March 9, 2026 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 Gifted and Talented Awareness Week (April 6-10, 2026)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1014 Advertising, Marketing, Media and Related Products and Services (Round 4)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1019 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services, and Related Products and Services (Round 7)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2026-1028 Fuel Products and Delivery Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, and Rentals (Round 16)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for 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 on Publishers for Math K-12 Textbook Adoption
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

7.B)1. Report Regarding Approved Calendar for 2026-2027
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action to Correct the Contract Term for Request for Proposal No. 2026-1006 Fully Insured Dental Plan
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding Interlocal Agreement No. 2026-237 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for Community Parking Lot at Dorothea Brown Middle School with the City of McAllen
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

7.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes:
Special Board Meeting - February 24, 2026
Regular Board Meeting - February 24, 2026

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) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 

8.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026

8.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security
   1. Discussion of the Texas Education Agency Intruder Detection Audit
   2. Discussion of the Standard Operating Procedure, Weekly Exterior Door
        Inspection and Reporting

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 2025-2026 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security
    1. Discussion of the Texas Education Agency Intruder Detection Audit
    2. Discussion of the Standard Operating Procedure, Weekly Exterior Door
         Inspection and Reporting

10.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A.  Board Workshop March 11, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
      Ricardo Chapa Board Room
B.  Board Workshop(Student Recognition) March 24, 2026 - 5:30 pm - McAllen
      High School Auditorium
C.  Budget Workshop #3 April 7, 2026 - 5:30 pm - TBD
D.  Regular Board Meeting April 14, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
      Ricardo Chapa Board Room

 

12. ADJOURNMENT