June 23, 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. PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed 2026 Tax Rate
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-069 Hidalgo County Head Start Program for Special Education and Related Services
Item Submitted: 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 13)
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 Request for Proposal No. 2025-1016 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, and Related Products and Services (Round 11) 
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 Industry Training Agreement No. 2027-016 Parent and Family Engagement Program Training and Educational Services with South Texas College 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 2027-017 for Student Mental & Behavioral Health Services with Admore Behavioral Therapy, LLC 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding 2027-060 Adult Education and Literacy Program with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 19)
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-021 with South Texas College (STC) for Achieve Early College High School for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-022 with South Texas College (STC) for the Rowe High School P-TECH Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.J) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2027-026 with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.K) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-033 OnRamps Program 2026-2027 with The University of Texas at Austin 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.L) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-044 with South Texas College (STC) for Dual Credit Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.M) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-048 College Awareness with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.N) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-056 Texas Educator Excellence Management System (TEEMS) Subscription with Region 18 Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.O) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-019 Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.P) Discussion and Possible Action on Rescission of 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 ("EPP") which was previously approved on April 28, 2026 (Version 1), and approve Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-006 PREP Residency 2026-2027 between McAllen Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ("UTRGV") Education Preparation Program ("EPP") (Version 2)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.Q) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-031 with Alternative Certification for Teacher-Rio Grande Valley (ACT-RGV) and PSJA for Teacher Residency & Certification Pathways for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.R) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-041 PREP Grow Your Own (2026–2027) between McAllen Independent School District and Region One ESC
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.S) Discussion and Possible Action on No. 2027-065 Employer Partnership Apprenticeship Related Instruction Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and Reach University
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.T) Discussion and Possible Action on No. 2027-066 Apprenticeship Pathway Related Instruction Partnership Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and 240 Certification
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.U) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2026-1032 Student Athletic Insurance and Student Accident Voluntary Insurance
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.V) Discussion and Possible Action on Disposal of Out-of-Adoption Instructional Materials through Sale to Used Book Wholesaler
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.W) Discussion and Possible Action on Second Amendment to Agreement 2023-140 McAllen High School Tennis Court Facilities Use Agreement with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.X) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2027-1003 Building and Maintenance, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services (Round 1)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.Y) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 26) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.Z) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1021 Apparel, Awards, Incentives, Printing, and Related Products and Services (Round 20)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.AA) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2026-1031 Districtwide Vending Machine Services
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 Intention to Apply for Federal Grants 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.A)2. Report Regarding School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)3. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Donation for Dr. Carlos Castaneda Elementary
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Cooperative Quote No. 2027-1005 Third Party Medicaid Billing Services
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

7.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of MISD Policy DGBA (LOCAL)- Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action by the Board of Trustees of the McAllen Independent School District to Delegate the Superintendent Authority to Hire Chapter 21 Contract and/or Professional At-Will Employees
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding Child Nutrition Program Strategic Plan 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding Bond 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District May and June 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)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Compensation Plan for School Year 2026-2027 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.C)5. Discussion and Possible Action of the Adoption of the McAllen Independent School District Budget for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)6. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance by the McAllen Independent School District of its Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Delegating the Authority to the Board President and the Superintendent to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)7. Discussion and Possible Action on Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2027-1004 Dorothea Brown Middle School Community Track Parking Lot Project
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)8. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Qualifications No. 2026-1039 Bond Underwriting Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

7.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes:
Special Board Meeting - June 2, 2026

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) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 

8.B) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for the School Year 2026-2027 

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

8.D) Discussion of Recommendation for the Director of Employee Benefits and Safety/Risk Management Department for the 2026-2027 School Year

8.E) Discussion of Recommendation for the Principal at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary for 2026-2027 School Year

8.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security
    a. 2023-26 (DAR) District Safety and Security Audit Report

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 and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for the School Year 2026-2027 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action on the Recommendation of the Director of Employee Benefits and Safety/Risk Management Department for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Recommendation for the Principal at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary for 2026-2027 School Year

10.F) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security
  a. 2023-26 (DAR) District Safety and Security Audit Report

10.G) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.H) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. ADJOURNMENT

12. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A.  Board Workshop - (Strategic Planning Roundtable) - June 25,
      2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa
      Board Room