December 8, 2008 at 4:30 PM - Regular

1. Convene In Open Session

2. Recess to Closed Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

2.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2008-2009

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2008-2009

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. Reconvene In Open Session

3.A) Approval of Personnel Recommendations(s) for School Year 2008-2009

3.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2008-2009

3.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

3.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

4. Invocation

5. Pledge of Allegiance

6. McAllen High School Tuba Christmas Ensemble

7. Reports and Recognitions

7.A) Recognition of the State Teacher of the Year

7.B) Recognition of Memorial High School Girls Cross Country Team

7.C) Recognition of Memorial High School Football Team

7.D) Recognition of Middle and High School Cheer Teams

7.E) Recognition of AVID Certified Campus-Brown Middle School

7.F) Report Regarding "Take the Leap to College Success"

7.G) Report Regarding the Mathematics Coaches Pilot Program/Grant from the Texas Education Agency

7.H) McAllen Independent School District Bond 2005 Monthly Report Update

7.I) Annual Investment Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2008

7.J) Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2008

8. Consent Agenda

8.A) Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.A)1. Special Board Mtg. November 24, 2008 3:30 PM

8.A)2. Regular Board Mtg. November 24, 2008 4:30 PM

8.B) Renewal of Bid No. 7547 - School and Office Furinture Catalog Bid

8.C) Sole Source No. 2008-056 International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training and Instructional Materials for the International Baccalaureate Program

8.D) Approval of Consultant Agreement with Dr. Vanessa De Leon

8.E) Approval of Renewal of an Innovative Course Application for Ready, Set, Teach I and II

8.F) Approval of Services Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston on behalf of its Department of Pediatrics

8.G) Request for Payment No. 13 to Rio Valley Construction for Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School

8.H) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 7 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Alvarez Elementary School

8.I) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 7 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Bonham Elementary School

8.J) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 7 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Crockett Elementary School

8.K) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 7 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Milam Elementary School

8.L) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 7 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Seguin Elementary School

8.M) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 8 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Bonham Elementary School

8.N) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 8 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Crockett Elementary School

8.O) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 8 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Milam Elementary School

8.P) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 8 to Centennial Contractors for Plumbing Renovations at Seguin Elementary School

8.Q) Request for Payment on Invoice No. 39 to Jacobs Facilities, Inc. for the 2005 Bond Program Management Services

9. Approval of the Submission of the Intensive Summer Program (ISP) Grant Application

10. Approval of the Collaborative Dropout Reduction Pilot Program--Cycle 2

11. Approval of Donation from High Intensity Drug Traffic Agency (HIDTA) Narcotics Task Force

12. Approval of Donation from AEP Texas

13. Approval of Continuation of Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 7536 - Sale of Beverage Re-Bid

14. Discussion of and Provide Direction Regarding Additional Projects of District and Funding Alternatives

15. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2008-034 - Kitchen Equipment for Jackson Elementary through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard

16. Discussion and Direction Regarding Additional Hardwood Flooring for Lincoln Gym

17. Board Member Training Hours

18. Superintendent's Report

18.A) December 13, 2008 - District Migrant Parent Mini-Conference - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Early Childhood Center at 2100 Fir Avenue

18.B) December 13, 2008 - 3rd Annual MISD Elementary Science Fair - Victor Fields Elementary School

18.B)1. 12:30 - 1:30 PM - Exhibit Walk

18.B)2. 1:30 - 2:30 PM - Awards Ceremony

18.C) December 14, 2008 - Tuba Christmas Concert - 2:00 - 3:15 PM - McAllen High School Auditorium

18.D) December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 - Winter Break for Students and Staff

18.E) January 3, 2009 - McAllen High School Centennial Gala - 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM - McAllen Convention Center

18.E)1. Tickets Now on Sale - Contact: www.mchi.info or call 222-7513

18.F) January 2009 - School Board Recognition Month

18.F)1. "Celebrating Leadership" Events Districtwide During the Month

19. Schedule of Future Meetings

19.A) January 19, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-3:30 PM-Board Room

19.B) January 19, 2009-Regular Board Mtg.-4:30 PM-Board Room

19.C) January 19, 2009-Special Board Mtg.-7:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

22. Adjournment