May 26, 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 Year 2008-2009

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

2.C) Appointment of Principal for Crockett Elementary School

2.D) Appointment of Principal for De Leon Middle School

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 Year 2008-2009

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

3.C) Appointment of Principal for Crockett Elementary School

3.D) Appointment of Principal for De Leon Middle School

3.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. Reports and Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of District Science Fair 1st Place Winners

6.B) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School National Technical Honor Society

6.C) Recognition of Nikki Rowe High School Business Professionals of America

6.D) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for April 2008

7. Consent Agenda

7.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.A)1. Regular Board Mtg. April 28, 2008 4:30 PM

7.A)2. Special Board Mtg. May 5, 2008 12:00 PM

7.A)3. Special Board Mtg. May 12, 2008 4:00 PM

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

7.A)5. Special Board Mtg. May 12, 2008 7:00 PM

7.B) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7618 - Speech/Language Pathology Services for Special Education Students

7.C) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7619 - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services for Special Education

7.D) Rejection of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-137 - Chemical Dependency Treatment Program

7.E) Request for Offers No. 2007-139 - IP Phones and Installation Services for the Fifth Elementary and Fossum Middle School

7.F) Sole Source Purchase No. 2007-162 - Harcourt Instructional Resources for Reading

7.G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Contract between McAllen ISD and the University of Texas-Pan American for the Texas Prefreshmen Engineering Program (TexPREP)

7.H) Approval of Rental of Mid Volume Copiers for the Fifth Elementary and Michael Fossum Middle School through the Texas Procurement and Support Services

7.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0549000-10 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the Maintenance and Operations Project

7.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 0550000-09 to Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. for Architectural Services at the New Central Kitchen

7.K) Request for Final Payment to American Contracting USA for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Roofing Improvements

7.L) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Alvarez Elementary School

7.M) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Bonham Elementary School

7.N) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Crockett Elementary School

7.O) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Milam Elementary School

7.P) Request for Payment No. 2 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for McAllen ISD 2005 Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Seguin Elementary School

7.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1347 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at Fields Elementary School

7.R) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 012-1348 to ERO International, LLP for Architectural Services at Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School

7.S) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 219856 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael Fossum Middle School

7.T) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 220619 to PBK Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services at Michael Fossum Middle School

7.U) Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 9 to Rio Valley Construction, Inc. for the Fifth Elementary School

7.V) Request for Final Payment - Invoice No. 8 to Rio Valley Construction for Memorial High School HVAC Duct Work

7.W) Request for Payment No. 12 to Rio Valley Construction for Memorial High School HVAC Renovations Project

7.X) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 88L1699 to Terracon for Materials Engineering and Testing Services at Michael Fossum Middle School

8. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Memorial High School HVAC Renovations

9. MISD Board Policy CW (Local): New Facilities (First Reading)

10. Approval of New 5th Elementary School Mascot and Colors

11. Consideration of and Possible Approval of McAllen Independent School District Fourth Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2007 and Ending August 31, 2008

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

13. Discussion and Seeking Direction from the Board of Trustees Regarding Request for Qualifications No. 2007-152 - Architectural Design Services for the McAllen College and Career Transition Initiative (MCCTI) Project

14. Superintendent's Report

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

14.B) Options High School Graduation-May 27, 2008-7:00 PM-Memorial High School Auditorium

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

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

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

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

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

14.E) First Day of School-August 25, 2008

14.F) Other School Functions

15. Schedule of Future Meetings

15.A) May 28, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-5:30 PM-Board Room

15.B) June 9, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

15.C) June 9, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

15.D) June 23, 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