August 27, 2007 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Hearing to Discuss 2007-2008 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

4.A) -Public Comments

5. Reports and Recognitions

5.A) Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of April 1, 2007 through July 31, 2007

5.B) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for July 2007

5.C) 2006-2008 District Technology Plan Report

5.D) Bond 2005 Budget Status Report

6. Consent Agenda

6.A) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 3501 - Assessment, Counseling and Education Services for Substance Abuse

6.B) Renewal of Maintenance, Support and Professional Services for the Financial and Student Information System Software and Equipment

6.C) Renewal of Bid No. 6619 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog Bid

6.D) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 6658 - Legal Services for Special Education

6.E) Bid No. 7633 - Lumber Products, Building Supplies and Materials

6.F) Request for Proposal No. 7640 - Visual Impairments Services

6.G) Request for Proposal No. 7668 - Fresh Branded Chicken Sandwiches and Related Products

6.H) Sole Source No. 7690 - "Think Like a King School Chess" Software System from Food for Thought Software, Inc.

6.I) Sole Source No. 7693 - Quintessential School Systems Services and Support Agreement

6.J) Approval of Purchase of Computer Components, Peripherals, Software and Related Products through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)

6.K) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 2211-07 for Memorial High School - HVAC Renovations

6.L) Request for Payment No. 1 from Indeco Sales, Inc. on the Replacement of Athletic Lockers for Brown, Morris, Travis and Lincoln Middle School

6.M) Request for Final Payment to J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. on the McAllen High School Tennis Courts

6.N) Request for Payment No. 7 to All Pro Contractors, Inc. for the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

6.O) Request for Payment No. 9 from MB ARC Architectural Resource Consultants on the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

7. Consideration of and Approval of Amended Dress Code Policy FNCA (Local) Student Conduct: Dress Code

8. Consideration and Possible Approval of the McAllen Independent School District Budget for Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2007 and Ending August 31, 2008

9. Discussion and Adoption of the Resolution for the 2007 School Tax Rate

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

11. Approval of Mid Volume Copier for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

12. Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for Security Camera Systems for Bond Projects

13. Approve Campus Incentive Plans for the Governor's Excellence Award Program - Texas Educator Excellence Grant, Cycle 2 Campuses

14. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen ISD and the Hidalgo County Head Start Program

15. Approval of Specific Local Policy Update--MISD Board Policy EEJB (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction (Second Reading)

16. Potential Revision for MISD Board Policy FNA (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression

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

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

19. Re-organization of the Board Audit Committee Membership

20. Discussion and Implementation of the 2007-2008 Goals for the MISD Board of Trustees

21. 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:

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

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

21.C) Appointment of Director for Career and Technology

21.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Cathey Middle School

21.E) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Lincoln Middle School

21.F) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

21.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

21.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

22. Reconvene In Open Session

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 Director for Career and Technology

22.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Cathey Middle School

22.E) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Lincoln Middle School

22.F) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

22.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

22.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

23. Superintendent's Report

23.A) Report on First Day of School

23.B) School Functions

24. Schedule of Future Meetings

24.A) Regular Board Mtg.-September 10, 2007-4:30 PM-Board Room

24.B) Special Board Mtg.-September 10, 2007-7:00 PM-Board Room

24.C) Regular Board Mtg.-September 24, 2007-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

27. Adjournment