April 23, 2007 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation

4. Reports and Recognitions

4.A) Recognition of McAllen High School Girls Soccer Team

4.B) Recognition of Memorial High School Career and Technology DECA National Qualifiers

4.C) Recognition of Memorial High School Masterminds Team

4.D) Recognition of Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) State Finalists

4.E) Recognition of Elementary Science Teacher of the Year

4.F) Recognition of McAllen ISD Community Information Office and MITV 17

4.G) Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006

4.H) Health Clinic for McAllen ISD Employees Presentation

4.I) Children's Defense Fund, insure-a-kid, Children's Health Insurance School Outreach Program Presentation

4.J) Report of the Texas School Survey of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drug Use, Spring 2006

4.K) Wellness Program, Annual Report of Activities and Services

4.L) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2007

4.M) Additional Project Funding Progress Report

5. Consent Agenda

5.A) Bid No. 7576 - Electrical Supplies and Equipment

5.B) Bid No. 7583 - Paint, Paint Equipment and Supplies

5.C) Approval of Agreement for Request for Qualifications No. 7586 - On-Call Geo-technical, Environmental, Foundation Investigations, Materials Testing, and Asbestos Testing and Consulting Services

5.D) Bid No. 7599 - Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

5.E) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 7611 - Paper Purchases Through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement and the Texas Building Procurement Commission (TBPC)

5.F) Purchase of Technology Equipment and Services through the Department of Information Resources

5.G) Request for Payment No. 1 to All Pro Contractors Inc. for the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

5.H) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors on the Replacement of Chilled Water Pipe Insulation at Rowe High School

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

5.J) Request for Payment No. 6 from MB ARC Architectural Resource Consultants on the Jackson Elementary School Renovations

5.K) Request for Final Payment from J. Reynolds & Company Inc. on the Brown Middle School Re-Roofing

5.L) Request for Final Payment from TENI-TRACK Inc. on the McAllen High School Tennis Courts

5.M) Rescind Donation to District and Return Donation to Cathey Middle School PTO

5.N) Resolution Approving and Providing for the Filing of a Grant Application to the Criminal Justice Division, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act for "Project Succeed"

5.O) Approval of Shape-Based Rating Upgrade of Pitney Bowes Mailing System

5.P) Approval of Revision to the 2007-2008 School Calendar

5.Q) Approval of Immigrant/LEP Students - Title III, Part A Newcomer Academy Summer Program

5.R) Recommended Increase to Identified Stipends

5.S) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 219455 for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

5.T) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 219456 for the New Northeast Elementary School

5.U) Approval of Architect Invoice No. 219457 for the New Northwest Elementary School

5.V) Approval of Terracon (Drash) Invoice No. 88L1057 for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

5.W) Approval of EFI Invoice No. 6781175979 for Stage 1A Abatement Design and Consulting Services at Fields

5.X) Approval of EFI Invoice No. 6781175980 for Stage 1A Abatement Design and Consulting Services at Zavala

5.Y) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 01 for Bond Roofing Improvements

5.Z) Approval of General Contractor Invoice No. 01 for Memorial HVAC Project

5.AA) Application to the McAllen Historical Preservation Council

5.AB) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 7614 - Network Cabling Services through TCPN Contract No. R4704

5.AC) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen ISD and American Electric Power (AEP) for Participation in the Texas SCORE Pilot Program

7. Approval of Design Development for the Fifth Elementary School by ERO International, LLP

8. Approval of Contract with General Contractor for Memorial High School HVAC Ductwork Project

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

10. Discussion of Additional Financial Needs for 2006-2007 (No Action Required)

11. Approval of Change Order to TENI-TRACK on the McAllen High School Tennis Courts

12. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Repair of HVAC Controls at Milam Elementary

13. Revision of Previous Board Agenda Matter Concerning Professional Services Agreement for Speech and Language Therapy Services

14. Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 79 (First Reading)

15. Specific Local Policy Update - MISD Board Policy EEJA (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit by Examination with Prior Instruction (First Reading)

16. Specific Local Policy Update - MISD Board Policy EIE (Local) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion (First Reading)

17. Specific Local Policy Update - MISD Board Policy EIF (Local) Academic Achievement: Graduation (First Reading)

18. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District for the Use of the McAllen Convention Center

19. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2007-2008 Tuition Rates

20. Consideration and Possible Approval of Collection of Taxes Contract with the Hidalgo County Tax Office

21. 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:

21.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007 and 2007-2008

21.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007

21.C) Recommendation of Principal for Bonham Elementary

21.D) Recommendation of Principal for Rayburn Elementary

21.E) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

21.F) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Employment Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel DC (LEGAL)

21.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

21.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

22. Reconvene In Open Session

22.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2006-2007 and 2007-2008

22.B) District Resignation(s) for School Year 2006-2007

22.C) Recommendation of Principal for Bonham Elementary

22.D) Recommendation of Principal for Rayburn Elementary

22.E) Reassignment of Certain Professional Personnel

22.F) Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Employment Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel DC (LEGAL)

22.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

22.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

23. Superintendent's Report

23.A) High School Redesign Project Evening Meeting with Administrators; Region I Institute for School Excellence (ISE) and Institute for Research and Reform in Education (IRRE) -April 24, 2007-Cimarron Country Club

23.B) Operation College Bound-April 27 (Rowe High School); May 1 (McAllen High School); May 2 (Memorial High School)

23.C) Texas Scholars Celebration-May 4, 2007-Las Palmas, The Club

23.D) Middle School Recognition-May 7, 2007-Rowe High School Auditorium

23.E) Teacher of the Year Luncheon-May 8, 2007-McAllen Country Club

23.F) Region One School Board Conference-May 18 & 19, 2007-South Padre Island

23.G) Naming of Facilities Committee/Timeline Report

23.H) School Functions

24. Schedule of Future Meetings

24.A) CCAC Mtg.-May 1, 2007-5:30 PM-Jacobs Office Bldg (Portable Bldg. #81)

24.B) Policy Comm. Mtg.-May 3, 2007-1:00 PM-Board Room

24.C) Regular Board Mtg.-May 7, 2007-5:00 PM-Rowe High School Auditorium

24.D) Special Board Mtg.-May 7, 2007-7:00 PM-Rowe High School Auditorium

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

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

27. Adjournment