November 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   

5.A) National Youth Winner

5.B) Bezos Scholarship Winner

6. RECOGNITION(S)

7. PROCLAMATION(S)

8. DONATION(S)

9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1018 Library Books, Audiovisual Supplies & Equipment, Software and Related Products and Services (Round 1) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

9.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 1) 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

9.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 15)
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

9.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Agreement No. 2024-252 Principal Agreement for Achieve Early College High School Dual Credit Programs with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

9.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-202 Health and Human Services Commission Early Childhood Intervention Services with Region One ESC
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

9.F) Discussion and Possible Action of the 2023-2024 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

9.G) Discussion and Possible Action of Agreement No. 2024-254 for City of McAllen Community Development Block Grant Funding for Track Lighting Project at Dorothea Brown Middle School 
Item Submitted: Elizabeth Gonzalez, Interim Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

9.H) Report Regarding Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-081 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with R. Barrera Group, LLC dba New Horizons Learning Academy 
Item Submitted: Elizabeth Gonzalez, Interim Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

9.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 1) 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

9.J) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Possible Action on No. 2024-1021 Apparel, Awards, Incentives, Printing, and Related Products and Services (Round 1) 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

9.K) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants and Rentals 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

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

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

10. INSTRUCTION, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

10.A) Instruction Item(s) (Maribelle Elizondo)

10.A)1. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for Grant through the School Based Healthcare Solutions Network (SBHSN)
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.A)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2023-2024 District Performance Objectives/Goals 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.A)3. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2023-2024 Campus Performance Objectives/Goals 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

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

10.B)1. Discussion of Revisions to Board Policy BE (LOCAL)- 1st Reading 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.C) District Operations Item(s) (Elizabeth Gonzalez)

10.C)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding 2024-249 Standard Response Protocol, and Standard Reunification Method with I Love U Guys Foundation 
Item Submitted: Jose Silva, McAllen Independent School District Chief of Police

10.D) Business Operations Item(s) (Iris Luna)

10.D)1. Report Regarding Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

10.D)2. Report Regarding Monthly Financial and Quarterly Investment Report for September 2023 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

10.D)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the McAllen Independent School District Granting Interim Superintendent Authority to Apply for Grants through the Office of Governor
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

10.D)4. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District October Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2024 
Item Submitted: Iris Luna, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

10.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

10.E)1.a) Board Workshop October 30, 2023 12:00 PM

10.E)1.b) Regular Board Meeting October 30, 2023 5:00 PM 

10.E)2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Resolution of the Board of Trustees for McAllen Independent School District Expressing its votes for Appraisal District Directors for 2024-2025 Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors

11. 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:

11.A) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 

11.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024

11.C) Discussion for the Purpose of Extending a Contract Offer to the Lone Finalist, Dr. René Gutiérrez, for McAllen ISD Superintendent

11.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

13.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

13.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

13.C) Discussion and Possible Action for the Purpose of Extending a Contract Offer and Possible signing of Contract by the Lone Finalist, Dr. René Gutiérrez, for McAllen ISD Superintendent Contract Start Date of November 27, 2023

13.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

13.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) Special Board Meeting - November 16, 2023 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

14.B) Special Board Meeting - December 4, 2023 - 5:30 PM Auditorium/McAllen High School

14.C) Regular Board Meeting - December 18, 2023 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

14.D) Regular Board Meeting - January 22, 2024 - 5:30 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15. ADJOURNMENT