International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

April 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 19, 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

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

Directors Absent

Alphonse Davis, PETER GUDMUNDSSON

Guests Present

Aaron Thorson, Adam Brown, Angela Marcellus (remote), Catherine Barrera, Charles Klein, Dr. Eliel Hinojosa (remote), Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Lucy Mariappa, Michael White, Ms. Owens (Aggieland) (remote), Nadia Ayala (remote), Tiffany Harrod

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 Wednesday Apr 19, 2023 at 6:17 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of March 29, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the minutes from March 29, 2023 Regular Board Meeting on 03-29-23.
Gabriela Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Public Speakers

A.

Dr. Eliel Hinojosa addressed the Board

Eliel Hinojosa, Jr., Ph.D., Instructional Coach, Aggieland High School, ILTexas, addressed the Board.

IV. 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.

Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis Tiffany Harrod briefed the Board on STAAR testing.

V. Board Committee Reports

A.

Report from Finance and Audit Committee

Board Secretary Tracy Cox reported no significant activity.

VI. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Consider/Act on March, 2023 Financial Report

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Report.
Gabriela Smith seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:54 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:45 p.m., having conducted no votes and made no decisions during Executive Session.

VIII. Consent Agenda

A.

Consent Agenda Items -- Single Vote Unless Otherwise Specified

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

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn.
Gabriela Smith 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 7:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2023 Accountability Update February.pptx.pdf
  • Finance Board Report - March 2023.pdf
  • Contracts to be Ratified 3.21.2023 - 4.17.2023.pdf
  • RESOLUTION re PreK Expansion.pdf
  • PK BUSINESS PLAN - BOARD BOOK.pdf
  • Emergent Bilingual Summer School 23-24.pdf
  • PCCO 037 - Final Contract Reconciliation.pdf
  • RFQ23-0002 architect for LDHS tenant improvements.pdf
  • BOARD RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CEO AND CFO TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS.pdf