December 10, 2018 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 2018-2019 

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 

2.C) Director for Data Processing

2.D) Chief Financial Officer

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. JAMES "NIKKI" ROWE HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLE "TUBA CHRISTMAS" MINI-CONCERT

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)
Strategy 1: Branding,  Goal 1: Student Achievement/Student Focus – McAllen Holiday Parade

8. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

8.A) Recognition of University Interscholastic League (UIL) Pigskin Jubilee Marching Band Contest Superior Ratings
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.B) Recognition of Mariachi Vargas Best in the U. S. Mariachi Vocal Competition Finalists
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.C) Recognition of McAllen High School Theatre Production "Luchadora!" Chosen to Perform at Texas Thespians State Festival
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.D) Recognition of McAllen High School Volleyball Team
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

8.E) Recognition of Dance Team Members from James "Nikki" Rowe High School Selected to Perform at the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.F) Recognition of Memorial High School Volleyball Team
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

8.G) Recognition of McAllen ISD and Business Services by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Finance and Debt Obligations Awards
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

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

9.A) Board Committee Reports

9.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Sam Saldivar, Jr.

9.A)2. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda

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

9.A)4. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Larry Esparza

9.B) District Reports

9.B)1. Report Regarding Transition Program for Special Education Students (18+)
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

9.B)2. Report Regarding Fountas & Pinnell and Achieve 3000
Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

9.B)3. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Projects
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

9.B)4. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for October 2018
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

9.B)5. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for October 2018
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

10.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.C) Approval of Director for Data Processing
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.D) Approval of Chief Financial Officer
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

11.A) Approval of Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Bid No. 2015-115 - Special Education Instructional Materials, Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

11.B) Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda for Bid No. 2017-117 - Trophies, T-Shirts, Awards and Incentives Catalog Bid
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

11.C) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2018-090 - Custodial Supplies, Equipment, Paper and Plastic Products
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

11.D) Approval of Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Bid No. 2017-052 - Glazing Supplies and Installation Services
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

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

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

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

12.B)1. Approval of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 111 (Second Reading)
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

12.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Ruben Treviño)

12.C)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from the McAllen Education Foundation to the McAllen Independent School District’s Robotics Teams
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

12.C)2. Approval of Donation from Telemundo 40 to the McAllen Independent School District
Item Submitted: Ruben Treviño, Executive Director Facilities Maintenance and Operations

12.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Cynthia Medrano-Richards)

12.D)1. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District November Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 and Ending June 30, 2018
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

12.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

12.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting              October 22, 2018              5:00 P.M.

12.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting               October 22, 2018              6:15 P.M.

12.E)1.c) Special Board Meeting               November 12, 2018           4:00 P.M.

12.E)1.d) Regular Board Meeting              November 12, 2018           5:00 P.M.

12.E)1.e) Special Board Meeting               November 12, 2018           6:15 P.M.

13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

13.A) January 7, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

13.B) January 21, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

13.C) January 21, 2019-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

16. ADJOURNMENT