McAllen Independent School District public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD board will meet December 10 to hear the superintendent’s report and vote on a one-time employee retention incentive pay resolution. It will also consider multiple contracts, including a $1.2M study abroad program, and approve budget amendments totaling $1.5M for the current fiscal year.
- Vote on one-time December 2024 employee retention incentive pay resolution
- Approve $1.2M study abroad program for Salamanca, Spain
- Approve $1.5M budget amendments for FY 2024-25
- Final payments on $120K stadium fiber installation and $150K Navarro Elementary parking lot improvements
- Discuss $500K special education equipment and supplies RFP
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several mental health and counseling agreements, procurement requests for athletic and catering services, and the district's annual financial report for the year ending June 30, 2024.
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2024
- Mental health services agreement with Shrink Box, Inc.
- Cybersecurity Liability Insurance renewal with Frost Insurance Agency, Inc.
- RFP for athletic equipment, supplies, and reconditioning services
- RFP for catering, entertainment, field trips, and rentals
The provided minutes for the November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School FIRST) results, recognition of student achievements, and discussion of several contracts and requests for proposals. The board may also discuss human resources recommendations and potential real estate acquisition in closed session.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 School FIRST rating results
- Possible action to approve MISD student participation in Rio Grande Valley Ballet Company and Edinburg Dance Theatre productions of 'The Nutcracker'
- Ratification of first amendment to $2025-093 contract with DMR Educational Consulting, Inc. for elementary & middle school staff development
- Discussion and possible action on RFPs for apparel, awards, incentives, printing (2024-1021) and professional development services (2024-1020)
- Discussion and possible action on RFPs for voluntary/supplemental insurance products (2025-1000) and short/long-term disability insurance re-bid (2025-1018)
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of discussions, motions, or decisions made during the meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board will hold a special meeting on October 21, 2024, to discuss revisions to local policies as part of a TASB Policy Review Session. The revisions are presented by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez and Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Albert Canales. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of Revisions to Policies-July 2024 (1st Reading)
- Presented by Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent
- Presented by Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen Independent School District board will meet on October 8, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on several items including a new Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit at Memorial High School, a donation of turf for high school weight rooms, and a September budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board will also recognize partnerships, proclamations, and policy changes.
- Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Agreement No. 2025-164 for a new JROTC unit at Memorial High School with the Marine Corps
- Recognition of a donation of Impact Turf for three high school weight rooms from Doctor's Physical Therapy & Sports Institute (DPTSI)
- Discussion and possible action on the September budget amendment for FY 2024-2025
- Discussion and possible action on a change to the Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary School logo
- Nomination of candidates for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025-2027
The provided document contains only the header and system information for the October 8, 2024, regular meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The McAllen Independent School District’s School Safety and Security Committee is scheduled to meet on October 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The published agenda contains only boilerplate system notices and no substantive items for discussion or action.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Special Board Meeting agenda for September 24, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a meeting title without accompanying minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss various partnership agreements, including programs for after-school activities and social work. The meeting also includes reports on federal grants, investment financials, and a resolution regarding hazardous traffic conditions for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Partnership Agreement No. 2025-133 for Girlstart After School Program
- Agency Affiliation Agreement No. 2025-136 for Social Work Program with Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Request for Proposal No. 2025-1006 for Restaurant and Catering Services for Child Nutrition Department
- Amendment to Agreement 2024-254 for Community Development Block Grant funding for track lighting at Brown Middle School
- Resolution identifying hazardous traffic conditions for the 2024-2025 school year
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Workshop
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to conduct training and development for the governance team, consisting of the Board and Superintendent.
- Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) training and development
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the second reading of TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123. Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent, will present the item submitted by Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123 - 2nd Reading (possible action)
- Presented by Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent
- Submitted by Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD board will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several education partnerships, policy updates, and procurement items. The agenda includes agreements with Texas A&M University and UT Health Science Center, policy revisions, and reports on tax collections.
- STEM teacher education program with Texas A&M University (Agreement No. 2025-119)
- Career and Technology Education instructional supplies RFP (No. 2024-1022)
- Policy updates including TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123 (2nd reading)
- Annual and delinquent tax collection reports for FY 2023-2024
- Fine Arts equipment procurement (RFP No. 2022-1025, Round 19)
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to the meeting date. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD board will convene its regular meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate. The superintendent will deliver a report highlighting the start of the school year and other updates. Several contracts, agreements, and policy updates are scheduled for discussion and possible action.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate
- Interlocal cooperation contract with City of McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán (No. 2025-090)
- Interlocal cooperation contract with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (No. 2025-091)
- Request for Proposal for library books and supplies (No. 2024-1018)
- Memorandum of Agreement with Ensemble Learning for Texas Dual Language Project (No. 2025-008)
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes document. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD board will discuss and possibly act on over a dozen agreements with regional education partners, including dual-credit programs with South Texas College and software contracts with Region One ESC. The board will also consider disposing of surplus Spanish and science instructional materials via auction and recycling.
- Agreement No. 2025-035 Edspire with Region One ESC (software licensing)
- Interlocal Agreement No. 2025-062 Dual Credit Program for McAllen High, Memorial High, and Rowe High with South Texas College
- Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education supplies ($1.2M+)
- Disposal of Middle School Spanish instructional materials through auction
- Disposal of out-of-adoption science materials through recycling
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The School Safety and Security Committee will meet to discuss safety standards and training. The committee will enter a closed session to review specific safety annexes and TEA updates before reconvening for potential action.
- Discussion and approval of Training and Exercise Annex
- Discussion on TEA Safety Standards Update
- Summer Required Meeting pursuant to Government Code Chapter 551
The provided minutes for the August 8, 2024, School Safety and Security Committee Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially act on human resources and campus administrative recommendations. These items include staffing for librarians, counselors, assistant principals, and school improvement facilitators.
- Human Resources recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year
- Campus Administrative recommendations for librarians, counselors, assistant principals, and school improvement facilitators
The provided minutes for the July 25, 2024, Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and proposed 2024 tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and approving a compensation plan for the next school year. The board will also discuss a June budget amendment for the current fiscal year and delegate hiring authority for Chapter 21 employees. Several personnel recommendations, including principal appointments, will be discussed in closed session and acted on in open session.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed 2024 tax rate
- Discussion and possible action on June budget amendment for FY 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible action on compensation plan for 2024-2025
- Adoption of 2024-2025 budget (FY July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
- Principal recommendations for Michael E. Fossum Middle School and Ben Milam Elementary
The provided minutes for the June 18, 2024 Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a Level III grievance hearing for Audra Leist. The board will recess into closed session to discuss the grievance under Texas law, then reconvene in open session to address it before adjourning.
- Level III Grievance Hearing for Audra Leist (closed session and open session)
The provided minutes for the June 18, 2024 Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
This agenda is for a special board meeting of the McAllen Independent School District that was cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, public comments, a closed session for a hearing regarding Miguel Paredes, reconvening in open session for the same hearing, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Meeting cancelled
- Hearing for Miguel Paredes listed on agenda
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will consider multiple consent agenda items, including contracts for instructional supplies, special education equipment, library materials, and catering services. They will also discuss the June budget amendment, a sports lighting project at Dorothea Brown Middle School, and several personnel recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year, which will be discussed in closed session.
- RFP 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education supplies (Round 6)
- Contract Training Agreement 2025-021 with South Texas College for Parent and Family Engagement
- RFP 2024-1051 Dorothea Brown Middle School sports lighting
- June budget amendment for FY 2023-2024
- MOU 2025-016 McFun Zone Summer Program with City of McAllen
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting with a single substantive item: the swearing-in ceremony for the Place 7 appointee. The board will present election certificates, accept the filing of the statement of appointed officer, and administer the oath of office. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).
- Swearing-in ceremony for Place 7 appointee
- Presentation of election certificates
- Acceptance of filing of statement of appointed officer
- Administering the oath of office
The provided minutes for the June 4, 2024, Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint someone to fill a vacancy in Place 7. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the appointment, then reconvene in open session to take action. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- Discussion and possible action to appoint and fill vacancy in Place 7 of Board of Trustees
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089
- Item submitted by Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Presenter: Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent
The provided minutes for the June 3, 2024 Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly set the date for a public meeting on the budget and proposed tax rate. The item was submitted by Deputy Superintendent Lorena Garcia and will be presented by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez. The agenda also includes public comments and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on setting public meeting date for budget and proposed tax rate
- Item submitted by Deputy Superintendent Lorena Garcia
- Presentation by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez
- Public comments period
- Special meeting held May 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The provided minutes for the May 31, 2024 Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to swear in a new Place 7 appointee and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The budget discussion covers state-wide financial challenges, position closures, software reductions, department cuts, raises, and compensation plans. No final votes are scheduled; the budget items are for discussion only.
- Swearing-in ceremony for Place 7 appointee
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget, including state-wide financial challenges
- Closed or consolidated positions
- Software and subscription reductions
- Raises and budget scenarios
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including awarding contracts for career and technical education supplies, catering, professional development, and apparel. They will also discuss weighting for AP Seminar and AP Research courses, amending the policy on payment for accumulated leave upon retirement, setting a public meeting date for the budget and proposed tax rate, and approving a sports lighting project at Dorothea Brown Middle School. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, a board vacancy, school safety, litigation, and a possible real estate acquisition.
- RFP 2024-1022: Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 6)
- RFP 2024-1023: Catering, Entertainment, Field Trips, Fundraising, Food, Restaurants and Rentals (Round 6)
- RFP 2024-1051: Dorothea Brown Middle School Sports Lighting
- Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Policy DEC(Local) Payment for Accumulated Leave Upon Retirement
- Discussion and Possible Action of Setting Public Meeting Date for Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to accept a trustee's resignation/retirement, discuss posting the vacancy, recognize the outgoing board president, and reorganize by electing new officers. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no policy or budget items listed.
- Acceptance of letter of resignation/retirement from a board trustee
- Discussion and possible action to authorize superintendent to post board vacancy
- Recognition of outgoing board president
- Nomination of officers and reorganization of the board
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting primarily to recognize student achievements, including Special Olympics gold medal winners, academic contest qualifiers, top graduating students, athletic teams, and fine arts groups. The agenda includes public comments and recognitions only, with no action items or policy decisions listed.
- Recognition of Special Olympics Track & Field gold medal winners
- Recognition of Regional Braille Challenge Top 10 finalists
- Recognition of top ten graduating students at Rowe, Achieve Early College, McAllen, and Memorial high schools
- Recognition of high school athletic teams and fine arts vertical teams
- Recognition of UIL district meet place winners and regional/state qualifiers
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including interlocal agreements for speech therapy, STRIDES training, and the OnRamps program. The board will also discuss and possibly act on a budget amendment, a financial advisor services request, workers' compensation insurance services, and the Optional Flexible School Day Program application. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel recommendations, contract renewals/nonrenewals, school safety, litigation, and a possible real estate acquisition, followed by possible action on those items in open session.
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2025-006 for Speech Language Intervention and Diagnostic Services with UT Rio Grande Valley
- Training Agreement No. 2025-010 STRIDES with South Texas College
- Interlocal Agreement No. 2025-012 OnRamps Program with UT Austin
- April Budget Amendment for FY 2023-2024
- Request for Qualifications No. 2024-1047 Financial Advisor Services
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on the 2024-2025 budget, including property value updates, projected budget, staffing plans, and budget reduction strategies. The board will also consider salary increase models ranging from 0% to 2.5% and discuss employee contract renewals and non-renewals in closed session before taking possible action.
- 2024-2025 Fifth Budget Workshop with property values update from Hidalgo County Appraisal District
- Consideration of salary increase models: 0%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%
- Budget reduction plan by fund
- Discussion and possible action on renewal/non-renewal of teacher and professional personnel contracts for 2024-2025
- Closed session items include superintendent's recommendations on contract renewals and non-renewals
The provided minutes for the May 6, 2024, Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will consider declaring a program change to initiate a Reduction in Force of ESSER-funded employees for the 2024-25 school year due to loss of funding. The board will also vote on contracts for professional development, Medicaid billing services, and fire alarm upgrades, plus several reports and routine items.
- Reduction in Force of ESSER-funded employees for 2024-25
- RFP No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials (Round 7)
- RFP No. 2024-1041 Third-Party Medicaid Billing Services
- CSP No. 2024-1043 Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrades
- Disposal of printshop van and five 2007 buses
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special session focused on the fourth budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda includes updates on plans for Lamar Academy and Navarro office areas, a review of the current year's budget, and a projected budget for next year. The board will also discuss a budget reduction plan by fund, as well as updates on SHARS and the Optional Flexible School Day Program.
- Update to Plans for Lamar Academy (Options)
- Plan for Navarro Office Areas
- 4th Six Weeks Update to 2023-2024 Budget
- Update to 2024-2025 Projected Budget
- Budget Reduction Plan by Fund
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including final payments for construction projects, and will discuss items such as a study abroad trip to Spain, textbook adoption, and a budget amendment. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Final payment to Hellas Construction for McAllen High School football field lighting (Contract No. 2023-156)
- Final payment to Noble Texas Builders for kitchen renovations at four elementary schools (Contract No. 2023-160)
- Request for Proposal for fresh produce for the Child Nutrition Program (No. 2024-1037)
- Approval of March 2024 budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible action on student and staff travel to Salamanca, Spain for the Study Abroad Program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the McAllen Independent School District School Safety and Security Committee meeting on March 28, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and system notices, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD board is holding its third budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, discussing plans for several programs and potential budget reductions. The board will also consider a resolution to move money from a committed fund balance to the general fund. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and possible action.
- Third budget workshop for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Plans for Lamar Academy and IB @ Lamar Academy
- Plans for UTRGV - McAllen ISD Collegiate Campus
- Plans for Pre-Kinder 4 All Day Program
- Resolution to uncommit funds from Fund Balance (Local 194) to General Fund 199
The provided minutes for the March 26, 2024 Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD board is holding a special meeting primarily to recognize student achievements, including science fair, spelling bee, Battle of the Books, mock trial, fine arts, and athletic team winners. The agenda includes public comments and student recognitions, with no action items or financial decisions listed.
- Recognition of District Elementary Science Fair Winners
- Recognition of 2024 District Spelling Bee Winners
- Recognition of the District Battle of the Books Winners
- Recognition of the 2024 State Mock Trial Qualifiers
- Recognition of athletic teams from McAllen Memorial, James "Nikki" Rowe, and McAllen High Schools
Regular Meeting
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider a February budget amendment, approve multiple contracts and interlocal agreements, and receive an update on school safety grants. The agenda also includes proclamations, recognitions, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- February budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Interlocal agreements with UTRGV for TexPREP, counseling, and archaeological fieldwork
- Change orders for Travis Middle School re-roof/mechanical upgrades and stadium fiber installation
- E-Rate proposals for school bus WiFi and uninterruptible power supply
- Proclamations for Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Gifted and Talented Awareness Week
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed internal audit report to the Audit Committee. The board will first convene in open session, then recess to closed session to discuss the report under Texas Government Code sections, and reconvene in open session for further discussion before adjourning.
- Discussion of Proposed Internal Audit Report to the Audit Committee Executive Summary
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.089, and 551.0821
- Public comment period
The provided minutes for the March 4, 2024, Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on agreements with the City of McAllen regarding the Discovery Center at Quinta Mazatlan and the McAllen ISD Wing at the International Museum of Arts & Science, following a closed session with legal counsel. The board will also review the 2023-2024 list of certified T-TESS appraisers and hold its second budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year, covering topics such as staffing, compensation, enrollment projections, and budget reductions.
- Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2022-118 with the City of McAllen's Discovery Center at Quinta Mazatlan
- Discussion and possible action on Resolution and Agreement No. 2022-160 for the McAllen ISD Wing at the International Museum of Arts & Science
- Discussion and possible action on the 2023-2024 list of Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers
- 2024-2025 Second Budget Workshop including TASB Staffing Review, compensation plan, budget reduction plan, and fund balance report
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including terminating a construction contract with Noble Texas Builders, approving summer school programs, and adopting a resolution regarding chaplains. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the district's Texas Academic Performance Report and a closed session for personnel, safety, and legal matters.
- Terminate Contract No. 2023-202 with Noble Texas Builders, LLC for new mariachi and black box buildings at McAllen High, McAllen Memorial High, and James Nikki Rowe High Schools
- Approve 2024 Summer School Programs
- Adopt resolution in compliance with Senate Bill 763 considering chaplains
- Approve consent agenda items including RFP 2024-1022 for CTE supplies, RFP 2022-1038 for special education equipment, and RFP 2024-1020 for professional development
- Approve amended agreement with City of McAllen for CDBG funding for track lighting at Dorothea Brown Middle School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Board Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a Level III grievance hearing for Sandra Pitchford. The board will recess into closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the grievance, then reconvene in open session to address it. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).
- Level III Grievance Hearing for Sandra Pitchford (closed session discussion, open session action)
The provided minutes for the February 26, 2024, Special Board Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list outcomes.
Board Workshop
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop, with the main item being the first budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will discuss the draft budget and compensation plan. Public comments are also scheduled.
- 2024-2025 first budget workshop
- Draft 24-25 budget compensation plan
- Public comment period
The provided minutes for the February 12, 2024, Board Workshop contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from the superintendent, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, a contract for new surveillance cameras and intercom systems at three schools, and a January budget amendment. The board will also discuss policy updates, a resolution for Senate Bill 763, and reports on taxes and finances, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Final payment to NM Contracting LLC for Contract No. 2021-131 Central Utility Plant Upgrades at McAllen High School Phase II
- 2024-2025 School Calendar including Extended Year Additional Days School Year
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement No. 2024-310 with City of McAllen for Schoolyard Forests
- Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2024-1025 for new surveillance cameras and intercom systems at McAllen Memorial High School, William B. Travis Middle School, and Instruction and Guidance Center
- January Budget Amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The McAllen ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on Texas Education Agency intruder detection audit findings, internal intruder detection audits, and updates on pending state school safety requirements. The committee will recess into closed session for these discussions before reconvening in open session to take possible action.
- Discussion of TEA Intruder Detection Audit Findings at Jose De Escandon Elementary School and James "Nikki" Rowe High School
- Discussion of Internal Intruder Detection Audits
- Update on Pending State School Safety Requirements including fencing, entry resistant film, door/area numbering, and map updates
- Mandatory Corrective Action Training related to audit findings
The provided document contains only the meeting title, date, and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will discuss and possibly act on a district-wide Pre-K 4 program, a December budget amendment, and several consent agenda items including contracts for library books, career and technology supplies, and final payments for construction projects. The board will also go into closed session to discuss personnel, school safety, litigation, and real estate acquisition.
- Discussion and possible action on district-wide Pre-K 4 program
- December budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Final payments to D & F Industries for HVAC improvements at Lamar Academy and Rowe High School
- Final payments to CS Advantage USAA for re-roofing at Roosevelt and Sam Houston Elementary schools
- Amendment to real estate sales contract with Almondine Properties, LLC
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive board actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the text.
Board Workshop
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop on January 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The main agenda item is a team-building session for new board member orientation, led by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez. The board will also recess into closed session to discuss pending or potential litigation and possible real estate acquisition, then reconvene and adjourn.
- New Board Member Orientation led by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.072 for pending/potential litigation
- Closed session for possible real estate acquisition
- Public comment period