September 22, 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) Recognition of Texas Governor, Greg Abbott’s Proclamation Regarding Dyslexia Awareness Month
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Down Syndrome Awareness Month 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 20) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2027-1003 Building and Maintenance, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services (Round 2)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.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

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action of Superintendent's Summative Evaluation
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on the School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) Voting Member
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

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

7.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Policy BJCF (LOCAL) Superintendent Nonrenewal 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Discussion of McAllen ISD Board Policy CFB (LOCAL)- Accounting Inventories: Capitalization Threshold (First Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)3. Discussion of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 127 (First Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 12 Update: Annual Certification Submission and Trustee Information Requirements 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)5. 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.C) Business and Operations Item(s) (Lorena Garcia)

7.C)1. Report Regarding Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)3. Report Regarding the Annual Investment Report for the Period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)4. Report Regarding the Extension of Agreement No. 2026-237 City of McAllen Community Development Block Grant Funding for Community Parking Lot at Dorothea Brown Middle School
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)5. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District August Budget Amendment 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 the Approval and Adoption of the Resolution for the 2026 Tax Rate 
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 - September 8, 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 of Recommendation for the Associate Superintendent, Instructional Services for the 2026-2027 School Year 

8.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

8.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

8.F) 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 and Possible Action on Recommendation for the Associate Superintendent, Instructional Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

10.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

10.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

11. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Special Board Meeting - September 23, 2026, 5:00 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Special Board Meeting - September 28, 2026, Noon - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Regular Board Meeting - October 6, 2026, 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room

12. ADJOURNMENT