November 16, 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 Superintendent for Human Resources 

2.D) Assistant Principal for Homer J. Morris Middle School

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E)1. Maria Torres v MISD

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SCHOOL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (SCHOOL FIRST) 

7. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Recognition of McHi Mariachi Vocalists--21st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition Finalists

7.B) Recognition of National Merit Scholar Semifinalist and National Hispanic Scholars

7.C) Recognition of Achieve Early College High School – National Blue Ribbon School and the Terrell H. Bell Award for Outstanding Leadership

7.D) Proclamation Regarding National Parental Involvement Day – November 19, 2015

7.E) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Boys & Girls Team Tennis Overall Champions

7.F) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys & Girls Team Tennis Area Qualifiers (19 students)

7.G) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Girls Team Tennis District Tri-Champions

7.H) Recognition of McAllen High Girls Cross Country Team Regional Qualifiers

7.I) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Girls Cross Country Team Regional Qualifiers

7.J) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Regional Qualifiers

7.K) Recognition of McAllen ISD and the Business Office by the Government Finance Officers Association

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

8.A) Board Committee Reports

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

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

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

8.B) District Reports

8.B)1. Report Regarding College Readiness Activities

8.B)2. Report Regarding McAllen ISD’s Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code

8.B)3. Report Regarding Request for Proposal No. 2015-063 - Purchase of Google Chromebooks or Equal, Accessories, Financing and Related Services

8.B)4. Report Regarding Character Education Program

8.B)5. Report Regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015

8.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for September 2015

8.B)7. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for October 2015

8.B)8. Report Regarding Facilities Maintenance & Operations Projects

8.B)9. Report Regarding Athletic Facility Use Fee Schedule

8.B)10. Report Regarding Procurement of School Climate Survey Regarding the Elementary and Middle School IB Program

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) Approval of Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 

9.D) Approval of Assistant Principal for Homer J. Morris Middle School

9.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E)1. Maria Torres v MISD

9.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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

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

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

10.B)1. Discussion of the Proposed Contract for the Facility Maintenance and Operations Comprehensive Audit

10.B)2. Approval of Rejection of Qualification Statements for Request for Qualifications No. 2015-078 - Family Treatment Counseling Program

10.B)3. Approval of Payment to Adept Facilities & Design, Inc. for the Security Doors at Various Elementary Schools through The Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS/TAPS)

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

10.C)1. Approval of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2015

10.C)2. Approval of 2015 McAllen Independent School District Tax Roll

10.C)3. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District October Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016

10.C)4. Discussion and Possible Approval of MISD Board Policy CDA(LOCAL)-OTHER REVENUES, INVESTMENTS and Resolution of the Board Regarding the Investment Policy

10.C)5. Approval of Apportioning McAllen Independent School District Votes for the Position of Director of the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board and Adoption of the Resolution 

10.C)6. Approval Request for Qualifications No. 2015-071 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services

10.D) Superintendent's Briefing Item(s) 
   - Students Earn Advanced Placement checks

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

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

10.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting               October 26, 2015             5:00 PM

10.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting                October 26, 2015             6:15 PM

11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

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

11.B) December 14, 2015-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

14. ADJOURNMENT