May 25, 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 2015-2016

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

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation
        Cause No. CL-13-2606-F: Rene Rodriguez v McAllen Independent School District; In County Court at Law No. 6, Hidalgo County, Texas

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Winners Professional Leadership Events

6.B) Recognition of 2015 Texas Science Olympiad Qualifiers

6.C) Recognition of National Oceanic Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Loggerhead Challenge 2015

6.D) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School One Act Play Bi-District Champions

6.E) Recognition of McAllen High School and Memorial High School UIL Cross Examination Debate Team 

6.F) Recognition of McAllen High School Texas Forensic Association (TFA ) Team

6.G) Recognition of Young Women in Public Affairs Award

6.H) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Track Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.I) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Track Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.J) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Girls Track Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.K) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Boys Track Area Champions, Area, Regional and State Qualifiers

6.L) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Girls Track Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.M) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe High School Boys Track Area and Regional Qualifiers

6.N) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Softball Bi-District Champions

6.O) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe Softball District and Bi-District Champions

6.P) Recognition of MISD Football Palm Bowl Scholarship Recipients 

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
        -McAllen Schools Ranked Among Best in America

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for April, 2015

8.B) Report Regarding District Operations Construction Projects

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2015-2016

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

9.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation
        Cause No. CL-13-2606-F: Rene Rodriguez v McAllen Independent School District; In County Court at Law No. 6, Hidalgo County, Texas

9.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-120 - Special Education Instructional Materials, Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-2)

10.B) Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2012-148 - Special Education Medicaid Reimbursement Filing (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-3) 

10.C) Approval of Bid No. 2014-109 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-4)

10.D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas Pan American for the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP) (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-8)

10.E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Write with The University of Texas at Austin Institute for Public Initiatives (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-9)

10.F) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Texas State Technical College for Dual Enrollment (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-10)

10.G) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-141 - Electrical Supplies and Equipment (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-1)

10.H) Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2012-160 - Welding Materials, Installation and Repair Services (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-2)

10.I) Approval of Final Payment to Golden Rule Signs for the Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2013-110-District Wide Marquees Re-Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3)

10.J) Approval of Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2012-092 - General Legal Counsel Services (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-4)

10.K) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2014-096 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Self-Funded Claims Administration Services & Excess Insurance Coverage (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-5)

10.L) Approval of Bid No. 2014-110 - Copier Paper and Paper Products (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-6)

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas College for Achieve Early College High School (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-11)

11.B) Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2014-116 - Computers, Laptops, Charging Carts and Installation Services (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-5)

11.C) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District April Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2014 and Ending June 30, 2015 (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-2)

11.D) Approval of Setting Public Meeting Date on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-3)

12. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON MAY 11, 2015 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Approval of Professional Services Contract from Abydos Learning International Inc.

12.B) Approval of Monetary Donation from Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary PTA to Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary

12.C) Approval of Monetary Donation from Gustavo Artaza to Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary

12.D) Approval of Member of Board of Trustees to the Board of Directors of the McAllen ISD Education Foundation, Inc.

12.E) Approval of Members of the Board of Trustees to Serve on Committee Assignments for 2015-2016 School Year

12.F) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

12.F)1. Regular Board Meeting      May 11, 2015       5:00 PM

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Sole Source Purchase of Services and Materials from Abydos Learning International Inc ((ITEM PULLED).

13.B) Approval of Purchase of Laptops for Teacher Staff Development through the Texas Department of Information Resources (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.C) Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Annual Certification (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Proclamation 2015 Instructional Materials for 2015-2016; Mathematics (Grades 9-12), Social Studies (Grades K-12), and Fine Arts (Grades K-12) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Consideration and Possible Approval of Ranking for RFQ No. 2014-107 – Program Management Services for 2015 Bond Projects (ITEM PULLED)

13.F) Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G)1. Regular Board Meeting      April 27, 2015       5:00 PM

13.G)2. Special Board Meeting       April 27, 2015       6:15 PM

13.G)3. Workshop Meeting             April 27, 2015       1:00 PM

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) June 8, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.B) June 22, 2015-Special Board Meeting-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.C) June 22, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.D) June 22, 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