September 22, 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, 551.074 and 551.076, 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 2008-2009

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

2.E) Deliberation Regarding Security Devices

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 2008-2009

3.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3.E) Deliberation Regarding Security Devices

4. Invocation

5. Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance

6. Student and Staff Recognitions

6.A) Recognition of McAllen High School JROTC Student Cadet

6.B) Recognition of National Merit Semifinalist

6.C) Recognition of Regional Teacher of the Year

7. Public Hearing for the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School FIRST)

7.A) Public Comments

8. Reports/Updates

8.A) Report Regarding the 2008-2009 Critical Success Factor 3: High Academic Standards Performance Indicators

8.B) Report Regarding Vertical Team Executive Summaries and Campus Performance Objectives

8.C) Report Regarding the McAllen College and Career Transitions Initiative

9. Consent Agenda

9.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

9.A)1. Special Board Mtg. August 25, 2008 3:30 PM

9.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. August 25, 2008 4:30 PM

9.A)3. Board Workshop August 27, 2008 4:00 PM

9.A)4. Special Board Mtg. September 2, 2008 5:00 PM

9.A)5. Regular Board Mtg. September 8, 2008 4:30 PM

9.A)6. Special Board Mtg. September 8, 2008 7:00 PM

9.B) Authorization for Renewal of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Exemption for 2008-2009

9.C) Renewal of Maintenance, Support and Professional Services for the Financial and Student Information System Software and Equipment

9.D) Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 7503 - Voluntary Group Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance

9.E) Rejection of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-152 - Architectural Design Services for the McAllen College and Career Transition Initiative (MCCTI) Project

9.F) Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2007-202 - Tango Software, Services, Hardware and Training

9.G) Bid No. 2008-001 - Award Jackets

9.H) Approval of the Principal's Performance Appraisal Instrument for 2008-2009

9.I) Approval of Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2008-2009

9.J) Request for Payment No. 2 to KEY Enterprises for Gym Bleachers Parts, Installation and Repair Services at McAllen High School

9.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 5 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Alvarez Elementary School

9.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 5 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. for the Bond Plumbing Renovations Project - Crockett Elementary School

9.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No 4387 to Precisionaire for Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

9.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No 4388 to Precisionaire for Michael E. Fossum Middle School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

9.O) Request for Payment No. 20 to Peterson Construction for Michael Fossum Middle School

9.P) Request for Payment No. 11 to Rio Valley Construction for Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

9.Q) Approval of the Professional Service No. 2008-009 - Consulting Services for the IB Program at Lamar Academy

9.R) Approval of Superintendent's Travel

10. Approval of Monetary Donation to Gonzalez Elementary School from the Gonzalez PTO

11. Approval of the 2008-2009 District Improvement Plan Critical Success Factor 3: High Academic Standards Performance Indicators

12. Approval of the 2008-2009 Campus Performance Objectives

13. Approval of Physical Education Programs for Physical Education Waivers

14. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Agreement and Renewal for Request for Proposal No. 2007-004 - Grant Writing Services

15. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen ISD and Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation (JJAEP) for Catering Services

16. Request for Final Payment to KEY Enterprises for Gym Bleachers Parts, Installation and Repair Services at McAllen High School

17. Request for Approval of Dedication Plaque for Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

18. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Lincoln Middle School Gym

19. Request for Final Payment to Precisionaire for Lincoln Middle School Gym Addition Environmental Systems Test and Balance

20. Request for Final Payment to Precisionaire for McAllen High School Kitchen Renovations and Classroom Environmental Systems Test and Balance

21. Request for Final Payment to Precisionaire for Navarro Elementary School Environmental Systems Test and Balance

22. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Navarro Elementary School Classroom Addition

23. Request for Final Payment to Rio Valley Construction for the Navarro Elementary School Classroom Addition

24. Request for Qualification No. 2007-060 - Employer Direct Medical PPO Network

25. Approval of Self-Funded Health Plan Funding, Rates and Benefits for 2008-2009

26. Consideration and Approval of Medical Excess Risk Insurance

27. MISD Board Policy DEC (Local): Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences (Second Reading)

28. Superintendent's Report

28.A) Report Regarding HESTEC Congressional Roundtable/Educator Day

28.B) October 13, 2008 - Holiday for Students and Staff (Central Office will be open from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 17)

28.C) October 14, 2008 - Districtwide College Night - 6:00 - 8:00 PM - McAllen Convention Center

28.D) October 24, 2008 - SummerTime Active Reading (STAR) Reception - 2:00 PM - Texas Our Texas Room in the Staff Development Center

28.E) Other School Functions

29. Schedule of Future Meetings

29.A) October 14, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

29.B) October 14, 2008-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

29.C) October 27, 2008-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

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

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

32. Adjournment