February 5, 2018 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) Assistant Principal for Michael E. Fossum Middle School 

2.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Recognition of District Elementary Science Fair Winners
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.B) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Arbor Days on February 5 and March 3, 2018
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.C) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Career Technical Education Month (February 2018)
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.D) Recognition of McAllen Independent School District Creative Mind Art Challenge
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.E) Recognition of McAllen High School Cheerleading Competition Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

6.F) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Cheerleading Competition Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

6.G) Recognition of Memorial High School Cheerleading Competition Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

6.H) Approval of Proclamation Regarding National School Counseling Week (February 5-9, 2018)
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

6.I) Recognition of the 2018 City of Palms Athletic Director of the Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

6.J) Approval of Superintendent's Pledge, School Board Pledge, and District Health & Wellness Coordinator Pledge Regarding the "It's Time Texas Community Challenge, January through 5 p.m. on March 4, 2018
Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Community Information Director

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

7.A) Board Committee Reports

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

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

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

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

7.B) District Reports

7.B)1. Report Regarding College Readiness Activities
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B)2. Report Regarding Career Technical Education Middle School Endorsement and Career Expo
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B)3. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Monthly Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.B)4. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

7.B)5. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for December 2017
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

8.C) Approval of the Assistant Principal for Michael E. Fossum Middle School 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

8.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

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

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

9.A)1. Approval of Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Application for 2017-2018 – Updated
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

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

9.B)1. Approval of Request to Amend 2017-2018 Board Approved Stipend List
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

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

9.C)1. Approval of the McAllen High School Baseball Field Homeplate Halo Donation from the McAllen High School Baseball Booster Club
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

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

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

9.D)2. Approval of Revision of Previous Board Agenda Approval of Expenditures of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2017-002 – Products and Services through the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) BuyBoard and Reporting Fees
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

9.E) Superintendent's Item(s) 
Strategy 1: Branding, McAllen Kids Marathon Final Mile

9.F) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

9.F)1.a) Regular Board Meeting    November 13, 2017   5:00 P.M.

9.F)1.b) Special Board Meeting     November 13, 2017   6:15 P.M.

9.F)1.c) Board Workshop              November 27, 2017   5:30 P.M.

9.F)1.d) Regular Board Meeting    December 11, 2017   5:00 P.M.

9.F)1.e) Regular Board Meeting    December 11, 2017   6:15 P.M.

10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

10.A) February 12, 2018-Special Board Meeting-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.B) February 12, 2018-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.C) February 19, 2018-Board Workshop-6:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.D) February 26, 2018-Board Workshop-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.E) February 26, 2018-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

10.F) February 26, 2018-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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