April 22, 2019 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 2018-2019 

2.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 

2.C) Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2018-2019 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2019-2020 School Year DC (LEGAL)

2.D) Director of Transportation

2.E) Director for Strategic Partnerships and Outreach 

2.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

2.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. INVOCATION

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)
Strategy 1: Branding,  Goal 1: Student Achievement/Student Focus – Fishing Tournament

7. RECOGNITION(S)

7.A) Recognition of James “Nikki” Rowe High School Special Education Students for Completion of Texas Workforce Courses
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.B) Recognition of McAllen Memorial High School University Interscholastic League (UIL) One Act Play 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.C) Recognition of James "Nikki" Rowe HS University Interscholastic League (UIL) One Act Play
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.D) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Arts, A/V Technology 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.E) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Cosmetology
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.F) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Engineering 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.G) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Manufacturing
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.H) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Law, Public Safety & Security
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.I) Recognition of Skills USA State Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.J) Recognition of Student Television Network International Competition Winners in the Program of Study in Arts and Communication 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

7.K) Recognition of HOSA (Health Occupations Student of America) State Winners
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8. PROCLAMATION(S)

8.A) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Mental Health Awareness Month (May 2019)
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

8.B) Approval of Proclamation Regarding Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2019)
Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

9. DONATION(S)

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

10.A) Board Committee Reports

10.A)1. Instructional Services Briefing - Chair - Sam Saldivar, Jr.

10.A)2. Human Resources Briefing - Chair - Debbie Crane Aliseda

10.A)3. District Operations Briefing - Chair - Marco Suarez

10.A)4. Business Operations Briefing - Chair - Larry Esparza

10.B) District Reports

10.B)1. Report Regarding Family Treatment Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

10.B)2. Report Regarding School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and School Wellness Policy (Local): Implementation, Assessments and Updates
Item Submitted: Bridgette Vieh, Associate Superintendent Instructional Leadership

10.B)3. Report Regarding Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Projects
Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.B)4. Report Regarding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Increase
Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

10.B)5. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2019
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

10.B)6. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for March 2019
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

11. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

11.A) Approval of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.B) Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) for School Year 2018-2019 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.C) Approval of Superintendent’s Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of 2018-2019 Employee Contracts of Teachers and Other Professional Personnel for the 2019-2020 School Year DC (LEGAL)
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.D) Approval of the Director of Transportation
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.E) Approval of the Director for Strategic Partnerships and Student Outreach 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

12.A) Approval of Interlocal Agreement No. 2018-218 Special Education Medicaid Reimbursement Filing
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

12.B) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding  No. 2020-018 Texas State Technical College Dual Enrollment
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

12.C) Approval of Agreement No. 2020-016 The Museum of South Texas History – 4th Grade
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

12.D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No 2020-021 Education Service Center - Region 19 Allied States Cooperative
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

12.E) Approval of Revision of Expenditures of Previous Board Agenda titled Approval of lnterlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2018-002 Products and Services through the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard and Reporting of Management Fees
Item Submitted: Cynthia Medrano-Richards, Assistant Superintendent Business Operations

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

13.A) Instructional Services Item(s) - (Dr. Silvia Ibarra)  Instructional Leadership Item(s) - (Bridgette Vieh)

13.A)1. Approval of Innovative Courses for Special Education Department
Item Submitted: Dr. Silvia Ibarra, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services

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

13.B)1. Approval of Revisions to the 2019-2020 Teacher Contracts
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

13.B)2. Approval of Director for Section 504/Response to Intervention (RTI)/Dyslexia Job Description
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

13.C) District Operations Item(s) - (Arely Benavides)

13.C)1. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2018-197 Intercom Upgrade Project for Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School and Ben Milam Elementary
Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

13.C)2. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2018-198 Intercom Upgrade Project for Sam Houston Elementary and Juan Seguin Elementary
Item Submitted: Arely Benavides, Assistant Superintendent District Operations

13.D) Business Operations Item(s) - (Cynthia Medrano-Richards)

13.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

13.E)1. Annual Announcement of Continuing Education of Board Members

13.E)2. Approval of Travel for Board of Trustees

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) April 29, 2019-Special Joint Meeting with City Commissioners - 5:30 P.M. Board Room #2/McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd.

14.B) May 13, 2019-Board Workshop (6th Budget Workshop) -4:00 PM - TBD/McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista

14.C) May 13, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Auditorium/McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista

14.D) May 28, 2019-Board Workshop (7th Budget Workshop) -4:00 PM - Library/McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista

14.E) May 28, 2019-Regular Board Meeting-5:00 PM - Auditorium/McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista

14.F) May 28, 2019-Special Board Meeting (Public Comment) -6:15 PM - Auditorium/McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista

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

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

17. ADJOURNMENT