April 28, 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 Independent School District’s Registered Apprentices – Cohort 1
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6. PROCLAMATION(S)

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Mental Health Awareness Month
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement 2027-005 Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 17)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-270 Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Board
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-006 PREP Residency 2026-2027 between McAllen Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Education Preparation Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-277 PREP Residency 2026-2027 between McAllen Independent School District and Region One ESC
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1020 Fine Arts Equipment, Supplies, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 8)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1021 Apparel, Awards, Incentives, Printing, and Related Products and Services (Round 19)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, and Rentals (Round 17)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 24)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

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

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

8.A)1. Report Regarding the STEM Academy at Travis Middle School 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

8.A)2. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2026-2027 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

8.A)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Interlocal Agreement No. 2026-248 Dual Credit Program for Minor in Spanish with The University of Texas at San Antonio
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

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

8.C)1. Report Regarding Revised Purchasing Scoring Matrix
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

8.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.D)2. Annual Announcement of Continuing Education of Board Members

9. 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:

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

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

9.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

11.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A. Board Workshop May 5, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room (Budget Workshop #4)
B. Special Board Meeting May 12, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room (Reorg of Officers and Handing Over Gavel) 
C. Regular Board Meeting May 12, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room

13. ADJOURNMENT