April 28, 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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2014-2015

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

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D)1. EEOC  Complaint No.:     846-2013-23638
Complainant:     Ramiro Pena
Respondent: McAllen Independent School District

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of Region One Education Service Center Technology Conference Logo Contest

6.B) Recognition of Exxon Mobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair Participants

6.C) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

6.D) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Law, Public Safety & Security

6.E) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Manufacturing and Engineering

6.F) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Cosmetology

6.G) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition and Student Television Network Winners in the Program of Study in Arts, A/V Technology

6.H) Proclamation Regarding Nurses Week (May 6-12)

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
     -McAllen Independent School District Film Festival

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding House Bill 5 Section 46 District and Campus Evaluation of Performance in Community and Student Engagement

8.B) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2014

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

9.B) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2014-2015

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

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D)1. EEOC  Complaint No.:     846-2013-23638
Complainant:     Ramiro Pena
Respondent: McAllen Independent School District

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of 2014-2015 School Calendar (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-1)

10.B) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen ISD Special Education and Hidalgo County Head Start Program (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-2)

10.C) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas College Department of Continuing Education for the Customer Service Certificate (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-3)

10.D) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas College Department of Continuing of Education for the Employability Skills Certificate (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-4)

10.E) Approval of Contract for Pre-Advanced Placement Professional Development Services with National Math and Science Initiative (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-5)

10.F) Approval of Career Technical Education Health Science Program and Affiliation Agreement with McAllen Medical Center (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-6)

10.G) Approval of Career Technical Education Health Science Program and Affiliation Agreement with Rio Grande Regional Hospital (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-7)

10.H) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2011-103 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-8)

10.I) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-120 - Special Education Instructional Materials, Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-9)

10.J) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-162 - Fitness, Functional Fitness, Brain Games and Sports Training Stations (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-10)

10.K) Approval of Pre-qualified Pool of Design Services Providers through Request for Qualifications No. 2013-098 - Professional Design Services Pool Supplemental (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-4)

10.L) Approval of Bid No. 2013-088 - HVAC Parts and Equipment Catalog Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-5)

10.M) Approval of the Continuation of the Collection of Taxes Contract with the Hidalgo County Tax Office (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-2)

10.N) Approval of Texas Department of Information Resources Purchase No. 2014-010 - Technology Products and Services through the Department Information Resources (DIR) (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-4)

10.O) Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2013-007 - Commercial Property Fire & Extended Coverage, Educators, Law Enforcement & Employment Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability & Physical Damage, Boiler and Machinery Insurance (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-5)

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of Monetary Donation from Ben Milam PTO to Ben Milam Elementary (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-1)

11.B) Approval of Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and Teach for America, Inc. (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-1)

11.C) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2013 and Ending June 30, 2014 (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-3)

12. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON APRIL 14, 2014 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Approval of Contract for Professional Development for International Baccalaureate Training with Texas International Baccalaureate Schools

12.B) Approval of Job Description and Position for Orientation and Mobility Specialist

12.C) Approval of Monetary Donation from Dr. Pablo Perez PTO to Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School

12.D) Approval of Payment to Hidalgo County for Paving of Parking Lots Pursuant to Interlocal Agreement Dated June 10, 2013

12.E) Approval of Agreement for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2013-096

12.F) Approval of the following New Job Descriptions:

12.F)1. Master Teacher

12.F)2. Elementary Literacy Coach PK-5

12.F)3. Elementary Math Coach PK-5

12.F)4. Elementary Science Coach PK-5

12.F)5. Elementary Social Studies Coach PK-5

12.F)6. Secondary Literacy Coach 6-12

12.F)7. Secondary Math Coach 6-12

12.F)8. Secondary Science Coach 6-12

12.F)9. Secondary Social Studies Coach 6-12

12.F)10. Dual Enrollment Advisor

12.F)11. District Digital Media Content Manager

12.F)12. Community Information Legal Assistant

12.F)13. Chief Human Capital Officer

12.G) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2013-2014 (Briefing Item #8A) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2013-2014 (Briefing Item #8B) (FYI ONLY; NO ACTION REQUIRED)

13.C) Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2013-2014 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers, and Other Professional Personnel for the 2014-2015 School Year as per DC (LEGAL) (Briefing Item #8C) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Superintendent's Formative Evaluation (Briefing Item #8D) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Briefing Item #8E-1) - Release and Settlement Agreement By and Between McAllen Independent School District, Property Casualty Alliance of Texas, and Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.F) Possible Action to Announce the Intent to Name the McAllen High School Elevator and Authorize Administration to Place Notice in a Local Newspaper Inviting Nominations (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval Letter of Commitment to TASB Energy Cooperative Fixed-Rate Transportation Fuel Pool (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.H) Approval of Superintendent's Travel (Superintendent's Briefing Item #9D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.I) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes (Board of Trustees Briefing Item #9E-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.I)1. Regular Board Meeting-March 17, 2014-5:00 PM

13.I)2. Workshop-March 31, 2014-2:00 PM

13.I)3. Regular Board Meeting-March 31, 2014-5:00 PM

13.I)4. Special Board Meeting-March 31, 2014-6:45 PM

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) May 12, 2014 - Regular Board Briefing Mtg. - 5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building

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

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

17. ADJOURNMENT