Public Meeting Agenda: September 18, 2006 at 4:30 PM - Instructional Services Committee

1. Convene In Open Session

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4. Reports and Recognitions

4.A) Report of Naming of Street at Morris Middle School

Presenter: Marie Riley, Principal, Morris Middle School

4.B) Recognition of Memorial High School Career and Technology Education (CATE) Teacher

Presenter: Dr. Mike Barrera

4.C) Recognition of Elementary Assistant Principals

Presenter: Melba Fuentes

4.D) Report of the Governor's Educator Excellence Award Program - Texas Educator Excellence Grant

Presenter: Anjanette Gonzalez-Garza

4.E) Summer Projects Update

Presenter: Linda Herrera-Romeros

4.F) MISD Bond 2005 Monthly Report Update

Presenter: Kevin Hitchcock, Program Manager, Jacobs Facilities, Inc.

5. Consent Agenda

5.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

5.A)1. Board Workshop August 3, 2006 8:00 AM

5.A)2. Special Board Mtg. August 3, 2006 1:00 PM

5.A)3. Special Board Mtg. August 8, 2006 12:30 PM

5.A)4. Board Workshop August 14, 2006 4:30 PM

5.A)5. Special Board Mtg. August 15, 2006 5:00 PM

5.A)6. Regular Board Mtg. August 15, 2006 5:30 PM

5.A)7. Special Board Mtg. August 15, 2006 7:00 PM

5.A)8. Special Board Mtg. August 23, 2006 8:15 AM

5.A)9. Board Workshop August 23, 2006 8:30 AM

5.A)10. Special Board Mtg. August 26, 2006 12:00 PM

5.A)11. Board Workshop August 29, 2006 2:30 PM

5.A)12. Special Board Mtg. August 29, 2006 5:30 PM

5.A)13. Board Workshop August 31, 2006 8:30 AM

5.A)14. Board Workshop August 31, 2006 9:30 AM

5.B) Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures Concerning Bid No. 5526 - Sheet Music and Accessories

5.C) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Interlocal Participation Agreement for Risk Management Services Regarding Unemployment Compensation for 2006-2007

5.D) Identified/Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2006-2007

5.E) Bid No. 6619 - Math and Science Equipment, Supplies and Materials Catalog

5.F) Bid No. 6625 School and Office Supplies for Warehouse Stock

5.G) Approval of Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6638 - District-Wide Grease Trap Repairs

5.H) Request for Proposal No. 6654 - Sign Language Interpreter Services

5.I) Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 7522 - Maximum Capacity Learning Materials and Professional Development

5.J) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 218440 for the New Northwest Elementary School

5.K) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 218441 for the New Middle School

5.L) Approval of Invoice No. 8800362 - Drash Geotech for McAllen High School

5.M) Approval of Drash Invoice No. 8800363 for Geotechnical Study at New Middle School

5.N) Approval of Architectural Invoice No. 012-816 for Replacement Elementary School at Fields

5.O) Approval of Architectural Invoice No. 012-817 for Replacement Elementary School at Thigpen/Zavala

5.P) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 02 for Replacement Elementary School at Fields

5.Q) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 02 for Replacement Elementary School at Thigpen/Zavala

5.R) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 02 for the New Northeast Elementary School

5.S) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 02 for the New Northwest Elementary School

5.T) Approval of EFI Invoice No. 6781160517 for Stage 1A Abatement Design and Consulting Services at Fields Elementary School

5.U) Approval of EFI Invoice No. 6781160520 for Stage 1A Asbestos Abatement Design and Consulting Services at Zavala Elementary School

5.V) Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District (New Northeast Elementary School)

5.W) Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District (New Northwest Elementary School)

5.X) Approval of Payment No. 12 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

5.Y) Request for Payment No. 1 from MB ARC Architectural Resource Consultants on the Jackson Elementary Improvements

5.Z) Request for Payment No. 3 from J. Reynolds & Company, Inc. on the Brown Middle School Re-Roofing

5.AA) Advanced Course List for UIL

5.AB) Texas Education Agency - Career and Technology Textbook Waiver Request

5.AC) Revision of Board Policies BE (LOCAL) and BED (LOCAL)

5.AD) Emergency Disaster Planning: Master Agreement for Mutual Aid

5.AE) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

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8. Approval of Time Extension; Approval of Change Order Deleting Contingency; Approval of Walk-Through/Inspection; Approval and Completion Form; and Approval of Payment No. 2 from Hellas Contraction, Inc. on the McAllen Veterans Memorial Football Field

Presenter: Baldemar "Poppy" Rodriguez

9. Consideration of and Possible Approval of McAllen Independent School District First Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2006 and Ending August 31, 2007

Presenter: Linda Herrera-Romeros

10. Rejection of Request for Proposal No. 6571 - Contract for Sale of Beverages Re-Bid and Authorization for Re-Bid

Presenter: Linda Herrera-Romeros

11. Casting of Lots for Tie Bid Item No. 52 for Bid No. 6625 - School and Office Supplies for Warehouse Stock

Presenter: Uriel Gonzalez

12. Approval to End Negotiations with the Highest Ranked Offeror for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 6620 - HVAC Replacement for Travis Middle School Gym and Proceed to Negotiate a Contract with the Second Highest Ranked Offeror

Presenter: Ramiro Vela/Hugo Avila

13. Request for Purchase of SmartFindExpress Upgrade, Database Server and Maintenance Support

Presenter: Jorge Herrera

14. Approval of Conveyance of Water Rights Agreement between the City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District (New Middle School)