{ "city": "McAllen Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1045/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on educator partnership agreements and 2026 bond oversight", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=756183", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board Workshop-Strategic Planning Roundtable", "headline": "Board discusses 2026 strategic planning status at workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=749950", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board Workshop-Community/Stakeholder", "headline": "Board to discuss strategic development process with MoakCasey, LLC", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=751799", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $13M+ in education partnerships and budget hearing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=748579", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board workshop to discuss 2026 bond project management and construction", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=749948", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board workshop to review 2026-2027 school district budget proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=750249", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Community/Stakeholder Board Workshop Cancelled", "headline": "McAllen ISD to discuss strategic planning process", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=749946", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "School Safety and Security Committee Meeting", "headline": "McAllen ISD safety committee to review security audits and upgrades", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=746671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "McAllen ISD board to vote on $2M+ in instructional and athletic contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=745559", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=745559", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "McAllen ISD board to discuss 2026-2027 budget proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=745560", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=745560", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "McAllen ISD Board Workshop to recognize student and team achievements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=745537", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=745537", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "McAllen ISD board certifies May 2 bond results and swears in new officers", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=743392", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=743392", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $2026 bond reimbursement resolution and new interlocal contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=743480", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=743480", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget planning", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=743363", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=743363", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to recognize first registered apprentices and adopt mental health proclamation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=741640", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=741640", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to hold Level III Grievance Hearing for Sonia Guerra", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=738647", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=738647", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on education contracts, proclamations, and budget changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=738592", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=738592", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "McAllen ISD to discuss 2026-2027 budget and employee benefits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=738568", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=738568", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Workshop", "headline": "Board to recognize district spelling bee and science Olympiad winners", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=735501", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=735501", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget staffing and compensation", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=733539", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=733539", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board workshop to review purchasing scoring matrix for future contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=734491", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=734491", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "McAllen ISD board to vote on textbook adoption and budget amendment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=733708", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=733708", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "School Safety and Security Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=733544", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=731373", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=731373", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1045?meeting=730747", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1045?meeting=730747", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1045" } ] }