August 12, 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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2013-2014

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

2.C) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2013-2014

2.D) Jose A. Navarro Elementary School Assistant Principal

2.E) William B. Travis Middle School Assistant Principal

2.F) McAllen Memorial High School Assistant Principal

2.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.G)1. Maria D Barrera v MISD; EEOC Charge #451-2013-01575

2.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)

6.A) Recognition of UIL Academic Student

7. BOARD COMMITTEE(S) AND DISTRICT REPORT(S)

7.A) Board Committee Reports

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

7.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Hilda Garza-DeShazo, Chair

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

7.B) District Reports

7.B)1. Report Regarding ZippSlip

7.B)2. Report Regarding CSCOPE

7.B)3. Report Regarding "Back to School Fair"

7.B)4. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for May 2013

7.B)5. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for June 2013

7.B)6. Report Regarding Annual Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

7.B)7. Report Regarding Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

8.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2013-2014

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

8.C) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2013-2014

8.D) Approval of Jose A. Navarro Elementary School Assistant Principal

8.E) Approval of William B. Travis Middle School Assistant Principal

8.F) Approval of McAllen Memorial High School Assistant Principal

8.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.G)1. Maria D Barrera v MISD; EEOC Charge #451-2013-01575

8.H) 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 Application for an Optional Flexible School Day Program 2013-2014

9.A)2. Approval of Advanced Course List for UIL "No Pass No Play" Exemption 2013-2014

9.A)3. Approval of License Agreement for Imagine Learning

9.A)4. Approval of License Agreement for Descubre el Espanol (Santillana USA)

9.A)5. Approval of License Agreement for Smarty Ants Reading World

9.A)6. Approval of License Agreement for Tell Me More (Auralog, Inc.)

9.A)7. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding among Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas State University-San Marcos, and McAllen Independent School District

9.A)8. Approval of Region One Purchasing Cooperative General Interlocal Membership Agreement for Special Service Projects, Child Nutrition & Library Cooperatives and Reporting of Management Fees

9.A)9. Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2013-025 - READ 180 to Next Generation Version, Technical Support, Instructional Resources and Professional Development from Scholastic Incorporated

9.A)10. Approval of Sole Source No. 2013 - 035 - International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training and Instructional Materials for the MISD International Baccalaureate Program

9.A)11. Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2013-032 - Professional Services, Materials, and Fees through College Board

9.A)12. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2013-028 - Restaurant, Food, Fundraising, Rentals, Catering, Field Trips and Related Products and Services

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

9.B)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from City of McAllen to Ben Milam Elementary School

9.B)2. Approval of Agreement for Request for Qualifications No. 2013-020 - Comprehensive Facilities Assessment

9.B)3. Approval of Purchase of School Buses through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 2013-038 and Reporting of Fees

9.B)4. Approval of Child Nutrition Adult Lunch Meal Price Increase

9.B)5. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2010-074 - Automotive Repair Parts, Tires, and Related Services

9.B)6. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-068 - Relocation of Portable Buildings

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

9.C)1. Approval and Adoption of the Resolution for the 2013 School Tax Rate

9.C)2. Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2010-115 - Employer Direct Medical PPO Network

9.C)3. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2011-031 - Stop Loss Insurance

9.C)4. Approval of Request for Qualifications No. 2013-014 - Wellness Screening and Related Services

9.C)5. Approval of Purchase of Services, Materials through Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement and Reporting of Management Fees

9.C)6. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-034 - Audio Visual Equipment, Electronics, Supplies and Related Products Catalog Bid Re-Bid

9.C)7. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2012-035 - Network Cabling Services Re-Bid

9.C)8. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District July Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2013 and Ending June 30, 2014

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. Appointment of Board Member(s) to Serve As Delegate and Alternate at the Annual Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly Meeting

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

9.E)2.a) Workshop                                       June 10, 2013          3:00 PM

9.E)2.b) Regular Board Briefing Meeting    June 10, 2013          5:00 PM

9.E)2.c) Regular Board Meeting                  June 24, 2013          5:00 PM

9.E)2.d) Special Board Meeting                   June 24, 2013          6:15  PM

9.E)2.e) Special Board Meeting                   July 29, 2013           4:00 PM

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) August 26, 2013-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.B) August 26, 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