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Avila told the board that strong elementary music specialists and dedicated middle-school specialists create a foundation that enables McAllen students to succeed in high-school fine-arts programs. “We are so blessed that our students are not pulled to choose between a plethora of electives, but instead are allowed the time to focus for 3 years on band, choir, orchestra, art, or drama, while being taught by specialists in those specific areas,” Avila said. She asked the district to \"keep this foundation as it is, without changes to staffing.\"

Avila cited competition results and participation figures: she said McAllen middle schools entered 18 choirs in the UIL concert and sight-reading contest and 15 received sweepstakes awards, and that McAllen students made up 47% of the all-region 15 choir. She also said the district's music department received the Best Communities for Music Education national award for 13 consecutive years. The public-comment rules posted during the meeting limited speakers to two minutes; the board did not take action on Avila's request during the meeting.

Avila's comments were made during the public-comment item and were recorded as part of the meeting's public record; the transcript does not show trustees responding with specific commitments or motions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McAllen ISD Regular Board Meeting (May 13, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 13 McAllen ISD special meeting, Beverly Avila urged the board during public comment to maintain current fine-arts staffing and vertical team structures, citing awards and student participation statistics.","taxTitle","MCALLEN ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14239,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059674,"McAllen ISD board approves human-resources recommendations, renews employee contracts 7-0 after closed session",38,2962000,3000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293998-66cc8b8a8051952b7417016974a83b10&start=2962&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293998-66cc8b8a8051952b7417016974a83b10/thumbnail_2962000.jpg","/articles/6059674/Texas/McAllen-ISD-board-approves-human-resources-recommendations-renews-employee-contracts-7-0-after-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059674-069b1a42bbc09989ef575c900c96d19a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771123344&Signature=CG5niZFB5ldXLaDvWQsAPn2Z4myUjjscedXCONQ~robsPLISIXGfmmli4FCKXCLJ9kPwbm~pxyW8CFJyBApyTuBU26U4aStXFVTPc7XDLWouMfC9YB3v1CCuvfS66enDfKxizjOty3fOviZsFClxRnUrL5to9mKN567MEtQtpvEMizDyZ2718HGGhwEga-wtJsUBgAj6bUjkEPDnIGXx7QwJNXZS~AjpHIl7wFPBdPubnD8656Ma6Uf9keyaEUtIAojLgyBXKPRpwdGFXfgGr4lhNgii8b0dMCdGFGiv3fPjpi66abD48bgPsf9YFDXkXlIDPW4qs0jFcVOHsVqeKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","It is 6:44 p.m. on May 13, 2025, when the McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees returned from closed session and moved to act on human-resources items, approving recommendations and contract renewals in two unanimous votes.

Dr. Gutierrez presented administration recommendations on human-resources matters for the 2024-25 school year. Trustee Regalado moved to approve the human-resources recommendations described under agenda item 8a; Trustee Delagarza seconded the motion, and the board voted 7-0 to approve it. Later, under agenda item 8c, the board considered the superintendent's recommendations concerning renewal of employee contracts for the 2025-26 school year. The list provided by Dr. Canales, chief human resources officer, was presented for the board; Trustee Regalado moved to approve the renewals, Trustee Delagarza Lopez seconded, and the motion passed 7-0.

The board recorded that item 8b (resignations and retirees) was provided for information only; no action was required. For items 8d and 8e (possible nonrenewal of probationary and term contracts), the administration reported that no employees were on the nonrenewal lists, so no board action was necessary.

The board also noted that closed-session topics had included school safety and security, pending and potential litigation, and possible real estate acquisition; no public actions on those items were recorded in open session.","After returning from closed session, the McAllen ISD Board of Trustees approved human-resources recommendations and accepted the superintendent's contract renewal recommendations for the 2025-26 school year by unanimous vote; the board recorded no nonrenewals and noted resignations/retirees as information only.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059679,"McAllen ISD board proclaims May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month",157,645000,802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293998-66cc8b8a8051952b7417016974a83b10&start=645&end=802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293998-66cc8b8a8051952b7417016974a83b10/thumbnail_645000.jpg","/articles/6059679/Texas/McAllen-ISD-board-proclaims-May-2025-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059679-15cf6f3e0eaa26ec50df55d98804ab82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771123344&Signature=cUzfXOwFzMUd9jgfiQvlMxWhcwTxRs6P9QbPrVzUSDd~00TlIF6h2retXZVYH9ECB6MNABgRLRUG7UIA1WA~qErGXpUQSzbSbO4hiu2joyq~YnNatqzSdhCLj8u~ehbYSVwoSi3f0TJFx-XRLpDzCtuVzzf3N9f4A8cDnVOwCINvBti2aY49XmUHH5aTAo0yRrVdb8SQXI0l-s-UACyeIjcNHkwsNvYT974JEMNjttkXAt3emVjsQWvI5w6vb~q3EMrO~32E5NAbZ-CmwbMYoQgSbErN~LnVN0HDWyA8D0G4nBcG1lNLuKH-ikVmaxIAyIK5z5c9xz4Ht1MhfBHjTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustee Erica De La Garza Lopez read a proclamation declaring May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month and the McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to adopt it during a special meeting on May 13, 2025, at UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy.

The proclamation, introduced by Dr. Gutierrez and presented with students and staff in attendance, said the month is an opportunity to increase public understanding of mental health and to promote access to services. Trustee Erica De La Garza Lopez read the text and attested the proclamation, which was seconded by Trustee Sofia Mercier Pena; the board approved the item by a 7-0 vote.

The board and administration invited scholarship recipients and staff to the front for the proclamation, including Chanel De Leon and Daniela Sofia Osondo (scholarship recipients), Norma Cabrera (director for college, career and counseling) and Adrian Garza (family treatment program manager). The administration recommended adoption of the proclamation.

The action was procedural: the board adopted the proclamation recognizing mental health awareness and publicly honoring students and staff involved with district supports. The board did not take additional, binding policy or budget actions tied to the proclamation during the meeting.","The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to adopt a proclamation observing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and recognized student scholarship recipients and district staff involved in mental health supports.","actionData","errors"]

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