May 12, 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) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2013-2014 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for 2014-2015 School Year as per DC (LEGAL)

2.E) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

2.F) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Non-Renew Contract of Term Employee(s) as per DFBB (LOCAL)

2.G) Principal for James Bonham Elementary School

2.H) Principal for Instruction & Guidance Center

2.I) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.J) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Girls Soccer and Coaching Staff

6.B) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Soccer and Coaching Staff

6.C) McAllen High School Boys and Girls Golf Team Regional Qualifiers and Coaching Staff

6.D) Recognition of Spring Tennis District Champions and Regional Qualifiers

6.E) Recognition of Boys Track & Field Area Qualifiers

6.F) Recognition of Girls Track & Field Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.G) Recognition of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) State Winners

6.H) Recognition of FFA (Future Farmers of America) McAllen High School Vertical Team STAR (South Texas Agricultural Roundup) and Livestock Show Winners

6.I) Recognition of FFA (Future Farmers of America) McAllen Memorial High School Vertical Team STAR (South Texas Agricultural Roundup) and RGV Livestock Show Winners

6.J) Recognition of FFA (Future Farmers of America) James "Nikki" Rowe High School Vertical Team STAR (South Texas Agricultural Roundup) and RGV Livestock Show Winners

6.K) Recognition of TSA (Technology Students Association) State Competition Winners

6.L) Proclamation Regarding Better Hearing and Speech Month May 2014

6.M) Recognition of American Heart Association Fit Friendly Worksite

6.N) Recognition of District Teachers of the Year

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

7.A) Board Member(s) Report

7.A)1. Board Member Report Regarding TASB Legislative Advisory Council (LAC) I Meeting

7.B) Board Committee Reports

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

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

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

7.C) District Reports

7.C)1. Report by Hidalgo County Appraisal District

7.C)2. Report Regarding Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014

7.C)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for March 2014

7.C)4. Report Regarding Community Eligibility Provision

7.C)5. Report Regarding Administrative Regulation: FFA (REGULATION) Student Welfare, Wellness and Health Services

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

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

8.D) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2013-2014 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for 2014-2015 School Year as per DC (LEGAL)

8.E) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Termination of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year DFAB (LEGAL)

8.F) Superintendent's Proposed Recommendation to Non-Renew Contract of Term Employee(s) as per DFBB (LOCAL)

8.G) Approval of Principal for James Bonham Elementary School

8.H) Approval of Principal for Instruction & Guidance Center

8.I) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.J) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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

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

9.A)1. Approval of Proclamation 2014 Instructional Materials for 2014-2015; Mathematics (Grades K-8), Science (Grades K-12), and Technology Applications (Grades K-8)

9.A)2. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2012-037 - Sign Language Interpreter Services Re-bid

9.A)3. Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2013-003 with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training

9.A)4. Approval of Renewal of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2013-006 - Interagency Project College and Career Transitions Initiative

9.A)5. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas Pan American for the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP)

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

9.B)1. Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2013-110 - District Wide Marquees Re-Bid

9.B)2. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-038 - Fencing Materials and Installation Services Re-bid

9.B)3. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-141 - Electrical Supplies and Equipment

9.B)4. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-160 - Welding Materials, Installation and Repair Services

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

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

9.C)2. Approval of Setting Public Meeting Date on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate

9.C)3. Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2012-092 - General Legal Counsel Services

9.D) Superintendent's Briefing Item(s) - NONE

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

9.E)1. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) May 19, 2014-Special Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) May 26, 2014-Workshop-2:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.C) May 26, 2014-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

10.D) May 26, 2014-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