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

2.D) Acting Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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 Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2009-2010 School Year DC (LEGAL)

3.D) Acting Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

3.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3.G) Deliberate the Employment of Superintendent

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of Destination Imagination Team from Garza Elementary

6.B) Recognition of McAllen High School State Wrestling Champion

6.C) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Basketball Team

6.D) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Basketball Team

6.E) Recognition of Memorial High School Girls Basketball Team

6.F) Recognition of Memorial High School Boys Swimming Team

6.G) Recognition of Milam Elementary for Title I, Part A Distinguished Progress and Distinguished Performance Award

6.H) Recognition of McAllen ISD United Way Campaign 2008 Contributions

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

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

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

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. February 16, 2009 1:30 PM

7.A)3. Special Board Mtg. February 17, 2009 4:00 PM

7.A)4. Special Board Mtg. February 18, 2009 4:00 PM

7.A)5. Special Board Mtg. February 19, 2009 4:00 PM

7.A)6. Regular Board Mtg. February 23, 2009 4:30 PM

7.B) Rejection of Proposals for Request for Proposals No.2008-002 - Investment Advisory Services

7.C) Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2008-073 - Assessment Materials, Instructional Materials, Resources, and Professional Development from McGraw Hill Company/Divisions

7.D) Approval of Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Teach for America, Inc.

7.E) Request for Payment No. 2 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

7.F) Request for Payment No. 2 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

7.G) Request for Payment No. 2 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

7.H) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-15 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Maintenance and Operations

7.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-14 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Central Kitchen

7.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-7 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Transportation Building Project

7.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 06-151 to Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School Subdivision Plat

7.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 06-151(A) to Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School Subdivision Plat

7.M) Request for Payment No. 12 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 9993945 to Terracon for the Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T024455 to Terracon for the Transportation Building Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T024542 to Terracon for the Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 42 to Jacobs Facilities Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

8. Adopt Resoultion in Support of Celebrating Texas Public Schools Month

9. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 84 (Second Reading)

10. Approval of the 2009-2010 School Calendar

11. Approval of Easement and Right of Way for AEP

12. MISD Board Policy DH (LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct (First Reading)

13. Region One Education Service Center Board Elections

14. Consideration of Sale of Real Property

15. Acting Superintendent's Report

15.A) Superintendent Search Process On-Going

15.B) March 9-13, 2009 - McAllen ISD Celebrating Texas Public Schools (Open House)

15.C) March 12, 2009 - McAllen High School Vertical Team PE Showcase

15.D) March 14, 2009 - 16th Annual Noche de Gala Mariachi Fest and Concert

15.E) March 16-20, 2009 - Spring Break for Students and Staff

15.F) March 26, 2009 - Candidate(s) Drawing for Place on May 9 School Board Election Ballot

15.G) March 31, 2009 - 14th Annual McAllen ISD Fourth Grade Choral Festival

16. Schedule of Future Meetings

16.A) March 30, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

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

16.C) April 14, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

16.D) April 14, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

19. Adjournment