International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

March 29, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM


Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas

Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), Texas Government Code Ch. 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 Regular Open Meeting of the Board on the date and time set forth herein. The meeting will take place at 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082. Members of the public may watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349  or via a link posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).

To speak at the meeting, please send your name to board@iltexas.org, 24-Hours in advance of the noticed meeting time, so that we may promote you to a panelist. This will allow you to speak with our board members. 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 TOMA.  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 2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. In person attendance is also accessible at the address listed immediately above.  The items on this Agenda may be addressed by the Board 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/ J. Timothy Brightman, For ILTexas' Board

Directors Present

Alphonse Davis (remote), Brian Beaudreault (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith (remote), Marcela Monahan (remote), PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Aaron Thorson, Adam Brown, Angela Marcellus (remote), Catherine Barrera, Charles Hairgrove, Charles Klein, Craig Timberlake (remote), Dr. Erin Pace (remote), Dr. Laura Carrasco, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Miller (remote), James T. (Tim) Brightman, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Larry Albritton, Marcus Young, Michael White, Riva Westbrook-Anderson (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

PETER GUDMUNDSSON called a meeting of the board of directors of International Leadership of Texas, Inc. to order on Wednesday Mar 29, 2023 at 6:16 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of February 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting on 02-15-23.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes of January 27 Special Board Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the minutes from January 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting on 01-27-23.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Edward G. Conger reported to the Board.

Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Student Services Dr. Laura Carrasco briefed the Board, assisted by Executive Director of Special Education Charles Hairgrove, Assistant Executive Director of Evaluations Dr. Erin Pace, and Riva Westbrook-Anderson.

IV. Board Committee Reports

A.

Report from Finance and Audit Committee

Board Secretary Tracy Cox had no matters to discuss.

V. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Consider/Act on February 2023 Financial Report

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the report.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.

Chief Financial Officer Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Consider/Act on RFP for Food Services for 2023-2024 School Year

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the RFP.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 9:10 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VII. Consent Agenda

A.

Consent Agenda Items -- Single Vote Unless Otherwise Specified

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. 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 9:12 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen