November 8, 2005 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Students

3.B) Recognition of Rowe High School JROTC Warrior Squadron In Celebration of Winning National Title for the Fourth Consecutive Year

3.C) Recognition of Milam Elementary and Bonham Elementary In Celebration of Being Named to Statewide Honor Roll for Best Performance in Texas

3.D) Recognition of Mr. Mike Blum and Mr. Jesse Trevino

3.E) Regional School for the Deaf Field Trip to Washington, D.C. During Spring Break, 2006

3.F) Support Staff Advisory Council Report

3.G) Report on Reading Recovery Program

3.H) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for August 2005

3.I) Annual Investment Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2005

3.J) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2005

4. Consent Agenda

4.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

4.A)1. Special Board Mtg. October 4, 2005 4:00 PM

4.A)2. Special Board Mtg. October 4, 2005 5:30 PM

4.A)3. Board Workshop October 10, 2005 4:00 PM

4.A)4. Special Board Mtg. October 11, 2005 4:30 PM

4.A)5. Regular Board Mtg. October 11, 2005 5:30 PM

4.A)6. Special Board Mtg. October 11, 2005 8:00 PM

4.A)7. Special Board Mtg. October 12, 2005 11:00 AM

4.A)8. Board Workshop October 12, 2005 2:00 PM

4.A)9. Curriculum Comm Mtg. October 19, 2005 12:00 PM

4.B) Renewal of Bid No. 4513 - Health Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

4.C) Renewal of RFP No. 4522 - Basic Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Group AD&D Insurance

4.D) Renewal of Bid No. 4532 - Special Education Equipment and Materials Catalog Bid

4.E) Renewal of RFP No. 4589 - Voluntary Legal Services Benefit Plan Re-Bid

4.F) Renewal of Bid No. 5519 - Printing Services

4.G) Renewal of Bid No. 5545 - Sporting Goods and Equipment Catalog Re-Bid

4.H) Renewal of Bid No. 5550 - School Bus Air Condition Units Purchase and Installation Services

4.I) Bid No. 6517 - Air Conditioner Filter Maintenance Change Services

4.J) Bid No. 6527 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment and Accessories

4.K) Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 6539 - mCLASS: CIRCLE Data Management Products and Services

4.L) Renewal of Sole Source No. 6554 - Success Maker Basic Support and Approval of Professional Development Training

4.M) Approval of Recommended Programs for Physical Education Waivers

4.N) Approval of Local Assessment Fee for Special Service Projects through Region One Education Service Center

4.O) List of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2005-2006

5. Adjournment to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

5.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

5.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

5.C) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for McAuliffe Elementary

5.D) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Thigpen Elementary

5.E) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Travis Middle School

5.F) Recommendation of Administrator for Special Populations

5.G) Recommendation of Elementary Science Coordinator

5.H) Recommendation of Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

5.I) Recommendation of Staff Accountant

5.J) Re-Assignment of Certain Professional Staff

5.K) Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent

6. Reconvene In Open Session

6.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

6.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

6.C) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for McAuliffe Elementary

6.D) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Thigpen Elementary

6.E) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Travis Middle School

6.F) Recommendation of Administrator for Special Populations

6.G) Recommendation of Elementary Science Coordinator

6.H) Recommendation of Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

6.I) Recommendation of Staff Accountant

6.J) Re-Assignment of Certain Professional Staff

6.K) Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent

7. Update to Board Policy CV (Local)

8. Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) Procedures

9. Approval of Ranking of Firms for Request for Qualifications No. 6521 - On-Call Architectural Design Services and Authorization to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Firm

10. Request for Payment No. 1 from KD Development, Inc., d/b/a Accompany Services on the Rowe High School Natatorium Re-Plastering Repairs

11. Request for Payment No. 4 to Sechrist-Hall Company on the Lincoln Middle School Re-Roofing

12. Request for Final Payment from Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD on the Boiler Replacement at Thigpen Elementary School

13. Request for Approval of Change Order No. 2 from D. Wilson Construction Company on the HVAC Improvements at Travis Middle School Re-Bid

14. Request for Final Payment from D. Wilson Construction Company on the HVAC Improvements at Travis Middle School Re-Bid

15. Discussion and Direction from the Board of Trustees on Request for Qualifications No. 6538 - Architectural Design Services for Bond Projects

16. Review and Discussion of Project Schedules and Estimated Budgets for the Four Elementary Schools for the 2005 Bond Projects

17. Approval of Agreement with ERO, International, LLP for Architectural Design Services for Prototype I Schools from Request for Qualifications No. 5619 - Architectural Design Services for Four Elementary Schools

18. Approval of Agreement with PBK, Inc. for Archtectural Design Services for Prototype II Schools from Request for Qualifications No. 5619 - Architectural Design Services for Four Elementary Schools

19. Approval of Agreement with RABA-Kistner Consultants, Inc., for Request for Qualifications No. 5627 - Environmental, Geo-Technical, Construction Materials Testing Services for Elementary School Bond Projects and Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Fields Elementary School, Work Authorization No. 2 for Thigpen Elementary School and Work Authorization No. 3 for Zavala Elementary School

20. Approval of Agreement with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. for Civil Engineering Services for the 2005 Bond Projects and Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Fields Elementary School, Work Authorization No. 2 for Thigpen Elementary School and Work Authorization No. 3 for Zavala Elementary School

21. Approval of the Submittal of the Striving Readers Application to the United States Department of Education - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

22. Approval of Extra Duty Pay Guidelines

23. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and Communities In Schools of Hidalgo County, Inc. for Memorial High School

24. Approval and Adoption of MISD EHBC (LOCAL) Policy (Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services)

25. Renewal of RFP No. 5537 - Voluntary Group Disability Insurance and IRC 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration Services

26. Consideration of and Possible Approval of the TASB Proposal to Conduct a Compensation Plan Review and Update

27. Consideration and Possible Approval of the McAllen Independent School District First Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2005 and Ending August 31, 2006

28. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2005 McAllen ISD Tax Roll

29. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution of the Board of Trustees Regarding Review of the Investment Program

30. Consideration and Possible Approval of Apportioning McAllen Independent School District Votes for the Postion of Director of the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board and Adoption of the Resolution

31. Approval of Position for Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

32. Superintendent's Report

32.A) Sites for New Schools

32.B) District Discipline Advisory Committee

32.C) Retained Freshmen Students

32.D) Thanksgiving Holidays for Students and Staff (November 23-25, 2005) Administration Building Closed

33. Schedule of Future Meetings

33.A) Special Board Mtg. November 16, 2005 11:30 AM Board Room

33.B) Curriculum Comm. Mtg. November 16, 2005 12:00 PM Board Room

33.C) Board Workshop December 12, 2005 4:00 PM Board Room

33.D) Regular Board Mtg. December 13, 2005 5:30 PM Board Room

33.E) Special Board Mtg. December 13, 2005 8:00 PM Board Room

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

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

36. Adjournment