October 8, 2024 at 5:30 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) Attendance Matters - Where is the goalie?

5.B) McAllen ISD, Sames Auto Group promoting perfect attendance

5.C) We've Got the Facts

6. RECOGNITION(S)

6.A) Recognition of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILoT) from the McAllen Housing Authority

6.B) Recognition of McAllen I.S.D. and Hidalgo County Head Start Partnership for October Head Start Awareness Month
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7. PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Recognition of Texas Governor, Greg Abbott’s Proclamation Regarding Principals' Month (October 2024) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

8. DONATION(S)

8.A) Recognition of Donation of Impact Turf in Green for the Three (3) High School Weight Rooms from Doctor's Physical Therapy & Sports Institute (DPTSI) 
Item Submitted: Brian McClenny, Director of Athletic Department

9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Clinical Affiliation Agreement No. 2025-142 Master Level Program in Clinical Psychology with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

9.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Revised Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2025-090 Environmental Science and Aquatic Science with City of McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

9.C) Discussion and Possible Action of the 2024-2025 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

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

10.A)1. Report Regarding Special Education, and Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)/STRIDES Programs
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2025-164 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit for Memorial High School with Marine Corps 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-165 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)4. Discussion and Possible Action for the Consideration of the De-Classification of the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) as an Innovative Course  and Re-Classification of TOK as an Innovative Course for the Students entering as 9th Graders in 2024-2025 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and requested by Trustee Lucia Regalado

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

10.B)1. Discussion of Change to Policy AE (LOCAL) - Educational Philosophy (McAllen Independent School District Mission and Vision Statements) First Reading 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

10.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of Change to Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary Logo 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

10.C) Human Resources Item(s) (Dr. Albert Canales)

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

10.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District September Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

10.E)1.a) Board Workshop  September 21, 2024 8:00 AM

10.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting  September 24, 2024 4:30 PM Level 3 Grievance

10.E)1.c) Regular Board Meeting September 24, 2024 5:30 PM

10.E)1.d) School Safety and Security Committee Meeting   October 3, 2024   12:00 PM

10.E)2. Nomination of Candidate(s) for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025-2027 and Approval of Resolution

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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 

11.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025

11.C) Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

11.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.E) 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 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.C) Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

13.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) Special Board Meeting - Monday, October 21, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

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

14.C) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

14.D) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15. ADJOURNMENT