September 13, 2005 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recogntion of District GT Teacher of the Year

3.B) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for July 2005

4. Consent Agenda

4.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

4.A)1. Special Board Mtg. July 21, 2005 11:30 AM

4.A)2. Special Board Mtg. July 22, 2005 11:30 AM

4.A)3. Special Board Mtg. August 1, 2005 8:00 AM

4.A)4. Special Board Mtg. August 2, 2005 8:00 AM

4.A)5. Board Workshop August 8, 2005 4:00 PM

4.A)6. Special Board Mtg. August 9, 2005 4:30 PM

4.A)7. Regular Board Mtg. August 9, 2005 5:30 PM

4.A)8. Special Board Mtg. August 9, 2005 8:00 PM

4.A)9. Special Board Mtg. August 11, 2005 4:00 PM

4.A)10. Board Workshop August 13, 2005 9:00 AM

4.A)11. Special Board Mtg. August 18, 2005 4:00 PM

4.A)12. Board Workshop August 18, 2005 5:30 PM

4.A)13. Special Board Mtg. August 25, 2005 4:30 PM

4.A)14. Board Workshop August 25, 2005 6:00 PM

4.A)15. Special Board Mtg. August 30, 2005 5:30 PM

4.A)16. Special Board Mtg. August 30, 2005 6:00 PM

4.B) Line of Credit with First National Bank

4.C) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Interlocal Participation Agreement for Risk Management Services Regarding Unemployment Compensation for 2005-2006

4.D) Renewal of Bid No. 5501 - Newspaper Advertising Services

4.E) Renewal of Bid No. 5505 - Department Store Goods and Services

4.F) Renewal of Bid No. 5526 - Sheet Music and Accessories

4.G) Bid No. 5669 - Award Jackets

4.H) Agreement for Professional Service No. 6501 - Disproportionate Representation Issues in Special Education

4.I) Sole Source Purchase No. 6502 - Renewal of Maintenance Agreement for NovaNet

4.J) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with South Texas College for Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training Credit Courses

4.K) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the University of Texas Pan American for the GEAR UP Project

4.L) Region One ESC GEAR UP: Bridges to the Future District/Campus Commitment Form

4.M) Advance Course List for UIL

4.N) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 75

4.O) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

4.P) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

5. Adjourn to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

5.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

5.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

5.C) Recommendation of Student Support Services Coordinator

5.D) Part-time Assistant Coach at Lincoln Middle School DC (LOCAL) Employment Practices

5.E) Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent

6. Reconvene to Open Session

6.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

6.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

6.C) Recommendation of Student Support Services Coordinator

6.D) Part-time Assistant Coach at Lincoln Middle School DC (LOCAL) Employment Practices

6.E) Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent

7. Level III Hearing Concerning Instructional Resource

8. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Renewal of Agreement for Unitech Engineering, Inc. for On-Call Mechanical Engineering Services for Request for Qualifications No. 4609 - On-Call Mechanical and Structural Engineering Services

9. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 3 from Mission Paving Company, Inc. for the Parking Lot Overlays at McAllen High School and Memorial High School

10. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 4 & Final from Mission Paving Company, Inc. for the Parking Lot Overlays at McAllen High School and Memorial High School

11. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 8 to Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

12. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Final Payment to Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

13. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Change Order No. 5 on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

14. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Final Payment to Unitech Engineering, Inc. on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

15. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Final Payment to Lopez Engineering Group, Inc. on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

16. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion on the HVAC Modifications at Rowe High School

17. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 3 from D. Wilson Construction Company on the HVAC Improvements at Travis Middle School Re-Bid

18. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Change Order No. 1 from D. Wilson Construction Company on the HVAC Improvements at Travis Middle School Re-Bid

19. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion on the HVAC Improvements at Travis Middle School

20. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Change Order No. 1 from Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD, on the Boiler Replacement at Thigpen Elementary

21. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion on the Boiler Replacement at Thigpen Elementary

22. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 1 to Sechrist-Hall Company on the Lincoln Middle School Re-Roofing

23. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Request for Payment No. 2 to Sechrist-Hall Company on the Lincoln Middle School Re-Roofing

24. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 5689 - Networking Equipment and Services through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN)

25. Consideration of and Possible Approval of TASB Recommended Revisions to the Superintendent's Qualifications and Duties BJA (LOCAL)

26. Resolution Nominating Candidate(s) to the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors

27. Organizational Chart

28. Consideration of and Possible Approval of Attorney's Fees

29. Superintendent's Report

29.A) Membership

29.B) TASB/TASA Convention - September 23-25, 2005 Houston, TX

29.C) Architect Interviews

29.D) Board Workshop to Develop Bond Timeline

30. Schedule of Future Meetings

30.A) Special Board Mtg. (CIPs) September 20, 2005 5:00 PM TBA

30.B) Special Board Mtg. (FIRST) October 4, 2005 5:30 PM

30.C) Board Workshop October 10, 2005 4:00 PM

30.D) Regular Board Mtg. October 11, 2005 5:30 PM

30.E) Special Board Mtg. October 11, 2005 8:00 PM

31. Closed Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

32. Open Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

33. Adjournment