February 26, 2024 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) Students use virtual reality to Study Medical Emergencies

5.B) Sweetheart Celebration brings Families Together!

5.C) McAllen ISD teacher named State Finalist in 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards! 

6. PUBLIC HEARING for 2022-2023 District Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7. RECOGNITION(S)

8. PROCLAMATION(S)

8.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding National Youth Art Month (March 2024) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

9. DONATION(S)

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 4) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2022-1038 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Related Products (Round 18) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 5) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1021 Apparel, Awards, Incentives, Printing, and Related Products and Services (Round 4)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Agreement No. 2024-295 Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services (Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Amended Agreement No. 2024-254 City of McAllen Community Development Block Grant Funding for Track Lighting Project at Dorothea Brown Middle School 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

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

11.A) Instructional Services Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos)

11.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2024 Summer School Programs 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

11.A)2. Report Regarding Theory of Knowledge (International Baccalaureate Course)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent Instructional Services

11.B) Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Jeanette Nino)

11.C) Human Resources Item(s) (Todd Miller) (Olga Mendez)

11.C)1. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 122 (2nd Reading)  
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources/Olga Mendez, Director for Human Resources

11.C)2. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Resolution in Compliance with Requirements of Senate Bill 763 Considering Chaplains
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources/Olga Mendez, Director for Human Resources

11.D) Business and Operations Item(s) (Lorena Garcia)

11.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

11.D)2. Discussion and Possible Action to Terminate Contract No. 2023-202 with Noble Texas Builders, LLC through Construction Manager a Risk (CMAR) No. 2023-1008 for McAllen High School, McAllen Memorial High School and James Nikki Rowe High School New Mariachi and Black Box Buildings
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

11.D)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Disposal of Vehicle
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent District and Operations

11.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

11.E)1.a) Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop  February 12, 2024  4:00 PM

11.E)1.b) Regular Board Meeting - February 12, 2024 5:00 PM

12. 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:

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

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

12.C) Discussion of Resignation and Settlement Agreement Concerning Term Contract Employee

12.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

12.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

12.F) Discussion Regarding Quinta Mazatlan and International Museum of Art and Science 

12.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

14. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

14.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Resignation and Settlement Agreement Concerning Term Contract Employee
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources/Olga Mendez, Director for Human Resources

14.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

14.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

14.F) Discussion Regarding Quinta Mazatlan and International Museum of Art and Science 

14.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

15.A) Special Called Board Meeting- (Budget Workshop #2) - March 4, 2024 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.B) Regular Board Meeting- March 18, 2024 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.C) Special Board Meeting - (Student Recognitions) - March 25, 2024 - 5:30 PM Auditorium/McAllen High School

15.D) Regular Board Meeting - April 8, 2024 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.E) Special Called Board Meeting (Budget Workshop #3) - April 15, 2024 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.F) Regular Board Meeting - April 22, 2024 - 5:00 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16. ADJOURNMENT