March 26, 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) 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. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S) 
      Strategy 1: Branding – HEB Surprise Visit

7. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Autism Awareness Month (April 2018) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B) Approval of Proclamation Regarding "Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness" (March 26, 2018)
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Recognition of 2018 District Spelling Bee Winners 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.D) Recognition of FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge State Competition in the Program of Study in Engineering STEM 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.E) Recognition of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) State Competition Winners 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.F) Recognition of the Rowe High School Mariachi Azteca - 2018 TAME (Texas Association of Mariachi Educators) State Mariachi Contest and the 2018 UIL State Mariachi Festival 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.G) Recognition of the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro - 2018 TAME (Texas Association of Mariachi Educators) State Mariachi Contest and the 2018 UIL State Mariachi Festival
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.H) Recognition of Memorial High School CX (Cross Examination) Debate Teams
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.I) Recognition of Memorial High School Girls Basketball Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.J) Recognition of Memorial High School Boys Basketball Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.K) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Boys Basketball Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.L) Recognition of McAllen High School Swim Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.M) Recognition of Memorial High School Swimming and Diving Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.N) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe High School Swimming Team
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.O) Recognition of McAllen High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.P) Recognition of Memorial High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.Q) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe High School Wrestling Regional and State Qualifiers
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.R) Proclamation of The Great American Cleanup & Don't Mess with Texas Trash-off Day
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.S) Recognition of 2017-2018 PCAT Bus Driver of the Year Award 
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.T) Recognition of Child Nutrition Managers of the Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.U) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Social Workers Month (March 2018) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.V) Approval of Proclamation for National Employee Benefits Day
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

7.W) Recognition of German Madrazo, Rio Grande Valley Olympian
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8. BOARD MEMBER(S), BOARD COMMITTEE(S), SUPERINTENDENT 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 Moody’s Investors Service Review of McAllen Independent School District’s Credit Rating
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)2. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Monthly Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.B)3. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2018
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)4. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for February 2018
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, 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 Memorandum of Understanding No. 2018-008 - Texas State Technical College Dual Enrollment and/or Contract Training Credit Courses
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.A)2. Approval of Agreement No. 2017-172 - Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA) Financial Agreement for Extern Participation in ALA Summer Educator Externship 2018
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

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

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

10.C)1. Approval of MISD Board Policy CDC (LOCAL) - Other Revenues, Gifts and Solicitations (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)2. Approval of MISD Board Policy GE (LOCAL) - Relations with Parent Organizations (Second Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)3. Approval of Monetary Donation from Bert Ogden Motors to Memorial High School
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

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

10.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

10.E)1. Election of Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors

10.E)2. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

10.E)3. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.E)3.a) Board Workshop               February 13, 2018         6:00 P.M.

10.E)3.b) Board Workshop               February 26, 2018         4:00 P.M.

10.E)3.c) Regular Board Meeting     February 26, 2018         5:00 P.M.

10.E)3.d) Special Board Meeting      February 26, 2018         6:15 P.M.

10.E)3.e) Board Workshop               February 28, 2018         6:00 P.M.

11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

11.A) April 9, 2018-Special Board Meeting-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.B) April  9, 2018-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.C) April 23, 2018-Board Workshop-4:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

11.E) April 23, 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