September 13, 2010 at 5:00 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 Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.C) Superintendent's Proposed Termination of Term Contract Before the End of the Contract Period

2.D) Approval of Principal for Homer J. Morris Middle School

2.E) Approval of Director Bilingual Education

2.F) Approval of Director of Accounting

2.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
McAllen High School JROTC Cadet Color Guard

6. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

6.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

6.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

6.C) Superintendent's Proposed Termination of Term Contract Before the End of the Contract Period

6.D) Approval of Principal for Homer J. Morris Middle School

6.E) Approval of Director Bilingual Education

6.F) Approval of Director of Accounting

6.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

7. DISTRICT REPORTS, BOARD BRIEFING REPORTS, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, DISTRICT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION BRIEFING AGENDA ITEMS

7.A) District Reports

7.A)1. Report Regarding Property Values from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District

7.A)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for July 2010

7.A)3. Report Regarding the Annual Investment Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2010

7.A)4. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for June 2010

7.A)5. Report Regarding Electricity Options

7.A)6. Report Regarding Career Technical Education Articulated Courses as Measures Towards the Distinguished Achievement Program

7.A)7. Report Regarding Advanced Placement Exams

7.A)8. Report Regarding Status of HVAC at James "Nikki" Rowe High School

7.A)9. Report Regarding the Readiness Emergency Management System (REMS) Grant

7.B) Board Briefing Reports

7.B)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Mark A. Kent, Chair

7.B)2. Business Operations Briefing - Javier Farias, Chair

7.B)3. District Operations Briefing - Sam Saldivar Jr., Chair

7.C) Instructional Services Briefing Agenda Items (Rachel Arcaute)

7.C)1. Approval of Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Application for 2010-2011

7.C)2. Approval of the 2010-2011 Campus Performance Objectives

7.C)3. Approval of the 2010-2011 District Performance Objectives

7.C)4. Approval of Physical Education Programs for PE Waivers

7.C)5. Discussion of Revision of Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking (First Reading)

7.D) Business Operations Briefing Agenda Items (Connie Lopez)

7.D)1. Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-060 - Employer Direct Medical PPO

7.D)2. Approval of Request For Proposal No. 2009-169 - Stop Loss Insurance

7.D)3. Discussion of DIA (Local) Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (First Reading)

7.D)4. Approval of Purchase for Storage Area Network (SAN) Equipment through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)

7.D)5. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District August Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning July 1, 2010 and Ending June 30, 2011

7.D)6. Public Hearing for the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School FIRST)

7.E) District Operations Briefing Agenda Items (Mike Barrera)

7.E)1. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2009-106 - Sale of Beverages Re-bid

7.E)2. Approval of Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for the Energy Savings Performance Contract

7.E)3. Approval of Purchase of School Buses through BuyBoard

7.F) Community Information Briefing Agenda Items (Norma Zamora-Guerra)

7.F)1. Approval to Authorize Superintendent to File Opposition to Time Warner Digitizing Broadcast of MISD Channel 17 with Federal Communications

8. CONSENT AGENDA BRIEFING ITEMS (September 27, 2010 Board Meeting Consent Agenda)

8.A) Business Operations

8.A)1. Renewal of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Exemption for 2010-2011

8.A)2. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-051 - Basic Group Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Group AD&D Insurance

8.A)3. Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2008-141 – Voluntary Group Cancer/Specified Disease Insurance

8.B) Instructional Services

8.B)1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and the Development Corporation of McAllen, Inc. for the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)

8.B)2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2010-006 - Memorial Band Uniforms & Accessories through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buyboard

8.B)3. Approval of Sole Source No. 2009-163 - Professional Services, Materials, and Fees through College Board

8.B)4. Approval of Sole Source No. 2010-011 - International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training and Instructional Materials for the International Baccalaureate Program

8.B)5. Approval of Purchase of a Web Based Program by EdOptions for McAllen Memorial High School, James "Nikki" Rowe High School, McAllen High School and Lamar Academy

8.B)6. Approval of Professional Development Services with D.M.R. Educational Consulting, Inc. - Three Reading Model

8.C) District Operations

8.C)1. Approval of Bid No. 2009-149 - Restaurant, Snack Bar and Related Food Products and Services

8.C)2. Approval of Bid No. 2009-152 - Groceries, Produce and Miscellaneous Products

8.C)3. Approval of Bid No. 2009-123 - Maintenance Equipment, Parts and Supplies

8.C)4. Approval of Bid No. 2009-131 - Lumber Products, Building Supplies and Materials

8.C)5. Approval of Bid No. 2009-132 - Plumbing Supplies and Related Products

8.D) Superintendent of Schools

8.D)1. Approval of Superintendent's Travel

8.E) Board of Trustees

8.E)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.E)1.a) Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-August 9, 2010-5:00 PM

8.E)1.b) Special Board Mtg.-August 16, 2010-5:00 PM

8.E)1.c) Training Mtg.-August 23, 2010-1:30 PM

8.E)1.d) Regular Board Mtg.-August 23, 2010-5:00 PM

8.E)1.e) Special Board Mtg.-August 23, 2010-6:15 PM

8.E)1.f) Emergency Unforeseeable Situation Meeting-September 1, 2010-12:00 PM

9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

9.A) September 27, 2010-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

9.B) September 27, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-6:30 PM-Board Room

9.C) October 12, 2010-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

9.D) October 12, 2010-Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-5:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

12. ADJOURNMENT