International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

October 30, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 30, 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, Brian Beaudreault, PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith, Marcela Monahan

Guests Present

Charles Klein, Christina Henry (remote), Craig Timberlake, Donald Day, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Dr. Veronica Csorvasi (remote), Eddie Conger, Finn Simmensen, Frank Miller (remote), James T. (Tim) Brightman, Karen Marx, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Marco Padron, Michael White, Regina Jones (remote), 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 Oct 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of September 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Andrew Carr made a motion to approve the minutes from September 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting on 09-18-24.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items

A.

Superintendent Report

B.

Discuss the BE & ESL Program Evaluation

DSASS Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Veronica Csorvasi, and Mr. Frank Miller reported to the Board.

C.

Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake Overview of Recent Washington, D.C. trip

Chief of Student Leadership Development MajGen Craig Timberlake briefed the Board.

ILTexas high school students briefed the Board and engaged in wide-ranging dialogue with Board Members.

IV. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve September 2024 Financials

Brian Beaudreault made a motion to approve the September, 2024 Financial Report.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Approve Finance Budget Amendment

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve FY25 Budget Amendment #2.
Andrew Carr seconded the motion.
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 7:50 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:36 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Tracy Cox 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

Brian Beaudreault 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • PD - Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students – 2024-2025.pdf
  • 23-24 BE ESL Program Evaluation for the School Board Meeting.pdf
  • BUDGET AMENDMENT #2.xlsx
  • 01. Contracts COMBINED 20241030 0754.pdf
  • 02. TREC contract unsigned 9-2024 thru 8-2025.pdf