April 26, 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) 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.C)1. EEOC Charge # 451-20009-01249
Charging Party: Amanda McDermott

2.D) Possible Real Estate 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.C)1. EEOC Charge # 451-20009-01249
Charging Party: Amanda McDermott

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A) Recognition of McAllen High School JROTC Cadet Color Guard

7.B) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Basketball Varsity Team as Regional Semifinalist

7.C) Recognition of Memorial High School Boys Swim Team Regional Champions

7.D) Recognition of Girls State Meet Swimmer

7.E) Recognition of State Girls Wrestler

7.F) Recognition of Honorable Mention State Mock Trial Competitors

7.G) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Winners and Student Television Network National Competition Winners

7.H) Recognition of Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Competition Winners

7.I) Recognition of State Cosmetology Competition Winners

7.J) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Auto Tech Program

7.K) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Auto Collision Program

7.L) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Welding Program

7.M) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Audio Video Production Program

7.N) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Commercial Photography Program

7.O) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Print and Imaging Program

7.P) Recognition of SKILLS USA State Competition Winners-Law Enforcement Program

7.Q) Recognition of McAllen ISD School Nurses

7.R) Recognition of Christina Hernandez for Educational Leadership as a Principal

8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT

8.A) Beautification Curb Appeal Project

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) Consideration of and Possible Approvalof Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen ISD and Hidalgo County Head Start Program

10.B) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Technology Purchases through the Texas Department of Information Resources

10.C) Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures for Request for Proposal No. 7619 - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services for Special Education

10.D) Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures and Renewal of Bid No. 2007-082 - Automotive Repair Parts, Supplies and Related Products

10.E) Rejection of Bid No. 2009-089 - Newspaper Advertising, Tabloid and Web Press Printing Services

10.F) Renewal of Bid No. 2007-081 - HVAC Parts and Equipment Catalog Bid

10.G) Approval of Tires and Related Products Purchases through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement or the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)

10.H) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2008-050 - On-Call Architectural Design Services

10.I) Renewal of Bid No. 2008-076 - Audio Visual Equipment Electronics, Supplies and Related Products Catalog Bid

10.J) Bid No. 2009-104 - Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

10.K) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.K)1. Reg. Board Briefing Mtg.-March 8, 2010-5:00 PM

10.K)2. Regular Board Mtg.-March 22, 2010-5:00 PM

10.K)3. Special Board Mtg.-March 22, 2010-6:15 PM

10.K)4. Special Board Mtg.-March 29, 2010-2:00 PM

10.K)5. Special Board Mtg.-March 29, 2010-5:00 PM

11. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Contract for Request for Qualifications No. 2009-127 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services Re-Bid (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-1)

11.B) Consideration of and Possible Approval of DCB (LOCAL) Policy: Employment Practices Term Contracts (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-2)

11.C) Consideration of and Possible Approval of the Continuation of the Collection of Taxes Contract with the Hidalgo County Tax Office (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-3)

11.D) Consideration of and Possible Approval of McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-4)

11.E) Approval of Term Lease Agreements with Shell Gulf of Mexico, Inc. for the Memorial High School Baseball Fields (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-3)

11.F) Consideration of and Possible Approval Revisions to MISD Board Policy CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition (Second Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-5)

11.G) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Amended FDB (Local) Policy: Intra-District Transfers (Second Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-6)

11.H) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Amended FMH (Local) Policy: Student Activities Commencement (Second Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-7)

12. ITEMS PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2009-113 - Special Education School Buses through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard and Reporting of Fees (Instructional Services Briefing Item #7B-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.B) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Resolution to Support the City of McAllen's Athletic Facilities Bond Election (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.C) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Purchase of the Chillers and Cooling Towers for McAllen High School through Bid No. 2007-081 - HVAC Parts and Equipment Catalog Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.D) Possible Action to Announce the Intent to Name the McAllen High School Big Gymnasium and Authorize Administration to Place Notice on Local Newspaper Inviting Nominations (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-4) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.E) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees (Board of Trustees Consent Agenda Briefing Item #8D-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON APRIL 12 BRIEFING MIEETING AGENDA

13.A) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Superintendent's Travel

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) May 3, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

14.B) May 10, 2010-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

14.C) May 24, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

14.D) May 24, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

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

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

17. ADJOURNMENT