January 14, 2025 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) H-E-B donates $50,000 to McAllen Education Foundation

5.B) Coffee with Superintendent visits Morris Middle School

5.C) Turf donated for McAllen ISD athletes

6. PUBLIC HEARING for 2023-2024 District Annual Report

7. PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services under Texas Government Code § 2254.1036(a)(1) 

8. DONATIONS

8.A) Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Donations to Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Affiliation Agreement No. 2025-174 Educational Experience for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School Psychology Program Practicum 
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 Request for Proposal No. 2025-1020 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, & Other Related Products and Services 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, and Rentals (Round 10)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Extension of the 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

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

10.A) Instructional Services/ Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos and/or Jeanette Nino)

10.A)1. Report Regarding the Career Technical Education Department
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)2. Report Regarding Partnership Agreement No. 2025-210 Texas Regional Pathways Network with Region One Education Service Center 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)3. Report Regarding the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)4. Discussion and Possible Action on the Advanced Course List for UIL "No Pass - No Play" 2024-2025 with Amended Language Regarding Core Courses Taught Solely by College and University Staff 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

10.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Additions/ Revisions Deletions of Local Policies Resulting from the TASB Policy Review Session- 2nd Reading 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.B)2. Report Regarding the School Board Elections to be held May 3, 2025
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

10.C)1. Report Regarding 2025-2026 Budget Calendar 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)2. Report Regarding Timeline for Facilities Improvement Projects 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)3. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for an All-Inclusive Playground at Juan Seguin Elementary, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, William B. Travis Middle School Community Track Project, and a parking lot at Dorothea Brown Middle School Community Track
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operation

10.C)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposals No. 2025-1022 Facilities Needs Assessment
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)5. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District December Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)6. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Qualifications No. 2025-1003 Bond Counsel Services 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)7. Discussion and Possible Action on Competitive Sealed Proposal No.  2025-1028 Safety/Security Film Application Phase III 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)8. Discussion and Possible Action on Findings Made upon Approval of Contract for Legal Services under Texas Government Code § 2254.1036(b)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)9. Discussion and Possible Action on Contingent Fee Contract for Legal Services with Millin & Millin, PLLC
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

10.D)1.a) Regular Board Meeting  December 10, 2024 

10.D)1.b) School Safety and Security Committee Meeting  January 09, 2025

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 Athletic Coordinator/ Head Football Coach at James Nikki Rowe High School Recommendation for 2024-2025 

11.D) Discussion of Superintendent's Employment Contract

11.E) Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

11.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.G) 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 and Possible Action of Recommendation for Athletic Coordinator/ Head Football Coach at James Nikki Rowe High School 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.D) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract

13.E) Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

13.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

14. ADJOURNMENT