March 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Special Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

5.A) Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2020-243 Web Design and Messaging Services
Item Submitted by: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information

5.B) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 and Ending June 30, 2020
Item Submitted by: Cynthia Medrano Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

5.C) Report Regarding the All-Inclusive Playground at Sanchez Elementary
Item Submitted by: Arely Benavidez, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

6. PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month (March 2020)
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.B) Approval of Proclamation Regarding " Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness" (March 26, 2020) 
Item Submitted by: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7. RECOGNITION(S)

7.A) Recognition of Region One Braille Competition Medal Recipients 
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B) Recognition of Special Olympics Basketball Medal Recipients
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Recognition of State Special Olympics Bowling Medal Recipients 
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.D) Recognition of District Elementary Science Fair Winners 
Item Submitted by: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

7.E) Recognition of District Spelling Bee Winners 
Item Submitted by: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

7.F) Recognition of  MISD Creative Mind Art Challenge & RGV Visual Arts Contest Students 
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.G) Recognition of Texas Music Educators Association All-State Music Students
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.H) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe High School Mariachi Azteca 2020 UIL Texas State Mariachi Festival 
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.I) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Varsity Cheer Team
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.J) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Swimming & Diving Regional and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.K) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.L) Recognition of the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro 6A Texas Association of Mariachi Educators (TAME) State Champions and 2020 UIL Texas State Mariachi Festival
Item Submitted by: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

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

7.N) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls and Boys Swimming & Diving Team, Regional Qualifiers, and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.O) Recognition of McAllen High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.P) Recognition of Memorial High School Varsity Cheer Team
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.Q) Recognition of Memorial High School Swimming & Diving Regional and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

7.R) Recognition of Memorial High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item submitted by: Paula Gonzalez, Athletic Director

8. ADJOURNMENT