March 8, 2010 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) Evaluation of Secretary to Board of Trustees

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

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

2.D) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2009-2010 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for 2010-2011 School Year -DC (LEGAL)

2.E) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees at End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

2.F) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Non-Renew Contract of Term Employee as per DFBB (LOCAL)

2.G) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Approval of Non-Chapter 21 Employment Contracts of 2009-2010 Administrators and Other Professional Personnel for the 2010-2011 School Year DCB, DCE (LOCAL)

2.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

2.J) Superintendent's Summative Evaluation

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

6.A) Evaluation of Secretary to Board of Trustees

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

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

6.D) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2009-2010 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for 2010-2011 School Year -DC (LEGAL)

6.E) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees at End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

6.F) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Non-Renew Contract of Term Employee as per DFBB (LOCAL)

6.G) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Approval of Non-Chapter 21 Employment Contracts of 2009-2010 Administrators and Other Professional Personnel for the 2010-2011 School Year DCB, DCE (LOCAL)

6.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

6.J) Superintendent's Summative Evaluation

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

7.A) District Reports

7.A)1. Report Regarding Delinquent Tax Collections Beginning November 1, 2009 and Ending January 31, 2010

7.A)2. Report Regarding Monthly Financial and Investment for January 2010

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

7.B)1. Consideration of and Possible Approval of the 2010-2011 School Calendar

7.B)2. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Summer School Programs for 2010

7.B)3. Consideration of and Possible Approval of the Language Arts, Reading, Literature, AP English and ESOL Textbook Selections for 2010-2011

7.B)4. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA) Financial Agreement for Extern Participation in ALA Summer Educator Externship 2010

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

7.C)1. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Bids Received on Tax Resale Properties

7.C)2. Consideration of and Possible Approval of McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010

7.C)3. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Job Descriptions and Supplemental New Positions Funded by State and Federal Programs for School Year 2010-2011

7.C)4. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Amended Policy CE (LOCAL): Annual Operating Budget (First Reading)

7.C)5. Consideration of and Possible Approval of DCB (LOCAL) Policy: Employment Practices Term Contracts (First Reading)

7.C)6. Consideration of and Possible Approval to End Negotiations with the Highest Ranked Offeror for Request for Qualifications No. 2009-085 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services and Proceed to Commence Negotiations with the Second Highest Ranked Offeror and if Unsuccessful Continue to Proceed with Negotiations with the Next Highest Ranked Offeror and if Negotiations are not Successful Continue to Proceed until either Successful Negotiations have resulted with an Offeror or Negotiations with all Offerors Result in no Succcessful Negotiations

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

7.D)1. Approval of Purchase of Trucks for Plant Operations Department through Buy Board and Reporting of Administrative Fees

7.D)2. Consideration of and Possible Approval of TASB Update 85 (First Reading)

7.D)3. Consideration of and Possible Approval of TASB Update 86 (First Reading)

7.D)4. Consideration of and Possible Approval of FDA (Local) Policy: Interdistrict Transfers (First Reading)

7.D)5. Consideration of and Possible Approval of FDB (Local) Policy: Intradistrict Transfers (First Reading)

7.D)6. Consideration of and Possible Approval of FMH (Local) Policy: Student Activities Commencement (First Reading)

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (March 22, 2010 Board Meeting Consent Agenda)

8.A) Instructional Services

8.A)1. Renewal of Bid No. 2008-065 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid

8.A)2. Bid No. 2009-061 - Musical Instrument Repair Services

8.B) Business Operations

8.B)1. Approval of the Purchase of Services and Materials through the Texas Association of School Boards and Reporting of Fees

8.C) District Operations

8.C)1. Approval of Continuation of Use of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2008-088 - HVAC Equipment, Supplies & Insulation of HVAC Equipment through Buyboard Contract No. 305-08

8.D) Board of Trustees

8.D)1. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.D)1.a) Special Board Mtg.-January 28, 2010-12:30 PM (Revised) 

8.D)1.b) Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-February 8, 2010-5:00 PM

8.D)1.c) Special Board Mtg.-February 15, 2010-10:00 AM

8.D)1.d) Special Board Mtg.-February 22, 2010-3:30 PM

8.D)1.e) Regular Board Mtg.-February 22, 2010-5:00 PM

8.D)1.f) Special Board Mtg.-February 22, 2010-6:15 PM

8.D)2. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8.E) Superintendent of Schools

8.E)1. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Superintendent's Travel

9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

9.A) March 22, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.B) March 22, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

9.C) April 12, 2010-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.D) April 26, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.E) April 26, 2010-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