September 8, 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 2008-2009

2.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal for De Leon Middle School

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 2008-2009

3.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2008-2009

3.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal for De Leon Middle School

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Report on Achieve Early College High School

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

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Regular Board Mtg. August 11, 2008 4:30 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. August 11, 2008 7:00 PM

7.A)3. Board Workshop August 13, 2008 4:00 PM

7.A)4. Special Board Mtg. August 13, 2008 5:30 PM

7.A)5. Board Workshop August 21, 2008 2:00 PM

7.B) Renewal of Bid No. 6572 - Athletic Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog Bid

7.C) Renewal of Bid No. 6619 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials

7.D) Renewal of Bid No. 6624 - Floor Mop Rental Services

7.E) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 6640 - Lease of Space for Central Warehouse

7.F) Renewal of Bid No. 7506 - Sheet Music and Accessories

7.G) Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures Concerning Bid No. 7521 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid

7.H) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7524 - Cold Storage Facility Services

7.I) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7621 - Rental of Meeting/Banquet Rooms, Food/Beverage Providers and Catering Services

7.J) Renewal of Bid No. 2007-008 - Department Store Goods and Services

7.K) Bid No. 2007-156 - Lumber Products, Building Supplies and Materials

7.L) Approval of Purchase of Computer Components, Peripherals, Software and Related Products through The Cooperative Purchasing Network

7.M) Request for Proposal No. 2007-187 - Sign Language Interpreter Services

7.N) Request for Proposal No. 2007-188 - Assessment, Counseling and Education Services for Substance Abuse

7.O) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2007-203 - Medical Excess Risk Insurance

7.P) Sole Source No. 2008-018 - Renewal of Maintenance Agreement for Destiny Library Management System

7.Q) Approval of Interlocal Contract Between McAllen Independent School District and the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program for Cathey, Travis, Morris, De Leon, Lincoln and Fossum Middle Schools

7.R) Approval of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Calendar for 2008-2009

7.S) Approval of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2008-2009

7.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-12 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.U) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-11 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the New Central Kitchen

7.V) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 5 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Bonham Elementary School

7.W) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 5 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Milam Elementary School

7.X) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 5 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Seguin Elementary School

7.Y) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Alvarez Elementary School

7.Z) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Bonham Elementary School

7.AA) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Crockett Elementary School

7.AB) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Milam Elementary School

7.AC) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Seguin Elementary School

7.AD) Request for Payment No. 1 to Key Enterprises for Gym Bleachers, Parts, Installation and Repair Services at McAllen High School

7.AE) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 219856 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

7.AF) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4354 to Precisionaire for Memorial High School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.AG) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4355 to Precisionaire for Memorial High School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.AH) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 017926 to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

7.AI) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 018320 to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

7.AJ) Request for Payment No. 6 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance and Operations Project

7.AK) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1875 to Terracon for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.AL) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 36 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

8. Consideration of and Approval of Resolution Urging the UIL Legislative Board for McAllen ISD and Other Rio Grande Valley School Districts to Host Regional Meets and Tournaments

9. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between South Texas College and McAllen Independent School District for Portable Buildings for the Achieve Early College High School

10. Approval of the Interlocal Participation Agreement and Board Resolution for Region One ESC Library Services and Media Cooperative and Reporting of Fees

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

12. Request for Approval of Dedication Plaque for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

13. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for McAllen ISD Navarro Elementary School Classroom Addition

14. Selection of Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Design Services for the Transportation Project and Authorize Staff to Negotiate an Agreement

15. MISD Board Policy DEC (Local): Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences (First Reading)

16. Approval of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Interlocal Participation Agreement for Risk Management Services Unemployment Compensation Program Contribution and Coverage Summary for 2008-2009

17. Review and Approve the 2008-2009 District Attendance Procedures Manual

18. Superintendent's Report

18.A) September 8, 2008 - International Literacy Day

18.B) September 11, 2008 - Patriot Day

18.C) September 15-October 15, 2008 - Hispanic Heritage Month

18.D) September 21-27, 2008 - HESTEC Week-UT-Pan American

18.D)1. September 22, 2008 - Congressional Roundtable and Educator Day

18.E) September 26-28, 2008 - TASA/TASB Convention - Dallas, Texas

18.F) Other School Functions

19. Schedule of Future Meetings

19.A) September 22, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

19.B) October 14, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

19.C) October 14, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

22. Adjournment