May 12, 2026 at 6:00 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 Lupus Awareness Month (May 2026)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2027-001 Speech Language Intervention and Diagnostic Services with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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 Industry Training Agreement No. 2027-002 Supported Transition and Road to Independence: Development and Employment for Students ("STRIDES") Training and Educational Services with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1014 Advertising, Marketing, Media and Related Products and Services (Round 5)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 25)
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 Elementary Recess and Lunch Procedures
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)2. Report Regarding Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

7.B)1. Report Regarding 2025-2026 McAllen Independent School District Professional Employee Opinion Survey
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Report Regarding the Strategic Plan Update
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)3. Discussion on McAllen ISD Board Policy to Amend Policy DEC (LOCAL): Payment for Accumulated Leave Upon Retirement (First Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding Bond 2026 Next Steps to include the following:
a.  Sale of Bonds (Estrada Hinojosa)
b.  Bond Oversight Committee Criteria
c.  Framework for Project Managers
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for the Quarter of January - March 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)4. Report Regarding the Financial and Investment Report for the Quarter of January – March 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)5. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District April 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.C)6. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Relating to Establishing the McAllen Independent School District’s Intention to Reimburse Itself for the Prior Lawful Expenditure of Funds Relating to Constructing Various School District Improvements from the Proceeds of One or More Series of Tax-exempt Obligations to be Issued by the District for Authorized Purposes; Authorizing other Matters Incident and Related Thereto 
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

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 of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2025-2026 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL)

8.D) Discussion of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Nonrenewal of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year - Policy DFAB (LEGAL)

8.E) Discussion of Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Nonrenewal of 2025-2026 Employee Term Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL) & Policy DFBB (LOCAL)

8.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

8.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.H) 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 and Possible Action of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2025-2026 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Nonrenewal of Probationary Contracts of Employees At End of Year - Policy DFAB (LEGAL)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Nonrenewal of 2025-2026 Employee Term Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2026-2027 School Year - Policy DC (LEGAL) & Policy DFBB (LOCAL)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A.) Board Workshop (Student Recognition) - May 19, 2026 - 5:30  p.m. McAllen High
      School Auditorium
B.) Regular Board Meeting - May 26, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board
      Room

 

12. ADJOURNMENT