International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

March 15, 2020 Special Meeting

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Date and Time

Sunday March 15, 2020 at 5:00 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 to be considered by the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas (the "Board"), and the Board will convene a Special 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

Chris Moreland (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Major General James Williams, PETER GUDMUNDSSON (remote), Soner Tarim (remote), Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Major General James Williams

Guests Present

Finn Simmensen

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Tracy Cox called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Sunday Mar 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM.

II. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Developments and Response

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and responses of ILTexas. 
  • Distance learning is planned for students.
  • Additional Chromebooks in K-3.
  • ISPs are helping by waiving fees.
  • TEA has delayed some of the scheduled testing dates.
  • Commissioner Morath forecasts up to 8 weeks of closures.
  • 17/254 counties have diagnosed cases of COVID-19.
  • Commissioner assured schools continued funding and intends to afford them maximum legal latitude to provide effective instruction.
CFO James Dworkin briefed the Board on financial status and market conditions.
  • $1.2M for Chromebooks.
  • $0.4M for other accommodations.
  • New borrowing, $45M, should be accelerated in view of current conditions in the banking system.
ILTexas General Counsel Tim Brightman briefly addressed the Board.
  • Resolutions presented today serve public purpose of maintaining continuity of school operations during emergency.
  • Mr. Brightman read the Resolutions (two) aloud into the record and for the Board to hear in preparation for their vote.
Major General James Williams arrived.

III. Board Items for Action

A.

CONSIDER/ACT ON ISSUES RELATING TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to 1. approve Resolution (1 of 2) re paying staff, authorizing sick leave (Beach moved, Cox seconded) 2. approve Resolution (2 of 2) re authorizing debt instruments including those for real estate purchase (Cox moved, Beach seconded).
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Executive Session

A.

AUTHORIZATION

B.

CONSIDER/ACT ON MEASURES DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no Executive Session.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn.
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 6:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen