March 7, 2011 at 5:00 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 Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.C)1. Cause No. C-1707-06-H; Delia Longoria v. McAllen Independent School District, et al;In the 389th Judicial District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

6.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

6.B) Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2010-2011

6.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

6.C)1. Cause No. C-1707-06-H; Delia Longoria v. McAllen Independent School District, et al;In the 389th Judicial District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas

6.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

7. BOARD COMMITTEE AND DISTRICT REPORTS

7.A) Board Committee Reports

7.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Mark A. Kent, Chair

7.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Javier Farias, Chair

7.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Sam Saldivar Jr., Chair

7.B) District Reports

7.B)1. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for January 2011

7.B)2. Report Regarding Changes to Five (5) Year Strategic Plan

8. COMMUNITY INFORMATION, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRIEFING ITEMS

8.A) Community Information Briefing Items (Norma Zamora-Guerra)

8.A)1. Adoption of Resolution for Texas Public Schools Week

8.A)2. Proclamation in Support of the "Welcome Home South Texas Vietnam Veterans" Day

8.B) Business Operations Briefing Items - (Connie Lopez)

8.B)1. Approval of the McAllen Independent School District February Budget Amendment for School Year Beginning July 1, 2010 and Ending June 30, 2011

8.B)2. Discussion and Approval of McAllen Independent School District's Voluntary Early Notification Incentive Program

8.B)3. Approval of the Renewal of Request for Qualifications No. 2007-124-District Annual Financial Audit

8.B)4. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2010-064 - Cabling, Hardware, Software and Installation Services for Wireless Access Point through DIR

8.B)5. Approval of Contract Renewals of GigaMan Circuits under the Tariff Network Services Agreement for HB2128 Eligible Customers

8.C) Instructional Services Briefing Items - (Rachel Arcaute)

8.C)1. Approval of Monetary Donation from Juan N. Seguin Elementary School PTA to Juan N. Seguin Elementary School

8.C)2. Adoption of Resolution of Acknowledgment to "Make Education a Priority"

8.C)3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between McAllen Independent School District and South Texas College for the “Achieve Early College High School”

8.C)4. Approval of Change to the 2010-2011 School Calendar

8.C)5. Approval of 2011 Summer School Programs

8.C)6. Approval of Application for Candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme – Homer J. Morris and Alonzo DeLeon Middle Schools Action Plan and Budget

8.C)7. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2008-065 - Musical Instruments, Electronic Equipment, Accessories and Elementary Music Instructional Resources Catalog Bid

8.C)8. Approval of Renewal of Bid No. 2009-061 - Musical Instrument Repair Services

8.C)9. Approval of Renewal of Request for Proposal No. 2009-114 - Speech/Language Pathology Services for Special Education Students

8.C)10. Award and Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2010-054 - Computer, Peripherals, Audio Visual Equipment and Installation Services through DIR and Other Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Contracts

8.C)11. Approval of Academic Leadership Alliance (ALA) Financial Agreement for Extern Participation in ALA Summer Educator Externship 2011

8.D) District Operations Briefing Items - (Mike Barrera)

8.D)1. Approval of Selection of Method for Procuring Construction Contract for the Pavilion for Juan N. Seguin Elementary School

8.D)2. Approval of Ranking and Authorization to Negotiate a Contract for Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2010 -062 - Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary Pavilion Re-bid

8.D)3. Approval of Selection of  Procurement Method for HVAC Replacement Projects through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

8.D)4. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Purchase No. 2010-067 - HVAC Equipment, Supplies & Installation through Buyboard Contract No. 305-08

8.D)5. Approval of HVAC Replacement Projects through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

8.D)6. Approval of Selection of Firms for Interviews for RFQ No. 2010-009 - Design-Build Energy Efficiency and Conservation

8.D)7. Approval of National Basketball Association (NBA) Cares/BBVA Bank Sponsored Event and Donation

8.D)8. Approval of Tires and Related Products Purchases Through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement or the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS)

8.D)9. Discussion of MISD Board Policy BE (Local): Board Meetings (First Reading)

8.D)10. Discussion of MISD Board Policy BED (Local): Board Meetings; Public Comments (First Reading)

8.E) Superintendent's Briefing Items

8.E)1. Approval of Superintendent's Travel

8.F) Board of Trustees Briefing Items

8.F)1. Region One Education Service Center Board Elections

8.F)2. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

8.F)2.a) Board Workshop-February 7, 2011-3:00 PM

8.F)2.b) Regular Board Briefing Mtg.-February 7, 2011-5:00 PM

8.F)2.c) Special Board Mtg.-February 21, 2011-3:30 PM

8.F)2.d) Regular Board Mtg.-February 21, 2011-5:00 PM

8.F)2.e) Special Board Mtg.-February 21, 2011-6:15 PM

9. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

9.A) March 21, 2011-Regular Board Mtg.-5:00 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

9.B) March 21, 2011-Special Board Mtg.-6:15 PM-Staff Development Center at Lamar Academy

9.C) April 5, 2011-Policy Committee Mtg.-3:00 PM-Board Room

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

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

12. ADJOURNMENT