January 24, 2005 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recognition of Local Businesses for Sponsorship of the MISD Christmas Toy Drive in Collaboration with the Migrant Department

3.B) Recognition of MISD All State High School Choir Students

3.C) TELPAS Results for LEP Students

3.D) Class-Size Waivers

3.E) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2004

4. Consent Agenda

4.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

4.A)1. Board Workshop December 6, 2004 8:00 AM

4.A)2. Board Workshop December 9, 2004 4:00 PM

4.A)3. Special Board Mtg. December 13, 2004 5:00 PM

4.A)4. Regular Board Mtg. December 13, 2004 5:30 PM

4.A)5. Special Board Mtg. December 13, 2004 8:00 PM

4.B) Renewal of Bid No. 4557 - Lawn and Garden Equipment, Supplies and Repair Services

4.C) Bid No. 5546 - Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Catalog Bid

4.D) Bid No. 5569 - Groceries and Miscellaneous Products

4.E) Sole Source Purchase No. 5578 - Software License Fee and Services for Personal Data Assistant (PDA) for mCLASS: Math

4.F) Sole Source Purchase No. 5585 - Success Maker Reading Software, Professional Development Training and Basic Support

5. 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:

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 - Civil Action No. M-04-205 L.H and N.H, Jr. bnf of N.H. III vs McAllen ISD, et al; in the United States District Court for the Southern Division of Texas, McAllen, Division.

6. Reconvene to Open Session

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

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

6.C) Potential and/or Pending Litigation - Civil Action No. M-04-205 L.H and N.H, Jr. bnf of N.H. III vs McAllen ISD, et al; in the United States District Court for the Southern Division of Texas, McAllen, Division.

7. Resolution Ordering Election for Trustees in McAllen Independent School District to be held May 7, 2005

8. Proposal to Contract the May 7, 2005 Trustee Election with the Hidalgo County Elections Administrator

9. Interlocal Agreement Between the City of McAllen and the McAllen Independent School District for City/School Parks at Morris, McAuliffe and Jackson Schools and Exchange of Real Property Adjacent to Morris Middle School

10. Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Year Ended August 31, 2004

11. Bid No. 5517 - Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards and Incentives Catalog Bid

12. Tie Bid, Item No. 12 for Bid No. 5517 - Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards and Incentives Catalog Bid

13. Request for Proposal No. 5570 - Brand Name Pizza Products

14. Approval of the 2004-2005 District Improvement Plan Status Report

15. Approval of MISD Strategic Plan, 2005-2010

16. Superintendent's Report

16.A) School Related Activities

17. Schedule of Future Meetings

17.A) Audit Committee Mtg. January 26, 2005 5:00 PM Board Room

17.B) Regular Board Mtg. February 14, 2005 5:30 PM Board Room

17.C) Special Board Mtg. February 14, 2005 8:00 PM Board Room

17.D) Board Workshop February 16, 2005 11:30 AM

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

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

20. Adjournment