February 25, 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 honors two Teachers in State Awards

5.B) Local TV Station Presents Golden Apple award to Teacher

6. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services under Texas Government Code § 2254.1036 
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Staff Attorney

7. PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding National Cerebral Palsy Awareness (March 2025)

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2025-060 Care System with South Texas Health System Clinics 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

8.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1020 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 2 & 3)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

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

9.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025 Summer School Programs 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

9.B)1. Report Regarding the McAllen Education Foundation
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

9.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

9.D)1.a) Regular Board Meeting  February 11, 2025

10. 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:

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

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

10.C) Discussion of Participation in Multi-District Litigation involving Youth Social Media usage and related Litigation and entering into a Contingency fee Contract with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC to represent the District (Texas Government Code §551.071)

10.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

12. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

12.C) Discussion and Possible Action of Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Staff Attorney

12.D) Discussion and Possible Action of Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC 
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Staff Attorney

12.E) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

12.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

12.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

13. SCHEDULED MEETINGS

13.A) Special Board Meeting (Student Recognitions)  February 27, 2025  5:30 PM  Auditorium/McAllen High School

13.B) Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #2) March 4, 2025  5:30 PM Dr. Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

13.C) Regular Board Meeting March 11, 2025  5:30 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

13.D) Special Board Meeting (Student Recognitions) March 27, 2025  5:30 PM  Auditorium/McAllen High School

14. ADJOURNMENT