McAllen ISD trustees approve emergency‑manager stipends, pre‑bond planning negotiations and library purchases

McAllen Independent School District trustees met Oct. 7 and approved a series of administrative motions, including two $10,000 stipends for staff filling interim emergency‑manager duties, authorization to begin contract negotiations for pre‑bond planning services and the purchase of library titles posted under Senate Bill 13.

The actions were taken during the regular board meeting in the Doctor Ricardo Chapa Boardroom and were recorded as passed by roll call or by general voice vote, with most motions passing unanimously.

Why it matters: The stipends temporarily assign emergency‑management duties to existing staff while the district searches for a permanent manager; the pre‑bond planning work will inform any future bond package and associated project scopes; the library purchases proceed under the public‑review requirements of Senate Bill 13 and set the district’s acquisition list for elementary and middle school librarians.

What the board approved

- Consent agenda: A motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Trustee Delagarza Lopez and seconded by Trustee Sofia…