December 11, 2017 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 2017-2018

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2017-2018

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. JAMES "NIKKI" ROWE HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLE "TUBA CHRISTMAS" MINI-CONCERT

7. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Recognition of Lamar Academy Career Technical Education Audio Video Student 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B) Recognition of Award for the Migrant Data Clerk of Texas for 2017
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Recognition of UIL Pigskin Jubilee Marching Band Contest Superior Ratings – McAllen HS, Memorial HS, and Rowe HS Bands
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.D) Recognition of Drill Team Members from McAllen HS, Memorial HS, Rowe HS Selected to Perform at the Macy's Day Parade in NYC
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.E) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe Varsity Volleyball Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.F) Recognition of Memorial High School Varsity Volleyball Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.G) Recognition of Memorial High School Varsity Football Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.H) Recognition of McAllen ISD and Business Services by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Finance and Debt Obligations Awards
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8. BOARD MEMBER(S), BOARD COMMITTEE(S) AND DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Board Committee Reports

8.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Conrado Alvarado

8.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Larry Esparza

8.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Marco Suarez

8.A)4. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda

8.B) District Reports

8.B)1. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Monthly Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.B)2. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for October 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2017-2018
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2017-2018
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

10.A) Instructional Services Item(s) - (Dr. Silvia Ibarra)   Instructional Leadership Item(s) - (Bridgette Vieh)

10.A)1. Approval of Program of Agreement No. 2017-128 - Saenz Pharmacy’s and McAllen ISD’s Career Technical Education Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)2. Approval of Affiliation Agreement No. 2017-129 - DoubleTree Hotel and McAllen ISD’s Career Technical Education Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)3. Approval of No. 2017-130 - Consent of Assignment of the Agreement from ECS Learning Systems, Inc. to Asteria Education Inc.
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)4. Approval of Sole Source Purchase No. 2017-119 - Brainchild Study Buddy Learning Mobile Devices
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.B) Human Resources Item(s) - (Todd Miller)

10.B)1. Approval of 2017-2018 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser(s)
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Dr. Mike Barrera)

10.C)1. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Board Policy Manual Update 109 (First Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)2. Approval of Final Payment to Central Air & Heating Service Inc. for the Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2016-100 – McAllen High School HVAC Upgrade to Main Gymnasium
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)3. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal 2017-134 – McAllen High School Camera Upgrade
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Lorena Garcia)

10.D)1. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District November Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.E) Superintendent's Item(s) 
  Superintendent's Item(s) Strategy 1: Branding – McAllen ISD Holiday Activities

10.F) Board of Trustees Item(s)

10.F)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.F)1.a) Regular Board Meeting    October 23, 2017   5:00 P.M.

10.F)1.b) Special Board Meeting     October 23, 2017   6:15 P.M.

10.F)2. Approval of the Resolution of the Board of Trustees for McAllen ISD Expressing its Nomination for Appraisal District Directors for 2018-2019 Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors

10.F)3. Report Regarding Board Member Training Hours

11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

11.A) January 15, 2018-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.B) January 29, 2018-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.C) January 29, 2018-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

14. ADJOURNMENT