International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
February 19, 2020 Regular Meeting and TAPR Public Hearing
Date and Time
Wednesday February 19, 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
Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Soner Tarim (remote), Tracy Cox
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
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 Feb 19, 2020 at 6:18 PM.
C.
APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the minutes from January 22, 2020 Regular Meeting on 01-22-20.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Speakers
A.
Guests who spoke, if any
Mr. Harvey Pittman, teacher at ILTexas AGPHS addressed the Board.
III. 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report Public Hearing
A.
PUBLIC HEARING OF 2019-2020 TAPR
Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis Tiffany Harrod reported on the 2019 TAPR.
IV. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
A.
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
B.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight reported to the Board on personnel actions and trends.
C.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT
A representative of ASP briefed the Board on college acceptance of ILTexas students. Students who were admitted to UT Austin, University of Chicago and Babson College addressed the Board. Another, larger group of students is anticipated to appear at the March, 2020 Board Meeting.
Dr. Thomas Seaberry introduced a group of ILTexas MCJROTC cadets, who gave a presentation on their program at the ILTexas Arlington Grand Prairie High School campus.
Dr. Thomas Seaberry introduced Yan, Manager of ILTexas China, who briefed the Board on certain aspects of the current Asian coronavirus outbreak and fielded questions.
Dr. Thomas Seaberry introduced a group of ILTexas MCJROTC cadets, who gave a presentation on their program at the ILTexas Arlington Grand Prairie High School campus.
Dr. Thomas Seaberry introduced Yan, Manager of ILTexas China, who briefed the Board on certain aspects of the current Asian coronavirus outbreak and fielded questions.
V. Board Items for Action
A.
CONSIDER/ACT ON APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER
Soner Tarim arrived.
Peter Gudmundsson and Dr. Lynne Beach introduced Mr. Chris Moreland. Mr. Moreland addressed the Board and others who were present.
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to appoint Mr. Chris Moreland as a Member of the Board.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
Soner Tarim joined the meeting and voted on the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Mr. Moreland was seated as a Member of the Board of Directors of I.A.E.F.
Subsequently, Mr. Moreland participated in all votes during this Meeting.
Subsequently, Mr. Moreland participated in all votes during this Meeting.
B.
CONSIDER/ACT ON JANUARY, 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT
CFO James Dworkin reported to the Board.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the Report.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
CONSIDER/ACT ON EXPANSION CHARTER AMENDMENT SEEKING APPROVAL OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS IN COLLEGE STATION AREA
Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson briefed the Board.
Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the expansion.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
CONSIDER/ACT ON APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT EFW K-8 AND SAGINAW K-8 RESULTING FROM RFP 20200108
Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson briefed the Board.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to approve the construction.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CONSIDER/ACT ON EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AT EFW K-8 AND SAGINAW K-8.
Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson briefed the Board.
Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the construction.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
CONSIDER/ACT ON LEASE OF REPLACEMENT SPACE FOR HOUSTON AREA OFFICE
Chief Administrative Officer Jerry McCreight briefed the Board.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON made a motion to authorize the proposed lease.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Session
A.
AUTHORIZATION
There was no Executive Session.
VII. 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 8:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen