At its Nov. 11 meeting the McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees voted on routine business and contract authorizations.

Key actions and outcomes:

- Consent agenda (items a–f): motion by Trustee Sofia Pena, second by Trustee Kittleman; motion carries 6–0.

- Purchase of proposed elementary and middle school library book titles (posted Oct. 1–Oct. 30 in compliance with Senate Bill 13): motion to approve carried 6–0.

- Student and staff study abroad program to Salamanca, Spain (June 13–27): board approved the trip 6–0; item includes course participation and room/board/transportation arrangements.

- October 2025 budget amendment for FY 2025–26 (adjustments including a vinyl wrap at Perez for $8,465; reimbursements to maintenance for $200,000 in contracted maintenance; video wall purchase from school safety allotment approx. $70,171): motion to approve carried 6–0.

- Competitive sealed proposals and procurement actions:
• Veterans Memorial Stadium upgrades (CSP 2026‑1020): board approved contractor rankings, authorized administration to begin negotiations with the highest‑ranked contractor and authorized the superintendent to execute a contract under Texas Government Code procedures; motions carried 6–0 (three parts).
• Silent panic alarm system rebid (CSP 2026‑1019): board approved ranking, authorized negotiations and contract execution; motions carried 6–0 (three parts).

- Board directed the superintendent to set a workshop date to review and update the McAllen ISD strategic plan; motion to set a date and coordinate with trustees passed 6–0.

- After a closed session the board approved human resources recommendations and a list of resignations/retirees for 2025–26; motions carried 6–0.

The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.