McAllen ISD Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Budget, Authorize First Bond Issuance, and Approve Compensation Plan at Tonight's Regular Meeting
McAllen ISD, Board of Trustees, Budget Adoption, Bond 2026, Compensation Plan, McAllen TX
Staff Report
McAllen TX - The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Ricardo Chapa Boardroom at the district’s administration building, 2000 N. 23rd St. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate, formal adoption of the budget, approval of the compensation plan, and authorization of the first bond issuance from the district’s voter-approved $335 million bond program.
Public Hearing and Budget Adoption
The meeting will open with a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and proposed 2026 tax rate, submitted by Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations Lorena Garcia. The board will then consider formal adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, under item 7.C.5.
The board will also consider approval of the May and June budget amendment for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, under item 7.C.3.
Compensation Plan
The board will consider approval of the 2026-2027 compensation plan under item 7.C.4. The plan was presented to the board in detail at last Wednesday’s budget workshop and includes a $1,000 raise for all teachers, with additional pass-through amounts for teachers at the three-year and five-year experience thresholds tied to state teacher retention allotment requirements, a 3% midpoint increase for hourly employees, and a 1% midpoint increase for administrators.
Bond Issuance
Under item 7.C.6, the board will consider an order authorizing the issuance of McAllen ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026, and levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for their payment. The order would also delegate authority to the Board President and Superintendent to execute certain documents related to the bond sale. The district plans to issue $100 million as the first tranche of the $335 million bond program approved by voters May 2. The board will also consider approval of Request for Qualifications No. 2026-1039 for bond underwriting services under item 7.C.8.
Additional Action Items
The board will consider a report and possible action on the Bond 2026 program update under item 7.C.2.
Under item 7.C.7, the board will consider Competitive Sealed Proposal No. 2027-1004 for the Dorothea Brown Middle School Community Track Parking Lot Project.
Under item 7.B.1, the board will consider the second reading of policy DGBA local covering employee complaints and grievances, following extended discussion at the June 2 special meeting. Under item 7.B.2, the board will consider delegating to the superintendent the authority to hire Chapter 21 contract and professional at-will employees.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes a broad slate of agreements, contracts, and purchasing items. Among the notable items are a memorandum of understanding with the Hidalgo County Head Start Program for special education and related services; an industry training agreement with South Texas College for Parent and Family Engagement Program training; a memorandum of understanding for student mental and behavioral health services with Admore Behavioral Therapy LLC; interlocal agreements with South Texas College for Achieve Early College High School, the Rowe High School P-TECH Program, and dual credit programs for 2026-2027; an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin for the OnRamps program; and an interlocal agreement with UTRGV AmeriCorps for college awareness programs.
Also on the consent agenda are a rescission and reapproval of the PREP Residency MOU with UTRGV; a new MOU with Alternative Certification for Teacher-Rio Grande Valley and PSJA for teacher residency and certification pathways; a Grow Your Own MOU with Region One ESC; apprenticeship-related instruction agreements with Reach University and 240 Certification; an adult education and literacy MOU with Region One ESC; a TEEMS subscription agreement with Region 18 ESC; a memorandum of agreement with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health; a second amendment to the McAllen High School Tennis Court Facilities Use Agreement with South Texas College; and a new districtwide vending machine services contract.
Purchasing and supply-chain items on the consent agenda include a new round of library books and audiovisual equipment, special education equipment and supplies, career and technology education instructional supplies, professional development and site licenses, apparel and awards, student athletic insurance, building and maintenance materials, and disposal of out-of-adoption instructional materials through sale to a used book wholesaler.
Reports
The board will receive reports on the district’s intention to apply for federal grants, the School Health and Related Services program, and a Child Nutrition Program strategic plan. The board will also receive an update on the 2023-2026 District Safety and Security Audit Report in closed session.
Closed Session
The board will enter closed session to discuss human resources recommendations for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, employee resignations and retirements, a recommendation for the Director of Employee Benefits and Safety/Risk Management for 2026-2027, a recommendation for the principal at Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary for 2026-2027, school safety and security including the district safety and security audit report, pending litigation, and a possible real estate acquisition.
Action on closed session items will occur in open session upon the board’s return, including possible action on the principal recommendation for Dr. Pablo Perez Elementary.