December 10, 2012 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 2012-2013

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

2.C) Approval of Principal for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

2.D) Approval of McAllen High School Assistant Principal

2.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

7. BOARD COMMITTEE(S) AND DISTRICT REPORTS

7.A) Board Committee Reports

7.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Sam Saldivar Jr., Chair

7.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Daniel Vela, Chair

7.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Erica De La Garza, Chair

7.B) District Reports

7.B)1. Report Regarding City of McAllen Parks and Recreation-Athletics Facilities Enhancement-McAllen Memorial High School Tennis Court Facility

7.B)2. Report Regarding Emergency Repairs to McAllen ISD Facilities Due to Storm Damages on March 29, 2012

7.B)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for October 2012

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

8.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

8.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2012-2013

8.C) Approval of Principal for Michael E. Fossum Middle School

8.D) Approval of McAllen High School Assistant Principal

8.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIEFING ITEMS

9.A) Instructional Services Briefing Items - (Rachel Arcaute)

9.A)1. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2011-056 - Library Books, Audiovisual Materials and Instructional Reading Materials Catalog Bid

9.A)2. Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda Bid No. 2011-062 - Classroom Instructional Supplies, Furnishings, Equipment Materials and Miscellaneous Items Catalog Bid

9.A)3. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2012-031 - Charter Bus Services

9.A)4. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2012-070 - Student Differentiating Teaching Strategies Professional Development Services

9.A)5. Approval of Purchase of Professional Development Services from Discover Writing

9.B) District Operations Briefing Items - (Mike Barrera)

9.B)1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and the City of McAllen for the Athletic Facilities Enhancement at Alonzo DeLeon Middle School

9.B)2. Approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement by and Between McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County

9.B)3. Approval of Change Order No. 1 on the Auxiliary Building Roof Project with CS Advantage USAA Inc.

9.B)4. Approval of Work Authorization #004 for a Campus Master Plan Which Includes Both Sites at McAllen High School and McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium

9.B)5. Approval of Rejection of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-063 - PTO Ornamental Fencing Project for Ben Milam Elementary School

9.B)6. Approval of Rejection of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2012-107 - District-wide Marquees

9.B)7. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 95 (First Reading)

9.C) Business Operations Briefing Items - (Connie Lopez)

9.C)1. Approval of Resolution of the Board Review of the Investment Policy

9.C)2. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District November Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2012 and Ending June 30, 2013

9.C)3. Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda Request for Qualifications No. 2009-127 - Insurance & Employee Benefits Consulting Services Re-Bid

9.D) Superintendent's Briefing Items (None)

9.E) Board of Trustees Briefing Items

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

9.E)1.a) Regular Board Briefing Meeting     November 12, 2012        5:00 PM

9.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting                    November 26, 2012        3:30 PM

9.E)1.c) Regular Board Meeting                   November 26, 2012        5:00 PM

9.E)1.d) Special Board Meeting                    November 26, 2012        6:15 PM

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) December 17, 2012-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM-Board Room/
Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) December 17, 2012-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Board Room/Administration Building

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

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

13. ADJOURNMENT