September 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

5.A) Discussion and Consideration of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2022-2023 

5.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2022-2023

5.C) Discussion of the Sixth Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Contract

5.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security 

5.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

5.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

7. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2022-2023 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

7.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2022-2023
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

7.C) Discussion and Possible Action of the Sixth Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Contract

7.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security 

7.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)  -  College Night - 2022

9. RECOGNITION(S)

9.A) Recognition of McAllen Independent School District by UTRGV UTeach
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.B) Recognition of Beatrize Garcia, Memorial High School Teacher, Awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Deaf at Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf (TAPED) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

9.C) Recognition of Michelle Cavazos, Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary Teacher, Awarded the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) State Teacher of the Year 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

9.D) Recognition of Nineteen (19) McAllen Independent School District Campuses for earning the 2021-2022 Texas Education Agency Accountability Campus A Rating 
Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

10. PROCLAMATION(S)

10.A) Proclamation Regarding Dyslexia Awareness Month (October 2022) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.B) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding Bullying Prevention Month (October 2022)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.C) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding Down Syndrome Awareness Month (October 2022) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.D) Proclamation Regarding Education Human Resources Day 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding McAllen ISD Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.F) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding National Custodian Day October 2, 2022 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.G) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding National School Lunch Week October 10-14, 2022
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.H) Discussion and Possible Action of Proclamation Regarding Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

11. DONATION(S)

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

12.A) Board Committee Reports

12.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Sofia Peña

12.A)2. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Daniel Vela

12.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Conrado Alvarado

12.A)4. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda

12.A)5. Board Officers Briefing - Tony Forina

12.B) District Reports

12.B)1. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for Project Prevent Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Education 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

12.B)2. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Projects 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

12.B)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for August 2022 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

12.B)4. Report Regarding the Monthly Financials and Quarterly Investment Report for June 2022 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

13. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

13.A) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2021-1005 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, and Other Related Products and Services (Round 17) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

13.B) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 5)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

13.C) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2021-1007 Career and Technology Materials, Supplies, Equipment and Related Services Discount-from-List (Round 17) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

13.D) Possible Action of Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2023-089 with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for Collegiate G-Force
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

13.E) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2023-1011 Fully Insured Dental Plan 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

13.F) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2021-1012 Trophies, T-shirt, Awards, Incentives, and Related Products and Services (Round 12)  
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

13.G) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2021-1020 Food, Restaurants, Catering, Fundraising, Field Trips, and Rentals (Round 18)
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

13.H) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2022-1031 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services, and Related Products (Round 5) 
Item Submitted: Brian McClenny, Director Athletic Department

13.I) Possible Action of Request for Proposal No. 2022-1025 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, Related Products, and Services (Round 5)  
Item Submitted: Debra Loya, Director Fine Arts Department

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

14.A) Instructional Services Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos) Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Bridgette Vieh)

14.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Application for 2022-2023 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

14.B) Human Resources Item(s) (Todd Miller)

14.C) District Operations Item(s) (Alejandra Gonzalez)

14.D) Business Operations Item(s) (Adel Felix)

14.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

14.E)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

14.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting - September 12, 2022 - 5:00 P.M.

15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

15.A) Special Board Meeting - October 3, 2022 5:30 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.B) Regular Board Meeting - October 11, 2022 5:00 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.C) Regular Board Meeting - October 24, 2022 5:00 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

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

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

18. ADJOURNMENT