October 26, 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

2.E) Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of Andrew Jackson Elementary School - Scholastic Summer Challenge Winner

6.B) Proclamation Regarding School Psychology Awareness Week (November 9-13, 2015)

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
   - State Assessments Distinction

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding District-Wide Reading Reports

8.B) Report Regarding Doing Business with McAllen ISD

8.C) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for August 2015

8.D) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2015

8.E) Report Regarding Chemical Dependency Secondary Plan

8.F) Report Regarding Proposed Storm Water Regional Retention Facility

8.G) Report Regarding Facilities Maintenance & Operations Projects

8.H) Report Regarding Update on Scoreboard Project for the McAllen Memorial Veterans Stadium

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 2015-2016

9.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9.E) Approval of Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Bid No. 2015-011 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services and Related Categories Catalog Bid (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3)

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

11.A) Approval of Sole Source No. 2015-026 International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Instructional Materials and Training for the MISD International Baccalaureate Program (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-3)

11.B) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District September Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016 (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-1)

12. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON OCTOBER 13, 2015 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and Lamar University, College of Education and Human Development

12.B) Approval of Job Description and Position for Director of College/Career/Guidance

12.C) Discussion and Possible Action by the Board Regarding District-wide Employee Climate Survey regarding the Elementary and Middle School IB Program

12.D) Revision of Previous Board Agenda item Regarding Approval of Agreement of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2015-062 - Replacement of Cooling Towers for McAllen High School

12.E) Approval of Interlocal Agreement Purchase No. 2015-072 - Chillers at Multiple Sites

12.F) Approval of Property Damage Release with Alma Elizabeth Medina, CEM Insurance Company and Pronto General Agency

12.G) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

12.G)1. Special Board Meeting                October 13, 2015             4:00 PM

12.G)2. Regular Board Meeting               October 13, 2015             5:00 PM

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Inc. (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.B) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Concurrent Enrollment  (Instructional Services Briefing Item #9A-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.C) Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the McAllen Independent School District Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions  (District Operations Briefing Item#9B-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Agreement for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2015-062  Replacement of Cooling Towers for McAllen High School (District Operations Briefing Item#9B-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Approval of Ranking of Firms for Request for Qualifications No. 2015-056  Comprehensive Audit of McAllen ISD Facilities Maintenance and Operations and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Firm or Proceed to the Next Highest Ranked Firm until an Agreement is Reached or all Qualification Statements are Rejected (District Operations Briefing Item #9B-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.F) Approval of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Job Description and Position  (Business Operations Briefing Item#9C-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between McAllen ISD and the City of McAllen for Medical Services provided by McAllen Preventative Care Institute (PCI) (Business Operations Briefing Item #9C-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

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

13.H)1. Regular Board Meeting               September 28, 2015             5:00 PM

13.H)2. Special Board Meeting                September 28, 2015             6:15 PM

13.H)3. Discussion and Possible Nomination for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2014-2015 and Approval of Resolution (Board of Trustees Briefing Item #9E-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) November 05, 2015-Board Workshop-1:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.B) November 16, 2015-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.C) November 16, 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