May 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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                                        1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        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:                 
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                                        2.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2019-2020                  
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                                        2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019                  
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                                        2.C) Principal for Andrew Jackson Elementary                  
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                                        2.D) Principal for Lamar Academy                 
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                                        2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION                 
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                                        4. INVOCATION                 
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                                        5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                 
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                                        6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S) 
                    Strategy 1: Branding, Goal 1: Student Achievement/Student Focus – Conjunto Music 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        7. Board Reports                 
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                                        7.A) Recognition of Board of Trustees Legacy                 
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                                        8. RECOGNITION(S)                 
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                                        8.A) Recognition of 2019 Texas Science and Engineering Fair Qualifiers 
                    Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.B) Recognition of 2019 International Science and Engineering Fair Qualifier 
                    Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.C) Recognition of McAllen ISD’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) RGV Livestock Show Winners and CDE State Winners  
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.D) Recognition of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) State Winners 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.E) Recognition of State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Qualifiers 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.F) Recognition of UIL Academic 30-6A Champions  
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.G) Recognition McAllen High School Girls Track Team and Area, Regional, and State Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.H) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Track Area and Regional Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.I) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Golf Teams  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.J) Recognition of McAllen High School Baseball Team  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.K) Recognition of Memorial High School Girls Track Area, Regional, and State Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.L) Recognition of Memorial High School Boys Track Area, Regional, and State Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.M) Recognition of Memorial High School Golf Regional Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.N) Recognition of James Nikki Rowe High School Girls Track Area and Regional Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.O) Recognition of James Nikki Rowe High School Boys Track Area and Regional Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        8.P) Recognition of James Nikki Rowe High School Golf Regional Qualifiers  
                    Item Submitted: Paula Gonzalez, District Athletic Director 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        9. PROCLAMATION(S)                 
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                                        10. DONATION(S)                 
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                                        11. BOARD MEMBER(S) AND DISTRICT REPORT(S)                  
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                                        11.A) Board Committee Reports                 
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                                        11.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda                 
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                                        11.A)2. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Tony Forina                 
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                                        11.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Tony Forina                 
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                                        11.A)4. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Danny Vela                 
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                                        11.B) District Reports                 
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                                        11.B)1. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Projects 
                    Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        11.B)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected in April 2019 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        11.B)3. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for April 2019 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        12. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION                 
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                                        12.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2019-2020  
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        12.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019  
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        12.C) Approval of the Principal for Andrew Jackson Elementary  
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        12.D) Approval of the Principal for Lamar Academy 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        12.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation                 
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                                        12.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition                 
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                                        13. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS                 
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                                        13.A) Approval of  Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2020-019 Quinta Mazatlán 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        13.B) Approval of Instructional Material Allotment ("IMA") and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills ("TEKS") Certification Form 
                    Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        13.C) Approval of Rejection of Competitive Sealed Proposal 2018-190 – William B. Travis Middle School New Surveillance Camera System 
                    Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        13.D) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding No 2020-026 Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        13.E) Approval of Engagement Letter for Financial Auditing Services from Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, LLC for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        13.F) Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda titled Approach of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2018-002 Products and Services through the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard and Reporting of Management Fees 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        14. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS                 
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                                        14.A) Instructional Services Item(s) - (Dr. Silvia Ibarra)  Instructional Leadership Item(s) - (Bridgette Vieh)                 
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                                        14.B) Human Resources Item(s) - (Todd Miller)                 
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                                        14.B)1. Approval of Insurance Policy Renewal with Montalvo Insurance Agency with Westport Insurance/others, and Texas Political Subdivisions through Request for Proposal No. 2018-009 Property & Casualty Insurance 
                    Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        14.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Arely Benavides)                 
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                                        14.C)1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District Police Department 
                    Item Submitted: Cris Esquivel, Chief of Police 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        14.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Cynthia Medrano-Richards)                 
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                                        14.D)1. Approval of Ranking of Responses to Request for Qualifications No. 2018-175 Financial Advisor Services 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        14.D)2. Revision to Approved Publish Date of Public Meeting on Budget and Vote on Proposed Tax Rate 
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                                        14.D)3. Approval of Ranking of Responses to Request for Qualifications No. 2018-176 Bond Counsel Services 
                    Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations 
        Presenter: 
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez, Superintendent     
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                                        14.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)                 
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                                        15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS                 
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                                        15.A) June 3, 2019-Board Workshop (Budget Workshop)-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street                 
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                                        15.B) June 3, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street                 
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                                        15.C) June 17, 2019-Special Board Meeting-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street                 
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                                        15.D) June 17, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street                 
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                                        15.E) June 17, 2019-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street                 
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                                        16. CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        17. OPEN SESSION: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.                 
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                                        18. ADJOURNMENT                 
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