April 27, 2015 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 2014-2015

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2014-2015

2.C) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2014-15 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2015-16 School Year as per DC(LEGAL)

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

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.F) 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 McAllen ISD United Way Campaign

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

6.C) Recognition of Duke Talent Identification Program Scholars

6.D) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Arts, A/V Technology 

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

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

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

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

6.I) Recognition of HOSA ( Health Occupations Students of America) State Competition Winners

6.J) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team

6.K) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team

6.L) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team

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

6.N) Recognition of Child Nutrition Managers of the Year Elementary  

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
        -Update on Bond

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding Donation from Sylvan Learning

8.B) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2015

8.C) Report Regarding Facilities Forecast Advisory Oversight Committee (FFAOC) – "A Work in Progress"

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2014-2015

9.C) Approval of Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2014-15 Employee Contracts of Administrators, Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2015-16 School Year as per DC(LEGAL)

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

9.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training

10.B) Approval of the Continuation of the Collection of Taxes Contract with the Hidalgo County Tax Office

10.C) Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2010-087 - Bank Depository Services for All McAllen Independent School District Funds 

10.D) Approval of the Board Authorizing the Officers Certificate – Resolution for Safekeeping Account

10.E) 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

10.F) Discussion of MISD Board Policy DEC(LOCAL) (Second Reading)

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2014 and Ending June 30, 2015

12. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON APRIL 13, 2014 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

12.A)1. Special Board Meeting       March 19, 2015     5:15 PM

12.A)2. Special Board Meeting       April 02, 2015       6:00 PM

12.A)3. Special Board Meeting       April 07, 2015       6:00 PM

12.A)4. Regular Board Meeting      April 13, 2015       5:00 PM

12.A)5. Special Board Meeting       April 14, 2015       6:00 PM

12.B) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Renewal of Contract for Professional Development for International Baccalaureate Training with Texas International Baccalaureate Schools  (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.B) Approval of 2015-2016 School Calendar  (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.C) Approval of Design Professional Contract No. 2014-112 - Synthetic Turf at James "Nikki" Rowe High School Football Field  (Business Operations Services Briefing Item #9B-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Change Order #1 to D. Wilson Construction Co. for the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Improvements Project  (District Operations Services Briefing Item #9B-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Approval of Final Payment to Celso Gonzalez Construction for the Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary Pavilion Project  (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.F) Approval of Final Payment to Celso Gonzalez Construction for the Victor Fields Elementary Pavilion Project  (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-4) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval of Final Payment to Celso Gonzalez Construction for the Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary Pavilion Project  (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-5) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.H) Approval of Final Payment to Celso Gonzalez Construction for the Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary Pavilion Project  (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-6) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

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

13.I)1. Workshop Meeting             March 30, 2015     3:00 PM

13.I)2. Regular Board Meeting      March 30, 2015     5:00 PM

13.I)3. Special Board Meeting       March 30, 2015     6:15 PM

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) May 11, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.B) May 25, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.C) May 25, 2015-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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