February 23, 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) Acting Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2008-2009 Employment Contracts of Administrators and Other Professional Personnel for the 2009-2010 School Year DC (LEGAL)

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D)1. Cause No.7:08-CV-121; Ortiz v. McAllen ISD

2.D)2. Cause No. C-1177-05-G, City of McAllen, Texas et al vs. Caremark Rx, Inc., et al.

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

2.F) Evaluation of the Internal Auditor

2.G) Deliberate the Employment of Superintendent

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) Acting Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2008-2009 Employment Contracts of Administrators and Other Professional Personnel for the 2009-2010 School Year DC (LEGAL)

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D)1. Cause No.7:08-CV-121; Ortiz v. McAllen ISD

3.D)2. Cause No. C-1177-05-G, City of McAllen, Texas et al vs. Caremark Rx, Inc., et al.

3.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3.F) Evaluation of the Internal Auditor

3.G) Deliberate the Employment of Superintendent

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Report Regarding the Restructure of Career Technical Education Program

6.B) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for January 2009

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Special Board Mtg. February 5, 2009 4:00 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. February 6, 2009 1:00 PM

7.A)3. Special Board Mtg. February 8, 2009 1:30 PM

7.A)4. Regular Board Mtg. February 9, 2009 4:30 PM

7.A)5. Special Board Mtg. February 9, 2009 7:00 PM

7.A)6. Special Board Mtg. February 12, 2009 5:00 PM

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

7.C) Renewal of Bid No. 7576 - Electrical Supplies and Equipment

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

7.E) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-075 - Rental of Chiller, Related Products and Installation Services

7.F) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-103 - Gym Bleachers, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

7.G) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2008-043 - Truck for the Child Nutrition Program through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard and Reporting of Fees

7.H) Bid No. 2008-052 - Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards and Incentives Catalog Bid

7.I) Bid No. 2008-061 - Library Books, Audiovisual Materials and Instructional Reading Materials Catalog Bid

7.J) Bid No. 2008-074 - Deli Style Sandwiches, Soups and Related Products

7.K) Request for Proposal No. 2008-075 - Dry Storage Facility Services

7.L) Approval of Purchase of Technology Products and Services through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)

7.M) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2008-096 - Parks & Recreation & Field Lighting Products & Installation through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Contract No. 269-07

7.N) Request for Payment No. 1 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for Multi-purpose Athletic Facility at McAllen High School

7.O) Request for Payment No. 1 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for Multi-purpose Athletic Facility at Memorial High School

7.P) Request for Payment No. 1 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for Multi-purpose Athletic Facility at Rowe High School

7.Q) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 84 (First Reading)

9. Approval of Agreement for Exclusive Representation Rights Services for McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium

10. Approval of the U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History (TAH) Grant Proposal

11. Rejection of Proposals for the Radio Communication System for Request for Proposal No. 2008-027 - Radio Communication System for the McAllen ISD Police Department and Approval of Financing Agreement with Wells Fargo Brokerage, LLC

12. Approval of the Purchase of the Radio Communication System for Police Department through the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) and Reporting of Fees

13. Acting Superintendent's Report

13.A) Superintendent Search Process On-Going

13.B) 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)

13.C) March, 2009 Special Events

13.C)1. March 2-6, 2009 - Texas Public Schools Week

13.C)2. March 2-6, 2009 - National School Breakfast Week

13.C)3. Music in Our Schools Month

13.C)4. National Nutrition Month

13.C)5. Youth Art Month

13.D) Texas Student Assessment Program 2009 Testing

13.D)1. March 3, 2009 - Writing - TAKS/TAKS-M (Grades 4,7,9,10 & Exit Level) and TAAS Exit Level Retest

13.D)2. March 3, 2009 - English Language Arts - TAKS/TAKS-M Grades 4,7,9,10, & Exit Level and TAKS Exit Level Retest

13.D)3. March 3, 2009 - Reading - TAKS/TAKS-M (Grades 3,5,& 8 Reading) and TAKS/TAKS-M (Grade 9 only)

13.D)4. March 4, 2009 - Mathematics - TAKS Exit Level Retest and TAAS Exit Level Retest

13.D)5. March 5, 2009 - English Language Arts - TAKS/TAKS-M (Grade 10 make-up)

13.D)6. March 5, 2009 - Reading - TAAS Exit Level Retest

13.D)7. March 5, 2009 - Science - TAKS Exit Level Retest

13.D)8. March 6, 2009 - Social Studies - TAKS Exit Level Retest

13.D)9. March 9 - April 10, 2009 - TELPAS (Grades K-12)

13.E) March 8, 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

13.F) March 9, 2009 (5:00 p.m.) - Deadline for Candidates to Submit Applications for Board of Trustees Election in May

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

13.H) March 16-20, 2009 - Spring Break for Students and Staff

14. Schedule of Future Meetings

14.A) February 27, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-5:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Adjournment