May 12, 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) 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) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

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

6.B) Recognition of Media Technology Students

6.C) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Health Science Students

6.D) McAllen Independent School District Bond 2005 Monthly Report Update

6.E) Report of Expenditures for Technology Equipment and Services through the Department of Information Resources

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Regular Board Mtg. April 14, 2008 4:30 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. April 14, 2008 7:00 PM

7.A)3. Board Workshop April 23, 2008 12:00 PM

7.A)4. Special Board Mtg. April 23, 2008 5:00 PM

7.B) Renewal of Bid No. 6559 - Purchase of Uniforms and Miscellaneous Items

7.C) Renewal of Bid No. 7584 - Maintenance Equipment, Parts and Supplies

7.D) Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 7589 - Wellness Screening Program

7.E) Renewal of Bid No. 7639 - Relocation of Portable Buildings

7.F) Request for Qualifications No. 2007-124 - District Annual Financial Audit Services

7.G) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2007-154 - School Buses for Transportation through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard

7.H) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-08 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services for the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-09 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services for the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-07 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services for the New Central Kitchen

7.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-08 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services for the New Central Kitchen

7.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1300 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at the Fifth Elementary School

7.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1335 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at the Fifth Elementary School

7.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 13 to Negrete & Kolar Architects for Architectural Services at Lincoln Middle School Gymnasium Addition

7.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 13 to Negrete & Kolar Architects for Architectural Services at Navarro Elementary School

7.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 221858 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael Fossum Middle School

7.Q) Request for Payment No. 16 to Peterson Construction for Michael Fossum Middle School

7.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 016942 to Raba Kistner through the City of McAllen for Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School Materials Engineering and Testing Services

7.S) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 017815 to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Fifth Elementary School Project

7.T) Request for Payment No. 2 to Rio Valley Construction for the Central Kitchen - Maintenance and Operations Project

7.U) Request for Payment No. 7 to Rio Valley Construction for the Fifth Elementary School Project

7.V) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 32 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

7.W) Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

8. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2008-2009 Tuition Rates

9. Authorization to Negotiate an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Jacobs Facilities, Inc.

10. Rejection of Bid No. 2007-123 - Tires and Related Products for Buses and Vehicles and Authorization to Purchase Tires and Related Products from the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard

11. Approval of Rankings for Request for Qualifications No. 2007-060 - Employer Direct Medical PPO and Authorization to Negotiate an Agreement with the Highest Ranked Providers

12. Approval of Commercial Property Fire & Extended Coverage, Educators, Law Enforcement & Employment Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability & Physical Damage, Boiler and Machinery Insurance through the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Interlocal Agreement

13. Amendment to Superintendent's Contract

14. Superintendent's Report

14.A) Top 25 Banquet-May 15, 2008-6:30 PM-McAllen Convention Center

14.B) Summer Time Active Reading (STAR) Kickoff Ceremony-May 20, 2008-4:00 PM-McAllen Country Club

14.C) Retirement Banquet - May 22, 2008 - 6:30 PM - McAllen Country Club

14.D) Employee Service Awards Reception -May 27, 2008-8:30 AM-Texas Our Texas Room/Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

14.E) Options High School Graduation-May 27, 2008-7:30 PM-McAllen High School Auditorium

14.F) International Baccalaureate (IB) Pinning Ceremony-May 29, 2008-7:00 PM-UT Pan American Student Union Ballroom

14.G) High School Graduation Ceremonies-May 31, 2008-McAllen Convention Center

14.G)1. McAllen High School-9:00 AM

14.G)2. Memorial High School-2:00 PM

14.G)3. Rowe High School-7:00 PM

14.H) Other School Functions

15. Schedule of Future Meetings

15.A) May 19, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-5:30 PM-Board Room

15.B) May 26, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

18. Adjournment