May 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

II.1. U. S. Flag and Texas Flag - 

II.2. Mission Statement, Collective Commitments, and Motto-

III. Comments from the Public

IV. Public Comment(s) on Specific Agenda Item(s)

V. Superintendent's Update and Recognitions

VI. Presentation(s) to the Board of Trustees

VI.1. Students Advancing to State

VI.2. Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT) Bus Driver of the Year

VI.3. Annual Compliance Announcement of Board of Trustees' Continuing Education Credit (CEC) Hours

VII. Discussion and Possible Action

VII.1. Proclamation 2024 for K-12 Science, K-8 Technology Applications, Personal Financial Literacy and Economics, and Several Career and Technical Education Courses

VII.2. 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification

VII.3. Purchase of MCISD School Supply Kits

VII.4. Consideration and Approval of Substantial Completion for the Security Vestibule Project at Salinas Elementary – PBK Architects

VIII. Recommendation(s)

VIII.1. Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendations Regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.074):

VIII.1.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees

VIII.1.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees

VIII.1.c. Renew Term-Contract Employees

VIII.1.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contracts Employees

VIII.1.e. Offer Employment Agreement to Eligible Employees

IX. Items to Consider: The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA. Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.

IX.1. TSTC Migrant Academic Achievement Residency Summer Experience (MAARS)

IX.2. UTRGV Summer One-Week Day Camp

IX.3. Purchase of Advanced Placement Exams

IX.4. Purchase of Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) Curriculum for 2024-2025

IX.5. Purchase of TEKS Resource System

IX.6. Purchase of K-5th Grade Math Professional Development through Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle II Grant

IX.7. Approval to Enter Into Negotiations in the Order of Ranking for the General Construction Services, and Ranking Criteria for the Mission CISD Phase I Fencing and Window Screen Film Grant Project – Sam Garcia Architects

IX.8. Approval to Enter Into Negotiations in the Order of Ranking for the General Construction Services, and Ranking Criteria for the Mission CISD Phase II Fencing and Window Screen Film Grant Project – Sam Garcia Architects

IX.9. Approval to Enter Into Negotiations in the Order of Ranking for the General Construction Services, and Ranking Criteria for the Mission CISD District-Wide Roofing Repairs for the Mission CISD Central Office and Annex Buildings – EGV Architects

IX.10. Approval of the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for the Mission CISD Safety & Facilities Enhancement Project

IX.11. Approval of the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for the Mission CISD Job Order Contracting

IX.12. Approval of the Project, Proposed Budget, Procurement Method, and Utilize the On-call Professional Services for Project Fit America at Pearson Elementary

IX.13. Bids, Proposals, and Purchases of $50,000 and Over

IX.13.a. Purchase of Network Monitoring Services

IX.13.b. Renewal of 403 (b) Plan & 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Administration Services

IX.13.c. Renewal of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

IX.13.d. Renewal of Classroom and Instructional Supplies

IX.13.e. Renewal of Comprehensive Online TEKS-Based High School Credit Accrual/Recovery Program

IX.13.f. Renewal of Fine Paper and Print Shop Supplies

IX.13.g. Renewal of Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Supplies, & Repairs

IX.13.h. Renewal of Health and Medical Equipment and Supplies

IX.13.i. Renewal of Instructional Technology Software

IX.13.j. Renewal of Library Books

IX.13.k. Renewal of Office Supplies

IX.13.l. Renewal of On-Call and Cable Drops

IX.13.m. Renewal of Online Assessment and Data Management Platform

IX.13.n. Renewal of Parental Involvement Program

IX.13.o. Renewal of Pest Control Services

IX.13.p. Renewal of Phonics Instructional Program

IX.13.q. Renewal of Reading Intervention Elementary Program

IX.13.r. Renewal of Science Equipment and Supplies

IX.13.s. Renewal of TELPAS Online Practice Software

IX.13.t. Renewal of Vehicle Equipment, Supplies, and Repairs

IX.14. Memorandum of Understanding with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for Discretionary Expulsions for the 2024-2025 School Year

IX.15. Resolution Stating Annual Review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies CD (LOCAL)

IX.16. Donations

IX.17. Approval of Minutes

IX.17.a. April 10, 2024, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting

X. Executive Session

X.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Texas Gov’t Code §551.071)

X.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee (Texas Gov’t Code §551.074)

XI. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

XII. Board of Trustees Information Items

XII.1. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers, and Compensation Changes

XII.2. Self-Funded Health Insurance Financial Report

XII.3. Self-Funded Health Insurance Update

XII.4. Strategic Cash Defeasance: Enhancing Fiscal Stability and Reducing Debt for Our District

XII.5. Preliminary 2024-2025 Budget

XII.6. Internal Audit Quarterly Report

XII.7. Financial Reports:

XII.7.a. General Fund and Debt Service

XII.7.b. Tax Levy Adjustments

XII.7.c. Cash Disbursements

XIII. Important Dates to Remember

XIII.1. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting:  Canvass of Results for the Mission CISD School Board of Trustees Election, May 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Location: Mission CISD Annex

XIII.2. May 17-18, 2024, Region One School Board Association Conference

XIII.3. Saturday, May 25, 2024, High School Graduations-Location: Payne Arena, Hidalgo, Tx

XIII.3.a. Mission High School at 9:00 a.m.

XIII.3.b. Veterans Memorial High School at 2:00 p.m.

XIII.3.c. Collegiate High School at 6:00 p.m.

XIII.4. June Board Meetings:

XIII.4.a. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Board of Trustees Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Location: Mission CISD Annex

XIII.4.b. June 12-15, 2024, Summer Leadership Institute

XIII.4.c. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. Location: Mission CISD Annex

XIII.4.d. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting and Budget Adoption Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Location: Mission CISD Annex

XIV. Adjournment