May 18, 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 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. Invocation

4. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

5. Cathey Middle School Chamber Orchestra Mini-Concert

6. Reconvene In Open Session

6.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2009-2010

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

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

7. Reports and Recognitions

7.A) Recognition of McAllen ISD State Special Olympians

7.B) Recognition of Teen Ink Writing Program

7.C) Recognition of McAllen ISD Career Technical Education Students and Staff

7.D) Report Regarding High School Scholarships

7.E) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for April 2009

8. Consent Agenda

8.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.A)1. Special Board Mtg. May 12, 2009 5:30 PM

8.A)2. Special Board Mtg. May 13, 2009 5:00 PM

8.A)3. Regular Board Mtg. May 18, 2009 4:30 PM

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

8.A)5. Board Workshop May 19, 2009 4:30 PM

8.A)6. Board Workshop May 26, 2009 8:30 AM

8.B) Request for Payment No. 4 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

8.C) Request for Payment No. 4 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

8.D) Request for Payment No. 4 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

8.E) Request for Payment No. 4 to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

8.F) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-18 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at Maintenance and Operations

8.G) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-17 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the Central Kitchen Project

8.H) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-10 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the Transportation Project

8.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 14 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance and Operations

8.J) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7612 - Student Accident Insurance and Student Accident Voluntary Insurance

8.K) Request for Offers No. 2008-068 - Apple Computers, Desktops, Installation and Financing for 8th Grade Technology Applications through DIR

8.L) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2008-098 - Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the University of Texas Pan American for the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP)

8.M) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

9. Approval of Revisions to MISD Board Policy DEC (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences (First Reading)

10. Request for Proposals No. 2008-099 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Self-Funded Claims Administration and Excess Insurance Coverage

11. Renewal of Commercial Property Fire & Extended Coverage, Educators, Law Enforcement & Employment Liability, Commerical General Liability, Automobile Liability & Physical Damage, Boiler and Machinery Insurance through the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Interlocal Agreement

12. Consideration and Possible Approval of Bids Received on Tax Resale Properties

13. Approval of Purchase through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for Computers, Software, and Installation for McAllen High School, Memorial High School, and Rowe High School

14. Approval of Amendment to the Agreement between McAllen ISD and Communities in Schools of Hidalgo County, Inc. for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

15. Approval of Amendment to the Agreement between McAllen ISD and Boys and Girls Club McAllen for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

16. Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus Real Properties Generally Described as Property at the following locations:

16.A) Sixth Elementary (Land located along the west side of Jackson Road, south of Nolana Road in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas)

16.B) Nikki Rowe High School (Land located along the southwest corner of Ware Road and Vine Street in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas)

16.C) Fossum Middle School (Land located at the west terminus of Yellowhammer Avenue east of Ware Road in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas)

16.D) Sanchez Elementary (Land located along the south side of Incarnate Word Avenue (Mile 5 1/2 Road) west of North 29th Street in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas)

16.E) Thigpen Elementary (Land and improvements located along the west side of South 23rd Street north of Galveston Avenue in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas)

17. Superintendent's Report

17.A) Student/Staff Successes

17.B) Campus Events

17.C) Annual Events

18. Schedule of Future Meetings

18.A) May 19, 2009-Board Workshop-4:30 PM-Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

18.B) June 8, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

18.C) June 8, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

18.D) June 22, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

21. Adjournment