August 25, 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 Deaf Awareness Month 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2027-101 Texas Work Study Mentorship Program Collegiate G-Force with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2027-1011 Mariachi Uniforms for Varsity and Junior Varsity Programs
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 27)
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) (Jeanette Nino)

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

7.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2026-2027 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Affiliation Agreement No. 2027-114 Clinical Teaching/Practicum Experience between McAllen Independent School District and Angelo State University
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action of McAllen SD Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL)- Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)4. Discussion of McAllen ISD Board Policy CH (LOCAL)- Purchasing and Acquisition: Purchasing Authority (First Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Policy CV (LOCAL)- Facilities Construction (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)6. Discussion of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Staffing Review 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding the Sale of the McAllen Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business & Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding the Intention to Apply for FY 2026 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant
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
Regular Board Meeting - August 11, 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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2026-2027 

8.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2026-2027

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 2026-2027 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2026-2027
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
Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026, 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Regular Meeting - September 22, 2026, 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room

12. ADJOURNMENT