February 9, 2009 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of All State Band and Choir Members

6.B) Presentation of Check to Board of Trustees for MISD Participation in the 2008 AEP SCORE Program

6.C) Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008

6.D) Report Regarding Comprehensive School Health Program

6.E) Report Regarding 2009-2010 School Calendars

6.F) Report Regarding Exclusive Representation Rights Services for McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Phase I

6.G) Report Regarding the Prekindergarten Early Start Tier 3, Cycle 1, Year 1 Grant from the Texas Education Agency

6.H) Report Regarding the Achieve Early College High School

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

6.J) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2008

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Board Workshop January 12, 2009 5:00 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. January 19, 2009 3:30 PM

7.A)3. Regular Board Mtg. January 19, 2009 4:30 PM

7.A)4. Special Board Mtg. January 19, 2009 7:00 PM

7.A)5. Special Board Mtg. January 23, 2009 11:00 AM

7.A)6. Special Board Mtg. January 29, 2009 11:30 AM

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

7.C) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-045 - Athletic Physicals Services

7.D) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-084 - Intercom Equipment, Materials, Installation and Repair Services

7.E) Rejection of Bid No. 2008-016 - Gym Floor Repair and Installation Services

7.F) Approval of the Purchase of Services and Materials through the Texas Association of School Boards and Reporting of Fees

7.G) Approval of the Tour Andover Controls (TAC) Americas, Inc., Customer Service Agreement through Region One

7.H) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and American Electric Power (AEP) for Participation in the 2009 Texas SCORE Pilot Program

7.I) Request for Approval of Work Authorization No. 13 for Subdivision Plat Process at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

7.J) Request for Approval of Work Authorization No. 14 for Materials Testing Services at Transportation Project

7.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-13 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Maintenance and Operations

7.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-14 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Maintenance and Operations

7.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-12 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at New Central Kitchen

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-13 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at New Central Kitchen

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-5 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at New Transportation

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-6 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at New Transportation

7.Q) Request for Payment No. 3 to Carrier Sales & Distribution, LLC for HVAC Equipment at Brown Middle School through TASB Buyboard

7.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 06-150a to Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Subdivision Plat

7.S) Request for Payment No. 2 to Mata-Villarreal-garcia Design Group, LLP for Architectural Design Services for Activity Buildings at McAllen High School, Memorial High School, and Rowe High School

7.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 234222 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

7.U) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 24 to Peterson Construction for Michael Fossum Middle School

7.V) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4563 to Precisionaire for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.W) Request for Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 15R1 to Rio Valley Construction for Central Kitchen-Maintenance and Operations Facility

7.X) Request for Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 17 to Rio Valley Construction for Central Kitchen-Maintenance and Operations Facility

7.Y) Request for Payment No. 11 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance and Operations Project

7.Z) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T021888 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations - Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.AA) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 41 to Jacobs Facilities Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

7.AB) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8. Acceptance of Donation from Garza Elementary Parent Teacher Association

9. MISD Board Policy BBB(LOCAL) Board Members: Elections (Second Reading)

10. Approval of Amendment to Resolution Ordering Election for Trustees in McAllen Independent School District to be held May 9, 2009

11. Approval of Agreement for Election Services between the County of Hidalgo and the McAllen Independent School District for the School Board of Trustees Election on May 9, 2009 - Trustees Position(s): Place No. 3, Place No. 6, and Place No. 7

12. Approval of Contract with the Hidalgo County Elections Administrator for the May 9, 2009 School Board of Trustees Election for the Use of the Hidalgo County's New Voting System, Election Systems and Software iVotronic 1.4.15 Version

13. Approval of Agreement for Consulting Services for the Classroom Instruction Delivery at McAllen ISD through MBKB Encompass Inc., dba Encompass Event Planners

14. Approval of Proposal for Academic Intervention for Retained Students: Region One ESC GEAR UP Grant

15. Discussion and Possible Action on 403(b) Information Sharing Documents

16. Selection of Firm for Request for Qualifications No. 2008-050 - On-Call Architectural Design Services and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate an Agreement

17. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Alvarez Elementary School Project

18. Request for Final Payment to Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc for Plumbing Renovations Project at Alvarez Elementary School

19. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Bonham Elementary School Project

20. Request for Final Payment to Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc for Plumbing Renovations Project at Bonham Elementary School

21. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Crockett Elementary School Project

22. Request for Final Payment to Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc for Plumbing Renovations Project at Crockett Elementary School

23. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Milam Elementary School Project

24. Request for Final Payment to Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc for Plumbing Renovations Project at Milam Elementary School

25. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Seguin Elementary School Project

26. Request for Final Payment to Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc for Plumbing Renovations Project at Seguin Elementary School

27. Request for Payment of Invoices from MVG Design Group, LLP for Architectural Services for the 2005 Bond Projects

28. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Project

29. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Lincoln Middle School Gymnasium Addition

30. Approval of the Addendum to Attachment A of the Implementation Agreement between the AVID Center and the McAllen Independent School District

31. Acting Superintendent's Report

31.A) Superintendent Search Process On-Going

31.B) Senate Bill 9 Fingerprinting Process On-Going

31.C) February 9 - March 13, 2009 - Timeframe for Candidates to Submit Applications for Board of Trustees Election in May

31.D) February 12, 2009 - District Improvement Plan (DIP) Committee Meeting – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

31.E) February 12, 2009 - District Migrant Parent Meeting - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Early Childhood Center (2100 Fir)

31.F) February 20, 2009 - Jackson Elementary's 50th Anniversary Celebration

31.F)1. For more information, contact 971-4277

31.G) February 26, 2009 - MISD Financial Aid Events FAFSA Transmittal Night - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rowe High School Library (for all MISD students and parents)

31.H) February 26, 2009 - Mrs. Chapa's Retirement Dinner - McAllen Convention Center - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

31.I) March 12, 2009 - McAllen High School Vertical Team PE Showcase - 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. - McAllen High School Gymnasium

31.J) March 16-20, 2009 - Spring Break for Students and Staff

32. Schedule of Future Meetings

32.A) February 23, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

32.B) March 9, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

32.C) March 9, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

32.D) March 30, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

32.E) March 30, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

35. Adjournment