January 23, 2023 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, 551.076, and 551.089 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

5.A) Discussion 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 Regarding School Safety and Security

5.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

5.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

7. PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2021-2022 DISTRICT TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT (TAPR)
Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

8. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS 2022-2023 SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION & CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

9.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S) - UTRGV, McAllen ISD celebrate ground breaking for Collegiate Academy

11. RECOGNITION(S)

11.A) Recognition of McAllen Independent School District's Purchasing Department for the Texas Association of School Business Officials’ 2023 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.B) Recognition of the Internal Audit Department for Texas Association of School Business Officials Certification 
Item Submitted: Stephanie Garcia, Internal Auditor

12. PROCLAMATION(S)

12.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding National School Counseling Week (February 6 - 10, 2023) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

13. DONATION(S)

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

14.A) Board Committee Reports

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

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

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

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

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

14.B) District Reports

14.B)1. Report Regarding Advanced Academic Services
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

14.B)2. Report Regarding the Study Abroad Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

14.B)3. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Projects
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

14.B)4. Discussion of Sponsorship/Naming Rights for the New Press Box at McAllen Memorial Veterans Stadium
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

14.B)5. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for 2022-2023 Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Grant - 2022-2024 Technology Lending Grant 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

14.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for December 2022 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

14.B)7. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division:  FY 2024 Body–Worn Camera Grant Program and FY 2024 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

15. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

15.A) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 8) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

15.B) Possible Action on 2022-2023 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

15.C) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1012 Trophies, T-shirt, Awards, Incentives, and Related Products and Services (Round 15)  
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

15.D) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1025 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, Related Products, and Services (Round 8)  
Item Submitted: Debra Loya, Director of Fine Arts Department

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

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

16.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2023-2024 School Calendar 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

16.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the McAllen Independent School District Regarding Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) 2022-2024 Advocacy Agenda Priorities 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

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

16.C)1. Possible Action of First Amendment Contract No. 2022-194 Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc.
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

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

16.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

16.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting     January 9, 2023  

17. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

17.A) Board Workshop- February 6, 2023 - 4:30 P.M.

17.B) Special Board Meeting - February 6, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.

17.C) Regular Board Meeting - February 13 2023 - 5:00 P.M.

17.D) Regular Board Meeting - February 27 2023 - 5:00 P.M.

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

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

20. ADJOURNMENT