International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

Minutes

November 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 20, 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 (remote), Dr. Lynne Beach, Gabriela Smith, Marcela Monahan (remote), PETER GUDMUNDSSON, Tracy Cox

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Charles Klein, Craig Timberlake (remote), Donald Day, Dr. Laura Carrasco, Dr. Thomas Seaberry, Eddie Conger (remote), Finn Simmensen, James T. (Tim) Brightman, Kayla Nations-Perkins, Marco Padron, Michael White, 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 Nov 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM.

II. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings

A.

Approve Minutes of October 30, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Gabriela Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from October 30, 2024 Regular Board Meeting on 10-30-24.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Appeal Hearing in a Student Discipline Matter

A.

Hear Level III Appeal of the Expulsion of a Student from Arlington Grand Prairie High School

Gabriela Smith made a motion to uphold the expulsion and to modify the term of expulsion such that the student will be allowed to apply for readmission to ILTexas on or after December 2, 2024.
Tracy Cox seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Board Items for Discussion/Action

A.

Discuss/Approve October 2024 Financials

Tracy Cox made a motion to approve the October, 2024 Financial Report.
Andrew Carr seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White reported to the Board.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss/Approve FY24 Financial Audit Report

Tracy Cox made a motion to accept the report.
Dr. Lynne Beach seconded the motion.

CFO Michael White introduced independent auditor SFC, whose representative briefed the Board on the draft audit report.

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 6:45 p.m. and returned to Open Session at 8:03 p.m., having conducted no votes and having made no decisions while in Executive Session.

VI. Consent Agenda

A.

Items for Approval

Gabriela Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Tracy Cox 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 8:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Finn Simmensen
Documents used during the meeting
  • ILTexas FS 2024-10 - BB - Updated.pdf
  • Report DRAFT V2.pdf
  • 01. Contracts for ratification 10-29 -- 11-19.pdf
  • 02. Resolution re TexPool.pdf
  • 03. Resolution re Surplus Property.pdf
  • 04. PROP, IL TEXAS, ARLINGTON FULL CONVERSION.pdf
  • 05. PROP, IL TEXAS, KELLER FULL CONVERSION.pdf
  • 06. Chemistry and Science Room Items Q12780 111924.pdf
  • 07. Resolution CFO Property issues.pdf
  • 08. KSHS-TxDoT Stateside Right of Way Services Offer Packet.pdf
  • 09. RFQ 25-0002 - Owner's Rep Services Projects.pdf