November 16, 2009 at 5:00 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 and 551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

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

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

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

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

7.A) District Reports

7.A)1. Report Regarding Instructional Leadership

7.A)2. Report Regarding the "Take the Leap to College Success" Event

7.A)3. Report Regarding Fall 2009 Dual Enrollment

7.A)4. Report Regarding State of Air Condition Units

7.B) Instructional Services Briefing Agenda Items (Rachel Arcaute)

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

7.C) Business Operations Briefing Agenda Items (Connie Lopez)

7.C)1. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Investment Officer Training and Designation of Investment Officers

7.C)2. Consideration of and Approval of Amended Policy CDA (LOCAL): Other Revenue Investments (First Reading)

7.C)3. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution of the Board Review of the Investment Policy

7.C)4. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Reduction of the Additional Penalty as Provided by Texas Tax Code §§33.07 and 33.08

7.C)5. Ratification of the Electric Sales Agreement between McAllen ISD and the Texas General Land Office through Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC

7.C)6. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Procurement of a Licensed Real Estate Broker or Salesperson

7.C)7. Consideration and Possible Approval of Apportioning McAllen Independent School District Votes for the Position of Director of the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board and Adoption of Resolution

7.C)8. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2009 McAllen ISD Tax Roll

7.D) District Operations Briefing Agenda Items (Mike Barrera)

7.D)1. Request for Final Payment 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

7.D)2. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

7.D)3. Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at McAllen High School

7.D)4. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

7.D)5. Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Memorial High School

7.D)6. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

7.D)7. Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Rowe High School

7.D)8. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 17 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project

7.D)9. Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (November 23, 2009 Board Meeting Consent Agenda)

8.A) Instructional Services

8.A)1. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Agreement and Renewal for Request for Proposal No. 2007-004 - Grant Writing Services

8.A)2. Request for Proposal No. 2009-044 - Data Management Software Services, Training and Materials for Assessment

8.A)3. Request for Proposal No. 2009-054 - Professional Development Services for Writing Strategies for Teachers and Students

8.A)4. Sole Source No. 2009-058 - International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training and Instructional Materials for the International Baccalaureate Program

8.A)5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding, Instructional Resources and Professional Development for Mathworks Curriculum from Texas State University

8.A)6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the University of Texas at Austin, University Outreach Center Program

8.A)7. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contracts between The University of Texas-Pan American and McAllen Independent School District for the Implementation of a Work-Study Mentorship Program at McAllen, Rowe and Memorial High Schools

8.B) Business Operations

8.B)1. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-022 - Voluntary Legal Benefit, Voluntary Group Disability and IRC 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration

8.B)2. Renewal of Bid No. 2007-181 Classroom Furnishings, Equipment, Instructional Supplies, Materials and Miscellaneous Catalog Bid

8.B)3. Bid No. 2008-108 - Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services and Related Categories Catalog Bid

8.B)4. Approval of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser(s) for 2009-2010

8.C) District Operations

8.C)1. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-013 - Fire Alarm Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

8.C)2. Rejection of Request for Bid No. 2009- 016 - Packaging Trays and Film for Child Nutrition Program

8.C)3. Bid No. 2009-042 - Security Alarm Repair Parts, Monitoring, Inspections, Installation and Repair Services

8.C)4. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-21 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Maintenance & Operations Project

8.C)5. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-22 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Maintenance & Operations Project

8.C)6. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-20 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Central Kitchen Project

8.C)7. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0822000-13 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for the Transportation Building Project

8.C)8. Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4857 to Precisionaire for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Project Environmental Systems Test & Balance

8.C)9. Request for Payment on Invoice No. T069037 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations - Central Kitchen Facility

8.D) Board of Trustees

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

8.D)1.a) Special Board Mtg. October 19, 2009 5:00 PM

8.D)1.b) Special Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 1:00 PM

8.D)1.c) Regular Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 5:00 PM

8.D)1.d) Special Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 6:15 PM

8.D)1.e) Special Board Mtg. October 28, 2009 7:30 AM

8.D)1.f) Special Board Mtg. October 30, 2009 1:00 PM

8.D)1.g) Special Board Mtg. October 30, 2009 1:30 PM

8.E) Superintendent of Schools (No Items)

9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

9.A) November 23, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

9.B) November 23, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.C) November 23, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

9.D) November 24, 2009-Joint Meeting with City of McAllen Board of Commissioners-5:30 PM-McAllen Convention Center

9.E) December 7, 2009-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.F) December 14, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.G) December 14, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

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

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

12. Adjournment