International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

September 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 18, 2024 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, Marcela Monahan (remote), Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Gabriela Smith, PETER GUDMUNDSSON

Guests Present

Angela Salah, Bettith Garza (remote), Charles Klein, Craig Timberlake (remote), Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Marco Padron, Mary Albritton (remote), Michael White, Myrna Apodaca (remote), Regina Jones (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 Sep 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of August 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the minutes from August 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting on 08-21-24.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger reported to the Board.

  • Nationwide trend of students making terroristic threats against schools (Superintendent and DSSL Dr. Thomas Seaberry briefed the Board

B.

Presentation of STAAR Scores for the 2023-2024 School Year

Preliminary academic performance data were reported to the Board (Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis Tiffany Harrod, DSSL, and DSASS Dr. Laura Carrasco).

C.

Review of Valedictorian/Salutatorian requirements and timeline

DSASS Dr, Laura Carrasco reported to the Board on Valedictorian and Salutatorian Requirements.

  • Executive Director of PEIMS Myrna Apodaca
  • Executive Director of Counseling Mary Albritton
  • DSSL Dr. Tomas Seaberry

IV. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve August 2024 Financials

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the report.
Brian Beaudreault seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Approve Finance Budget Amendment

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment.
Andrew Carr seconded the motion.

Superintendent-CEO Eddie Conger briefed the Board on the proposed Budget Amendment.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Executive Session

A.

Authorization

B.

Consult with Attorney Pursuant to Government Code 551.071

The Board entered Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 7:46 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

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

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Dr. Lynne Beach made a motion to adjourn.
Andrew Carr 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 7:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2024 STAAR Data Presentation for Board.pptx
  • STAAR_Performance_2024_057848.pdf
  • Academic_Growth_2024_057848.pdf
  • Graduation_Rate_2024_057848.pdf
  • Closing_the_Gaps_2024_057848.pdf
  • Accountability_Rating_Overall_Summary_2024_057848.pdf
  • College_Career_and_Military_Readiness_2024_057848.pdf
  • Relative_Performance_2024_057848.pdf
  • 01. Contracts to be Ratified for the Board 8.15.24 - 9.16.24 (2).pdf
  • 02. RESOLUTION_re_Remote_Homebound_Services.pdf
  • 03. 92680X AGP High School.pdf
  • 04. DW514221 TRI-COUNTY EAST RDSPD 2025.pdf