McAllen Independent School District, TX

Special Board Meeting

The McAllen ISD Board holds a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve four educator partnership agreements aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers. The board will also receive a 2026 bond update, select underwriters for bond issuance, and consider creating a bond oversight committee. Closed-session items include principal recommendations and employee resignations.

• Vote on PREP MOU with Region One ESC (No. 2027-042)
• Vote on Apprenticeship Pathway MOU with WGU (No. 2027-064)
• Vote on PREP Grow Your Own MOU with UTRGV (No. 2027-067)
• Vote on PREP GYO MOU with South Texas College (No. 2027-088)
• Select senior underwriter and co-managers for 2026 bond issuance

Board Workshop-Strategic Planning Roundtable

The McAllen ISD Board holds a workshop to review the current status of its 2026 strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez presents an update on the district’s strategic development, with Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Albert Canales also involved. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Board Workshop-Community/Stakeholder

The McAllen Independent School District Board will hold a community and stakeholder workshop. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding the district's strategic development process led by MoakCasey, LLC.

• Discussion of the McAllen Independent School District strategic development process by MoakCasey, LLC

Regular Meeting

The McAllen ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on over a dozen memoranda of understanding, interlocal agreements, and contracts with regional education partners, including South Texas College and The University of Texas at Austin.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 budget and proposed 2026 tax rate
• Memorandum of Understanding No. 2027-069 with Hidalgo County Head Start Program ($1.2M estimated)
• Request for Proposal No. 2024-1018 for Library Books, Audiovisual Supplies & Equipment ($450K estimated)
• Interlocal Agreement No. 2027-021 with South Texas College for Achieve Early College High School
• Rescission of MOU No. 2027-006 PREP Residency and approval of updated version with UTRGV

Board Workshop

The McAllen ISD Board will hold a workshop to review bond project management and construction progress. Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent, will lead the discussion with a presentation by Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. The session is procedural and does not include formal decisions.

Board Workshop

The McAllen ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget, including revenues, appropriations, tax rates, and staffing. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 Proposed Budget (revenues, appropriations, tax rate, compensation)
• Public Notice and Taxpayer Impact Statement included
• Draft Budget Book and Staffing Guidelines presented

Community/Stakeholder Board Workshop Cancelled

The board will hold a Community/Stakeholder Board Workshop. The primary focus is a discussion regarding the district's strategic planning process provided by MoakCasey, LLC.

• Discussion of the McAllen Independent School District strategic planning process provided by MoakCasey, LLC

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The School Safety and Security Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on four closed-session items: the 2023–26 District Safety and Security Audit Report, the Silent Panic Alert (Raptor) system, Texas Education Agency intruder detection audits, and facility enhancements. No open-session decisions are listed on this agenda.

• 2023–26 District Safety and Security Audit Report
• Silent Panic Alert (Raptor) system
• Texas Education Agency Intruder Detection Audit(s)
• Facility Enhancements

Special Meeting

The McAllen Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve multiple contracts and agreements, including a $2.1M Career and Technology Education instructional supplies RFP and a $1.8M athletic equipment reconditioning contract. The board will also consider policy changes, donations, and updates on bond projects and pre-K outcomes.

• $2.1M Career and Technology Education instructional supplies RFP (No. 2024-1022)
• $1.8M athletic equipment reconditioning RFP (No. 2025-1019)
• Industry training agreement with South Texas College for deaf education services (No. 2027-023)
• Donation of JV and varsity softball lockers for Nikki Rowe High School
• Policy amendments on compensation and employee grievances

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a notice of scheduled maintenance.

Board Workshop

The McAllen Independent School District board will hold a workshop to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget, including compensation, staffing, benefits, and athletics. The discussion will be led by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez and Deputy Superintendent Lorena Garcia.

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Board Workshop

The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to recognize various students and academic teams. The meeting includes a period for public comment and a series of recognitions for academic, athletic, and artistic achievements.

• Recognition of Braille and Low Vision Challenge Participants
• Recognition of Special Olympics Track and Field Area Competition
• Recognition of 2026 Chess National Qualifiers and Winners
• Recognition of state qualifiers for TMSCA, Science Fair, and Science Olympiad
• Recognition of Luminary, QuestBridge, and Thrive scholarship recipients

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.

Special Board Meeting

The McAllen ISD board meets to certify the official results of the May 2, 2026 bond election and conduct routine organizational business including swearing in new officers and reorganizing the board. No new spending or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Certify May 2, 2026 bond election results
• Declare official results of the $ bond election (May 2, 2026)
• Recognize outgoing board president
• Nominate and swear in new officers
• Reorganize the Board of Trustees

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The McAllen ISD board will meet May 12 to discuss and possibly act on several contracts, policy changes, and financial reports. Items include a resolution for reimbursement of prior school construction costs from bond proceeds, interlocal agreements with UT-RGV and South Texas College, and an April budget amendment for FY 2025-26.

• Adopt Lupus Awareness Month proclamation
• Vote on Interlocal Contract No. 2027-001 with UT Rio Grande Valley for speech-language services
• Vote on Industry Training Agreement No. 2027-002 with South Texas College for STRIDES program
• Amend policy DEC (LOCAL) on payment for accumulated leave upon retirement (first reading)
• Approve April 2026 budget amendment for FY 2025-26

The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and a link to the meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Board Workshop

The McAllen Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The discussion will cover the district's financial outlook, compensation planning, and employee benefits.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget financial outlook
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget compensation planning
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget employee benefits

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The McAllen ISD board will meet April 28 to recognize the district’s first cohort of registered apprentices and consider adopting a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior minutes, continuing-education announcements, and closed-session discussions on human-resources recommendations, resignations, school safety, potential litigation, and possible real-estate acquisition.

• Recognition of McAllen ISD’s Registered Apprentices – Cohort 1
• Possible adoption of Proclamation Regarding Mental Health Awareness Month
• Discussion and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement 2027-005 Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
• Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-270 Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program with Hidalgo County Juvenile Board
• Approval of Board of Education meeting minutes from April 7, 14, and 28 workshops and hearings

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.

Special Board Meeting

The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Level III Grievance Hearing for Sonia Guerra.

• Level III Grievance Hearing for Sonia Guerra

The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Regular Meeting

The McAllen ISD board will discuss and possibly act on several proclamations, contracts, donations, and reports at its April 14, 2026 meeting. Items include adopting proclamations for Autism Awareness Month and Month of the Military Child, approving multiple RFPs for supplies and services, and reviewing literacy efforts and a 3-year health plan.

• Adopt proclamation for Autism Awareness Month (April 2026)
• Adopt proclamation for Month of the Military Child (April 2026)
• Vote on RFP No. 2025-1016 for Special Education Equipment and Supplies
• Vote on RFP No. 2024-1018 for Library Books and Audiovisual Supplies
• Approve Program Agreement No. 2026-193 with UTRGV for Educational Diagnostician Certification Program

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.

Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The discussion will focus on employee benefits and the sustainability of recurring cost growth.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 budget
• Employee benefits update (health plan, pharmacy plan, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation)
• Review of recurring cost growth and sustainability

The provided document is a landing page for the meeting minutes and does not contain the text of the proceedings. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in this source.

Workshop

The McAllen ISD board workshop will recognize student winners from the 2026 district spelling bee, Battle of the Books, and Elementary Science Olympiad. Athletic and fine arts teams from all three high schools will also receive board recognition.

• Recognition of 2026 District Spelling Bee Winners
• Recognition of Battle of the Books District and Regional Winners
• Recognition of Elementary District Science Olympiad Winners
• Recognition of McAllen Memorial, James "Nikki" Rowe, and McAllen High School Athletics
• Recognition of McAllen High, McAllen Memorial, and James "Nikki" Rowe High School Fine Arts Vertical Teams

The provided document is a landing page for the March 24, 2026 Student Recognition Workshop minutes but does not contain the text of the proceedings. No decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in the source.

Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget, specifically focusing on staffing and compensation. The discussion includes a Pay System Maintenance Report from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

• Discussion of 2026-2027 budget staffing and compensation
• Review of TASB Pay System Maintenance Report
• Discussion of student enrollment
• Review of recruitment and retention efforts
• Discussion of stipends and budget outlook

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes document without the accompanying text.

Board Workshop

The McAllen ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss a purchasing scoring matrix presented by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez. The matrix, submitted by Deputy Superintendent Lorena Garcia, outlines criteria for evaluating vendor bids. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of purchasing scoring matrix for future contracts
• Presentation by Dr. René Gutiérrez, Superintendent

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The McAllen Independent School District board will meet on March 9, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on several key items, including textbook adoption for K-12 math, a February budget amendment for FY 2025-2026, and multiple contract approvals for services like advertising, athletic equipment, and fuel. The board will also address school safety protocols and employee recommendations in closed session.

• Adoption of publishers for K-12 math textbooks
• February budget amendment for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of RFP No. 2024-1014 for advertising and marketing services
• Approval of RFP No. 2025-1019 for athletic equipment and supplies
• Approval of RFP No. 2026-1028 for fuel products and delivery services

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

Board Workshop

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Special Board Meeting

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Regular Meeting

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Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026–2027 budget. The discussion includes a review of the 2024-2025 prior year and an update on the 2025-2026 current year.

• Discussion of 2026–2027 Budget Outlook and Planning

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss calling a bond election and approving the 2026-2027 school calendar. The meeting also includes reviews of quarterly tax collections and a January budget amendment.

• Discussion and possible action on calling a bond election
• Discussion and possible action on the 2026-2027 School Calendar
• January Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• RFP No. 2024-1023 for catering, entertainment, field trips, and rentals
• RFP No. 2024-1021 for apparel, awards, incentives, and printing

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 District Annual Report and the Texas Academic Performance Report. The body will also consider several contract amendments and reports on academic progress and pre-bond planning.

• Public hearing for 2024-2025 District Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Possible action on Request for Proposal 2026-1023 for Charter Bus Services
• Final payments to Insight Public Sector for McAllen High School security surveillance and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary intercom systems
• Possible action on Local Improvement Plan for Jose de Escandon Elementary
• Report on pre-bond planning and intention to apply for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

School Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on safety audits and emergency training. Several items will be discussed in a closed session before returning to open session for possible action.

• Intruder Detection Audit(s)
• Emergency Management Trainings
• Three (3) Year District Audit Report
• Appointment of a possible new committee member