February 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   

5.A) Schoolyard Forests Coming to 7 Schools

5.B) Spelling Bee Winners

5.C) Campuses Celebrate 100 Days of Schools

6. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and Notice of Proposed Contract for Legal Services under Texas Government Code § 2254.1036(a)(1) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

7. Discussion and Possible Action on Findings Made upon Approval of Contract 2025-213 Contingent Fee Contract for Legal Services with Millin & Millin, PLLC under Texas Government Code § 2254.1036(b) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

8. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract No. 2025-213 Contingent Fee Contract for Legal Services with Millin & Millin, PLLC
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9. DONATIONS

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Donation at Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

10.A) Instructional Services/ Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos and/or Jeanette Nino)

10.A)1. Report Regarding Counseling and Guidance/Family Treatment Program Department 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.B) Human Resources Item(s) (Dr. Albert Canales)

10.C) Business and Operations Item(s) (Lorena Garcia)

10.C)1. Report Regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)2. Report Regarding Self-Funded Health Plan Update
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District January Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Final Payment to Safe Haven Defense Arizona, LLC on Contract No. 2024-313 Safety/Security Film Application Re-Bid
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.C)5. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1023 Staff Refresh Technology Equipment with Service and Leasing Options 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

10.D)1.a) Regular Board Meeting   January 28, 2025   5:30 PM

11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

11.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 

11.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025

11.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

13.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

13.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

14. ADJOURNMENT