International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
January 22, 2020 Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 22, 2020 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
Major General James Williams, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
Dr. Lynne Beach, Soner Tarim
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 Jan 22, 2020 at 6:14 PM.
C.
APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND CHARTER FIRST PUBLIC HEARING
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the minutes from December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Charter FIRST Rating Report on 12-18-19.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Speakers
A.
Guests who spoke, if any
There were no members of the public in attendance who wished to speak.
The Board President re-ordered the schedule of the Meeting: immediately after approving the Minutes of the previous Meeting, the Board Members entered Executive Session.
III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
A.
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the December, 2019 Financial Report.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
CFO James Dworkin reported to the Board.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
C.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT
IV. Board Items for Action
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON DECEMBER, 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the December, 2019 Financial Report.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
This and other report and action items were taken up after the Board had voted on Executive Session items.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON ILTEXAS NEPOTISM POLICY
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to adopt the amended Nepotism Policy.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON BOARD APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR ITEMS EXCEEDING $100,000
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to adopt the amended policy as written, whereby CFO and Superintendent-CEO each have authority individually to approve purchases between $10,000 and $100,000 and have authority jointly to approve purchases between $100,000 and $250,000; other provisions as written.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
CONSIDER/ACT ON BID SOLICITATION POLICY FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to adopt the amended policy, whereby two bids, not three, are required for projects as referenced in the policy as written.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CONSIDER/ACT ON SAFETY COMMITTEE
Tracy Cox made a motion to form a Safety and Security Committee and assign Board Members to said Committee; assigning Board President Williams and Board Member Gudmundsson to the Committee.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
Executive Director of Operations Frank Crabill introduced Mr. John Hough as Director of Safety and Security.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Executive Session
A.
AUTHORIZATION
B.
DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO GOV.T CODE SEC. 551.072.
The Board Members entered Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. Return to Open Session: 8:52 p.m.
VI. Action Items After Executive Session
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON MOTION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to authorize the Superintendent to submit offers, negotiate with sellers, and purchase real estate as described in Executive Session.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
As to Section VI, items A-F, all of which had been discussed in Executive Session, Board President James Williams concisely announced the substance of the items and solicited motions, seconds and votes.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPANSION OF KATY-WESTPARK HIGH SCHOOL
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve expansion of Katy-Westpark High School.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON LEASE AGREEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION
Tracy Cox made a motion to discuss and finalize a lease agreement in College Station as discussed in Executive Session.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
CONSIDER ACT ON CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES IN SOUTH DALLAS AND COLLEGE STATION AREAS
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve construction of high school campuses in College Station and south Dallas County and remodel of purchased property in south Houston as discussed in Executive Session.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CONSIDER/ACT ON CMAR METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECTS APPROVED TONIGHT
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve CMAR methodology for projects approved tonight and to approve the construction team as follows: the architect will be Pivot North Architects; the real estate professionals will be Colliers International, who will also bring the owner's representative.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
CONSIDER/ACT ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve Reimbursement Resolution No. 20200122.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to adjourn the Meeting.
Tracy Cox 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 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen