May 24, 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 2010-2011

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

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

6.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendations(s) for School Year 2010-2011

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

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

7. RECOGNITION(S)

7.A) Recognition of McAllen ISD Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Participants

7.B) Recognition of Duke Scholars

7.C) Recognition of Family Career and Community Leaders of America State Winners

7.D) Recognition of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Winners

7.E) Recognition of Technology Student Association State Winners

7.F) Recognition of McAllen ISD's Migrant Education Program Top Migrant Students

7.G) Recognition of State Qualifiers for Exxon-Mobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair

8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT

8.A) Student Achievement

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 - Sam Saldivar Jr., Chair

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Monetary Donation from Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary PTO to Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary

10.B) Approval of Monetary Donation from Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary PTO to Lenelo H. Gonzalez Elementary

10.C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training Courses

10.D) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-110 - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services for Special Education

10.E) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-114 - Speech/Language Pathology Services for Special Education Students Education

10.F) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-115 - Special Education Medicaid Reimbursement Filing

10.G) Approval of the Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-124 - District Annual Financial Audit

10.H) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2007-098 - Paint, Paint Equipment and Supplies

10.I) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2008-100 – School and Office Furniture, Office Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

10.J) Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2007-103 - Gym Bleachers Parts, Installation and Repair Services

10.K) Approval of Bid No. 2009-103 - Electrical Supplies and Equipment

10.L) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.L)1. Reg. Board Briefing Mtg.-April 12, 2010-5:00 PM

10.L)2. Special Board Mtg.-April 26, 2010-1:00 PM

10.L)3. Regular Board Mtg.-April 26, 2010-5:00 PM

10.L)4. Special Board Mtg.-April 26, 2010-7:30 PM

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of Setting Public Meeting Date on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-1)

11.B) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District April Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-2)

11.C) Approval of DEC (LOCAL) Policy: Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences (Second Reading)  (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-3)

11.D) Approval of Resolution and Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Region 10 Education Service Center for a 457 (b) FICA Alternative Plan (Business Operations Briefing Item #7C-5)

11.E) Approval of Amendment to Amended and Restated Inter-local Cooperation Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County Juvenile Board  (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-1)

11.F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2009-141 - Memorandum of Understanding for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alterative Education Program (JJAEP) (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-2)

11.G) Approval of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Inter-local Cooperation Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-3)

11.H) Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-099-Workers’ Compensation Insurance Self Funded Claims Administration and Excess Insurance Coverage (Consent Agenda Briefing Item #8B-3)

12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Rio Grande Valley Pathways Initiative (Instructional Services Briefing Item #7B-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.B) Discussion of MISD Policy EIF (Local): Academic Achievement Graduation (First Reading) (Instructional Services Briefing Item #7B-5)  (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

12.C) Approval of Contract for Request for Qualifications No. 2009-127 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services Re-bid (District Operations Briefing Item #7C-4) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.D) Ratify Approval of April 26, 2010 Regarding Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures and Renewal of Bid No. 2007-082 - Automotive Repair Parts, Supplies and Related Products (District Operations Briefing Item #7D-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON MAY 10 BRIEFING MIEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between McAllen ISD and the University of Texas - Pan American for the Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program (TexPREP)

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) June 7, 2010-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

14.B) June 21, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

14.C) June 21, 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