April 14, 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 Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010

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 Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010

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. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of National Recipients of Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (PAS) Scholarship

6.B) Recognition of Cosmetology Skills USA Competition State Winners

6.C) Recognition of Autism Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Winners

6.D) Recognition of MISD Librarians for National Library Week and National Library Worker Day, April 14, 2009

6.E) Report Regarding the District Growth and Facilities Forecast Advisory Committee

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

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

7.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. March 30, 2009 4:30 PM

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

7.B) Bid No. 2008-065 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid

7.C) Request for Offers No. 2008-102 - Cisco Phone Equipment for the New Maintenance/Central Kitchen Building through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)

7.D) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-16 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.E) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-17 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.F) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-15 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Central Kitchen Project

7.G) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-16 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Central Kitchen Project

7.H) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-8 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Transportation Building Project

7.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-9 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Transportation Building Project

7.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1653 to ERO International LLP for Architectural Services at Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

7.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. R012-1654 to ERO International LLP for Architectural Services at Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

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

7.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 06-280 to Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School Subdivision Plat

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 25 to Peterson Construction for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T024442 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations-Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T027693 to Terracon for Transportation Facility Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T029160 to Terracon for for Transportation Facility Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.R) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8. Approval of Proclamation Declaring April 21, 2009 as James "Nikki" Rowe Day at McAllen ISD

9. Approval of Revised Memorandum of Understanding for the Achieve Early College High School Between South Texas College and McAllen Independent School District

10. Consideration and Possible Approval of Additional Funds Requests and Budget Amendments for Plant Operations and International Baccalaureate Program

11. Approval of Purchase of Chillers and Cooling Towers for Rowe High School through the BuyBoard

12. Request for Payment No. 3 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

13. Request for Payment No. 3 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

14. Request for Payment No. 3 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

15. Request for Payment No. 3 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

16. Approval of Financing Agreement for the Weight Room Equipment for the McAllen High School, Memorial High School and Nikki Rowe High School New Multi-purpose Activity Buildings

17. Approval of Easement and Right of Way for AEP

18. Establishment of a Range of Energy Rates and Appointment of Designee and Alternate Designee to Authorize and Execute a Contract for Energy Services

19. Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement and Board Resolution for the Texas Association of School Boards Energy Cooperative

20. Acting Superintendent's Report

20.A) Student/Staff Successes

20.B) Campus Events

20.C) Annual Events

20.D) School Board Candidate Forum(s)

20.E) School Board Election - May 9, 2009

21. Schedule of Future Meetings

21.A) April 27, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

21.B) April 27, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-4:00 PM-Board Room

21.C) April 27, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

24. Adjournment