September 14, 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 2015-2016

2.C) Assistant Principal for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

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

6.A) Board Committee Reports

6.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Johnathan T. Ball

6.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Lawrence Esparza

6.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Sam Saldivar Jr.

6.B) District Reports

6.B)1. Report Regarding College and Career Night

6.B)2. Report Regarding Student Success Initiative and Accelerated Instruction

6.B)3. Report Regarding Family Treatment Program

6.B)4. Report Regarding Middle School Athletic Trainers

6.B)5. Report Regarding Protective Football Helmet Liners

6.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for July 2015

6.B)7. Report Regarding Technology Infrastructure and Infrastructure Security

6.B)8. Report Regarding Security at Middle Schools and High Schools

7. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

7.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2015-2016

7.C) Approval of Assistant Principal for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School

7.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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

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

8.A)1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and Region One Education Service Center for the Adult Education Program

8.A)2. Approval of Agreement No. 2015-040 – Workforce Development Board Child Care Contribution

8.A)3. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2015-017 – Professional Development Services

8.A)4. Approval of Maximum Class Size Waiver 2015-2016

8.A)5. Approval of Sole Source No. 2015 - 064 Voyager Sopris Learning Inc. Materials and Professional Development for Dyslexia

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

8.B)1. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 102 (First Reading)

8.B)2. Approval of Final Payment to Holchemont, Ltd for the Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2014-062 – Food Service Emergency System Modification

8.B)3. Approval of Agreements for Request for Qualifications No. 2015-016 - On-Call Architectural, Engineering and Materials Testing

8.B)4. Approval of Purchase No. 2015-053 Produce for Child Nutrition Program

8.B)5. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2013-023 – Groceries, Produce, and Department Store Miscellaneous Items

8.B)6. Approval of Facilities Maintenance and Operations Equipment Repair and Replacement Projects for the 2015-2016 School Year

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

8.C)1. Approval of Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers

8.C)2. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District August Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016

8.C)3. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives

8.C)4. Approval of  Purchase of Services, Materials through Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement and Reporting of Management Fees

8.C)5. Approval of Agreement(s) for Request for Qualifications No. 2015-042 - Employer Direct Medical PPO Network 

8.C)6. Approval of Amended Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and Teach for America, Inc.

8.C)7. Approval of Agreement for Request for Qualifications No. 2015-025 - Collection of Delinquent Taxes

8.C)8. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes

8.D) Superintendent's Briefing Item(s) 

8.D)1. Stadium Ribbon Cuttings

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

8.E)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting                       August 24, 2015             5:00 PM

8.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting                       August 24, 2015              6:15 PM

9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

9.A) September 28, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

9.B) September 28, 2015-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

12. ADJOURNMENT