International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday December 13, 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/ Catherine Barrera, For ILTexas' Board

Directors Present

Andrew Carr (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, Charles Klein, Donald Day, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Joe Hoffer (remote), Kayla Nations-Perkins, Michael White, Veronica Ibarra, William Pilcher

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 Dec 13, 2023 at 6:15 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of November 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Motion to approve the minutes.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Financial Integrity System of Texas Report

III. Appeal of Expulsion of Student

A.

Appeal of Expulsion of Student

Gabriela Smith made a motion to uphold the decision.
Marcela Monahan seconded the motion.

The Board entered Closed Session to hear the appeal at 6:24 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:17 p.m., having made no decisions and having conducted no votes while in Closed Session.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Gabriela Smith
Aye
Tracy Cox
Aye
Brian Beaudreault
Aye
Marcela Monahan
Aye
Andrew Carr
Abstain
PETER GUDMUNDSSON
Aye
Dr. Lynne Beach
Aye

IV. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board.

  • Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership Dr. Thomas Seaberry briefed the Board on college admissions
  • Senior Executive Director of Construction Charles Klein briefed the Board on construction projects

V. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:05 p.m., having made no decisions and having conducted no votes while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

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

VII. Board Items For Action, Including Items Pulled From Consent Agenda, If Any

A.

Consider/Act on November 2023 Financial Report.

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

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

CONSIDER/ACT ON SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION, COMPENSATION AND CONTRACT

Tracy Cox made a motion to extend the contract as discussed in executive session.
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 8:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2023_11_15_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • 2022-23 FIRST RATING PRESENTATION.pptx
  • ILTexas Construction Updates 12.13.23 Packet.pptx
  • ILTexas Construction Updates 12.13.23 Packet.pdf
  • NOVEMBER 2023 FINANCIAL REPORTS.pdf
  • 1. Contracts to be Ratified 11.4.2023-12.8.2023.pdf
  • 2. Consider Potential Delegation of Authority.pdf
  • 3. ILT Richmond K8 Final Furniture Quote Q8505 121223.pdf
  • 3a.7996 - ILT - Richmond K-8_Library & Music Rms_12.05.23.pdf
  • 3b. 7996 - ILT - Richmond K-8_Overall FP_36x48_12.08.23.pdf
  • 4. Lease Proposal - Park Place Plaza.pdf
  • PSF Application Resolution.pdf