August 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 2008-2009

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

2.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal at Crockett Elementary School

2.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Jackson Elementary School

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

2.F) Appointment of Athletic Coordinator/Head Coach for Rowe High School

2.G) Appointment of Director for Human Resources

2.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. Reconvene In Open Session

3.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2008-2009

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

3.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Crockett Elementary School

3.D) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Jackson Elementary School

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

3.F) Appointment of Athletic Coordinator/Head Coach for Rowe High School

3.G) Appointment of Director for Human Resources

3.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of February 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008

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

6.C) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for June 2008

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Special Board Mtg. July 24, 2008 5:30 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. July 29, 2008 5:30 PM

7.A)3. Training Mtg. August 1, 2008 8:00 AM

7.A)4. Training Mtg. August 1, 2008 1:00 PM

7.B) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7641 - Employee Assistance Program and Managed Mental Health Plus Program

7.C) Request for Proposal No. 7676 - Employee Benefit ASO Services and Stop Loss Insurance

7.D) Bid No. 2007-138 - Sports Medicine Equipment and Supplies Catalog Bid

7.E) Sole Source Purchase No. 2007-147 - Read 180 Program Expansion, Upgrade, Technical Support, Instructional Resources and Professional Development from Scholastic Incorporated

7.F) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-192 - Advertisement Scoreboard through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) Contract No. MO757

7.G) Request for Proposal No. 2007-195 - Fresh Branded Chicken Sandwiches and Related Products

7.H) Adult Meal Prices Increase - Child Nutrition Program

7.I) Approval of Advanced Course List for UIL

7.J) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas-Pan American for the GEAR UP Project

7.K) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the S.T.A.R. Project

7.L) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program

7.M) Consideration of and Possible Approval of International Baccalaureate Program Tuition Waiver

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No 0549000-11 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Maintenance and Operations

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1827 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations - Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 35 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

7.Q) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

7.R) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8. Approval of a Monetary Donation to Milam Elementary from Milam PTA

9. Approval of a Donation of Marquee for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School by Security 1st Federal Credit Union

10. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training

11. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for Memorial High School HVAC Renovations

12. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Resolution Not to Accept Public Education Grants for Transfers and/or Applications for the 2008-2009 Academic Year from Non-Resident Students

13. Consideration of and Possible Approval of 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct

14. Recommendation(s) for Reclassification of Existing Position(s)

15. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2008-2009 Tuition Rates

16. Set Public Meeting Date on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate

17. Superintendent's Report

17.A) August 14, 2008-New Teacher Orientation-8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-McAllen Convention Center

17.B) August 15-17, 2008-Tax Free Weekend

17.C) August 18, 2008-MISD General Assembly with All Staff-1:00 p.m.-McAllen Convention Center

17.D) MISD 100th Year Celebration

17.E) August 25, 2008-First Day of School

17.F) Summer Food Program Update

17.G) Summer School Update

17.H) Summer Technology Training Update

17.I) Other School Functions

18. Schedule of Future Meetings

18.A) August 13, 2008-Board Workshop-4:00 PM-Board Room

18.B) August 13, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-5:30 PM-Board Room

18.C) August 25, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

18.D) August 25, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

18.E) September 2, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-5:00 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