August 12, 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. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.A) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Designation of Ten Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act Requests as per House Bill 3033
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Legal Counsel

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action on the Advanced Course List for the University Interscholastic League "No Pass, No Play" Rules for 2025-2026 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2026-054 College Awareness with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.D) Discussion and Possible Action of Interlocal Agreement No. 2026-069 Dual Credit Program for McAllen High School, McAllen Memorial High School, and James "Nikki" Rowe High School with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2026-073 Dual Credit Program for Achieve Early College High School with South Texas College 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Industry Training Agreement No. 2026-101 CyberPatriot Summer Camps with South Texas College 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1016 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, and Related Products and Services (Round 6)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-097 Early Childhood Intervention Program with Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1019 Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Reconditioning Services, and Related Products and Services (Round 4) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

5.J) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1021 Apparel, Awards, Incentives, Printing, and Related Products and Services (Round 15)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

5.K) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 18)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

5.L) Report Regarding Interlocal Agreement No. 2025-094 Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program with The Health and Human Services Commission 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

5.M) Discussion and Possible Action on Final Payment to BridgeNet Communications on Contract No. 2024-373 Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

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

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

6.A)1. Report Regarding a New Initiative for the 18+ Student Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.A)2. Report Regarding the Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and the Dual Enrollment Programs 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba DeHoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

6.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2025-2026 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2025-2026 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action of McAllen ISD Policy FNCE (Local) Student Conduct; Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)4. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

6.C)1. Report Regarding the 2025 Anticipated Collection Rate and 2024 Excess Debt Tax Collections 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for April through June 2025 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)3. Report Regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025  
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)4. Report Regarding Facilities Needs Assessment
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)5. Report Regarding Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2020-002 Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Purchasing Cooperative Buyboard 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)6. Discussion and Possible Action of a Resolution Authorizing Designated District Officials to Open and Maintain Bank Accounts with Lone Star National Bank
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)7. Discussion and Possible Action of a Resolution Authorizing Designated District Officials as Signatories on Bank Accounts with Lone Star National Bank
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the Investment Policy CDA Local
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)9. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Adopting Authorized Broker/Dealer List 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.C)10. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

6.D)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes:

• Regular Board Meeting June 24, 2025
• Special Board Meeting July 30, 2025
• Board Workshop July 31, 2025

6.D)2. Discussion and Possible Action of Travel for Board of Trustees

7. 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:

7.A) Report Regarding Superintendent Authority to Hire Professional Staff from June 24 – August 11, 2025 

7.B) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 

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

7.D) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026

7.E) Discussion  of Recommendation for Principal at McAllen Memorial High School for 2025-2026  

7.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

7.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Report Regarding Superintendent Authority to Hire Professional Staff from June 24 – August 11, 2025 

9.B) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

9.D) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Recommendation for Principal at McAllen Memorial High School for 2025-2026  
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. ADJOURNMENT