October 9, 2006 at 5:30 PM - Regular
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                                        1. Convene In Open Session                 
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                                        2. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance                 
                    
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McAllen High School JROTC Color Guard     
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                                        3. Invocation                 
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                                        4. Reports and Recognitions                 
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                                        4.A) Recognition of High School Assistant Principals                 
                    
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Rachel Arcaute     
                            
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                                        4.B) Recognition of McAllen Education Foundation                 
                    
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Chris Ardis     
                            
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                                        4.C) Spotlight on Career and Technology Website                 
                    
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Dr. Mike Barrera     
                            
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                                        4.D) MISD Bond 2005 Monthly Report Update                 
                    
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Kevin Hitchcock, Program Manager, Jacobs Facilities, Inc.     
                            
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                                        5. Consent Agenda                 
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                                        5.A) Line of Credit with First National Bank                 
                                            
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                                        5.B) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 4589 - Voluntary Legal Services Benefit Plan Re-Bid                 
                                            
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                                        5.C) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 5537 - Voluntary Group Disability Insurance and 125 IRC Cafeteria Plan Administration                 
                                            
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                                        5.D) Request for Proposal No. 6610 - Financial and Student Information System Software                 
                                            
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                                        5.E) Bid No. 6648 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment                 
                                            
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                                        5.F) Approval of Contract for Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 6662 - Replacement of Chilled Water Pipe Insulation at Rowe High School                 
                                            
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                                        5.G) Request for Proposal No. 7524 - Cold Storage Facility Services                 
                                            
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                                        5.H) Approval of Contract for Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 7534 - McAllen, Memorial, and Rowe High School Baseball Field Lighting Systems                 
                                            
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                                        5.I) Approval of Contract for Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 6661 - Kitchen Freezer/Refrigerator Addition to Memorial High School                 
                                            
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                                        5.J) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 0549000-02 for New Maintenance and Operations Facilities                 
                                            
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                                        5.K) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 0550000-02 for New Central Kitchen                 
                                            
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                                        5.L) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 218580 for the New Northwest Elementary School                 
                                            
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                                        5.M) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 218581 for the New Northeast Elementary School                 
                                            
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                                        5.N) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 218582 for the New Middle School                 
                                            
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                                        5.O) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 4 for Lincoln Middle School Gymnasium Addition                 
                                            
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                                        5.P) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 4 for McAllen High School Addition-Renovation                 
                                            
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                                        5.Q) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 4 for Navarro Elementary School New Classroom Addition                 
                                            
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                                        5.R) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 03 for New Northeast Elementary School                 
                                            
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                                        5.S) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 03 for New Northwest Elementary School                 
                                            
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                                        5.T) Approval of Invoice No. 8800361 for Lincoln Middle School Geo-Tech Study                 
                                            
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                                        5.U) Approval of Invoice No. 3 from Peterson Construction for Replacement Elementary School at Fields                 
                                            
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                                        5.V) Approval of Invoice No. 3 from Peterson Construction for Replacement Elementary School at Thigpen/Zavala                 
                                            
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                                        5.W) Approval of Payment No. 13 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services                 
                                            
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                                        5.X) Approval of Raba Kistner Invoice No. 014688 for Geotechnical Engineering Study at Northwest Elementary School                 
                                            
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                                        5.Y) Approval of Raba Kistner Invoice No. 014810 for Geotechnical Report for Northeast Elementary School Site                 
                                            
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                                        5.Z) Approval of Raba Kistner Invoice No. 097205 for Limited Subsurface Assessment at New Middle School Site                 
                                            
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                                        5.AA) Identified/Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2006-2007                 
                                            
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                                        5.AB) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training Courses                 
                                            
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                                        6. 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, to discuss the following:                 
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                                        6.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007                 
                                            
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                                        6.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007                 
                                            
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                                        6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        7. Reconvene In Open Session                 
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                                        7.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007                 
                                            
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                                        7.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007                 
                                            
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                                        7.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        7.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        8. Acceptance of Donation from The Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation                 
                    
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Brenda Huston     
                            
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                                        9. Approval of Target Corporation Donation of Sun Ports for Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary School                 
                    
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Lionel Frederick     
                            
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                                        10. Approval of Design Development for the Memorial HVAC Project by MVG Architects                 
                    
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MVG Architects     
                            
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                                        11. Approval of Agreement with ERO International LLP for Architectural Design Services                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Kevin Hitchcock     
                            
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                                        12. Approval of Ranking of General Contractor for Lincoln Middle School Gymnasium Addition Project                 
                    
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Kevin Hitchcock     
                            
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                                        13. Approval of Ranking of General Contractor for McAllen High School Addition - Renovation Project                 
                    
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Kevin Hitchcock     
                            
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                                        14. Approval of Ranking of General Contractor for Navarro Elementary New Classroom Addition Project                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Kevin Hitchcock     
                            
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                                        15. Re-Establish a Range of Energy Rates or Approval of Electric Sales Agreement                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Lorena Pequeno/Mirna Pearson     
                            
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                                        16. Rejection of Proposals for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6620 - HVAC Replacement for Travis Middle School Gym and Possible Amendment to Procurement Method                 
                    
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Ramiro Vela/Hugo Avila     
                            
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                                        17. Superintendent's Report                 
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                                        17.A) SACS Accreditation                 
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                                        17.B) TASB/TASA Convention                 
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                                        17.C) UIL                 
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                                        17.D) Other School Activities                 
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                                        18. Schedule of Future Meetings                 
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                                        18.A) Regular Board Mtg.-October 23, 2006-5:30 PM-Board Room                 
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                                        19. Closed Session:  The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        20. Open Session:  The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        21. Adjournment                 
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