February 21, 2011 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.C)1. Conduct Hearing and Consider Record and Hear Arguments, and Board Deliberation on the Recommendation and Record of the Independent Hearing Examiner in: McAllen ISD v. Juan C. Hernandez TEA Docket No. 020-LH-1110, if a Closed Hearing is Requested in the Matter by Respondent

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. RECOGNITIONS

6.A) Recognition of National Merit Finalists

6.B) Recognition of All State Band, Orchestra, and Choir Students

6.C) Recognition of 2010 National Center for Education Achievement Higher Performing Schools

7. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

7.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.C)1. Discussion and Possible Board Action and, if an Open Hearing is Requested by Respondent, Conduct Hearing and Consider Record and Hear Arguments, and Board Deliberation on the Recommendation and Record of the Independent Hearing Examiner in: McAllen ISD v. Juan C. Hernandez TEA Docket No. 020-LH-1110

7.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
          -Mid-Year Review

9. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

9.A) Approval of Selection of Firms for Phase II Evaluation for RFQ No. 2010-009 - Design-Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-3)

9.B) Approval of Bid No. 2010-036 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-4)

9.C) Approval of Casting of Lots for Tie Bid Item No. 25 for Bid No. 2010-036 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-5)

9.D) Approval of Request For Proposal No. 2010-045 - Surveillance Cameras for Buses and Installation Services (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-7) 

9.E) Approval of Selection of Procurement Method for Interlocal Cooperative Purchase No. 2010-059 - HVAC Equipment Replacements for Ben Milam & Jose De Escandon Elementary Schools, Alonzo De Leon, Homer J. Morris & William B. Travis Middle Schools and Memorial High School through TXMAS  (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-10)

9.F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Purchase No. 2010-059 - HVAC Equipment Replacements for Ben Milam & Jose De Escandon Elementary Schools, Alonzo De Leon, Homer J. Morris & William B. Travis Middle Schools and Memorial High School through TXMAS  (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-11)

9.G) Approval of Required High School Course for Incoming Freshmen 2011-2012 and Authority to List Course in the High School Curriculum Bulletin Beginning 2011-2012 (Instructional Services Briefing Item #8B-3)

9.H) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2010-056 - Online Student Registration System Re-Bid (Briefing Item #8B-4)

9.I) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas College for the Gateway to College Program (Instructional Services Briefing Item #8B-8)

9.J) Award and Approval of Agreements for Request For Proposal No. 2010-020 - E-Rate Round 14 YR 2011 Basic Maintenance, Internal Connections and Cabling Services (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-1)

9.K) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District January Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning July 1, 2010 and Ending June 30, 2011 (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-7)

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Bid No. 2010-042 - Health/Medical Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

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

10.C) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2009-104 - Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

10.D) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2008-052 - Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards and Incentives Catalog Bid

10.E) Approval of Expedited State Waivers

10.F) Approval of Purchase of Additional Rosetta Stone Licenses for the Expansion of Parent Resource Centers

10.G) Approval of the Prekindergarten Systems, English/Spanish Language Arts Grades 2-6; English as a Second Language, Grades K-8; Handwriting, Grades 1-3; Spelling, Grades 1-6; and English I-IV Textbook Selections for 2011-2012

10.H) Approval of Purchase of Interactive Whiteboards for the Mathematics Instructional Coaches Pilot Program through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN

10.I) Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen ISD and Region One ESC for Internet Access

10.J) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.J)1. Special Board Mtg-January 10, 2011-12:00 PM

10.J)2. Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-January 10, 2011-5:00 PM

10.J)3. Special Event Mtg.-January 24, 2011-4:00 PM

10.J)4. Regular Board Mtg.-January 24, 2011-5:00 PM

10.J)5. Special Board Mtg.-January 24, 2011-6:15 PM

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

11.A) Approval of MISD Board Policy BE (LOCAL) Board Meetings (Second Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.B) Approval of MISD Board Policy BED (LOCAL) Board Meetings: Public Participation (Second Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item #8A-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.C) Approval of MISD Board Policy DC (LOCAL) Employment Practices (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.D) Approval of MISD Board Policy DCB (LOCAL) Employment Practices: Term Contracts (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-4) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.E) Approval of MISD Board Policy DCD (LOCAL) Employment Practices: At-Will Employment (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-5) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.F) Approval of MISD Board Policy DCE (LOCAL) Employment Practices: Other Types of Contracts (Second Reading) (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-6) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

11.G) Approval of 2010-2011 Updated List of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser(s) (Business Operations Briefing Item #8C-8) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

12.A) March 1, 2011-Board Policy Committee Mtg.-3:00 PM-Board Room

12.B) March 7, 2011-Budget Workshop-3:00 p.m.-Board Room

12.C) March 7, 2011-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

15. ADJOURNMENT