August 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reports and Recognitions

4.A) Spotlight McAllen College and Career and Transition Initiative

4.B) Report of Expenditures for Technology Equipment and Services through the Department of Information Resources

4.C) MISD Bond 2005 Monthly Report Update

4.D) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for June 2007

4.E) Additional Project Funding Progress Report

5. Discussion and Consideration of Endorsement of Candidates for Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, District 1, Position B

6. Consent Agenda

6.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

6.A)1. Board Workshop June 7, 2007 1:00 PM

6.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. June 11, 2007 5:30 PM

6.A)3. Special Board Mtg. June 11, 2007 7:00 PM

6.A)4. Special Board Mtg. June 20, 2007 5:00 PM

6.A)5. Special Board Mtg. June 27, 2007 4:00 PM

6.A)6. Board Workshop June 27, 2007 4:30 PM

6.B) Renewal of Bid No. 5669 - Award Jackets

6.C) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 6640 - Lease of Space for Central Warehouse

6.D) Approval of Purchases for Trash Can Liners through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

6.E) Renewal of Bid No. 7506 - Sheet Music and Accessories

6.F) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 7513 - Memorandum of Understanding for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)

6.G) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 7514 - Memorandum of Understanding for the S.T.A.R. Program

6.H) Sole Source Purchase No. 7595 - Harcourt Instructional Resources for Reading

6.I) Bid No. 7601 - Brand Name Pizza Products and Related Products

6.J) Bid No. 7602 - Groceries, Produce and Miscellaneous Products

6.K) Bid No. 7620 - Student Pictures, Graduation Caps and Gowns, and Miscellaneous School Products and Services

6.L) Request for Proposal No. 7621 - Rental of Meeting/Banquet Rooms, Food/Beverage Providers and Catering Services

6.M) Request for Proposal No. 7622 - Fundraising Programs and Services

6.N) Bid No. 7623 - Plumbing Supplies and Accessories

6.O) CISV Request for Offers No. 7677 - AEIS Scanners

6.P) Sole Source No. 7682 - Renewal of Maintenance Agreement for Destiny Library Management System

6.Q) Sole Source Purchase No. 7685 - Curriculum Materials and Professional Development from The Educational Bridge, LLC

6.R) Sole Source Purchase No. 7696 - Brewer Educational Resources Instructional Materials

6.S) Request for Payment No. 5 to All Pro Contractors Inc. for the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

6.T) Request for Payment No. 8 to MB ARC Architectural Resource Consultants on the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

6.U) Approval of Architectural Invoice No. 012-1038 for Fifth Elementary

6.V) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 012-1063 for Replacement Elementary School for Fields Elementary School

6.W) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 012-1064 for Replacement Elementary School for Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School

6.X) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 5302001 for North Schools Landscape Design Services

6.Y) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 04 for Memorial HVAC Ductwork Project

6.Z) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 05 for Bond Roofing Improvements

6.AA) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 05 for Memorial High School HVAC Renovations, Sprinkler System, Lighting Improvement Project

6.AB) Approval of Invoice No. 07 from Peterson Construction for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

6.AC) Approval of Invoice No. 13 from Peterson Construction for Victor Fields Elementary School

6.AD) Approval of Invoice No. 13 from Peterson Construction for Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School

6.AE) Approval of Invoice No. 13 from D. Wilson Construction for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

6.AF) Approval of Invoice No. 13 from D. Wilson Construction for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

6.AG) Approval of Precisionaire Invoice No. 4009 for Test and Balance Services at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary

6.AH) Approval of Precisionaire Invoice No. 4010 for Test and Balance Services at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary

6.AI) Approval of Precisionaire Invoice No. 4013 for Test and Balance Services at Thigpen-Zavala Elementary

6.AJ) Approval of Precisionaire Invoice No. 4014 for Test and Balance Services at Victor Fields Elementary

6.AK) Approval of Terracon (Drash) Invoice No. 88L0976 for Material Engineering and Testing Services at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

6.AL) Approval of Terracon (Drash) Invoice No. 88L1139 for Material Engineering and Testing Services at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

6.AM) Approval of Payment No. 23 to Jacobs Facilities Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

6.AN) Ratification of Clarification to Previous Board Agenda Approval Regarding Approval of Architect Invoice No. 04 for Central Kitchen Project

6.AO) Ratification of Clarification to Previous Board Agenda Approval Regarding Approval of Architect Invoice No. 05 for Maintenance and Operations Project

6.AP) Adult Meal Prices Increase - Food Service Department

6.AQ) Approval of Continuation of Region One ESC GEAR UP: Bridges to the Future Program

6.AR) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas-Pan American for the GEAR UP Project

6.AS) MISD Board Policy DGBA (Local): Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Final Reading)

6.AT) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Maintenance Agreement for MISD's 2007-2008 Pay System

6.AU) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

6.AV) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

7. Approval of a Donation to Lincoln Middle School for a Message Scoreboard by R. Zambrano Produce

8. Approval of Interagency Agreement with STC - College and Career Tranisition Initiative

9. Approval of the Programming and Design from the Architecture Firm of Boultinghouse Simpson and Associates for the McAllen Independent School District 9th Grade Initiative (MCCTI)

10. Consideration of and Possible Approval of 2007-2008 Student Code of Conduct

11. Approval of the Region One Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement and Board Resolution

12. Set Public Meeting Date on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate

13. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Memorial High School Kitchen Freezer/Refrigerator

14. Award and Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Bid No. 7657 - Repairs for Rowe High School Swimming Pool Filters

15. Review and Possible Approval of Specific Local Policy Update--MISD Board Policy FNA (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression (First Reading)

16. Specific Local Policy Update--MISD Board Policy EEJB (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction (First Reading)

17. Specific Local Policy Update--MISD Board Policy EIE (Local) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion (First Reading)

18. Approval of Contract with General Contractor for Landscaping Bid Pack 7683

19. Approval of Contract with General Contractor for MISD 2005 Fifth Elementary School Project

20. Discussion and Seeking Direction from Board on Request for Qualifications No. 7652 - On-Call Structural Engineering Services Re-Bid

21. Appointment of Board Member(s) to Serve on Joint Board with City of McAllen

22. 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:

22.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

22.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007 and/or 2007-2008

22.C) Appointment of Assistant Superintendent for Business and General Operations

22.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Houston Elementary

22.E) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

22.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

22.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

23. Reconvene In Open Session

23.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

23.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007 and/or 2007-2008

23.C) Appointment of Assistant Superintendent for Business and General Operations

23.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Houston Elementary

23.E) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

23.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

23.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

24. Superintendent's Report

24.A) August 15, 2007-New Teacher Orientation-8:00 a.m. (Luncheon-12:00 noon)-McAllen Convention Center

24.B) August 21, 2007-General Assembly with all MISD Staff-9:00 a.m. - McAllen Convention Center

24.C) August 23, 2007-Groundbreaking for 5th Elementary-9:30 a.m.-School Site

24.D) August 27, 2007-First Day of School

24.E) School Functions

25. Schedule of Future Meetings

25.A) Special Board Mtg.-August 16, 2007-11:30 AM-Board Room

25.B) Special Board Mtg.-August 23, 2007-11:30 AM-Board Room

25.C) Regular Board Mtg.-August 27, 2007-5:30 PM-Board Room

25.D) Regular Board Mtg.-September 10, 2007-5:30 PM-Board Room

25.E) Special Board Mtg.-September 10, 2007-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

28. Adjournment