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Votes at a glance: McAllen ISD board actions, Jan. 17, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal board actions and votes taken at the Jan. 17 McAllen ISD Board of Trustees meeting, including donations, policy amendments, procurements, contracts and personnel approvals.
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees took multiple formal actions at its Jan. 17 meeting. Below is a concise, board‑approved summary of items that received motions and votes during the meeting. Counts and mover/second details are included as recorded in the meeting transcript.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of donation from Leonel Gonzalez Elementary PTO (canopies and pavers): Motion by Trustee Rivera; second Trustee Gallardo. Vote recorded: 6–0 (motion passes). Provenance: item introduced at 1656–1726; vote at 1727–1737.
- Consent agenda (Items 9A–9D): Motion by Trustee Regalado; second Trustee Rivera. Vote recorded: 6–0 (motion passes). Provenance: item introduced at 1751–1761.
- Approval of policy revisions (Task B policy review) with amendments: Motion to approve with amendments to BF Local and FNG Local by Trustee Regalado; second Trustee Aliseta. Vote recorded: 7–0 (motion passes). Provenance: discussion at 4391–4698; vote recorded 4682–4688.
- Approval of RFP 2025‑1022 ranking (facilities needs assessment) and authorization to negotiate and execute contract upon successful negotiations: Motion by Trustee Gallardo and subsequent motions by Trustee Rivera; votes recorded: 7–0. Provenance: item at 6508–6613.
- Approval of competitive sealed proposal 2025‑1028 ranking for safety/security film (Phase 3) and authorization to negotiate/execute per statute: Motions by trustees; vote recorded: 7–0. Provenance: item at 6829–6934.
- Approval of RFQ 2025‑1003 ranking for bond‑counsel services and authorization to negotiate/execute contract: Motion by Trustee Regalado; second Trustee Rivera; vote recorded: 7–0. Provenance: item at 6694–6795.
- Approval of December 2024 budget amendment for FY 2024–25: Motion by Trustee Gallardo; second Trustee Rivera; vote recorded: 7–0. Provenance: item at 6652–6694.
- Approval to proceed with contingent‑fee legal services for storm claims (Millen & Millen PLLC) after statutory findings: Motions to adopt findings and to approve engagement passed unanimously; vote recorded: 7–0. Provenance: public notice at 1588 and contract action at 7076–7222.
- Approval of amended language to advanced course list for UIL no‑pass/no‑play (exclude courses taught solely by college/university staff without MISD partner): Motion by Trustee Aliseta; second Trustee Dela Garza Lopez; vote recorded: 7–0. Provenance: item at 3963–4373.
- Approval of request for qualifications ranking and negotiation for bond‑counsel and other procurement items: Motions and votes recorded as part of business and operations agenda items (most 7–0). Provenance: items at 6694–6795 and 6829–6934.
- Approval of appointment for athletic coordinator / head football coach at James N. “Nicky” Rowe High School: Administration recommended Henry Jamar Taylor; motion passed (voice vote recorded: 6–0). Provenance: closed‑session item reported in open session at 11058–11083.
- Approval of human resources recommendations (employment list): Motion passed (6–0) following closed session. Provenance: closed session item and open‑session action at 11008–11021.
- Superintendent contract extension: Motion to extend superintendent contract by one year and add $10,000 salary adjustment beginning FY 2025–26. Motion carried 5–1 (motion passes). Provenance: closed session and open session action at 11096–11258.
Notes and next steps: For several procurement items the board authorized administration to negotiate with the highest‑ranked firms and to proceed to the next firm if negotiations were unsuccessful; the superintendent was authorized to execute contracts after successful negotiations. Contract execution and detailed terms will be reported to the board when completed.
