December 13, 2004 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recognition of Lincoln Middle School Cheerleaders

3.B) Recognition of District Championship Teams: Memorial High School Volleyball Team and Rowe High School Girl's Cross-Country Team

3.C) Recognition of MISD Students in Celebration of Successes at the National Hispanic Institute Young Leaders Conference National Debate Tournament

3.D) Recognition of MISD Migrant Department Staff

3.E) Recognition of Campus Beautification Award Winner for November 2004

3.F) Quarterly Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2004 to November 30, 2004

3.G) Annual Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004

3.H) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for October 2004

3.I) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for November 2004

3.J) McAllen Professional Staff Survey (MPSS)

3.K) 8th Grade Transitional Program at Lamar Academy Update

4. Adjourn to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

4.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

4.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

4.C) Potential and/or Pending Litigation

5. Reconvene to Open Session

5.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

5.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

5.C) Potential and/or Pending Litigation

6. Consent Agenda

6.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

6.A)1. Regular Board Mtg. November 8, 2004 5:30 PM

6.A)2. Special Board Mtg. November 8, 2004 8:00 PM

6.A)3. Special Board Mtg. November 10, 2004 11:30 AM

6.A)4. Special Board Mtg. November 10, 2004 12:00 PM

6.A)5. Board Workshop November 16, 2004 8:30 AM

6.A)6. Special Board Mtg. November 23, 2004 11:30 AM

6.B) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 4569 - Web Publishing and Storage Services

6.C) Bid No. 5502 - Glazing Supplies and Installation Services

6.D) Rejection of Qualification Statements for Request for Qualifications No. 5503 - Comprehensive and Coordinated Preventive and Primary Health Care Services

6.E) Bid No. 5519 - Printing Services

6.F) Approval of Agreement for Request for Qualifications No. 5540 - Bond Counsel Services between McAllen Independent School District and Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.

6.G) Rejection of Bid No. 5543 - Projectors and Accessories

6.H) Bid No. 5545 - Sporting Goods and Equipment Catalog Re-Bid

6.I) Bid No. 5550 - School Bus Air Condition Units Purchase and Installation Services

6.J) Rejection of Bid No. 5553 - Floor Covering and Installation Services

6.K) Interlocal Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 5571 - Renewal of SBC Agreement For Specialized Service (DS 3) Through the Department of Information Resources

6.L) Interlocal Agreement No. 5574 - Mother-Daughter Program with the University of Texas-Pan American

6.M) Interlocal Agreement Purchase No. 5577 - Replacement Chiller for Milam Elementary School Through TIPS

6.N) Line of Credit with First National Bank

6.O) Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days Waiver, Pursuant to TEC 25.082

6.P) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

7. Amendment to the Agreement for the Collection of Delinquent Taxes

8. Professional Service Agreement No. 5575 - Disproportionate Representation Issues in Special Education with Stetson and Associates, Inc.

9. Professional Service Agreement No. 5576 - Changing the Lens of Instructional Leaders: Walk-Throughs and Follow-Up Conversations

10. Approval for Out-of-Country Trips for Memorial High School Band and Choir

11. Bid No. 5514 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment and Accessories

12. Tie Bid No. 5514 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment and Accessories

13. Application for Expedited State Waiver

14. First Day of Instruction Waiver

15. Approve Request for Final Payment to Gignac/SHW Group, Inc. on the Construction of New Elementary School/New and Renovated Activity Rooms

16. Approve Request for Final Payment to Peterson Construction, Inc., on the Construction of New Elementary School/New and Renovated Activity Rooms

17. Approve Request for Payment No. 7 to Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD for HVAC Modifications to Rowe High School

18. Request to Approve Change Order No. 3 for the HVAC Modifications to Rowe High School

19. Request to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the HVAC Modifications to Rowe High School

20. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 73 (Local Policies Only)

21. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 74

22. Superintendent's Report

22.A) School Related Activities

23. Schedule of Future Meetings

23.A) Regular Board Mtg. January 24, 2005 5:30 PM Board Room

23.B) Special Board Mtg. January 24, 2005 8:00 PM

24. Closed Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

25. Open Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

26. Adjournment