September 8, 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. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1018 Library Books, Audiovisual Supplies & Equipment, Software and Related Products and Services (Round 14)
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Agreement No. 2027-039 Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum ("DMAC") Software License
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding "MOU" No. 2027-121 Clinical Teaching Practicum Experience between McAllen Independent School District and Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP) /eTools4Education, LLC
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

5.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding “MOU” No. 2027-122 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with Gingerbread House Learning Center LLC dba Valley Kidz Academy
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

5.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1023 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, and Rentals (Round 18)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

5.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2027-127 Texas Student Data System (“TSDS”) Public Education Information Management System (“PEIMS”) Cooperative with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

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

6.A) Instructional Services/ Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Jeanette Nino)

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

6.B)1. Report Regarding Self-Funded Health Plan Review
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)2. 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

6.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding McAllen ISD Board Policy CH (LOCAL)- Purchasing and Acquisition: Purchasing Authority (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding McAllen ISD Board Policy CV (LOCAL)- Facilities Construction (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)5. Discussion and Possible Action of McAllen ISD Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL)- Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

6.C)1. Report Regarding Annual Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2027-1015 Central Kitchen Upgrades
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Qualifications No. 2027-1014 Bond Project Management Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

6.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting - August 25, 2026

7. 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:

7.A) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2026-2027 

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

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

7.D) Discussion of Recommendation for the Director of College/Career/Counseling for the 2026-2027 School Year

7.E) Discussion of Recommendation for the Executive Director of Special Education Services for the 2026-2027 School Year 

7.F) Discussion of Superintendent's Summative Evaluation

7.G) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

7.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

9.C) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2026-2027
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.D) Discussion and Possible Action on the Recommendation of the Director of College/Career/Counseling for the 2026-2027 School Year 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation for the Executive Director of Special Education Services for the 2026-2027 School Year 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.F) Discussion and Possible Action of Superintendent's Summative Evaluation 

9.G) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.H) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.I) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Special Board Meeting - September 22, 2026, 4:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Regular Meeting - September 22, 2026, 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Special Board Meeting - September 23, 2026, 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room

11. ADJOURNMENT