September 24, 2007 at 4:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. 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:

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

2.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3. Reconvene In Open Session

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

3.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

3.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

6. Public Hearing for the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School FIRST)

6.A) -Public Comments

7. Consideration and Possible Approval of of Resale of Delinquent Tax Properties and Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Properties

8. Reports and Recognitions

8.A) Junior League of McAllen, Inc. - Bully Talk Presentation

8.B) Report of Management Fee for the Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative through Region One ESC

8.C) Additional Project Funding Progress Report

8.D) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Title I Regular Report

8.E) Report of the 2007-2008 Critical Success Factor 3: High Academic Standards Performance Indicators

8.F) Report of Vertical Team Executive Summaries and Campus Performance Objectives

9. Consent Agenda

9.A) Renewal of Bid No. 6624 - Floor Mop Rental Services

9.B) Renewal of Bid No. 6633 - Classroom and Instructional Equipment, Supplies, Materials and Miscellaneous Items Catalog Bid

9.C) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7503 - Voluntary Group Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance

9.D) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7524 - Cold Storage Facility Services

9.E) Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures Concerning Bid No. 7541 - Health Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

9.F) Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Palm Ira Educational Consultants, Inc. for TAKS Professional Development and Sole Source Materials

9.G) Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2007-012 - NovaNet Renewal Licenses for McAllen High School, Rowe High School, Memorial High School and Options at Lamar Academy

9.H) Approval of Interlocal Agreement and Board Resolution for the Region One ESC Library Services, Technology and Instructional Media Cooperative

9.I) Approval of Texas Education Agency - Career and Technology Textbook Waiver Request

9.J) List of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2007-2008

9.K) Consideration of and Possible Approval of the Legal Services Agreement with Atlas & Hall, L.L.P.

9.L) Approval of Change Order No. 001 to Rio Valley Construction for the Memorial High SChool HVAC Renovations Project

9.M) Approval of Change Order No. 002 to Rio Valley Construction for the Memorial High SChool HVAC Renovations Project

9.N) Request for Payment No. 016366 to Drash Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Subsidiary of Terracon, for Materials Engineering and Testing Services for the Fifth Elementary School

9.O) Request for Payment No. 14 to D. Wilson Construction for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

9.P) Request for Payment No. 14 to D. Wilson Construction for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

9.Q) Request for Payment No. 14 to Peterson Construction for Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School

9.R) Request for Payment No. 6 to American Contracting U.S.A. Inc. for the Bond Roofing Improvements Project

9.S) Request for Payment No. 8 to Peterson Construction for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

9.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 220248 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

10. Approval of the Self-Funded Health Plan Funding, Rates and Benefits

11. Approval of the 2007-2008 District Improvement Plan Critical Success Factor 3: High Academic Standards Performance Indicators

12. Approval of the 2007-2008 Campus Performance Objectives

13. Approval to End Negotiations with the Highest Ranked Offeror for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 7667 - Miscellaneous Plumbing Projects for McAllen ISD Elementary Schools Re-Bid

14. Approval to Utilize Interlocal Cooperative Agreements and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Term Contracts for Copier Rentals

15. Superintendent's Report

15.A) HESTEC Educator's Day and Congressional Roundtable-September 24, 2007-8:00 AM-UT-Pan American

15.B) TASA/TASB Conference-September 28-30, 2007-Dallas, Texas

15.C) Districtwide College Night-October 1, 2007-6:00 - 8:00 PM-McAllen Convention Center

15.D) School Functions

16. Schedule of Future Meetings

16.A) Special Board Mtg.-October 4, 2007-11:30 AM-Board Room

16.B) Special Board Mtg.-October 8, 2007-3:30 PM-Board Room

16.C) Regular Board Mtg.-October 8, 2007-4:30 PM-Board Room

16.D) Special Board Mtg.-October 8, 2007-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

19. Adjournment