International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

October 14, 2023 Board Workshop

Date and Time

Saturday October 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Location

2021 Lakeside Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082

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 Workshop of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas, for the purpose of planning and setting expectations for Board Operations on the date and time and at the location set forth herein. It is the intent of the Board to have a quorum 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. 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).  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/ Catherine Barrera, For ILTexas' Board

Directors Present

Brian Beaudreault, Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith, Marcela Monahan, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Alphonse Davis

Guests Present

Adam Brown, Dr. Angel McKoy, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Patricia Ramos, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Miller, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Kathleen Moreland, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Kim Axtell, Nadia Ayala, Tiffany Harrod, Veronica Ibarra

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

INTRODUCTION: SESSION PURPOSE--ACADEMIC WORKSHOP

C.

INTRODUCTIONS

II. REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM

A.

Review and Discussion

Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Student Services Dr. Laura Carrasco initiated free-ranging discussion of the ILTexas Academic Program. Topics referenced included: Mission, language proficiencies, TEKS, college preparatory programming. Discussion continued: research underpinning the dual language program model; demographics, ELLs, and performance; student leadership programming; scheduling; instructional materials; PLC community vision; MTSS; remediation; accelerated instruction; special populations (Special Education, enrichment, CTE, 504, extracurriculars); STAAR assessment; teacher retention and qualifications.

Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis Tiffany Harrod presented STAAR assessment data to the Board.

Kim Axtell presented math data and changes in math programming to the Board. Questioning and discussion followed.

 

III. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING IN THE FUTURE

A.

Review and Discussion

Kim Axtell continued presentation on math programming.

Discussion continued. Topics included: school culture and discipline; teacher coaching.

Dr. Carrasco concluded presentation and discussion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

The Workshop was adjourned at 12:28 p.m.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:29 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen