October 24, 2016 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) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2016-2017

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2016-17

2.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE

6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SCHOOL FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (SCHOOL FIRST) 

7. RECOGNITION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Recognition of Serve Our Schools (S.O.S.)
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

7.B) Recognition of American Legion Boys and Girls State
Item Submitted: Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Proclamation Regarding School Psychology Awareness Week (November 14-18, 2016)
Item Submitted: Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.D) Proclamation Regarding Bullying Prevention Month
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

8. BOARD MEMBER(S), BOARD COMMITTEE(S) AND DISTRICT REPORT(S)

8.A) Board Committee Reports

8.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Tony Forina

8.A)2. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Marco Suarez

8.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Conrado Alvarado

8.A)4. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Daniel Vela

8.B) District Reports

8.B)1. Report from McAllen Education Foundation
Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information

8.B)2. Report Regarding Restructuring of Athletic Department
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.B)3. Report Regarding Monthly Facilities Maintenance & Operations Projects
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.B)4. Report Regarding Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

8.B)5. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for August 2016
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)6. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2016
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

8.B)7. Report Regarding Employee Benefits
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2016-2017
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2016-2017
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

9.C) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.D) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT OPERATIONS, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SUPERINTENDENT, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

10.A) Instructional Services Item(s) - (Dr. Sylvia Ibarra)
Instructional Leadership Item(s) - (Bridgette Vieh)

10.A)1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between McAllen Independent School District and the Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.B) Human Resources Item(s) - (Todd Miller)

10.B)1. Approval of New Job Description for Assistant Director of Athletics
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Dr. Mike Barrera)

10.C)1. Approval of Subdivision Plat of McAllen ISD Northeast Elementary Subdivision
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)2. Approval of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Localized Policy Manual Update 106
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)3. Discussion and Seeking Representatives for a Citizens Committee to Accept, Review and Recommend a Nominee for the Naming of the McAllen Memorial High School Auditorium
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.C)4. Approval of Bid No. 2016-031 – Discount Groceries and Miscellaneous Items
Item Submitted: Dr. Mike Barrera, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Lorena Garcia)

10.D)1. Approval of Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the Investment Policy
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.D)2. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2016-070 – Restaurants, Food, Fundraising, Rentals, Catering, Field Trips, and Related Products & Services RE-BID
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.D)3. Approval of Amendment of Agreement for Internet Access through Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.D)4. Approval of Request for Proposal No. 2016-077 – Advertisement Services, Phase II
Item Submitted: Norma Zamora-Guerra, Director Community Information Office

10.E) Superintendent's Item(s) 
   - Update on Activities

10.F) Board of Trustees Item(s)

10.F)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

10.F)1.a) Regular Board Meeting       September 26, 2016         3:00 P.M.

10.F)1.b) Special Board Meeting        September 26, 2016         5:15 P.M.

11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

11.A) November 2, 2016-Board Workshop-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.B) November 14, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.C) November 14, 2016-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.D) December 5, 2016-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

11.E) December 5, 2016-Special Board Meeting-6:15 PM - Board Room/Administration Building, 2000 North 23rd Street

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

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

14. ADJOURNMENT