International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
October 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 16, 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
Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Soner Tarim (remote), Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
PETER GUDMUNDSSON
Guests Present
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 Oct 16, 2019 at 6:15 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes of September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve minutes from the September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting on 09-18-19 September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting on 09-18-19.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Report and Information Items
A.
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
Dr. Veronica Csorvasi reported on the Bilingual/ESL Program Effectiveness Review.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON arrived.
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.
D.
SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT
Superintendent-CEO Edward Conger reported to the Board.
III. Board Action Items on the Consent Agenda
A.
CONSENT AGENDA FOR VOTE
CFO Ronald Kuehler briefed the Board on the NWEA MAP assessment contract and on the TexPool Resolution.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Dr. Soner Tarim's audiovisual connection was interrupted; Dr. Tarim did not vote on the Consent Agenda. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPENDITURE ITEMS EXCEEDING $100,000
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON AMENDED TEXPOOL RESOLUTION LISTING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
IV. Board Action Items for Separate Consideration
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON SEPTEMBER, 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
CFO Ronald Kuehler reported to the Board.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Report.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON APPROVAL OF LANCASTER-DESOTO HS CONSTRUCTION-REMODEL PROJECT
Dr. Alan Seay briefed the Board on progress and proposals in the remodeling of the premises occupied by ILTexas Lancaster DeSoto High School.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the proposed construction remodeling project and to authorize the Superintendent to execute the project.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON POLICY AMENDMENT ADDING SECTION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR STATE DAYS ON RETIREMENT
This item was postponed. No action was taken.
D.
CONSIDER/ACT ON APPROVAL OF TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR MULTIPLE ILTEXAS CAMPUSES
This item was postponed. No action was taken.
V. Executive Session
A.
AUTHORIZATION
The Board retired to Executive Session at 7:08 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:44 p.m., having made no decision and taken no vote in Executive Session.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:44 p.m., having made no decision and taken no vote in Executive Session.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON 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 7:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen