March 4, 2013 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 2012-2013

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.C)1. Case No. 7:13-cv-00093, Brinsdon v McAllen Independent School District et al

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Proclamation Regarding Texas Public Schools Week (March 4-8, 2013)

6.B) Proclamation Regarding Educational Diagnosticians' Week (March 4-8, 2013)

6.C) Proclamation Regarding Kick-Off of McAllen ISD's March of Dimes Campaign (March 4, 2013)

7. BOARD COMMITTEE(S) AND DISTRICT REPORTS

7.A) Board Committee Reports

7.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Sam Saldivar Jr., Chair

7.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Daniel Vela, Chair

7.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Erica De La Garza, Chair

7.B) District Reports

7.B)1. Report Regarding McAllen ISD - 2012 AEP SCORE Partner Profile Summary

7.B)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for January 2013

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

8.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

8.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

8.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.C)1. Case No. 7:13-cv-00093, Brinsdon v McAllen Independent School District et al

8.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIEFING ITEMS

9.A) Instructional Services Briefing Items - (Rachel Arcaute)

9.A)1. Approval of 2013 Summer School Program

9.A)2. Approval of 2013-2014 School Calendar

9.A)3. Approval of International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Application for Candidacy, Action Plan and Budgets for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme - Dr. Carlos Castaneda, Victor Fields, Lucile McKee Hendricks, Sam Houston, Andrew Jackson, Jose Antonio Navarro, Juan Seguin, and Thigpen/Zavala Elementary Schools

9.A)4. Approval of Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures and Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2012-037 - Sign Language Interpreter Services Re-Bid

9.A)5. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2011-062 - Classroom Instructional Supplies, Furnishings, Equipment, Materials and Miscellaneous Items Catalog Bid

9.A)6. Approval of Bid No. 2012-115 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog Bid

9.A)7. Approval of Bid No. 2012-133 - Musical Instrument Repair Services

9.B) District Operations Briefing Items - (Mike Barrera)

9.B)1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary

9.B)2. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Victor Fields Elementary

9.B)3. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary

9.B)4. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary

9.B)5. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Woodrow Wilson Elementary

9.B)6. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-139 PTO Ornamental Fencing Project for Ben Milam Elementary School Re-Bid and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Firm or Proceed to the Next Offeror until an Agreement is Reached or all Proposals are Rejected

9.B)7. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-125  James "Nikki" Rowe High School Translucent Roof System Replacement and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Firm or Proceed to the Next Offeror until an Agreement is Reached or all Proposals are Rejected

9.B)8. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-126 James Bonham Elementary School Electrical Services and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Firm or Proceed to the Next Offeror until an Agreement is Reached or all Proposals are Rejected

9.B)9. Approval of Final Payment to Hellas Construction, Inc. for hte Runnigh Track Overlay and Repair at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium

9.B)10. Approval of Bid No. 2012-119 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment

9.B)11. Approval of Bid No. 2012-144 - Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

9.B)12. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2010-061 - HVAC Parts and Equipment Catalog Bid

9.C) Business Operations Briefing Items - (Connie Lopez)

9.C)1. Approval of the Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds of McAllen Independent School District Under Texas Education Code, Chapter 45, Subchapter G, School District Depositories

9.C)2. Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2011-095 - District Annual Financial Audit

9.C)3. Approval of Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures of Texas Department of Information Resources Purchase No. 2012-060 - Technology Products and Services through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)

9.C)4. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2012 and Ending June 30, 2013

9.D) Superintendent's Briefing Item(s)

9.D)1. Approval of Superintendent's Travel

9.E) Board of Trustees Briefing Items

9.E)1. Approval of Resolution to Oppose Vouchers, Taxpayer Savings Grants, Tax Credits and Other Mechanisms that Reduce Public Education Funding

9.E)2. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

9.E)2.a) Special Board Meeting                     February 4, 2013          9:00 AM

9.E)2.b) Special Board Meeting                     February 11, 2013        1:30 PM

9.E)2.c) Regular Board Briefing Meeting      February 11, 2013        5:00 PM

9.E)2.d) Workshop                                         February 25, 2013        3:00 PM

9.E)2.e) Regular Board Meeting                    February 25, 2013        5:00 PM

9.E)2.f) Special Board Meeting                     February 25, 2013        6:15 PM

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) March 18, 2013-Workshop-3:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) March 18, 2013-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.C) March 18, 2013-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

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

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

13. ADJOURNMENT