January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. RECOGNITION

5.A) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School Alum Amaré Hernandez-National Champion with Texas A&M Volleyball
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6. PROCLAMATION

6.A) Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation of School Board Appreciation Month
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7. PUBLIC HEARING for 2024-2025 District Annual Report and the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

8.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-006 Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

8.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-149 Educational Public Purposes with McAllen Education Foundation Board of Directors
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

8.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal 2026-1023 Charter Bus Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.D) Report Regarding Interlocal Agreement No. 2017-173 Allocation of Quarterly Payment Agreement with Hidalgo County Appraisal District
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Final Payment to Insight Public Sector on Contract No. 2025-259 McAllen High School Security Surveillance System
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Final Payment to Insight Public Sector on Contract No. 2025-262 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Intercom System
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

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

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

9.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Local Improvement Plan for Jose de Escandon Elementary
Item Submitted:  Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

9.A)2. Report Regarding the Career Technical Education Department
Items Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

9.A)3. Report Regarding Digital Learning and Library Services Department 
Item Submitted:  Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

9.A)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-198 College Preparatory Mathematics & English Language Arts with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

9.B)1. Report Regarding 2026-208 Registered Apprenticeship Program Agreement
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District Policy CSA (REGULATION) (Second Reading)
Item Submitted:  Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer 

9.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 126 (Second Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer 

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

9.C)1. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

9.C)2. Report Regarding Pre-Bond Planning
Item Submitted:  Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

9.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

9.D)1. Report on McAllen ISD Academic Progress in 2025-2026SY, including (1) the number/% of students by campus who are on track/off track to reach grade level standards on STAAR as informed by district benchmarks, NWEA MAP, iReady and other relevant assessments and (2) the academic interventions in 2025-2026SY for students who did not meet or master grade level standards on STAAR exams in 2024-2025SY, with particular focus on 3rd grade reading, 8th grade math and TSI/College Ready indicators
Item Submitted: Robert Carreon, Member, Board of Trustees

9.D)2. Report Regarding Before- and After- School Play Clubs
Item Submitted: Dr. Elizabeth Kittleman, Secretary, Board of Trustees and Robert Haddad, Board of Trustees

9.D)3. Report Regarding 2026-2027 Menu Development Process
Item Submitted: Dr. Elizabeth Kittleman, Secretary, Board of Trustees and Robert Haddad, Board of Trustees

9.D)4. Report Regarding School Yard Forest Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Elizabeth Kittleman, Secretary, Board of Trustees and Robert Haddad, Board of Trustees

9.D)5. Discussion and Possible Action of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Board Workshop - January 7, 2026
Regular Board Meeting - January 13, 2026

9.D)6. Discussion and Possible Action to Correct the Special Board Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2025

10. 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:

10.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 

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

10.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.C)1. Intruder Detection Audit

10.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

12. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

12.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

12.C)1. Intruder Detection Audits

12.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

12.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

13. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Regular Board Meeting-February 10, 2026-5:30 pm-Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #1) February 17, 2026-5:30 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting-February 24, 2026-5:30 pm-Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Board Workshop (Budget Workshop #2) March 3, 2026-5:30 PM Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building
Regular Board Meeting-March 10, 2026-5:30 pm-Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Board Workshop-Student Recognitions-March 24, 2026-5:30 pm-McAllen High School Auditorium

14. ADJOURNMENT