November 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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                                        1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        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:                 
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                                        2.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2011-2012                 
                                            
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                                        2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2011-2012                 
                                            
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                                        2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        2.C)1. George Padilla v. McAllen Independent School District, et al; Civil Action No. M-06-133; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division                 
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                                        2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        4. INVOCATION                 
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                                        5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE                 
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                                        6. PROCLAMATION(S)                 
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                                        6.A) Proclamation Regarding Parental Involvement Day (November 18, 2011)                 
                                            
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                                        7. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION                 
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                                        7.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2011-2012                 
                                            
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                                        7.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2011-2012                 
                                            
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                                        7.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        7.C)1. George Padilla v. McAllen Independent School District, et al; Civil Action No. M-06-133; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division                 
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                                        7.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        8. SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY                 
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                                        9. COMMUNITY REPORT                 
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                                        9.A) McAllen Education Foundation                 
                    
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Mr. Steve Crain, President     
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                                        10. BOARD COMMITTEE AND DISTRICT REPORTS                  
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                                        10.A) Board Committee Reports                 
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                                        10.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Joseph M. Caporusso, Chair                 
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                                        10.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Javier Farias, Chair                 
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                                        10.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Hilda Garza-DeShazo, Chair                 
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                                        10.B) District Reports                 
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                                        10.B)1. Report Regarding Roll-Out of TLC³ Phase One                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)2. Report Regarding Request for Offers No. 2011-070 - Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant Technology Products through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)3. Report Regarding Instructional Services                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)4. Report Regarding MISD Board Policy CQ (LOCAL) Technology Resources and FNCE (LOCAL) Student Conduct, Personal Telecommunications/ Electronic Devices                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)5. Report Regarding Breakfast Expansion                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for September 2011                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)7. Report Regarding Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011                 
                                            
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                                        10.B)8. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2011                 
                                            
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                                        11. BUSINESS OPERATIONS, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIEFING ITEMS                 
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                                        11.A) Business Operations Briefing Items - (Connie Lopez)                 
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                                        11.A)1. Approval of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2011                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)2. Approval of Resolution Regarding the Issuance of McAllen ISD Maintenance Tax Notes, Taxable Series 2011; A Preliminary Official Statement; Determining Parameters for the Notes and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)3. Approval of Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Investment Officer Training and Designation of Investment Officers                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)4. Approval of Revision of Estimated Expenditures for the Sungard BusinessPlus System Agreement                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)5. Approval of 2011 McAllen ISD Tax Roll                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)6. Approval of McAllen Independent School District October Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning July 1, 2011 and Ending June 30, 2012                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)7. Approval of 2011-2012 Updated List of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraiser(s)                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)8. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2009-057 - School and Office Furniture Catalog Bid                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)9. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2010-019 - Voluntary Legal Benefits, Voluntary Group Disability and IRC 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration                 
                                            
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                                        11.A)10. Approval of Apportioning McAllen Independent School District Votes for the Position of Director of the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board and Adoption of the Resolution                 
                                            
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                                        11.B) District Operations Briefing Items - (Mike Barrera)                 
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                                        11.B)1. Approval of Energy Services Agreement by and between McAllen Independent School District and Ameresco, Inc.                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)2. Approval of Termination of the Amended and Restated Inter-local Cooperation Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County Juvenile Board                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)3. Approval of Job Description Title Change from Attendance Officer to Student Intake Officer                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)4. Approval of Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contracts for District-Wide Projects                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)5. Discussion of MISD Board Policy FMH (LOCAL) Student Activities: Commencement (First Reading)                 
                                            
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                                        11.B)6. Approval of Request For Proposal No. 2011-048 - Design, Décor, Furniture and Installation Services for McAllen High School Cafeteria                 
                                            
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                                        11.C) Instructional Services Briefing Items - (Rachel Arcaute)                 
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                                        11.C)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from Dr. Carlos Castaneda Family to Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)2. Approval of School Improvement Plan for William B. Travis Middle School for First-Year State Accountability Monitoring System                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)3. Approval of Agreement between McAllen ISD and Supplemental Education Services (SES) State Approved Providers for School Improvement Program                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)4. Approval of Purchase of Web-Based Program by EdOptions for McAllen High School, McAllen Memorial High School, James "Nikki" Rowe High School and Lamar Academy                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)5. Approval of Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant - Texas Designed Model of Transformation Services Agreement through Region XIII Education Service Center                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)6. Approval of Region One ESC GEAR UP: Ready, Set, College!                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)7. Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas at Austin for the Drama for Schools Program                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)8. Approval of Revised Terms for Lease Purchase Agreement with Apple, Inc.                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)9. Discussion of MISD Board Policy EG (LOCAL) Curriculum Development (First Reading)                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)10. Approval of Paul Slasor Science Supplemental Materials and Training                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)11. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2010-021 - Grant Writing Services                 
                                            
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                                        11.C)12. Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2011-066 - Band Uniforms and Accessories for McAllen High School through Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard Contract No. 340-10                 
                                            
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                                        11.D) Superintendent's Briefing Items                 
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                                        11.D)1. Approval of Superintendent's Travel                 
                                            
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                                        11.E) Board of Trustees Briefing Items                 
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                                        11.E)1. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees                 
                                            
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                                        11.E)2. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes                 
                                            
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                                        11.E)2.a) Special Board Mtg.-October 11, 2011-3:30 PM                 
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                                        11.E)2.b) Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-October 11, 2011-5:00 PM                 
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                                        11.E)2.c) Board Workshop-October 24 2011-3:30 PM                 
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                                        11.E)2.d) Regular Board Mtg.-October 24, 2011-5:00 PM                 
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                                        11.E)2.e) Special Board Mtg.-October 24, 2011-6:30 PM                 
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                                        12. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS                 
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                                        12.A) November 28, 2011-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room                 
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                                        12.B) November 28, 2011-Special Board Mtg.-6:30 PM-Board Room                 
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                                        13. CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        14. OPEN SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        15. ADJOURNMENT                 
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