August 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   
 - McAllen ISD Welcomes New Teachers for 2023-24
 - Getting ready for the start of the year

6. RECOGNITION(S)

7. PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss 2023-2024 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan (RIPICS) 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

8. PROCLAMATION(S)

9. DONATION(S)

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-041 Federal Programs Adult Education and Literacy Program with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2024-034 Speech Therapy Language Intervention and Diagnostic Services with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Speech and Hearing Center
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 

10.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Training Agreement No. 2024-046 Federal Department Parental Involvement Programs with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2024-009 College Awareness with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AmeriCorps Program 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Interlocal Agreement No. 2024-050 Dual Credit Program for McAllen High School, McAllen Memorial High School, and James "Nikki" Rowe High School with South Texas College 
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 

10.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement No. 2024-075 Dual Credit Program for Achieve Early College High School with South Texas College
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

10.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-071 Teacher Candidate Placement with New Mexico Highlands University School of Education Services
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.H) Discussion and Possible Action on the 2023-2024 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.I) Discussion and Possible Action on the 2023-2024 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

10.J) Discussion and Possible on the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

10.K) Report Regarding No. 2020-041 ESC Personnel Services Commitment Form through Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2023-143 with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.L) Report Regarding No. 2024-078 Library Services & Instructional Resources District/Charter Commitment Form through Interlocal Cooperative Agreement No. 2023-143 with Region One Education Service Center
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.M) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-081 Community-Based Pre-Kindergarten Provider with R. Barrera Group, LLC dba New Horizons Learning Academy  
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.N) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-082 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with Tony’s Playhouse Discovery Center, LLC 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.O) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-083 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with ABC University Educare 
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

10.P) Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2024-098 Community-Based Prekindergarten Provider with Rhema’s Learning Center, LLC
Item Submitted: Alejandra Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendent for District Operations

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

11.A) Instructional Services: (Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Superintendent for Instructional Services)

11.A)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Affiliation Agreement No. 2024-038 Project MHS ACCESS (Accessing Mental Health Services) with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Item Submitted: Maribelle Elizondo, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

11.B) Human Resources Item(s) (Todd Miller)

11.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of the Acting Superintendent’s Recommendation Regarding the Designation of Ten Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act Requests as per House Bill 3033
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

11.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action of Job Description for Staff Attorney 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

11.B)3. Discussion and Possible Action of Job Description for Director of Accountability
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

11.C) District Operations Item(s) (Alejandra Gonzalez)

11.D) Business Operations Item(s) (Adel Felix)

11.D)1. Report Regarding the 2023 Anticipated Collection Rate and 2022 Excess Debt Tax Collections 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)2. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for May 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)3. Report Regarding Taxes Collected for June 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)4. Report Regarding the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for May 2023 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)5. Discussion and Possible Action on the McAllen Independent School District July Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2024 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the Investment Policy, CDA (Local)
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)7. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Adopting the Authorized Broker/Dealer List 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.D)8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution Approving Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers 
Item Submitted: Adel Felix, Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations

11.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

11.E)1. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

11.E)1.a) Board Workshop  May 22, 2023

11.E)1.b) Board Workshop   June 5, 2023

11.E)1.c) Board Workshop   June 12, 2023

11.E)1.d) Regular Board Meeting   June 12, 2023

11.E)1.e) Special Board Meeting    June 13, 2023

11.E)1.f) Board Workshop   June 19, 2023

11.E)1.g) Special Board Meeting   June 19, 2023

11.E)1.h) School Safety and Security Committee Meeting  August 10, 2023

12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

12.A) Discussion of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 

12.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2022-2023

12.C) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024

12.D) Discussion on School Safety and Security Committee Recommendation

12.E) Consultation with Attorney Concerning Legal Issues of 2023-2024 Internal Audit Plan

12.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

12.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

14. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

14.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2023-2024 
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

14.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2022-2023
Item Submitted: Todd Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

14.C) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2023-2024

14.D) Discussion and Possible Action on School Safety and Security Committee Recommendation

14.E) Discussion and Possible Action on 2023-2024 Internal Auditor Plan

14.F) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

14.G) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

15.A) Special Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.B) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.C) Board Workshop- Monday, September 11, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.D) Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 11, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15.E) Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 25, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

16. ADJOURNMENT