March 28, 2016 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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2015-2016

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2015-2016

2.C) Director for Human Resources

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D)1. EEOC# 460-2016-00382 Kevin J. Hitchcock V. McAllen Independent School District

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Proclamation Regarding Autism Awareness Month (April 2016)
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.B) Recognition of 2016 District Spelling Bee Winners
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.C) Recognition of BPA (Business Professional of America) State Competition Winners
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.D) Recognition of United Way Presentation to McAllen ISD #1 District in Giving Award
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.E) Proclamation Regarding National Library Week (April 10-16, 2016)
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.F) Recognition by South Texas Literacy Coalition and the UT-RGV Festival of International Books & Art (FESTIBA) of Juan Seguin Elementary and Abraham Lincoln Middle School 
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.G) Proclamation Regarding Occupational Therapy Month (April 2016)
Item Submitted: Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.H) Recognition of Poppy Rodriguez, MISD Former Athletic Director
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
        - Update on Activities

8. DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2016
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B) Report Regarding Comparison of McAllen ISD’s Delinquent Tax Collections to Other Local Districts
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.C) Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.D) Report Regarding Synthetic Use: Prevention, Identification, and Intervention Plan
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2015-2016
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2015-2016
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.C) Approval of Director for Human Resources
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D)1. EEOC# 460-2016-00382 Kevin J. Hitchcock V. McAllen Independent School District

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)

10.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.A)1. Regular Board Meeting - February 08, 2016 - 5:00 PM

11. ITEM(S) PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE

12. ITEM(S) NOT INCLUDED ON MARCH 07, 2016 BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

12.A) Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for Failure to Pay Ad Valorem Taxes
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

12.B) Instructional Services Item(s) Submitted by Rachel Arcaute, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

12.B)1. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2015-109 - Computers, Printers and Installation Services through The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)

12.B)2. Approval of Affiliation Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and Ruidiel Associates, Inc. dba Apps Paramedical Services

12.B)3. Approval of Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and The Boys and Girls Club of McAllen

12.B)4. Approval of  the International Baccalaureate Program in McAllen ISD at Francisca Alvarez Elementary, Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Alonzo De Leon Middle School, and IB at Lamar Academy for the 2016-2017 School Year, and Thereafter

12.C) District Operations Item(s) Submitted by Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

12.C)1. Approval of Inter-local Cooperative Agreement 2014-102 Products and Services through Harris County Department of Education

12.C)2. Approval of MISD FFA(Local) and FFA Regulation Wellness Policy (Second Reading)

12.C)3. Approval of Request for Offers No. 2015-051- McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Scoreboard Sponsorship and Advertising

12.C)4. Approval of Design-Build Agreement, Financing and Resolution for Scoreboard for McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium

12.C)5. Approval of Release of 2015-2016 McAllen ISD Employee Engagement Survey Results
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

12.D) Business Operations Item(s) Submitted by Lorena Garcia, Interim Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

12.D)1. Approval of Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 2015-112 - Superintendent Search Consultant Firm

12.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

12.E)1. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

12.E)2. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

12.E)2.a) Special Board Meeting - March 07, 2016 - 4:00 PM

12.E)2.b) Regular Board Meeting - March 07, 2016 - 5:00 PM

12.E)2.c) Special Board Meeting - March 10, 2016 - 4:00 PM

12.E)2.d) Board Workshop- March 10, 2016 - 5:30 PM

13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA

13.A) Approval of Data Sharing Agreement Between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas
College (Instructional Services Briefing Item  9A-1)(ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.B) Approval of Bid No. 2015-088 – Musical Instrument Repair Services (Instructional Services Briefing Item 9A-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.C) Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Request For Proposal No. 2014-108 - Sign Language Interpreter Services (Instructional Services Briefing Item 9A-3) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.D) Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2015-069 - Food and Child Nutrition System (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.E) Discussion of MISD FFA(Local) and FFA Regulation Wellness Policy (First Reading) (District Operations Briefing Item 9C-2) (FYI ONLY)

13.F) Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016 (Business Operations Briefing Item 9D-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.G) Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Bid No. 2013-102 - Office Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid (Business Operations Briefing Item 9D-2) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.H) Approval of Bid No. 2015-102 – School and Office Furniture Catalog Bid and Installation Services Re-bid (Business Operations Briefing Item 9D-3)  (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.I) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes (Board of Trustees Briefing Item 9F-1) (ACTION ALREADY TAKEN)

13.I)1. Special Board Meeting - January 25, 2016 - 3:00 PM

13.I)2. Regular Board Meeting - January 25, 2016 - 5:00 PM

13.I)3. Special Board Meeting - January 25, 2016 - 6:15 PM

13.I)4. Special Board Meeting - February 08, 2016 - 4:00 PM

13.I)5. Board Workshop - February 22, 2016 - 2:00 PM

13.I)6. Regular Board Meeting - February 22, 2016 - 5:00 PM

13.I)7. Special Board Meeting - February 22, 2016 - 6:15 PM

13.I)8. Board Workshop - February 29, 2016 - 3:00 PM

13.I)9. Special Board Meeting - February 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) April 05, 2016-Board Workshop-3:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.B) April 11, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.C) April 25, 2016-Board Workshop-2:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.D) April 25, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

14.E) April 25, 2016-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

17. ADJOURNMENT