November 8, 2004 at 5:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

3. Reports and Recognitions

3.A) Recognition of McAllen ISD Students In Celebration of Educational Experiences at the World Birding Center

3.B) Recognition of High School Marching Bands and Staff In Celebration of Successes During the Fall Season

3.C) Recognition of Bonham Elementary School In Celebration of Making the Texas Business and Education Coalition "Just for the Kids" Honor Roll for 2004

3.D) Recognition of Campus Beautification Award Winner for October 2004

3.E) Recognition of Superintendent and Board of Trustees In Celebration of Children's Book Week, November 15-21

3.F) Monthly Financial and Investment Report and Tax Receipts for August 2004

3.G) Annual Investment Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2004

3.H) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2004

3.I) Annual Tax Collections Report for the Period of September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004

4. Adjourn to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

4.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

5. Reconvene to Open Session

5.A) District Recommendation(s) for School Year 2004-2005

6. Consent Agenda

6.A) Approval of Board Of Education Meeting Minutes

6.A)1. Regular Board Mtg. September 27, 2004 6:00 PM

6.A)2. Special Board Mtg. October 4, 2004 4:00 PM

6.A)3. Special Board Mtg. October 5, 2004 7:30 AM

6.A)4. Special Board Mtg. October 5, 2004 5:00 PM

6.A)5. Regular Board Mtg. October 11, 2004 5:30 PM

6.A)6. Special Board Mtg. October 12, 2004 4:00 PM

6.A)7. Special Board Mtg. October 13, 2004 11:30 AM

6.A)8. Special Board Mtg. October 21, 2004 11:30 AM

6.A)9. Special Board Mtg. October 25, 2004 5:30 PM

6.B) Renewal of Bid No. 4513 - Health Supplies and Equipment Catalog Bid

6.C) Renewal of Bid No. 4529 - Musical Instrument Supplies Catalog Bid

6.D) Renewal of Bid No. 4532 - Special Education Equipment and Materials Catalog Bid

6.E) Renewal of Bid No. 4552 - Commerical Appliance Installation, Maintenance and Repair Services

6.F) Renewal of Bid No. 4561 - School and Office Furniture

6.G) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 5528 - Cafeteria Delivery Truck

6.H) Sole Source Purchase No. 5562 - ADMscan Software/Hardware Data Package

6.I) Approval of Perkins Education Consultants for TAKS Training for 2nd - 5th Grade Teachers

7. Software Service License Fee for Personal Data Assistant (PDA) for TPRI/Tejas Lee

8. Employee Child Care Centers

9. Approval of 2004 McAllen ISD Tax Roll

10. Annual Review of Board Policy CDA (LOCAL)

11. Investment Officer and Authorization Resolution

12. McAllen Independent School District First Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning September 1, 2004 and Ending August 31, 2005

13. Certified Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) Appraisers for 2004-2005

14. Approve Administration's Recommendation to Employ as Teacher Substitutes MISD Staff Who Participated in the Early Exit Incentive Plan (EEIP)

15. Paraprofessional Stipends

16. Compensation for Staff Member for Assignment of Additional Responsibilities and Duties

17. Approval of Migrant Education Program Social Worker Position

18. Approve Request for Payment No. 6 to Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD for HVAC Modifications to Rowe High School

19. Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for HVAC Improvements for Milam Elementary School

20. Upgrades and Re-Surfacing to the Track and Field Events Area at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Through TCPN

21. Ratification of the Electric Sales Agreement between McAllen ISD and the Texas General Land Office and Establishing Favorable Energy Rate Range

22. Superintendent's Report

22.A) School Related Activities

22.B) Comments on Open Forum

23. Schedule of Future Meetings

23.A) Board Workshop & Special Board Mtg. November 22, 2004 12:00 PM Board Room

23.B) Regular Board Mtg. December 13, 2004 5:30 PM Board Room

23.C) Special Board Mtg. December 13, 2004 8:00 PM Board Room

24. Closed Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene in Closed Session for further discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

25. Open Session: The Board of Trustees may reconvene into Open Session for discussion regarding the agenda item(s) listed.

26. Adjournment