November 23, 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, 551.072 and 551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

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

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

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

2.D)1. Tour and Walkthrough of Prospective Property Acquisition

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 Recommendations(s) for School Year 2009-2010

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

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

6.D)1. Tour and Walkthrough of Prospective Property Acquisition

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A) Recognition of National Merit Scholar Semifinalist

7.B) Recognition of Advanced Placement and National Hispanic Scholars

7.C) Recognition of 2009-2010 Exemplary Schools

7.D) Recognition of 2009 Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll

7.E) Recognition of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Department and Staff

8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT

8.A) Absolute

8.B) College Readiness

8.C) Value Add

9. BOARD BRIEFING REPORTS

9.A) Instructional Services Briefing - Mark A. Kent, Chair

9.B) Business Operations Briefing - Javier Farias, Chair

9.C) District Operations Briefing - Daniel D. Vela, Chair

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.A) Approval of Monetary Donation from Gonzalez Elementary PTO to Gonzalez Elementary

10.B) Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Investment Officer Training and Designation of Investment Officers

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

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

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

10.F) Discussion and Direction Regarding the Procurement of a Licensed Real Estate Broker or Salesperson

10.G) Consideration and Possible Approval of 2009 McAllen ISD Tax Roll

10.H) Request for Proposal No. 2009-044 - Data Management Software Services, Training and Materials for Assessment

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

10.J) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding, Instructional Resources and Professional Development for Mathworks Curriculum from Texas State University

10.K) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the University of Texas at Austin, University Outreach Center Program

10.L) 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

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

10.N) Renewal of Bid No. 2007-181 Classroom Furnishings, Equipment, Instructional Supplies, Materials and Miscellaneous Catalog Bid

10.O) Bid No. 2008-108 - Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services and Related Categories Catalog Bid

10.P) Approval of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser(s) for 2009-2010

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

10.R) Rejection of Request for Bid No. 2009- 016 - Packaging Trays and Film for Child Nutrition Program

10.S) Bid No. 2009-042 - Security Alarm Repair Parts, Monitoring, Inspections, Installation and Repair Services

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

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

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

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

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

10.Y) Request for Payment on Invoice No. T069037 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations - Central Kitchen Facility

10.Z) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.Z)1. Special Board Mtg. October 19, 2009 5:00 PM

10.Z)2. Special Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 1:00 PM

10.Z)3. Regular Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 5:00 PM

10.Z)4. Special Board Mtg. October 26, 2009 6:15 PM

10.Z)5. Special Board Mtg. October 28, 2009 7:30 AM

10.Z)6. Special Board Mtg. October 30, 2009 1:00 PM

10.Z)7. Special Board Mtg. October 30, 2009 1:30 PM

11. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Consideration of and Approval of Amended Policy CDA (LOCAL): Other Revenue Investments (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-2)

11.B) 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 (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-7)

11.C) 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 (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-1)

11.D) Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at McAllen High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-2)

11.E) Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at McAllen High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-3)

11.F) Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at Memorial High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-4)

11.G) Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Memorial High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-5)

11.H) Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for an Activity Building at Rowe High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-6)

11.I) Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction Inc. for an Activity Building at Rowe High School (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-7)

11.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 17 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-8)

11.K) Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-9)

11.L) Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Agreement and Renewal for Request for Proposal No. 2007-004 - Grant Writing Services (Instructional Services Consent Agenda Item #8A-1)

11.M) Request for Proposal No. 2009-054 - Professional Development Services for Writing Strategies for Teachers and Students (Instructional Services Consent Agenda Item #8A-3)

12. ITEMS PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA (NONE)

13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

13.A) November 24, 2009-Partners In Excellence Breakfast of Thanksgiving-7:30 a.m.-McAllen Country Club

13.B) November 24, 2009-Joint Meeting with City Commissioners-5:30 PM-McAllen Convention Center

13.C) December 7, 2009-Special Board Mtg-3:30 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

13.D) December 7, 2009-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

13.E) December 14, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

13.F) December 14, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

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

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

16. ADJOURNMENT