July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
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2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Discussion:
Christina Rivera arrived at 17:45 p.m. to the board meeting.
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3. Public Expressions
Rationale:
The public may comment only on any item appearing on this agenda, subject to the following restrictions: statements to the Board of Education by members of the public are limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each speaker unless altered by the presiding officer, with the approval of the board and, collectively, no more than 15 minutes are allowed for public expressions unless permitted by a majority vote of the board.
Discussion:
James Francis spoke about how proud he was of David Martin and his journey from a Math Teacher to Assistant Director to Director to Deputy Superintendent to Superintendent. Mr. Martin is a great man and a great choice to make decisions that are best for academia.
Each speaker agreed that the board made the best decision, selecting Mr. Martin. 'You're in the right place, now make us proud." |
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4. Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance – Mission
Discussion:
Kakio Richardson delivered the welcoming to the board meeting. Mr. Richardson led the moment of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, and gave a short story about his experience and growth at Metro Technology Centers.
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.A. District Update by Mr. David Martin, Superintendent/CEO
Discussion:
Superintendent, David Martin, opened by thanking the public for attending the board meeting in support of his transition as Superintendent. First order of business, Metro Tech will host its 4th annual "Fraud Prevention" conference. The 2025-2026 CDL program, graduating class 183-26, had a total of 8 graduates. It shows organizations such as Central Tech and Metro Tech, working together. Aviation graduation, Ms. Jones attended on behalf of the board, under the direction of Director Michael Branch had 48 total graduates, 16 have secured employment at Tinker Air Force Base. Metro Tech sponsored a table at the Urban League Gala. Board Member, Greg Jones, was recognized as the Economic Impact Award recipient. Lastly, the acknowledgment of the passing of a former board member, Mr. Jimmy G. McKinney, on June 25, 2026. Expressed his condolences and time working with Mr. McKinney. Remembering is favorite words, "We are liquid." Superintendent David Martin introduced Mr. Bruce Campbell for the district Treasurer's Report.
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5.B. Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2026 — Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer
Discussion:
Mr. Bruce Campbell's report was as of the end of June 2026. Balance sheets and reports contain the pre-closing reports. September's board will have the final and official reports for the previous school year. The current numbers are different due to expenditures from the previous year that can not be processed until all invoices have been received and expenditures finalized. Deadline: August 15, 2026. Prior year trends and budget reflect a good standing closing out the year. Reflecting on the cash flow statements, slightly less in the General Fund than the prior year due to FY 2025, we received a one-time deposit of $1.3M. This amount was not received in FY 2026. Mr. Bruce Campbell opened the floor questions; no questions were received.
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5.C. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]
Discussion:
OkACTE Summer Summit Conference — August 2, 2026–August 4, 2026, Downtown Tulsa, OK
Regular Board Meeting — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Room K OSSBA COSA Conference — August 13, 2026–August 16, 2026, Downtown Convention Center |
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5.C.1. Annual Oklahoma Summit - Career Tech Summer Conference Sunday-Tuesday, August 2-4; Arvest Convention Center, Tulsa, OK
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5.C.2. August Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 11, 2026; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, OKC
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5.C.3. OSSBA/CCOSA Conference; Thursday, August 13–16 2026 — Education Leadership Conference and Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament; Oklahoma City Convention Center, OKC
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5.D. Board Member Reports
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6. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the June 23, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. [Administration]
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Motion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Docket Item(s):
Rationale:
[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, any one or more of said matters will be removed from the consent docket and acted upon separately.]
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Transfer of funds in the amount of $38,840.08 from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of June 2026.
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8. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following General Business Item(s):
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.A. Motion and vote to declare Board Office No. 2 vacant due to Mr. Collin Walke's resignation effective June 23, 2026. [Administration]
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8.B. Millwood Public Schools MOU FY 27. [Instruction]
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8.C. Early Care and Education SY27 Handbook. [Instruction]
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8.D. Douglas Cosmetology School License Renewal application packet for the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to continue operating a cosmetology school embedded in Douglas High School. [Instruction]
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8.E. Memorandum of Understanding between Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) and Metro Technology Centers to establish a process to provide career education and skills training to eligible recipients of the Department of Human Services (DHS). [Business & Finance]
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8.F. Comprehensive Employment Service Agreement (renewal) with OSSBA. $2,149.00 (quarterly) for the school year 2026-2027.
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8.G. Acceptance of the funding agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for the FY27 Non-Competitive Lottery Grant in the amount of $99,000.00.
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9. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove Personnel Items [Human Resources]
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.A. Employment of the persons listed below:
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9.A.1. Probationary
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9.A.2. Regular Full-Time (employees completing probationary employment):
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9.A.3. Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty & Business & Industry Services Division:
[Attached]
Attachments:
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9.B. Transfer:
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9.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:
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10. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following Encumbrances and Purchasing Items:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.A. FY2026 Encumbrances PO #2605028-PO #2700592
General Fund $ 2,180,591.85 Building Fund $ 7,585,154.93 Bond Fund $ 6,985.00 Sinking Fund $ 10,071,300.00 Register Total $ 19,844,031.58 [Business & Finance]
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10.B. Encumbrance to Red Rock Distributing in the amount of $150,000.00 for district fuel for the FY 26-27 school calendar year. [Operations]
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10.C. Acceptance of award in the amount of $181,566.00 from the Department of Homeland Security for endpoint and identity threat detection response software for FY2026-2027. [Operations]
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10.D. Encumbrance to Homeland Language Services in the amount of $40,777.50 for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for hearing-impaired students attending evening classes. The regular hourly rate is $85, which is estimated at $6,375, and the after-hours hourly rate is $90, which is estimated at $33,750. Mileage is estimated at 652.50. The services will be purchased through the Oklahoma State Contract Number SW0773. [Counseling and Special Populations]
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10.E. Encumbrance to D2L for 1 year of a 3-year agreement in the amount of $25,906.25 to be used for student learning, for Brightspace Core, Additional Standard SIS/HRIS Maintenance, and Administrator Support for FY 27. [Operations]
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10.F. Encumbrance to Dell for annual subscription licensing for Microsoft products. Software covered under this lease includes Microsoft 365, Windows (Operating System), Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Teams Phones, and Purview Protection. The total encumbrance is $94,893.00. These items will be purchased through state contract SW1020D. [Operations]
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10.G. Encumbrance to Dell for additional student laptops to cover program growth around the district in the amount of $14,704.18. This will be purchased through OMES Oklahoma Contract number ITSW 1020D. [Operations]
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10.H. Encumbrance to Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) in the amount of approximately $126,000 because this is year 2 of our agreement with ATI to use their curriculum for Daytime LPN students at Health Career Centers.
A quote will be submitted to the Board once it's received from ATI. [Instruction] |
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10.I. Encumbrance to Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) in the amount of $25,200 because this is year 2 of our agreement with ATI to use their curriculum for Evening LPN students at Health Career Centers. [Instruction]
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10.J. To award Luckinbill Mechanical as the primary vendor for HVAC Troubleshooting and Repairs utilizing RFP #27-002. The initial term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2026, or on the first day of work performance, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027. In accordance with state law, the continuation of this contract me be extended for four (1) one-year option periods dependent upon available funding and if mutually agreed upon both parties.
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10.K. To award Luckinbill Mechanical as the primary vendor for Plumbing Troubleshooting and Repairs utilizing RFP #27-001. The initial term of this agreement is from July 1, 2026, or on the first day of work performance, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027. In accordance with state law, the continuation of this contract may be extended for four (1) one-year option periods dependent upon available funding and if mutually agreed upon by both parties.
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11. New Business
Rationale:
[New Business is any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting. 25 Okla. Stat. §311 (A) (9).]
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12. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.A. Revisions were made to the July 14, 2026, agenda as follows: Item 9. A was moved to Item 8. F General Business. Item 8. G was added to General Business Item 10. J was added to Encumbrances and Purchasing Item 10. K was added to Encumbrances and Purchasing.
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