October 6, 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 Principals’ Month (October 2026) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6. RECOGNITION(S)

6.A) Recognition of National Head Start Awareness Month (October 2026) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

7.A) Discussion and Possible Action on 2027-132 Sponsorship Agreement with Wing Daddy
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2027-1017 Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants, Rentals, Retail, and Other Related Products and Services (Round 1)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

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

8.A) Instructional Services/ Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Christian Quintanilla/Jeanette Nino)

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

8.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of McAllen ISD Board Policy CFB (LOCAL)- ACCOUNTING INVENTORIES: Capitalization Threshold (Second Reading)
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

8.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 127 (Second Reading) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

8.C)1. Report Regarding the Financial Report for the Quarter of April - June 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.C)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal 2027-1013 Cybersecurity Liability Insurance
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.C)3. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Work Authorizations for 2026 Bond Projects for McAllen Memorial High School HVAC Improvements, and James "Nikki" Rowe High School Surveillance System, and William B. Travis Middle School Exterior Modifications Projects and Approval of Projects Delivery Method 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.C)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Final Payment to Hellas Construction Inc. on Contract No. 2026-180 McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Upgrades
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

8.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

8.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Regular Board Meeting - September 22, 2026
Special Board Meeting-September 23, 2026
Special Board Meeting-September 28, 2026

9. 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:

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

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

9.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

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

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

11.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Regular Board Meeting - October 20, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Regular Board Meeting - November 10, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
 

13. ADJOURNMENT