November 10, 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 Interlocal Facilities Use Agreement between No. 2027-163 between South Texas College and McAllen Independent School District 
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1016 Special Education Equipment, Supplies, and Related Products and Services (Round 12)
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

5.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-145 Field Placement Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

5.D) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Donation and Transfer Agreement No. 2027-173 McAllen Independent School District Police Department Canine
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

5.E) Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind the Conditional Award and Terminate Contract Negotiations for Competitive Seal Proposal (CSP) No. 2027-1015 Central Kitchen Upgrade and Reject All Proposals
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

5.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2027-1003 Building and Maintenance, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services (Round 3)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

5.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding No. 2025-016 McFun Zone Summer Program (City of McAllen) 
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) (Christian Quintanilla and/or Jeanette Nino)

6.A)1. Report Regarding Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) 
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.A)2. Report Regarding Scholarships for Class of 2026
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.A)3. Report Regarding Intention to Apply for the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice
 Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.A)4. Report Regarding Digital Citizenship TEKS and Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Compliance
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.A)5. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Resolution for Student Digital Safety Education Program and Advisory Committee
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.A)6. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Donation from Gonzalez PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) to Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary (Multi Sports Field)
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.A)7. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval of Donation from Gonzalez PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) to Leonelo H. Gonzalez Elementary (Marquee) 
Item Submitted: Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.A)8. Discussion and Possible Action for Approval of the Monetary Donation to McAllen High School by the McAllen High School Spirit Program Booster Cheer Club 
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.A)9. Discussion and Possible Action on Student and Staff Travel to Salamanca, Spain for the Study Abroad Program 
Item Submitted: Christian Quintanilla, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

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

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

6.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action for the Approval Donation from McAllen Swim Club for the Rowe Natatorium Scoreboard
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District Strategic Planning Final Review by MoakCasey, LLC
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

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

6.C)1. Report Regarding the Delinquent Tax Collections for the Period of July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 including the 2026 Property Value Study Appeals Services Report
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)2. Report Regarding the Financial and Investment Report for the Quarter of July – September 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for the Quarter of July – September 2026
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)4. Report Regarding Preliminary Fund Balance and Additional Needs Projects
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)5. Report Regarding Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2020-004 The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)6. Report Regarding 2026 Bond Program
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approval of the Delivery Method for Construction Projects for 2026 Bond Program
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)8. Discussion and Possible Action of the 2026 McAllen ISD Tax Roll
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)9. Discussion and Possible Action of the McAllen Independent School District October Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)10. Discussion and Possible Action on Disposal of Out-of-Adoption Instructional Materials through Sale to Used Book Wholesaler or Disposal at McAllen Recycle Center
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6.C)11. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Settlement Agreement Related to Severe Thunderstorm Damage that occurred on April 28, 2023
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Staff Attorney

6.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

6.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Board of Education Minutes - Special Board Meeting – October 20, 2026 and Regular Board Meeting October 20, 2026 

6.D)2. Discussion and Possible Nomination of McAllen School Board Trustee to the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Board of Directors, Region 1, Position B 

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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2026-2027 

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

7.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

7.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

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

9.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A) Regular Board Meeting - December 8, 2026 - 5:30 PM - Administration
     Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
B) Board Workshop (Student Recognitions) - December 15, 2026 - 5:30 PM -
     McAllen High School Auditorium

11. ADJOURNMENT