March 17, 2014 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 2013-2014

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.C)1. TEA Docket No. 042-R10-0310; McAllen Federation of Teachers, Local 6329 v. McAllen Independent School District (Before the Honorable Commissioner of Education, State of Texas)

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 Early College High School Awareness Week (March 24-28, 2014)

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 Taxes Collected for January 2014

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 2013-2014

8.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.C)1. TEA Docket No. 042-R10-0310; McAllen Federation of Teachers, Local 6329 v. McAllen Independent School District (Before the Honorable Commissioner of Education, State of Texas)

8.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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

9.A) Instructional Services Briefing Item(s) - (Rachel Arcaute)

9.A)1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding among the McAllen Independent School District, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, United Way of South Texas, South Texas College, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas

9.A)2. Approval of 2014 Summer School Programs

9.A)3. Approval of Expedited State Waivers

9.A)4. Approval of Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA) Financial Agreement for Extern Participation in ALA Summer Educator Externship 2014

9.A)5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and The Women's Hospital at Renaissance & Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance for The Texas Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program

9.A)6. Approval of Amendment #2 to Interagency Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston (UT-Health) Department of Pediatrics-Childrens Learning Institute (CLI)

9.A)7. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-115 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog Bid

9.A)8. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-133 - Musical Instrument Repair Services

9.A)9. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2013-093 - Tutoring Services

9.B) District Operations Briefing Item(s) - (Mike Barrera)

9.B)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Athletic Booster Club to Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

9.B)2. Approval of Inter-local Agreement By and Between the City of McAllen and the McAllen Independent School District for the Community Park Areas at the David Crockett Administrative Annex

9.B)3. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and City of McAllen for Pavilion and Other Related Facilities at Lucile McKee Hendricks

9.B)4. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2013-096 - McAllen ISD Locker Rooms Renovation Projects 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)5. Approval of Ranking for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2013-097 - District-wide Pavilion Projects 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)6. Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2014-004 - Products and Services through the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)

9.B)7. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-144 - Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

9.B)8. Approval of Bid No. 2013-079 - Health/Medical Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

9.B)9. Approval of Bid No. 2013-081 - Custodial Supplies and Equipment

9.C) Business Operations Briefing Item(s) - (Connie Lopez)

9.C)1. Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2011-095 District Annual Financial Audit

9.C)2. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2013 and Ending June 30, 2014

9.C)3. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2013-043 - District-wide Copiers

9.C)4. Approval of Agreement for Internet Access through Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts

9.D) Community Information (Norma Zamora-Guerra)

9.D)1. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2013-095 - Comprehensive Sponsorship Program

9.E) Superintendent's Briefing Item(s) (NONE)

9.F) Board of Trustees Briefing Item(s)

9.F)1. Region One Education Service Center Board Elections

9.F)2. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

9.F)3. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

9.F)3.a) Regular Board  Meeting                 February 10, 2014        5:00 PM

9.F)3.b) Special Board Meeting                   February 17, 2014       4:00  PM

9.F)3.c) Workshop                                       February 24, 2014       2:00  PM

9.F)3.d) Regular Board Meeting                  February 24, 2014        5:00 PM

9.F)3.e) Special Board Meeting                   February 24, 2014        6:45 PM

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) March 31, 2014-Workshop-2:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) March 31, 2014-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.C) March 31, 2014-Special Board Meeting-6:45 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