April 8, 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 Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2012-2013 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers, and Other Professional Personnel for the 2013-2014 School Year as per DC (LEGAL)

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D)1. Cause No. 7:13-CV-00093 Brinsdon v McAllen Independent School District

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. PROCLAMATION(S)/RECOGNITION(S)

6.A) Proclamation Regarding Youth Art Month (April 2013)

6.B) Recognition of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation's 2013 Best Communities for Music Education

6.C) Proclamation Regarding National Library Week (April 14-20, 2013)

6.D) Proclamation Regarding Autism Awareness Month (April 2013)

6.E) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Coaching Staff

6.F) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Varsity Volleyball Team and Coaching Staff

6.G) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team and Coaching Staff

6.H) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Varsity Girls Basketball and Coaching Staff

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 STAAR Assessments

7.B)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for February 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) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2012-2013 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers, and Other Professional Personnel for the 2013-2014 School Year as per DC (LEGAL)

8.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.D)1. Cause No. 7:13-CV-00093 Brinsdon v McAllen Independent School District

8.E) 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 Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA) Financial Agreement for Extern Participation in ALA Summer Educator Externship 2013

9.A)2. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Reading is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) for the RIF Summer Success Reading Program, Department of Education IAL (Innovative Approaches to Literacy) Grant

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

9.B)1. Approval of Donation of Playground Equipment from Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary School PTO to Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary School

9.B)2. Approval of the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and the McAllen Independent School District Tennis Facility

9.B)3. Approval of Contract for Chiller Replacement for Juan Seguin Elementary School through Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Contract

9.B)4. Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-139 - Project for Ben Milam Elementary Re-Bid

9.B)5. Approval of Contract for Interlocal Agreement Purchase No. 2012-161 - Resurfacing of Tennis Courts for Dorothea Brown Middle School, Homer J. Morris Middle School and James "Nikki" Rowe High School

9.B)6. Approval of Rejection for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-106 - Running Track Overlay and Repair at McAllen Memorial High School Re-Bid

9.B)7. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-033 - William B. Travis Middle School and Lamar Academy Gym Window Enclosures 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. 2012-140 - District Wide Marquees 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)9. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-149 - McAllen Independent School District Administration Roof 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)10. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-150 - McAllen High School Fire Alarm Upgrade 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)11. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-154 - Alonzo De Leon Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade 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)12. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-155 - McAllen High School Gym Floor 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)13. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-156 - McAllen High School Locker Replacements 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)14. Approval of Final Payment to American Contracting U.S.A. Inc. for the Roofing Repairs at McAllen High School

9.B)15. Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2012-142 - Products and Services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS)

9.B)16. Discussion of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 96 (First Reading)

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

9.C)1. Approval of Order Authorizing the Issuance of McAllen Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A; Levying a Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thererof; Providing for the Award of Sale Thereof in Accordance with Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Purchase Contract, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Escrow Agreement Relating to Such Bonds; Approving the Preparation of an Official Statement; and Enacting Other Provisions Related Thereto

9.C)2. Approval of Order Authorizing the Issuance of McAllen Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2013B; Levying a Tax and Providing for the Security and Payment Thererof; Providing for the Award of Sale Thereof in Accordance with Specified Parameters; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Purchase Contract, a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Escrow Agreement Relating to Such Bonds; Approving the Preparation of an Official Statement; and Enacting Other Provisions Related Thereto

9.C)3. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2011-105 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Self-Funded Claims Administration

9.C)4. Approval of Continuation of Collection of Taxes Contract with Hidalgo County Tax Office

9.C)5. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District March 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 Letter of Support of Superintendent

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

9.E)2.a) Special Board Meeting                    March 4, 2013          2:00 PM

9.E)2.b) Regular Board Briefing Meeting    March 4, 2013          5:00 PM

9.E)2.c) Workshop                                        March 18, 2013        3:00 PM

9.E)2.d) Regular Board Meeting                   March 18, 2013        5:00 PM

9.E)2.e) Special Board Meeting                    March 18, 2013        6:15 PM

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) April 22, 2013-Special Board Meeting-1:30 PM-Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) April 22, 2013-Workshop-3:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.C) April 22, 2013-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.D) April 22, 2013-Special Board Meeting-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