II. Recognition

II.A. Five PSJA Campuses earn all performance distinctions, part of select group statewide

II.B. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD recognized by South Texas College as a Distinguished Supporter of Education

II.C. Resolution - October 2016 as "Principals Month" in Texas

III. Consent Agenda Items

III.A. Minutes

III.A.1. Minutes of September 13, 2016

III.A.2. Minutes of October 3, 2016

III.B. Finance

III.B.1. Functional Budget Amendments

III.B.2. Bids, contracts and/or proposals to be awarded

III.B.2.a. Authorization to proceed with the renewal purchase of Atomic Learning Professional Development Program for teachers, students and administrators in all subject areas and State Mandated Programs (district-wide)/$65,027.81

III.B.2.b. Authorization to proceed with the renewal of the existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf at McAllen ISD for the 2016-17 school year/$365,000.00

III.B.2.c. Memorandum of Agreement between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Region One Education Service Center for professional development services/$56,579.40 (3 year agreement @ 15% off; three payments of $18,859.80 to be invoiced annually)

III.B.2.d. Approve the Texas Valley Communities Foundation - Texas Graduate Center MathTeach Collaborative for 2016-17 school year (Year Two (2) - Oscar Santos, PSJA North ECHS and Doni Fernandez, PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM ECHS; Year Three (3) Gina Miquiabas, PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM ECHS) Teachers selected to the Harvard University Mathematics for Teaching Graduate Program - total estimated amount is $105,000.00

III.B.2.e. Authorization to proceed with the sixty (60) month lease for a black and white copier for the District's Print Shop/$13,163.64 yearly amount

III.B.2.f. Award bids for floor wax & stripper for the Central Supply Warehouse/$125,430.12

III.B.2.g. Award bids for gasoline and diesel fuel/$664,908.85

III.B.2.h. Catalog bid - Maintenance Department, Equipment, Installation, Repair Services and Supplies/$1,798,646.30

III.B.2.i. Consultant Services

III.B.2.i.(1) Teacher Created Materials - Judith Goodman - teachers will learn best practice strategies to use in the classroom and will gain an understanding of best practice to implement in a Dual Language Classroom/$5,000.00

III.B.2.i.(2) Region One Education Service Center - Capstone Project, Scale Up Initiative; Teachers to develop a full scale, district-wide Capstone Program/$62,500.00 (5 days of professional development per cohort of 30 teachers (5 cohorts)

III.B.2.i.(3) Authentic Learning Technologies - Pat Jacoby - English Language Arts - to achieve a common language and instructional practice for rigorous skill and process instruction and instructional modeling for English Language Arts (ELA) teachers and students/$15,000.00

III.B.2.j. Award bids for Asbestos Abatement at San Juan Middle School/$155,069.65

III.B.2.k. Award bids for Fire Sprinkler Systems Inspection/$28,900.00

III.B.2.l. Award bids for Fire Sprinkler System Installation Services and Repairs on as needed basis

III.B.2.m. Award bids for Fire Alarm Installation and Repair Services on as needed basis

III.B.2.n. Award bids for Fire Alarm System Inspection Services/$21,000.00

III.B.2.o. Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (Parental Community Engagement)  and South Texas College to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) training to 355 students/$35,500.00

III.B.2.p. Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (Parental Community Engagement) and South Texas College to provide GED Training to 257 students/$25,700.00

III.B.2.q. Award bids for filter media and installation district-wide/$154,126.08

III.B.2.r. Authorization to proceed with the purchase of Simman 3G Manikin and Accessories and Nursing Kelly for JET Grant /$163,632.54

III.B.3. Election Agreement for Election Services between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and the County of Hidalgo

III.C. Curriculum & Instruction

III.C.1. Ratification of out-of-State travel request for Virna Bazan, Principal at PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM ECHS, Rebecca Luna, Principal at Raul Yzaguirre MS, Graciela Gonzales, Principal at Guerra Elementary School, Yvette Mancillas, Principal at Cantu Elementary School and Jill Wright, Principal at Trevino Elementary School to attend the National Academy of Advanced Teachers Education in Wilmington, Delaware on October 19-23, 2016  for School Leaders Program for Cohort I, Session 1.  Also request for out-of-State travel for Cohort 1, Session 2 on March 8-12, 2017 and Session 3 on October 2017.

III.D. Construction

III.D.1. Written Progress Reports on new construction projects, construction change directives and change orders

III.D.1.a. Gignac Architects

III.D.1.a.(1) New Alamo Middle School

III.D.1.a.(2) Yzaguirre Middle School

III.D.1.b. Milnet Architects

III.D.1.b.(1) New Ramirez Elementary School

III.D.1.b.(2) Renovations at Buckner Elementary School for the Early Head Start Program

III.D.1.b.(3) PSJA Memorial Early College High School Re-Roofing and HVAC Upgrades

III.D.1.c. EGV Architects, Inc.

III.D.1.c.(1) Baldemar G. Cano Child Nutrition Freezer Cooler and Mechanical Upgrades - Phase I

III.D.1.d. Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.

III.D.1.d.(1) PSJA Short Shot Golf Parking Lot Additions

III.D.2. Substantial Completion of the paving of the band practice field at PSJA Early College High School

III.D.3. Substantial Completion of the PSJA Memorial Early College High School Kitchen/Serving Lines and Café Renovations

III.E. Human Resources

III.E.1. Employment of Instructional and non-Teaching Professional Personnel

III.F. Reports

III.F.1. Disbursements for the month of September 2016

III.F.2. Tax Collector's Report for the month of September 2016

III.G. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

IV. Presentation

IV.A. Schematic Design of the PSJA Stadium Phase III

IV.B. Approve the Schematic Design and the architect's cost estimate for the PSJA Stadium Phase III Project as presented and recommended

V. Finance

V.A. Report on Donations to the District

V.A.1. John Henry "Jack" McKeever Elementary School

V.A.1.a. Lone Star National Bank/$500.00 for Sponsorship and Planner

V.A.1.b. Munoz Grocery (Graciela Fernandez)/$150.00/for Little Dazzlers dance team equipment

V.A.2. Liberty Middle School

V.A.2.a. Roka Group, LLC/$600.00/Team Adventure

V.A.3. Kelly-Pharr Elementary School

V.A.3.a. Wonderful-Giving Epifanio Flores III/$500.00/student incentives

V.A.4. PSJA Southwest Early College High School

V.A.4.a. Classic Images Portrait Studio/$300.00/for printing of sponsors posters for marketing

V.A.5. Ramirez Elementary School

V.A.5.a. Aida Palomo/$150.00/for student incentives

V.A.6. Parental Engagement Program

V.A.6.a. Red Men of Texas Blackcrow Tribe #16/1,000.00/beautification project of outside grounds and office areas at Carnahan Elementary School

V.A.7. PSJA Buell Central DAEP High School

V.A.7.a. Hope 2 Others Foundation/$4,450.00/for solar panels and wind turbines for project base learning lessons

V.A.8. Garza Elementary School

V.A.8.a. Ronnie Cantu Construction/$500.00/for garden

V.B. Contract for Professional Services:  Andrade-VandePutte and Associates

V.C. Notice to sell Alcoholic Beverages for Casino Royal Event Center

V.D. Delinquent Tax Collections for Fiscal Year September 2, 2016 through August 31, 2016

VI. Technology

VI.A. Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, City of Pharr, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to set forth the terms, understanding and commitment regarding the Digital Opportunity for the Rio Grande Valley Demonstration Project

VII. Executive Session

VII.A. Government Code 551.071 through 551.084

VII.A.1. Consultation with Attorney

VII.A.2. Purchase and/or sale of real estate and/or easements

VII.A.3. Personnel Matters

VII.A.4. Contract for Professional Services:  Andrade-VandePutte and Associates

VIII. Adjourn