April 28, 2008 at 4:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. 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:

2.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

2.C) Evaluation of the Internal Auditor

2.D) Evaluation of the Secretary to the Board of Trustees

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. Reconvene In Open Session

3.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

3.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2007-2008

3.C) Evaluation of the Internal Auditor

3.D) Evaluation of the Secretary to the Board of Trustees

3.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of McAllen ISD Special Olympics Team

6.B) Recognition of McAllen High School Boys Soccer Team

6.C) Recognition of McAllen High School JROTC Cadet Color Guard

6.D) Report on Vision 2020 Grant Application (RFA #710-08-104)

6.E) Report on High School Scheduling

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 6612 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Self Funded Claims Administration and Excess Insurance Coverage

7.B) Renewal of Bid No. 6616 - Office Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid Re-Bid

7.C) Renewal of Bid No. 7599 - Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Equipment, Parts, Installation and Repair Services

7.D) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7612 - Student Accident Insurance and Student Accident Voluntary Insurance

7.E) Request for Proposal No. 2007-075 - Rental of Chiller, Related Products and Installation Services

7.F) Approval of Agreements for Request for Qualifications No. 2007-095 - Architectural Design Services for Activity Buildings for McAllen High School, Memorial High School and Rowe High School

7.G) Request for Proposal No. 2007-099 - Two-Way Video Streaming System with Storage for the Bond Projects

7.H) Request for Proposal No. 2007-103 - Gym Bleachers Parts, Installation and Repair Services

7.I) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-142 - Wenger Equipment and Supplies for Fossum Middle School Fine Arts Program through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

7.J) Approval of Request for Offers No. 2007-151 - Intercom Systems for the Fifth Elementary School and Fossum Middle School through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)

7.K) Request for Payment No. 1 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Alvarez Elementary School

7.L) Request for Payment No. 1 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Bonham Elementary School

7.M) Request for Payment No. 1 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Crockett Elementary School

7.N) Request for Payment No. 1 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Milam Elementary School

7.O) Request for Payment No. 1 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Seguin Elementary School

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221859 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael E. Fossum Middle School

7.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4201 to Precisionaire of Texas for Victor Fields Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4202 to Precisionaire of Texas for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.S) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4206 to Precisionaire of Texas for Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4207 to Precisionaire of Texas for Memorial High School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.U) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 4210 to Precisionaire of Texas for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

7.V) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 017680 to Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Fifth Elementary School Project

7.W) Request for Payment No. 1 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project

7.X) Request for Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 1 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance Operations Project

7.Y) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1649 to Terracon for Maintenance and Operations - Central Kitchen Project Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.Z) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 9003798 to Terracon for Material Testing Services for Lincoln Middle School Gymnaisum Addition

8. Approval of Consulting Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and TriStem, LTD, through Region One

9. Approval of Rankings for Request for Qualifications No. 2007-060 - Employer Direct Medical PPO

10. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between McAllen Independent School District and the University of Texas-Pan American for the Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE) 2008

11. Superintendent's Report

11.A) April 28, 2008 - TAKS/TAAS Testing (LAT Grades 3-4, 6-7 & 10 Mathematics)

11.B) April 29, 2008 - TAKS/TAAS Testing (LAT Grades 3-8 Reading; LAT Grade 10 ELA; Grades 3-4 & 6 Mathematics (English & Spanish); Grades 7&10 Mathematics); TAKS-M Testing (Grades 3-4, 6-7, & 10 Mathematics)

11.C) April 30, 2008 - TAKS/TAAS Testing (Grades 4 & 6 Reading (English & Spanish); Grade 7 Reading; Exit Level Mathematics); TAKS-M Testing (Grades 4, 6 & 7 Reading; Exit Level Mathematics Field Test)

11.D) May 1, 2008 - TAKS/TAAS Testing (Grade 5 Science (English & Spanish); Grade 8 Science; Grade 9 Mathematics; Grade 10 Science; Exit Level Science); TAKS-M Testing (Grade 5 & 8 Science; Grade 9 Mathematics Field Test; Grade 10 Science; Exit Level Science Field Test)

11.E) May 2, 2008 - TAKS/TAAS Testing (LAT Grades 5, 8 & 10 Science; Grade 8 Social Studies; Grade 10 Social Studies; Exit Level Social Studies); TAKS-M Testing (Grades 8, 10 & Exit Level Social Studies Field Tests)

11.F) May 5-23, 2008 - Testing Window for End-of-Course Online Field Tests (Chemistry; US HIstory)

11.G) Early College High School Parent Meetings

11.H) Teacher of the Year Luncheon

11.I) No School Board Elections in May

11.J) Reorganization of the Board of Trustees - May 12, 2008 Regular Board Meeting

11.K) Top 25 Banquet

11.L) Other School Functions

12. Schedule of Future Meetings

12.A) May 12, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

12.B) May 12, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

15. Adjournment