October 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM - Regular

1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

2. INTERVIEWS AND SELECTION OF FIRM FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2009-015 - COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES RE-BID

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 and 551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

3.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2009-2010

3.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2009-2010

3.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Fossum Middle School

3.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

5. INVOCATION

6. PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

7.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2009-2010

7.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2009-2010

7.C) Appointment of Assistant Principal for Fossum Middle School

7.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8. DISTRICT, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND DISTRICT OPERATIONS BRIEFING

8.A) District Reports

8.A)1. Annual Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009

8.A)2. Annual Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009

8.A)3. Report Regarding College Night

8.A)4. Report Regarding Response of Transportation Department Audit

8.A)5. Report Regarding Position Control

8.A)6. Report Regarding System Migration

8.A)7. Board Member Report Regarding the 2009 TASA/TASB Convention & Delegate Assembly

8.B) Instructional Services Briefing

8.B)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from Gonzalez Elementary PTO to Gonzalez Elementary

8.C) Business Operations Briefing

8.C)1. Delegate Energy Procurement Authority to the Superintendent Along with Execution of Energy Contract or Possible Re-establishing of Target Rates for an Energy Contract

8.C)2. Approval to Utilize Interlocal Cooperative Agreements and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Term Contracts for Copier Rentals

8.C)3. Possible Interviews and Selection of Firm for Request for Qualifications No. 2009-067 - Legal Services Re-Bid

8.C)4. Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Atlas and Hall, L.L.P.

8.C)5. Self-Funded Health Plan Funding, Rates and Benefits

8.C)6. Approval of Request for Offers No. 2009-040 - Sophos Endpoint Security and Control Software and Financing through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)

8.C)7. Consideration and Possible Approval to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date Beginning with the 2009-2010 Academic Year

8.C)8. Consideration of and/or Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Assignment of Custodian of Records

8.C)9. Resolution Nominating Candidate(s) to the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors

8.D) District Operations Briefing

8.D)1. Approval of Purchase of the Bizhub Pro 1050 Copiers for Print Shop through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buy Board and Lease Agreement

9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (October 26, 2009 Board Meeting Consent Agenda)

9.A) Instructional Services (Rachel Arcaute)

9.A)1. Rejection of Bid No. 2008-133 - Sheet Music and Accessories

9.A)2. Bid No. 2009-028 - Welding Equipment and Supplies for the Career and Technology Department

9.A)3. Sole Source Purchase No. 2009-045 - READ 180 Program Initial Purchase, Technical Support, Instructional Resources and Professional Development from Scholastic Incorporated for Milam Elementary School

9.A)4. Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2009-059 - MBKB Encompass Inc. Professional Development and Materials

9.A)5. Interlocal Agreement Purchase No. 2009-068 - Musical Instruments, Equipment, Supplies & Repair Contract No. 301-08 through the Buy Board

9.B) Business Operations (Connie Lopez)

9.B)1. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2008-141 - Voluntary Group Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance

9.B)2. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-037 - Health and Welness Programs and Products

9.B)3. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-051 - Basic Group Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Group AD&D Insurance

9.B)4. Approve to Utilize an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement and the Texas Procurement and Support Services to Purchase Copier Paper and Paper Products

9.B)5. Approval of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser(s) for 2009-2010

9.B)6. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2009-048 - Computers Components, Peripherals, Software and Related Products through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)

9.C) District Operations (Mike Barrera)

9.C)1. Request for Payment No. 8 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

9.C)2. Request for Payment No. 9 to Rio Valley Construction Inc., for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

9.C)3. Request for Payment No. 9 to Rio Valley Construction Inc., for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

9.C)4. Request for Payment No. 9 to Rio Valley Construction Inc., for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

9.D) Board of Trustees

9.D)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

9.D)1.a) Special Board Mtg. September 14, 2009 3:30 PM

9.D)1.b) Regular Board Mtg. September 14, 2009 5:00 PM

9.D)1.c) Training Mtg. September 21, 2009 8:00 AM

9.D)1.d) Special Board Mtg. September 21, 2009 5:00 PM

9.E) Superintendent of Schools

9.E)1. Approval of Superintendent's Travel

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) October 26, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

10.B) October 26, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

10.C) October 26, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

10.D) November 16, 2009-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

10.E) November 23, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

10.F) November 23, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

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

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

13. Adjournment