September 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT(S)   

5.A) Coffee with the Superintendent Series Kicks off

5.B) District of Distinction Award Celebration

6. RECOGNITION(S)

7. PROCLAMATION(S)

7.A) Recognition of Texas Governor, Greg Abbott's Proclamation Regarding Dyslexia Awareness Month 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

7.B) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Proclamation Regarding Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

8. DONATION(S)

9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action on Partnership Agreement No. 2025-133 Girlstart After School Program
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

9.B) Discussion and Possible Action on Agency Affiliation Agreement No. 2025-136 Social Work Program with the Texas A&M University-Kingsville 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

9.C) Discussion and Possible Action of the 2024-2025 List of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 11) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9.E) Discussion and Possible Action of Revision to Policy EHBE-Special Programs: Bilingual Education/ESL (LOCAL)-2nd Reading
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2025-1006 Restaurant and Catering Services for Child Nutrition Department
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9.G) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Rejection of Bids for Request for Proposal No. 2025-1015 Facilities Master Planning Services
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9.H) Discussion and Possible Action on Rejection of Proposals for Short/Long Term Disability for Request for Proposal No. 2025-1000 Voluntary/Supplemental Insurance Products and Related Services 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

9.I) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to Agreement  2024-254 Community Development Block Grant Funding for Track Lighting at Brown Middle School with the City of McAllen 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

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

10.A) Instructional Services Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos)

10.A)1. Report Regarding 2024-2025 Awarded Federal Grants
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.A)2. Report Regarding the RTI/504/Dyslexia Programs
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

10.B) Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Jeanette Nino)

10.C) Human Resources Item(s) (Dr. Albert Canales)

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

10.D)1. Report Regarding the Financial and Investment Report for the Quarter of April - June 2024 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D)2. Report Regarding the Annual Investment Report for the Period of July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D)3. Report Regarding Preliminary Fund Balance and Additional Needs Projects 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.D)4. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2025-149 Educational Public Purposes with McAllen Education Foundation Board of Directors
Item Submitted: Johnathan Ball, Legal Counsel

10.D)5. Discussion and Possible Action on the Resolution to the Board of Trustees Identifying Hazardous Traffic Conditions for the School Year 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Business and Operations

10.E) Board of Trustees Item(s)

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

10.E)1.a) Regular Board Meeting - September 10, 2024

10.E)1.b) Special Board Meeting - September 17, 2024

11. 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:

11.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 

11.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025

11.C) Discussion of District Emergency Operations Manager Recommendation for 2024-2025

11.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

11.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

11.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

13.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2024-2025 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2024-2025
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.C) Discussion and Possible Action of Recommendation for District Emergency Operations Manager 2024-2025
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

13.D) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

13.E) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

13.F) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

14. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

14.A) Special Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

14.B) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

14.C) Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 5:30 PM  Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room/Administration Building

15. ADJOURNMENT