April 8, 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. PROCLAMATION(S)

5.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Autism Awareness Month (April 2025) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Month of the Military Child (April 2025) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.C) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Gifted and Talented Awareness Week (April 7-11, 2025) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment No. 1 for 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

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2025-245 with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley  for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1018 Library Books, Audiovisual Supplies & Equipment, Software and Related Products and Services (Round 9) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2025-250 with The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley for Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program (TexPREP)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-231 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with Gingerbread House Learning Center LLC dba Valley Kidz Academy
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, and Rentals (Round 11) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-252 Raptor Application Access with City of McAllen 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2025-261 School Board Election Services with Hidalgo County
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.J) Discussion and Possible Action on Termination of Contract No. 2024-025 Depository Services for MISD Funds (Frost Bank)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

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

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

7.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Reimbursement to Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

7.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Revisions to  Policy EIC (LOCAL) -2nd Reading
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding Yield Reduction Payment to the IRS for Maintenance Tax Note 2020 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

7.C)2. Discussion and Possible Action on McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

7.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution Setting Forth Parameters for Payment During Emergency Closing for One Day on March 28, 2025 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

7.C)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1034 Fresh Produce for Child Nutrition Program 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

7.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

7.D)1.a) Regular Board Meeting  March 11, 2025

7.D)1.b) Board Workshop March 24, 2025

7.D)2. Discussion and Possible Action for Board of Trustees Travel

8. 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:

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

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

8.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

8.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

10. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

10.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SCHEDULED MEETINGS

11.A) Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #4) April 15, 2025  5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

11.B) Regular Board Meeting  April 22, 2025  5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

11.C) Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #5) April 29, 2025  5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

11.D) Special Board Meeting (Recognition of outgoing Board Members, Canvass Election Results, Oath of Office, Reorganization of Officers)  May 13, 2025 5:00 PM  Professional Learning Center/Texas Our Texas Room

11.E) Regular Board Meeting May 13, 2025  6:00 PM  Professional Learning Center/Texas Our Texas Room

11.F) Board Workshop (Student Recognitions) May 22, 2025  5:30 PM  Auditorium/McAllen High School

11.G) Regular Board Meeting  May 27, 2025  5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

11.H) Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #6) June 3, 2025  5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

12. ADJOURNMENT