October 20, 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 for the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School FIRST) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to Agreement No. 2026-172 Child Care Local Match Contribution with Texas Workforce Commission
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Agreement No. 2027-151 Child Local Match Contribution with Texas Workforce Commission
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.C) Discussion and Possible Action on the Participation of MISD Students in the Rio Grande Valley Ballet Company "The Nutcracker" 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-153 Afterschool Enrichment Programs with Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
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) (Christian Quintanilla and/or Jeanette Nino)

7.A)1. Report Regarding Elementary and Secondary 2026-2027 First Six Weeks Follow Up to Board Request 
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

7.A)2. Report Regarding the Bilingual & English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs
 Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, 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. Report Regarding the Health Fund Update
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)2. Report Regarding Teacher Incentive Allotment Update  
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

7.B)3. Report Regarding the McAllen Independent School District Strategic Planning Final Review by MoakCasey, LLC
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

7.C)1. Report Regarding Unaudited Fund Balance
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)2. Report Regarding Child Nutrition Program Strategic Plan Update and Financial Outlook
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)3. 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)4. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District September 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)5. Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of 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

7.C)6. Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Qualifications No. 2027-1016 Collection of Delinquent Taxes
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

7.C)7. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Contract No. 2027-159 Bond Project Management Services with Brownstone Consultants LLC through Request for Qualifications No. 2027-1014
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
of Regular Board Meeting - October 6, 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 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 Board Meeting - November 10, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Regular Board Meeting - December 8, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
Board Workshop (Student Recognition) - December 15, 2026 - 5:30 pm - McAllen High School Auditorium

12. ADJOURNMENT