February 25, 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 Recommendation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

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

2.C) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Employment Contracts of Administrators and other Professional Personnel for the 2008-2009 School Year DC (LEGAL)

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D)1. Cause No. 06-2467-A, Rubio v MISD

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. Reconvene In Open Session

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

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

3.C) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Employment Contracts of Administrators and other Professional Personnel for the 2008-2009 School Year DC (LEGAL)

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D)1. Cause No. 06-2467-A, Rubio v MISD

3.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of National Merit Finalists

6.B) Recognition of 2008 Region One ESC Technology Conference Logo Winner

6.C) Presentation of Check to Board of Trustees for MISD Participation in the AEP SCORE Program

6.D) Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008

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

6.F) Report of the Safe School Healthy Students from the U.S. Department of Education Grant

6.G) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for January 2008

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 5607 - District Annual Financial Audit

7.B) Renewal of Bid No. 7562 - District-wide Printing Services

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

7.D) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-102 HVAC Equipment and Supplies through Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Contract No. 235-05

7.E) Approval of the Purchase of Materials, Services through Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Reporting of Fees

7.F) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and American Electric Power (AEP) for Participation in the 2008 Texas SCORE Pilot Program

7.G) Approval of the 2008-2009 School Calendar

7.H) Specific MISD Local Policy Update FB (Local) Policy: Equal Educational Opportunity (Second Reading)

7.I) Specific MISD Local Policy Update FEC (Local) Policy: Attendance--Attendance for Credit (Second Reading)

7.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1229 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at the Fifth Elementary School

7.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221382 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

7.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221383 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

7.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221385 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael Fossum Middle School

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 13 to Rio Valley Construction for Lincoln Middle School Gymnasium

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 13 to Rio Valley Construction for McAllen High School Miscellaneous Renovations - Classroom Addition

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 13 to Rio Valley Construction for Navarro Elementary School - Classroom Addition

7.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 14 to Rio Valley Construction for McAllen High School Miscellaneous Renovations - Classroom Addition

7.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 15 to Rio Valley Construction for McAllen High School Miscellaneous Renovations - Classroom Addition

7.S) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 15 to Rio Valley Construction for Navarro Elementary School - Classroom Addition

7.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1449A to Terracon for Michael Fossum Middle School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.U) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1486 to Terracon for Michael Fossum Middle School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.V) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1547A to Terracon for Michael Fossum Middle School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.W) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

8. Approval of McAllen Public Utility Board Reimbursement for Bond Projects

9. Seeking Direction for Request for Qualifications No. 2007-095 Architectural Design Services for Activity Buildings for McAllen High School, Memorial High School and Rowe High School

10. Superintendent's Report

10.A) March 3, 2008 - Exit Level Social Studies (retest); Exit Level Social Studies-Online (retest)

10.B) March 5, 2008 - Grade 3 Reading (English & Spanish); Grade 5 Reading (English & Spanish); Grade 8 Reading; Grade 4 Writing (English & Spanish); Grade 7 Writing; Grade 9 Reading; Grade 10 ELA; Exit Level ELA; Exit Level ELA (retest); Exit Level ELA-Online (retest)

10.C) March 6, 2008 - Exit Level Mathematics (retest); Exit Level Mathematics-Online (retest)

10.D) March 7, 2008 - Make-up Session for Grade 10 ELA; Exit Level Science (retest); Exit Level Science-Online (retest)

10.E) March 8, 2008 - All make-up sessions for tests scheduled to be administered on March 5

10.F) March 17-21, 2008 - Spring Break

10.G) Other School Functions

11. Schedule of Future Meetings

11.A) Regular Board Mtg.-March 10, 2008-4:30 PM-Board Room

11.B) Special Board Mtg.-March 10, 2008-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

14. Adjournment