February 11, 2008 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) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2007-2008

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

2.C) Appointment of Director for Title I Migrant Program

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. Reconvene In Open Session

3.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2007-2008

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

3.C) Appointment of Director for Title I Migrant Program

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of Alvarez Elementary School Drumline and Choir

6.B) Recognition of McAllen United Angels (G11) Girls Soccer Team

6.C) Recognition of All State Band and Choir Students for 2008

6.D) Gold Performance Acknowledgement Recognition

6.E) Presentation of Report on 2007 SAT/ACT/AP Test Results

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

7. Public Hearing of District AEIS Report

8. Consent Agenda

8.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.A)1. Board Workshop January 17, 2008 10:00 AM

8.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. January 21, 2008 4:30 PM

8.A)3. Special Board Mtg. January 21, 2008 7:00 PM

8.B) Renewal of Bid No. 6519 - Library Books, Audiovisual Materials and Instructional Reading Materials Catalog Bid

8.C) Renewal of Bid No. 7521 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid

8.D) Renewal of Bid No. 7570 - Newspaper Advertising, Tabloid and Web Press Printing Services Re-Bid

8.E) Renewal of Bid No. 7582 - Lawn and Garden Equipment, Supplies and Repair Services

8.F) Approval of Agreement for Request for Qualifications No. 7652 - On-Call Structural Engineering Services Re-Bid

8.G) Award of Bid No. 2007-035 Custodial Supplies and Equipment

8.H) Bid No. 2007-036 - Health Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

8.I) Bid No. 2007-040 - Floor Covering and Window Treatment Materials, Supplies, and Installation Services

8.J) Request for Proposal No. 2007-047 - IP Intercom Communications Systems

8.K) Sole Source Purchase No. 2007-052 - Advanced Placement Program Materials

8.L) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-083 - Vernier Equipment, Software and Training through the TASB BuyBoard

8.M) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-092 - Food Services Equipment and Supplies through BuyBoard for the Bond Projects

8.N) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-096 - Band Uniforms and Accessories for Rowe High School through TASB BuyBoard

8.O) Approval of Rental of Mid Volume Copiers for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School and Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School through the Texas Procurement and Support Services

8.P) Request for Final Payment to Aquatic Commercial Solutions, Inc. for Repairs to Rowe High School Swimming Pool Filters

8.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 017144 to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at the Fifth Elementary School

8.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 017254 to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at the Fifth Elementary School

8.S) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221080 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

8.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221081 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

8.U) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 2286-08 to Mata-Villarreal-garcia for Memorial High School HVAC Renovations

8.V) Request for Payment No. 4 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for the Fifth Elementary School

8.W) Request for Payment No. 7 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for the Memorial High School HVAC Duct Work

8.X) Request for Payment No. 11 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for the Memorial High School HVAC Renovations Project

8.Y) Request for Payment No. 13 to Peterson Construction, Inc. for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

8.Z) Request for Payment No. 29 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

9. Order Authorizing the Issuance of McAllen Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2008; Authorizing the Redemption Prior to Maturity of Certain Outstanding Bonds; and Containing Other Matters Relating Thereto

10. Review and Discussion of Specific Local Policy Update MISD FB (Local) Policy: Equal Educational Opportunity (First Reading)

11. Review and Discussion of Specific Local Policy Update MISD FEC (Local) Policy: Attendance--Attendance for Credit (First Reading)

12. Selection of Method for Procuring a Construction Contract for Morris Middle School Tennis Courts Resurfacing and Restriping

13. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

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

15. Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2007-070 New Central Kitchen and Plant Operations Building

16. Approval to Cease Negotiations with the Highest Ranked Offeror for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2007-070 New Central Kitchen and Plant Operations Building

17. Superintendent's Report

17.A) February 13 - Surgery

17.B) TAKS - March

17.C) Sam Houstonville Day

17.D) Status of High School Redesign Project

17.E) Other School Functions

18. Schedule of Future Meetings

18.A) February 22, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-8:30 AM-Board Room

18.B) February 25, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

21. Adjournment