March 18, 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) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Terminate Contract of Probationary Contract Employee During Contract Term

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

6. PROCLAMATION(S)/RECOGNITION(S)

6.A) Proclamation Regarding Early College High School Awareness Week (March 25-30, 2013)

6.B) Recognition of 2013 District Spelling Bee Winners

6.C) Recognition of Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) 2013 State Finalists

6.D) Recognition of BPA (Business Professionals of America) State Competition Winners

6.E) Recognition of Business Professionals of America Texas Association Distinguished Administrator Service Award 2013

6.F) Recognition of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) State Competition Winners

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
      -HEB Excellence in Education Award Principal of the Year State Finalist - 
          Andrew Jackson Elementary School

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2013

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

9.C) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Terminate Contract of Probationary Contract Employee During Contract Term

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of 2013 Summer School Program (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-1)

10.B) Approval of 2013-2014 School Calendar (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-2)

10.C) 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 (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-3)

10.D) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2011-062 - Classroom Instructional Supplies, Furnishings, Equipment, Materials and Miscellaneous Items Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-5)

10.E) Approval of Bid No. 2012-115 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-6) 

10.F) Approval of Bid No. 2012-133 - Musical Instrument Repair Services (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-7)

10.G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-1)

10.H) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Victor Fields Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-2)

10.I) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3)

10.J) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-4)

10.K) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Woodrow Wilson Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-5)

10.L) 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 with the Highest Ranked Firm or Proceed to the Next Offeror until an Agreement is Reached or all Proposals are Rejected (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-6)

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

10.N) Approval of Final Payment to Hellas Construction, Inc. for the Running Track Overlay and Repair at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-9)

10.O) Approval of Bid No. 2012-119 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-10)

10.P) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2010-061 - HVAC Parts and Equipment Catalog Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-12)

10.Q) 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 (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-1)

10.R) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2012 and Ending June 30, 2013 (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-4)

10.S) Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2011-095 - District Annual Financial Audit (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-2)

10.T) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes (Board of Trustees Briefing Item #9E-2)

10.T)1. Special Board Meeting - February 4, 2013 -  9:00 AM

10.T)2. Special Board Meeting - February 11, 2013 - 1:30 PM

10.T)3. Regular Board Briefing Meeting - February 11, 2013 - 5:00 PM

10.T)4. Board Workshop - February 25, 2013 - 3:00 PM

10.T)5. Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2013 - 5:00 PM

10.T)6. Special Board Meeting - February 25, 2013 - 6:15 PM

11. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON MARCH 4, 2013 REGULAR BOARD BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

11.A) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

11.B) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) 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 (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-4) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.B) 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 (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-7) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.C) Approval of Bid No. 2012-144 - Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Extinguisher INspeactions, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-11) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.D) 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) (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.E) Approval of Superintendent's Travel for (Superintendent's Briefing Item #9D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

12.F) Approval of Resolution to Oppose Vouchers, Taxpayer Savings Grants, Tax Credits and Other Mechanisms that Reduce Public Education Funding (Board of Trustees Briefing Item #9E1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

13.A) April 8, 2013 - Regular Board Briefing Mtg. - 5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

16. ADJOURNMENT