International Leadership of Texas, Inc.
Minutes
March 5, 2020 School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Location
1651 N. Glenville Dr. Suite 216
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 Agenda Items to be considered by the School Safety and Security Committee of International Leadership of Texas (the "Committee"), and the Committee will convene an Open Meeting of the Committee on the date and time and at location set forth herein. Although one or more Board Members will participate, the Committee Meeting is not a Board Meeting. Thus, it is not the intent of the Committee to have a quorum of the Board of Directors physically present at the above address for the Committee Meeting. Additionally, Committee 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 Committee cannot be physically present at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer of the Committee physically present at the above address. The Committee 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 the ILTexas School Safety and Security Committee
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 Agenda Items to be considered by the School Safety and Security Committee of International Leadership of Texas (the "Committee"), and the Committee will convene an Open Meeting of the Committee on the date and time and at location set forth herein. Although one or more Board Members will participate, the Committee Meeting is not a Board Meeting. Thus, it is not the intent of the Committee to have a quorum of the Board of Directors physically present at the above address for the Committee Meeting. Additionally, Committee 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 Committee cannot be physically present at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer of the Committee physically present at the above address. The Committee 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 the ILTexas School Safety and Security Committee
Directors Present
PETER GUDMUNDSSON
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Aaron Thorson, Angela Marcellus, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Crabill, Jeff Best, parent of ILTexas student, John Capers, GPD, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Maj. Gen. James Williams, Mary Albritton, Robert Shel[t]on, Consultant, Sheldon Ross, Valerie Layne
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
ILTexas Chief of Staff Aaron Thorson called the Meeting to order.
PETER GUDMUNDSSON called a meeting to order on Thursday Mar 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings of the Committee
II. Reason for formation of the Committee
A.
2019 SB11 Mandate
John Hough discussed the mandate of SB11. Eddie Conger and Frank Crabill added remarks.
III. Introductions of Committee Members
A.
Members Appointed by Superintendent
Aaron Thorson called on all Members to introduce themselves.
IV. Committee Responsibilities
A.
Responsibility: Plan and Implement MEOP
John Hough led discussion of the MEOP. Frank Crabill and Robert Shelton assisted.
Training and availability of floor plans to first responders was discussed, with input from GPD Officer Capers.
Mary Albritton contributed discussion of assessment of risks that a student might harm self or others)
Aaron Thorson highlighted additional aspects of MEOP planning and implementation.
Training and availability of floor plans to first responders was discussed, with input from GPD Officer Capers.
Mary Albritton contributed discussion of assessment of risks that a student might harm self or others)
Aaron Thorson highlighted additional aspects of MEOP planning and implementation.
Discussion ensued.
B.
Responsibility: Recommend MEOP Updates
Discussion ensued.
C.
Inform ILTexas Administration as Required
Discussion ensued.
D.
Responsibility: Accurate and Complete TxSSC Report
Discussion ensued.
E.
Responsibility: Consult Law Enforcement -- Near-Campus Presence
Discussion ensued.
V. Committee Meetings
A.
Frequency of Meetings
Discussion ensued.
B.
Open Meetings; Exceptions
Discussion ensued.
C.
Public Notice
Discussion ensued.
D.
Minutes are Required
Discussion ensued.
VI. Questions and Concerns
A.
Discussion of Questions and Concerns
Discussion ensued.
VII. Schedule Next Meeting
A.
Set Meeting Date(s)
Discussion ensued.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen