January 28, 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) McAllen ISD Kids Run Final Mile

5.B) McAllen ISD Showcases High School Programs

5.C) The Role of School Board Trustees 

5.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Proclamation Regarding School Board Recognition Month (January 2025)
Item Submitted: Mark May, Director of Marketing and Communication

6. DONATIONS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Pavers and Artificial Turf at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1016 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, and Related Products and Services (Round 2) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 11)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 14) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-204 with Cursos Internacionales The University of Salamanca in Spain
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement No. 2020-266 Public Health Emergency with Hidalgo County 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

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

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

8.A)1. Report Regarding Digital Learning and Libraries Department 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

8.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Ordering Election for Trustees in McAllen Independent School District to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

8.C)1. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for October through December 2024
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

8.C)2. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter of October – December 2024 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

8.C)3. Report Regarding Interlocal Agreement 2017-173 Allocation of Quarterly Payment Agreements Hidalgo County Appraisal District  
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

8.C)4. 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

8.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

8.D)1.a) Regular Board Meeting   January 17, 2025

9. 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:

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

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

9.C) Discussion Regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract

9.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

11.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

11.C) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract

11.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. ADJOURNMENT