April 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. Discussion and Possible Action on Transfer Agreement No. 2023-198 McAllen Independent School District Police Canine 
Item Submitted: Jose Silva, McAllen Independent School District Chief of Police

6. DONATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of Albert Rego, Sony Rego and Fred Harms for the Donation to the Career Technical Education Culinary Arts Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

7. PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Celebrate Diversity Month 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.B) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Mental Health Awareness Month 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.C) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Better Hearing and Speech Month 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.D) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Administrative Professionals Day 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

7.E) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding School Lunch Hero Day 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

7.F) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding School Nurses Day  
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

8. 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:

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

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

8.C) Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2022-2023 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2023-2024 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL)

8.D) Discussion of Human Resources Director Recommendation for Year 2023-2024 

8.E) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

8.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

10. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

10.C) Discussion and Possible Action of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2022-2023 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2023-2024 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL)
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Director Recommendation for Year 2023-2024 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.E) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   - Rowe-botics Day

12. RECOGNITION(S)

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

13.A) Board Committee Reports

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

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

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

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

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

13.B) District Reports

13.B)1. Report Regarding Bilingual/English as a Second Language/Foreign Languages Department 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

13.B)3. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for Grants through the United States Department of Justice and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

13.B)4. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for United States Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies Grant
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

13.B)5. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for the Department of Education and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Fiscal Year 2023 Well-Rounded Education Programs:  Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program Grant
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

13.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for March 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

13.B)7. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Quarterly Investment Report for March 2023
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

14. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

14.A) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1005 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, and Other Related Products and Services (Round 23) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

14.B) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 11)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

14.C) Possible Action on Training Agreement No. 2024-005 Supported Transition and Road to Independence: Development and Employment for Students (“STRIDES”) Training and Educational Services with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

14.D) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2023-1029 District-Wide Vending Machine Services
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

14.E) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2021-1020 Food, Restaurants, Catering, Fundraising, Field Trips, and Rentals (Round 24)
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

14.F) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1031 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services, and Related Products (Round 9)
Item Submitted: Brian McClenny, Director of Athletic Department

14.G) Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1025 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, Related Products, and Services (Round 11)
Item Submitted: Debra Loya, Director of Fine Arts Department

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

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

15.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Statement of Acceptance No. 2023-196 Alonzo De Leon Middle School International Baccalaureate Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

15.A)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the Resolution to Oppose School Vouchers
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

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

15.C)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2023-1040 James Nikki Rowe High School Natatorium Improvements
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

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

15.E) Superintendent Item(s)

15.E)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Travel for Superintendent

15.F) Board of Trustees Item(s)

15.F)1. Annual Announcement of Continuing Education of Board Members

15.F)2. Discussion and Possible Action of Travel for Board of Trustees

15.F)3. Discussion and Possible Action of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

15.F)3.a) Board Workshop  April 3, 2023

15.F)3.b) Special Board Meeting  April 3, 2023

15.F)3.c) Regular Board Meeting  April 10, 2023

15.F)3.d) School Safety and Security Committee Meeting  April 18, 2023

16. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

16.A) Regular Board Meeting - May 8, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16.B) Special Board Meeting - May 15, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. Auditorium/McAllen High School

16.C) Special Board Meeting -  May 17, 2023 - 5:30  - Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16.D) Regular Board Meeting - May 22, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16.E) Special Board Meeting - May 25, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. Auditorium/James "Nikki" Rowe High School 

16.F) Board Workshop- May 26, 2023 - 5:30 P.M. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

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

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

19. ADJOURNMENT