August 29, 2006 at 5:30 PM - Special

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Public Meeting to Discuss 2006-2007 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

2.A) Public Comments on Budget

3. Consent Agenda

3.A) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 5676 - Speech/Language Pathology Services

3.B) Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6620 - HVAC Replacement for Travis Middle School Gym

3.C) Bid No. 6624 - Floor Mop Rental Services

3.D) Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6657 - Marquee for Nikki Rowe High School

3.E) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 7525 - Wenger Musical Equipment through BuyBoard

3.F) List of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2006-2007

3.G) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 01 for New Northeast Elementary School

3.H) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 01 for New Northwest Elementary School

3.I) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen ISD and the Hidalgo County Head Start Program

4. Consideration of and Possible Approval of McAllen Independent School District Budget for Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2006 and Ending August 31, 2007

5. Discussion of and Adoption of the Resolution for the 2006 School Tax Rate

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

7. Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures Concerning Bid No. 6545 - Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Catalog Bid

8. Rejection of Proposals for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6583 - Security Camera Systems for McAllen High School, Memorial High School, Nikki Rowe High School, Transporation Department and Fixed Assets/Warehouse and Possible Amendment of Procurement Method

9. Rejection of Proposals for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6591 - McAllen, Memorial, and Rowe High School Baseball Field Lighting Systems and Possible Amendment of Procurement Method

10. Approval of Ranking and Authorization to Negotiate a Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6638 - District-Wide Grease Trap Repairs

11. Declaration of Emergency for Castaneda Chillers

12. Revision of Board Policy DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Salaries, Wages, and Stipends

13. Recess 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 for discussion of item(s) listed as follows:

13.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007

13.B) District Resignation(s) for School Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007

13.C) Recommendation of Principal for Instruction and Guidance Center

13.D) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Jackson Elementary

13.E) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for McAllen High School

13.F) George Padilla v MISD Civil Action No. M06-133 in the US District Court of the Southern District of Texas-McAllen Division

13.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.H) Possible Land Acquisition

14. Reconvene In Open Session

14.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007

14.B) District Resignation(s) for School Years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007

14.C) Recommendation of Principal for Instruction and Guidance Center

14.D) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for Jackson Elementary

14.E) Recommendation of Assistant Principal for McAllen High School

14.F) George Padilla v MISD Civil Action No. M06-133 in the US District Court of the Southern District of Texas-McAllen Division

14.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

14.H) Possible Land Acquisition

15. Adjournment