no decisions nor conducted any vote in Executive Session.
 

VI. 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Major General James Williams