February 20, 2006 at 4:30 PM - District Growth & Forecast Advisory Committee (DGFAC)

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Student

3.B) Recognition of Parent Volunteer

3.C) Quarterly Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005

3.D) Presentation on the Planetarium at the International Museum of Art and Science

3.E) Texas Public Schools Week Resolution

3.F) IDEA Status Report

3.G) Parental Involvement Overview

3.H) Status Report of Campus Library Services

3.I) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 77

3.J) Specific Local Policies Update

3.K) McAllen Professional Staff Survey (MPSS) Report

3.L) Bond Facilities Monthly Report

3.M) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2005

3.N) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for January 2006

3.O) Report on Energy Prices

4. Consent Agenda

4.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

4.A)1. Special Board Mtg. January 12, 2006 5:00 PM

4.A)2. Special Board Mtg. January 12, 2006 5:30 PM

4.A)3. CurriculumComm.Mtg. January 12, 2006 6:00 PM

4.A)4. Board Workshop January 16, 2006 4:00 PM

4.A)5. Regular Board Mtg. January 17, 2006 5:30 PM

4.A)6. Special Board Mtg. January 17, 2006 8:00 PM

4.A)7. Board Workshop January 19, 2006 5:00 PM

4.A)8. Special Board Mtg. January 19, 2006 6:00 PM

4.A)9. Special Board Mtg. January 23, 2006 11:30 AM

4.A)10. Board Workshop January 23, 2006 12:00 PM

4.A)11. Board Workshop January 23, 2006 4:00 PM

4.B) Renewal of Bid No. 4557 - Lawn and Garden Equipment, Supplies and Repair Services

4.C) Renewal of Bid No. 4579 - Paint, Paint Equipment and Supplies

4.D) Renewal of Bid No. 5555 - HVAC Equipment and Parts

4.E) Renewal of Bid No. 5572 - Floor Covering Materials, Supplies and Accessories Re-Bid

4.F) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 5582 - Travel Agent Services

4.G) Renewal of Bid No. 5588 - Intercom Equipment, Materials Installation and Repair

4.H) Renewal of Bid No. 5590 - Pest Control Services

4.I) Bid No. 6519 - Library Books, Audiovisual Materials and Instructional Reading Materials Catalog Bid

4.J) CISV Request for Offers No. 6526 - Special Education Student Management System

4.K) Request for Proposal No. 6529 - Construction Lab for Instruction and Guidance Center

4.L) Bid No. 6545 - Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Catalog Bid

4.M) Request for Proposal No. 6564 - Dry Storage Facility Services

4.N) Sole Source No. 6565 - Advanced Placement Program Materials

4.O) Sole Source No. 6578 - Visitor's Software (V-Soft) through Raptor Technologies

4.P) Sole Source No. 6579 - American Educational Associates, Inc. Curriculum Materials

4.Q) Sole Source No. 6580 - Assessment Materials from CTB Division/McGraw Hill

4.R) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 6581 - School Buses through the BuyBoard

4.S) Approval of Payment for Consulting Services by Valley Risk Consulting, Inc.

4.T) Approval of Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan

4.U) Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and Teach for America, Inc.

4.V) Rejection of Request for Proposal No. 6528 - Contract for Sale of Beverages and Authorization for Re-Bid

4.W) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Extension for Request for Qualifications No. 5607 - District Annual Financial Audit

4.X) Consideration of and Possible Approval of Revised Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meetings: Public Participation

5. Recess to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 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 2005-2006

5.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

5.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition (Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)

6. Reconvene In Open Session

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

6.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2005-2006

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition (Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)

7. Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for Security Systems for McAllen High School, Memorial High School, Nikki Rowe High School, Transportation Department and Fixed Assets/Warehouse

8. Approval of the First Day of Instruction Waiver

9. Initiating Investigation and Implementation of International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programs

10. Initiating Investigation and Implementation of International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

11. Career and Technology 2005-2006 Innovative Course Application for Media Technology III

12. CATE - Program and Affiliation Agreements with McAllen Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, and Rio Grande Resident Care, Inc.

13. Approval of Architectural Invoice No. 012-729 for Replacement School at Fields

14. Approval of Architectural Invoice No. 012-730 for Replacement Elementary School at Thigpen/Zavala

15. Approval of Agreements for Architectural Design Services for 2005 Bond Projects

16. Discussion and Direction from Board on Request for Qualifications No. 6567 - On-Call Civil Engineering Services

17. Discussion and Direction from Board on Request for Qualifications No. 6569 - On-Call Geo-technical, Environmental, Foundation Investigations, Materials Testing, and Asbestos and Consulting Services

18. Superintendent's Report

18.A) February 21, 2006 - TAKS 3, 5 & 9 Reading, TAKS 3 & 5 Spanish Reading, TAKS 4 & 7 Writing, TAKS 4 Spanish Writing, TAKS 10 English Language Arts, Exit English Language Arts, Exit English Language Arts (Retest), SDAA II 4, 7 & 10 Writing

18.B) February 22, 2006 - Exit Mathematics (Retest), SDAA II 9 Reading, SDAA II 10 English Language Arts

18.C) February 23, 2006 - Exit Science (Retest), TAKS 10 English Language Arts (Make-up), SDAA II 10 English Language Arts (Make-up)

18.D) February 24, 2006 - Exit Social Studies (Retest)

18.E) March 13-April 7, 2006 - Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), RPTE II Field Tests Grades 2-12

18.F) March 13-17, 2006 - Spring Break

19. Schedule of Future Meetings

19.A) Special Board Mtg.-February 28, 2006-8:30 AM-Board Room

19.B) Special Board Mtg.-March 10, 2006-8:30 AM-Board Room

19.C) Board Workshop-March 10, 2006-8:45 AM-Board Room

19.D) Board Workshop-March 20, 2006-4:30 PM-Board Room

19.E) Regular Board Mtg.-March 21, 2006-5:30 PM-Board Room

19.F) Special Board Mtg.-March 21, 2006-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

22. Adjournment