May 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum

3. Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance – Mission                       

4. Public Expressions 

5. Superintendent's Report

5.A. District Update by Mr. Aaron Collins, Superintendent/CEO

5.B. Presentations/Recognitions

1. Joel Rogers, Site Director, South Bryant Campus
2. Sandra Sanchez, Assistant Director, Enrollment & Student Services

5.C. Financial

5.C.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2025 - Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer


 

5.C.2. Review the FY2025-2026 Preliminary District Budget in accordance with the School District Budget Act. The budget will be presented for adoption in June 2025. [Business & Finance]
 

5.D. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]

1. AEFL Graduation Ceremony;Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.; District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
2. Project Search Graduation, Thursday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.; Downtown Wyndham Grand, 10 N. Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City
3. Annual Blue Out Celebration, Friday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.; District Center, room Big 3, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
4. Memorial Day Holiday - Offices Closed; Monday, May 26
5. BPOC Graduation Ceremony; Friday, May 30, 2:00 p.m.; Automotive Technology Center - Auditorium, South Bryant Campus, 4901 South Bryant Ave, Oklahoma City
6. Practical Nursing White Coat Pinning Ceremony, Monday, June 16, 1:00 p.m.; 800 South Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City
7. June Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, June 17; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
8. Aviation Graduation; Monday, June 23, 4:00 p.m.; District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
9. Annual Oklahoma Summit - CareerTech Summer Conference; Sunday-Tuesday, August 3-5; Tulsa Cox Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

5.E. Board Member Reports

6. Board Reports for Review (no action required): 
David Martin, Deputy Superintendent
Jeremy Cowley, Associate Superintendent, Innovation & Knowledge Management
Romel Muex-Pullen, Associate Superintendent, Quality & Strategy Management
Ronald Grant, Senior Director, Business & Finance
Robyn Miller, Senior Director, Operations
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Engagement
Kayleen Wichert, Senior Director, Instructional Quality & Workforce Engagement

7. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the April 8, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.  [Administration]

8. Motion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Docket Item(s):
[The following matters may be approved in their entirety by the Board upon motion made, seconded and passed by a majority vote of the Board members. However, upon request by any Board member, anyone or more of said matters will be removed from the consent docket and acted upon separately.]

A. Transfer of funds, in the amount of $97,832.29, from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of April 2025. [Business & Finance]

 

9. Motion, discussion, and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following General Business Items (s):

9.A. Revised Board Policies sections 4-6 (Reviewed by the Board Policy Committee April 24, 2025). [Administration]

9.B. Revision of BP-1001, Mission, Vision, Core Values, Core Competencies, and Pillars. (reviewed by the Board Policy Committee on April 24, 2025 [Administration]

9.C. Motion and vote to declare Board Office No. 2 vacant due to Ms. Sarah McKinney's resignation effective April 30, 2025. [Administration]

9.D. Motion and vote to declare Board Office No. 7 vacant due to Mr. Jimmy McKinney's resignation effective May 13, 2025. [Administration]

9.E. Declare list of equipment as surplus and no longer of use to the District, and instruct the Superintendent to dispose of the items in a legal manner. (Attached) [Operations]

9.F. Extension of the contract between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) for Project Search Training, placement and employment.  The First Amendment to the contract extends the contract period from June 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025, which aligns to the federal fiscal year (October 1–September 30) and adds terms to the original contract's section IV. [Instruction]

9.G. Collaborative Agreement between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma through the University Outreach/College of Continuing Education Center for Early Childhood Professional Development.  The purpose of this agreement is for MTC's Early Childhood program to participate in the specialized training and certification offered through Oklahoma University effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026. [Instruction]

9.H. Lease Agreement between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and Sunbeam Family Services to operate a Head Start/Early Head Start service at the South Bryant Campus and identified as Early Education Center South.  The agreement is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. [Operations]

9.I. Lease Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and Community Action Agency to operate a Head Start and Day Care Center at the Springlake Campus. The term is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. [Operations]

9.J. The Lease Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office to lease property at the Public Safety Academy at the South Bryant Campus.  The MOU is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. [Operations]

9.K. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and the Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc. (DRTC).  The purpose is to provide physical space for DRTC staff at the Aviation Center in the event of a catastrophic event at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (FAA). Term is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.

9.L. Approval of the FY26 Salary Schedule updates to reflect position updates and FSLA non-exempt position updates. [Business & Finance]

9.M. Adoption of the FY2024-2025 Amendment No.3 to the District Budget, in accordance with the School District Budget Act. [Business & Finance]

9.N. Approval of Universal Service Fund E-Rate Category 1 Fiscal Year 2026 Awards totaling $67,329.79.  These funds will subsidize 90% of our internet costs at our Springlake and South Bryant Campus. [Operations]

9.O. Approval to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $1,200 from Kruger International (KI) to sponsor a professional reception after the NOpioids: Power in Prevention Summit. [Operations]

9.P. Use of buildings and equipment for Metro Tech to host Tech Trek Summer Camp, which is a career exploratory camp for ages 10–14 years old between June 2-27, 2025. [Instruction]

9.Q. FY 25 General Mutual Cooperation Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and The Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County.  The purpose of this agreement is to enable the School District to call upon the County from time to time to use the County’s equipment, labor, and supplies to assist with various areas owned by the School District, including parking lots, access roads, drainage areas, and other properties.  The term of this Agreement is from May 5, 2025, to June 30, 2025. [Administration]

9.R. Agreement for Specific Assistance between Metro Technology Centers and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County. This agreement serves as an addendum to the original General Mutual Cooperation Agreement regarding the use of the County’s equipment, labor, and supplies to assist with various projects owned by Metro Technology Centers. This addendum requests specific assistance for the reconstruction, repair, and improvement of the parking lot located at the Aviation Campus on SW 54th Street and MacArthur, Oklahoma City. The actual contract costs for materials, equipment, and labor shall not exceed $218,000 without additional written approval. The term of this agreement is from May 5, 2025, to June 30, 2025. [Administration]

9.S. FY 26 General Mutual Cooperation Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and The Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County.  The purpose of this agreement is to enable the School District to call upon the County from time to time to use the County’s equipment, labor, and supplies to assist with various areas owned by the School District, including parking lots, access roads, drainage areas, and other properties.  The term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. [Administration]

10. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove Personnel Items [Human Resources]

10.A. Employment of the persons listed below:

10.A.1. Probationary 

Karrie Davis	Evening Custodian	5/27/2025
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Springlake, Operations
Jonathan (Addison-Preferred Name) Crowder	Systems Specialist	5/27/2025
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	Information Technology Services
Valerie Hall	Teacher, Gateway to Technology PLTW	7/24/2025
	10-Month, Certified, Exempt, Instruction
	Extensions Program/Off Campus

10.A.2. Regular Full-Time (employees completing probationary employment):

Jerkiya Davis	Financial Aid Representative	5/28/2024
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	District Center - Financial Aid

10.A.3. Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty & Business & Industry Services Division:[Attached]

10.A.4. Re-Employ the Following Certified Teachers/Counselors for FY 25: [List Attached] 

10.B. Transfer:

Casey Rainbolt	From:  Manager, Economic & Workforce Development
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	Downtown Business Center
	To: Assistant Director, Economic & Workforce Development(Non-Certified)	4/9/2025
	12-Month, Exempt, District Leadership
	Downtown Business Center
Kaolin Porter	From: Administrative Specialist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	District Center.  Enrollment & Student Services
	To: Enrollment & Student Services Assistant	5/14/2025
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	District Center.  Enrollment & Student Services
Shelly Fairbanks	From: Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	District Center, Enrollment & Student Services
	To: Coordinator, Outreach & Recruitment	5/14/2025
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	District Center,  Enrollment & Student Services

10.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:
 

Stephanie Parker	Resignation	4/4/2025
	Transportation
	Bus Driver
Dalton Setzer	Resignation	4/21/2025
	BTC
	Technical Assistant, Culinary
Chaya Pennington	Resignation	4/16/2025
	BTC
	Instructor/Coordinatorm Culinary Arts
William Landon Young	Retirement	6/16/2025
	Guidance
	Studen Liaison
Brenda Anderson-Kasperiitis	Retirement	4/10/2025
	BTC
	Teacher, Legal Office/Customer Service

 

10.D. New Positions: (Reviewed by Board Personnel Committee 05/5/2025)
Business Development Liaison
Program and Curriculum Developer
Financial Aid Manager 

10.E. Eliminate the Following Positions: (Reviewed by Board Personnel Committee 05/25/2025)
Director, Financial Aid

11. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following Encumbrances and Purchasing Items:

11.A. FY2025 Encumbrances PO #2503876 - PO #2504466 (see attachment for a full list of the encumbrances). [Business & Finance]
               General Fund   $     563,454.35
               Building Fund   $  1,108,578.05
               Bond Fund       $     341,775.20
               Register Total   $  2,013,807.60

11.B. Encumbrance to General Genomics, Inc. (GGI) in the amount of $45,000 for the AI for Executive Training on May 20-22, 2025.  Cost is based upon the Memorandum of Understanding approved on July 16, 2024, and cost is reimbursed through participants' tuition. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

11.C. Encumbrance in the amount of $28,872.50 to Oklahoma City Airport Trust to pay for May and June lease agreement. [Business & Finance]

11.D. Encumbrance $36,000 for the tuition of eight non-TANF-eligible clients to take the CDL Training through Central Technology Center. The cost will be reimbursed through the TANF Empower program by Career Technology grant. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

11.E. Encumbrance to Mythics for Oracle cloud database services and support, at a total cost of $34,980.00.  This will be purchased through E&I Cooperative Services Contract #CNR01474 [IT]

11.F. Encumbrance to SHI International for managed user hardware endpoint, detection and response for a 3-year agreement, at a total cost of $222,750.00, including management and licenses.  This will be purchased through Oklahoma State Contract, SW1041SH. [IT]

11.G. Encumbrance to Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) in the amount of $28,000 for the purchase of two Ford Explorers.  Stock #2310 is $15,000, and stock #2320 is $13,000. Vehicles will be used in the Basic Peace Officer Certification Program, specifically the Law Enforcement Drive Training course. 

11.H. Encumbrance to Harris Ellis Equipment Company in the amount of $40,695.74 for the purchase of RX10KFIS Alignment Rack.[Instruction]

11.I. Encumbrance to Salon Equipment and Design of Oklahoma, LLC in the amount of $43,359.18 to replace pedicure, salon chairs, and other equipment in the Springlake Cosmetology building. [Instruction]

11.J. Encumbrance to John A. Marshall Co. in the amount of $28,214.96 for new classroom furniture in the Multimedia Journalism program at the Business and Technology Center. [Instruction]

11.K. Encumbrance to the Bank of Oklahoma in the amount of $1,000,923.62 for the STEM Academy Building bond lease for FY26. [Business & Finance]

11.L. Encumbrance to Maverick Insurance Group in the amount of $1,686,000.00 as the District's agent for property and liability insurance.  The amount includes an estimated 7% increase from last year's cost projected by Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group (OSIG). District Property & Liability Insurance.[Operations]

11.M. Encumbrance to Bancfirst Trust and Investment Management in the amount of $10,557,300.00 for FY26 principal and interest payments for the 2019 bond issue.[Business & Finance]

11.N. Continuation of agreement with Frontline Technologies for absence and time solution software and in the amount of $25,301.50 [Business & Finance]

11.O. Continuation of software agreement with Tyler Technologies for FY26 in the amount of $34,438.62.[Business & Finance]

11.P. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Bison Electrical Services LLC to provide maintenance and repairs for District electrical for FY 26.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-006.  This is year three (3) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.Q. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Durante Construction for building repair, maintenance and construction for FY26.  The services were competitively bid with RFP #22-002 and are in compliance with the Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Act.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business and Finance]

11.R. Continuance of Primary Vendor Contract with Focal Pointe of Oklahoma LLC to provide lawn care services for District campuses for FY26.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract competitively bid with RFP #23-001. [Business & Finance]

11.S. Continuance of Primary Vendor contract with Prosegur Services Group to provide armed security guard services for District campuses for FY26. The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-003.  This is year three (3) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.T. Primary Vendor Contract for FY26 to Sapphire Window Cleaning LLC to provide interior and exterior window cleaning services for Metro Technology Centers Springlake Campus, South Bryant Campus and Aviation Campus. The service was competitively bid using RFP #24-008 on March 11, 2024.  This is year two (2) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.U. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Waste Connections in the amount of $45,000 to provide trash removal services for FY26. The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-001. This is year three (3) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.V. Continuance of Primary Vendor contract with Allied Elevator to provide maintenance, repairs and inspections for District elevators and lifts for FY26.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-004. This is year three (3) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.W. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Allstate Termite & Pest Control to provide pest control services to the district for FY26.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #23-004. [Business & Finance]

11.X. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with All About Travel to provide travel management services for district travel for FY26. The contract was competitively bid with RFP# 23-002. This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.Y. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Superior Linen to provide services for conference services located in the District Center on the Springlake Campus for FY26.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP# 23-003.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.Z. Approval of Eide Bailly as our district auditor for the FY25 fiscal year audit. Letter of Engagement and Encumbrance of $74,450.00. [Business & Finance]
 

11.AA. Encumbrance to Innerface Architectural Signage, Inc. for new signage for the Support Center and the Continuing Education building located on Metro Technology Centers campuses totaling $63,172.41 for projects, R25103 and F79269, R24358 and F72966 [Operations].
 

12. New Business 

13. Adjournment