April 14, 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. PROCLAMATION(S)

5.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Autism Awareness Month (April 2026) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Month of the Military Child (April 2026)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1016 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, and Related Products and Services (Round 10)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1018 Library Books, Audiovisual Supplies & Equipment, Software and Related Products and Services (Round 12)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Program Agreement No. 2026-193 with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for The Educational Diagnostician Certification Program through Affiliation Agreement No. 2023-150
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1027 Building and Maintenance, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services (Round 4) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2026-1029 Fresh Produce for Child Nutrition Program
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

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

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

7.A)1. Report Regarding Pre-Kinder through 2nd Grades Literacy Efforts and Student Outcomes
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)2. Report Regarding 2026-2027 McAllen I.S.D. Advanced Scholars Academy at Wilson Elementary
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)3. Discussion and Possible Action of Donation on Behalf of Capable Kids and the Wonderful Company for Rayburn Elementary
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

7.B)1. Report Regarding the 2026 Bond
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Contract Agreement No. 2026-265 for Election Services and Voting Equipment between the County of Hidalgo and the McAllen Independent School District for the Bond Election on May 2, 2026, with Early Voting to be Conducted from April 20, 2026 through April 28, 2026
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding Nurturing Student Health: McAllen ISD 3-Year Plan
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding No. 2022-187 between Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund and McAllen Independent School District
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action on McAllen Independent School District March Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

7.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

7.D)2. Discussion and Possible Action of Travel by the Board of Trustees

8. 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:

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

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

8.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

8.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

10. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

10.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A.  Regular Board Meeting April 28, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room
B.  Budget Workshop #4 May 5, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room
C.  Special Board Meeting May 12, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
      Ricardo Chapa Board Room
D.  Regular Board Meeting May 12, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
      Ricardo Chapa Board Room

12. ADJOURNMENT