September 27, 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 Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.C) Approval of Assistant Principal for Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

2.D) Approval of Assistant Principal for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E)1. Cause No. M-06-133 George Padilla v McAllen Independent School District

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter(s): McAllen High School JROTC Cadet Color Guard

6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SCHOOL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (School FIRST)

6.A) -Public Comments

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A) Recognition of McAllen ISD by U. S. Census Bureau

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

8.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

8.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

8.C) Approval of Assistant Principal for Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

8.D) Approval of Assistant Principal for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

8.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.E)1. Cause No. M-06-133 George Padilla v McAllen Independent School District

8.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS REPORT

9.A) Instructional Leadership Team

9.B) Instructional Services Support Team

10. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

10.A) Report Regarding Gateway to College Program

10.B) Report Regarding the Status of HVAC for James "Nikki" Rowe High School

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Application for 2010-2011 (Instructional Services Briefing Item #7C-1)

11.B) Approval of Physical Education Programs for PE Waivers (Instructional Services Briefing Item #7C-4)

11.C) Approval of Revision of Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking (Second Reading)(Instructional Services Briefing Item #7C-5)

11.D) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-169-Stop Loss Insurance (Business Operations Briefing Item #7D-2)

11.E) Approval of DIA (LOCAL) Employee Welfare Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #7D-3)

11.F) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District August Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning July 1, 2010 and Ending June 30, 2011 (Business Operations Briefing Item #7D-5)

11.G) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-106 - Sale of Beverages Re-Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #7E-1)

11.H) Approval of Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for the Energy Savings Performance Contract  (District Operations Briefing Item #7E-2)

12. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

12.A) Approval of the 2010-2011 Campus Performance Objectives

12.B) Approval of the 2010-2011 District Performance Objectives

12.C) Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and the Development Corporation of McAllen, Inc. for the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

12.D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2010-006 - Memorial Band Uniforms & Accessories through the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard

12.E) Approval of Sole Source No. 2009-163 - Professional Services, Materials, and Fees through College Board

12.F) Approval of Sole Source No. 2010- 011 International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training and Instructional Materials for the International Baccalaureate Program

12.G) Approval of Professional Development Services with D.M.R. Educational Consulting, Inc. - Three Reading Model

12.H) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-060 - Employer Direct Medical PPO

12.I) Approval of Purchase for Storage Area Network (SAN) Equipment through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)

12.J) Renewal of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Exemption for 2010-2011

12.K) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-051-Basic Group Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Voluntary Group AD&D Insurance

12.L) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-141-Voluntary Group Cancer/Specified Disease Insurance

12.M) Approval of Purchase of School Buses through BuyBoard

12.N) Approval of Bid No. 2009-149 - Restaurant, Snack Bar and Related Food Products and Services

12.O) Approval of Bid No. 2009-152 - Groceries, Produce and Miscellaneous Products

12.P) Approval of Bid No. 2009-123 - Maintenance Equipment, Parts and Supplies

12.Q) Approval of Bid No. 2009-131 - Lumber Products, Building Supplies and Materials

12.R) Approval of Bid No. 2009-132 - Plumbing Supplies and Related Products

12.S) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

12.S)1. Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-August 9, 2010-5:00 PM

12.S)2. Special Board Mtg.-August 16, 2010-5:00 PM

12.S)3. Training Mtg.-August 23, 2010-1:30 PM

12.S)4. Regular Board Mtg.-August 23, 2010-5:00 PM

12.S)5. Special Board Mtg.-August 23, 2010-6:15 PM

12.S)6. Emergency Unforeseeable Situation Mtg.-September 1, 2010-12:00 PM

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Superintendent's Proposed Termination of Term Contract Before the End of the Contract Period (Briefing Item #6C)  (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.B) Approval of Principal for Homer J. Morris Middle School (Briefing Item #6D) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.C) Approval of Director Bilingual Education (Briefing Item #6E) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Director of Accounting (Briefing Item #6F) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Approval to Authorize Superintendent to File Opposition to Time Warner Digitizing Broadcast of MISD Channel 17 with Federal Communications (Community Information Briefing Item #7F-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.F) Approval of Purchase of a Web Based Program by EdOptions for McAllen Memorial High School, James "Nikki" Rowe High School, McAllen High School and Lamar Academy (Consent Agenda Briefing Item #8B-5) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval of Superintendent's Travel (Consent Agenda Briefing Item #8D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

14. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON SEPTEMBER 13 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

14.A) Approval of NovaNet Renewal Licenses for McAllen High School, James "Nikki" Rowe High School, McAllen Memorial High School, Lamar Academy,  Instruction & Guidance Center and the Evening Study Center at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

14.B) Approval of the Interlocal Participation Agreement and Board Resolution for the Region One Electricity Aggregation Pool

14.C) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

15. Approval of Method for Procuring Construction Contract through Interlocal Cooperative Agreement and Approval of Construction Contract for the Replacement of the McAllen High School Gym Floor

16. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

16.A) October 5, 2010-Board Policy Committee Meeting-3:00 PM-Board Room

16.B) Tuesday, October 12, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

16.C) Tuesday, October 12, 2010-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

16.D) October 25, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

16.E) October 25, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room

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

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

19. ADJOURNMENT