November 12, 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) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

2.D) 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) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of Top Summer Time Active Reading (STAR) Campus

6.B) Recognition of National Merit Semifinalists

6.C) Recognition of Division One High School Bands

6.D) Recognition of President of the State Migrant Parent Advisory Council

6.E) McAllen ISD Celebration of 2007 Children's Book Week

6.F) McAllen ISD United Way Campaign 2007 Contributions

6.G) Report on the High School Redesign Project

6.H) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for August 2007

6.I) Annual Investment Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2007

6.J) McAllen Independent School District 2005 Bond Monthly Report Update

7. Approval of Scenario "A" on the Proposal for Rezoning of De Leon Middle School, Morris Middle School, and Lincoln Middle School for the 2008-2009 School Year

8. Consent Agenda

8.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.A)1. Special Board Mtg. October 8, 2007 3:30 PM

8.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. October 8, 2007 4:30 PM

8.A)3. Special Board Mtg. October 8, 2007 7:00 PM

8.A)4. Board Workshop October 18, 2007 12:00 PM

8.A)5. Regular Board Mtg. October 22, 2007 4:30 PM

8.A)6. Board Workshop October 22, 2007 5:00 PM

8.A)7. Board Workshop October 25, 2007 11:30 AM

8.A)8. Special Board Mtg. October 25, 2007 5:00 PM

8.A)9. Special Board Mtg. October 26, 2007 12:00 PM

8.B) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 6534 - 504 Consulting Services

8.C) Request for Qualifications No. 7655 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services

8.D) Request for Payment No. 10 to All Pro Contractors, Inc. for the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

8.E) Request for Payment on Invoice No. R012-1009 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School

8.F) Approval of Change Order No. 005 to D. Wilson Construction Company for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

8.G) Approval of Change Order No. 006 to D. Wilson Construction Company for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

8.H) Request for Payment No. 16 to D. Wilson Construction for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

8.I) Request for Payment No. 16 to D. Wilson Construction for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

8.J) Request for Payment No. 17 to D. Wilson Construction for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

8.K) Request for Payment No. 17 to D. Wilson Construction for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

8.L) Request for Payment No. 26 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

8.M) Request for Payment No. 18 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

8.N) Request for Payment No. 10 to Peterson Construction for Michael Fossum Middle School

8.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1368 to Terracon for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

8.P) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

9. Request for Proposal No. 2007-022 Voluntary Legal Benefit, Voluntary Group Disability and IRC 125 Cafeterial Plan Administration

10. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-053 - Push-to-Talk Communication System through the Houston-Galveston Area Council

11. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7536 - Sale of Beverage Re-Bid

12. Amendment to the Evaluation Criteria and Relative Weights for the Competitive Sealed Proposal Method for the 2005 Bond Projects

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

14. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

15. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

16. Approval of Agreement for Supplemental Education Services (SES) State Approved Providers for School Improvement Program

17. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract Between McAllen Independent School District and the University of Texas Pan American for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program

18. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Investment Officer Training and Designation of Investment Officers

19. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution for Board Review of the Investment Program

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

21. Superintendent's Report

21.A) November 15, 2007-Texas Recycles Day

21.B) November 20, 2007-Partners In Excellence (PIE) Breakfast-7:30 AM-McAllen Country Club

21.C) November 21-23, 2007-Thanksgiving Holidays for Students and Staff

21.D) Other School Functions

22. Schedule of Future Meetings

22.A) Regular Board Mtg.-November 26, 2007-4:30 PM-Board Room

22.B) Management Oversight Workshops - Discuss dates and times for future workshops

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

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

25. Adjournment