October 9, 2017 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 2017-2018

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2017-2018

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) 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) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

7. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Down Syndrome Awareness Month (October 2017)
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month (October 2017)
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Principals Month (October 2017)
Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

7.D) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Bullying Prevention Month 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

7.E) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Texas Education Human Resources Day 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

7.F) Approval of Proclamation for National School Lunch Week 
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.G) Approval of Proclamation National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20, 2017)
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

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

8.A) Board Committee Reports

8.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Conrado Alvarado

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

8.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Marco Suarez

8.A)4. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda

8.B) District Reports

8.B)1. Report Regarding Family and Parent Engagement Programs and Services
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.B)2. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for June 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)3. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for July 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)4. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for August 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2017-2018
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2017-2018
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

10.A) Instructional Services Item(s) - (Dr. Silvia Ibarra)   Instructional Leadership Item(s) - (Bridgette Vieh)

10.A)1. Approval of Agreement No. 2017-087 - Workforce Development Board Child Care Contribution
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)2. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement No. 2017-093 - for Region One Education Service Center (Vector)
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)3. Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2017-099 – Phonak’s Roger Digital Modulated System for Student Instruction
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)4. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding No. 2017-100 - between McAllen Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for Dual Enrollment
Item Submitted: Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.B) Human Resources Item(s) - (Todd Miller)

10.B)1. Approval of Self-Funded Health and Dental Plan Funding, Rates and Benefits for 2017-2018 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposals for Medical & Dental Plan Administration and Related Services
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.B)3. Discussion of MISD Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) – Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences (First Reading)
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Mike Barrera Ed.D.)

10.C)1. Approval of the Resolution to the Board of Trustees of the McAllen Independent School District Identifying Hazardous Traffic Conditions for the School Year 2017-2018
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)2. Approval of Final Payment to 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise, for the Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2017-023 – Paving Improvements for Morris Middle School, Milam Elementary, and Bulldog Drive (McAllen High School)
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)3. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2017-051 – Custodial Supplies, Equipment, Paper and Plastic Products
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)4. Approval of Bid No. 2017-052 Glazing Supplies and Installation Services
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)5. Discussion and Possible Approval of Formal Quote No. 2017-098 - McAllen High School Baseball Field Improvements and New Sprinkler System
Item Submitted: Mike Barrera Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Lorena Garcia)

10.D)1. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District September Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.D)2. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2016-070 – Restaurants, Food, Fundraising, Rentals, Catering, Field Trips, and Related Products & Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.D)3. Approval of Specifications and Scope of Services for Request for Offers No. 2017-106 McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Sponsorship and Advertising
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.E) Superintendent's Item(s)  
Strategy 1: Branding 
Goal 1: Student Achievement/Student Focus - Dream Big 

10.F) Board of Trustees Item(s)

10.F)1. Board Member Report Regarding 2017 TASA/TASB Convention and Delegate Assembly

10.F)2. Discussion and Possible Nomination for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2018-2019 and Approval of Resolution

10.F)3. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.F)3.a) Special Board Meeting   September 11, 2017   4:00 P.M.

10.F)3.b) Regular Board Meeting  September 11, 2017   5:00 P.M.

10.F)3.c) Special Board Meeting   September 19, 2017   3:00 P.M.

11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

11.A) October 23, 2017-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.B) October 23, 2017-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