Meeting Agenda
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
5.B.1. Michele Sanders, Site Director, Business & Technology Center
5.B.2. Michele Sanders, Site Director, Business & Technology Center
5.C. Financial
5.C.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2024 - Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer
5.C.2. Independent Audit Report and Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, as presented by Eide Bailly LLP
 
5.D. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]
5.D.1. Spring Break (Schools Closed-No Students); Monday-Friday, March 18-22
5.D.2. Spring Break (Offices Closed); Thursday-Friday, March 21-22
5.D.3. NSBA Annual Conference; Saturday-Monday, April 6 - 8, 2024 (Pre-Conference Workshops Friday, April 5, 2024); New Orleans, LA [may leave the day before and return the day after]
5.D.4. Metro Tech Foundation Annual ‘Sowing the Seeds of Success’ Banquet; Friday, April 12, 2024; 6:30 p.m.; Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., OKC
5.D.5. April Regular Board Meeting; Tuesday, April 16; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
5.E. Board Member Reports
6. Appointment by the Board President of an Ad Hoc Board Nominating Committee to recommend a proposed slate of Board Officers [President, Vice-President, and Clerk], and present the proposed slate of officers at the April 16, 2024 Board Meeting. (no action required)
7. Board Reports for Review (no action required): 
David Martin, Deputy Superintendent
Jeremy Cowley, Senior Director, Student Affairs & Workforce Development
Romel Muex-Pullen, Senior Director, Organizational Development
Ronald Grant, Senior Director, Business & Finance
Robyn Miller, Senior Director, Operations
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Engagement 
8. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.  [Administration]
9. Motion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Docket Item(s):
9.A. Transfer of funds, in the amount of $109,699.80 from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of February 2024. [Business & Finance]
9.B. Establishment of an Activity Fund account for General Activity Fund. Projected Sources of Revenue: Sponsorships, Donations, and Fundraising. Planned Utilization: Activities and products to promote community, entertainment, awards, motivational items, guest speakers, judge gifts, promotional and organizational items for employees and guests.  [Business & Finance]
10. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following General Business Item(s):   
10.A. 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 and Business & Finance]
10.B. Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc., as general contractors for the Metro Tech Springlake Campus, Amphitheater – R&R Seating – to replace worn seating in the outdoor amphitheater area. Project funding in the amount of $62,088.50 (pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Bond funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations and Business & Finance]
10.C. Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc., as general contractors for the Metro Tech Springlake Campus, Amphitheater – ADA Access Ramps – to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 access ramp to outdoor amphitheater seating area. Project funding in the amount of $49,283.25 (pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Bond funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations and Business & Finance]
10.D. Renewal of Contract with Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) under the same terms and conditions as in previous years. The purpose of the agreement is for Metro Tech to provide Welding Training: Job Readiness Students to learn and practice welding techniques. The effective date of the renewal shall be for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. [Student Affairs and Workforce Development]
10.E. Ratification of acceptance of monetary donation, in the total amount of $2,100, for food and refreshments for vendors and guests participating in the Black History Celebration event held February 15, 2024. (Total monetary donations: L&M Furniture - $1,500 and KI Furniture - $650.) [Business & Finance]
10.F. Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and OkACTE for MTC employees to be a part of a positional membership for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. [Human Resources and Business & Finance]
10.G. Request approval to increase Tuition from $2.50 to $3.25 per credit hour for all programs effective July 1, 2024.  (Reviewed by the Board Finance Committee 2-19-24) [Business & Finance]
 
11. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove Personnel Items [Human Resources]
11.A. Employment of the persons listed below:
11.A.1. Probationary [Contingent on Drug Screen & Background Check]:
Kevin Macias Groundskeeper/WH Worker 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Michael Holcomb Supervisor, HVAC Maintenance 3/14/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Facilities/ESRA
Meagan Hughes Custodian 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Faith Dean Custodian 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Jamy Vasquez Enrollment & Student Services Assistant 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 5
  Enrollment & Student Services
Aaron Hurley Purchasing Coordinator 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 2
  Finance
Gloria Brown Receptionist 3/1/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Conference Services Center
11.A.2. Regular Full-Time (employees completing probationary employment):
Maria Wakaliuk Custodian 3/6/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Richard Powell Custodian 3/6/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Dontae Branch Custodian 3/8/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Tony Turman Custodian 3/20/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Kimberly Race Student Information System (SIS) Coordinator 3/28/2023
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Information Technology Services
Chelsey Slattery Instructor, Practical Nursing 3/28/2023
  11-Month, Exempt, Non-Certified Instructional
  Health Professions Center
11.A.3. Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty & Business & Industry Services Division: [Attached]
11.B. Transfer:
Thomas LaBeff From: Data Technician
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 4
  Information Technology Services
  To: Database Programmer 3/13/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Information Technology Services
11.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:
Marc Davis Release 1/23/2024
  Facilities
  Custodian
Marquita Burris Resignation 2/16/2024
  Facilities
  Custodian
Billie-Ann Bradshaw Resignation 3/6/2024
  Health Careers Center
  Administrative Specialist
Gaylene Jackson Resignation 5/31/2024
  Downtown Business Campus
  Administrative Specialist
Sharron Glover Resignation 3/15/2024
  Downtown Business Campus
  Workforce Development Coordinator
11.D. Revised Job Titles and/or Job Descriptions [Reviewed by Personnel Committee 2/20/24]
From: Financial Aid Assistant
To: Financial Aid Specialist
From: Financial Aid Assistant
To: Financial Aid Representative
12. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following Encumbrances and Purchasing Items:
12.A. FY 2024 Encumbrances PO #2403411 - PO #2403769 (see attachment for a full list of the encumbrances). [Business & Finance]  
General Fund $      678,066.16
Building Fund $      452,124.49
Bond Fund $        64,584.64
Register Total $   1,194,775.29
12.B. Encumbrance to Apple, in the total amount of $60,001.05, for computer equipment for the new Journalism Program at the Business & Technology Center (BTC). These items will be purchased through State Contract ITSW0206A. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development and Business & Finance]
12.C. Encumbrance to Mythics, in the total amount of $34,980.00, for Oracle cloud database services and support. This will be purchased through State Contract SW1011. [Instruction and Business & Finance]
13. New Business 
14. Executive Session 
14.A. Motion and possible vote to convene in Executive Session as authorized by Executive Session authority: Oklahoma Statutes, Title 25 § 307 (B) (1), (2) and (7). The Board may discuss the following items:  
Evaluation of the Minutes Clerk position
14.B. Executive Session of the Board.
14.C. Motion and vote to return to open session.
14.D. Board President’s Statement of Executive Session Minutes.
15. Motion, discussion, and possible vote to revise the Job Title and/or Job Description of the Senior Administrative Assistant/Minutes Clerk to Executive Assistant and to set wages and benefits. [Administration]
16. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Agenda Item:
1. Call to Order
Agenda Item:
2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Agenda Item:
3. Moment of Silence - Pledge of Allegiance - Mission                 
Agenda Item:
4. Public Expressions 
Agenda Item:
5. Superintendent's Report
Agenda Item:
5.A. District Update by Mr. Aaron Collins, Superintendent/CEO
Agenda Item:
5.B. Presentations/Recognitions
Agenda Item:
5.B.1. Michele Sanders, Site Director, Business & Technology Center
Agenda Item:
5.B.2. Michele Sanders, Site Director, Business & Technology Center
Agenda Item:
5.C. Financial
Agenda Item:
5.C.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2024 - Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer
Agenda Item:
5.C.2. Independent Audit Report and Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, as presented by Eide Bailly LLP
 
Agenda Item:
5.D. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]
Agenda Item:
5.D.1. Spring Break (Schools Closed-No Students); Monday-Friday, March 18-22
Agenda Item:
5.D.2. Spring Break (Offices Closed); Thursday-Friday, March 21-22
Agenda Item:
5.D.3. NSBA Annual Conference; Saturday-Monday, April 6 - 8, 2024 (Pre-Conference Workshops Friday, April 5, 2024); New Orleans, LA [may leave the day before and return the day after]
Agenda Item:
5.D.4. Metro Tech Foundation Annual ‘Sowing the Seeds of Success’ Banquet; Friday, April 12, 2024; 6:30 p.m.; Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., OKC
Agenda Item:
5.D.5. April Regular Board Meeting; Tuesday, April 16; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City
Agenda Item:
5.E. Board Member Reports
Agenda Item:
6. Appointment by the Board President of an Ad Hoc Board Nominating Committee to recommend a proposed slate of Board Officers [President, Vice-President, and Clerk], and present the proposed slate of officers at the April 16, 2024 Board Meeting. (no action required)
Agenda Item:
7. Board Reports for Review (no action required): 
David Martin, Deputy Superintendent
Jeremy Cowley, Senior Director, Student Affairs & Workforce Development
Romel Muex-Pullen, Senior Director, Organizational Development
Ronald Grant, Senior Director, Business & Finance
Robyn Miller, Senior Director, Operations
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Engagement 
Agenda Item:
8. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.  [Administration]
Agenda Item:
9. Motion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Docket Item(s):
Agenda Item:
9.A. Transfer of funds, in the amount of $109,699.80 from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of February 2024. [Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
9.B. Establishment of an Activity Fund account for General Activity Fund. Projected Sources of Revenue: Sponsorships, Donations, and Fundraising. Planned Utilization: Activities and products to promote community, entertainment, awards, motivational items, guest speakers, judge gifts, promotional and organizational items for employees and guests.  [Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following General Business Item(s):   
Agenda Item:
10.A. 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 and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10.B. Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc., as general contractors for the Metro Tech Springlake Campus, Amphitheater – R&R Seating – to replace worn seating in the outdoor amphitheater area. Project funding in the amount of $62,088.50 (pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Bond funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10.C. Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc., as general contractors for the Metro Tech Springlake Campus, Amphitheater – ADA Access Ramps – to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 access ramp to outdoor amphitheater seating area. Project funding in the amount of $49,283.25 (pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Bond funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10.D. Renewal of Contract with Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) under the same terms and conditions as in previous years. The purpose of the agreement is for Metro Tech to provide Welding Training: Job Readiness Students to learn and practice welding techniques. The effective date of the renewal shall be for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. [Student Affairs and Workforce Development]
Agenda Item:
10.E. Ratification of acceptance of monetary donation, in the total amount of $2,100, for food and refreshments for vendors and guests participating in the Black History Celebration event held February 15, 2024. (Total monetary donations: L&M Furniture - $1,500 and KI Furniture - $650.) [Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10.F. Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and OkACTE for MTC employees to be a part of a positional membership for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. [Human Resources and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
10.G. Request approval to increase Tuition from $2.50 to $3.25 per credit hour for all programs effective July 1, 2024.  (Reviewed by the Board Finance Committee 2-19-24) [Business & Finance]
 
Agenda Item:
11. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove Personnel Items [Human Resources]
Agenda Item:
11.A. Employment of the persons listed below:
Agenda Item:
11.A.1. Probationary [Contingent on Drug Screen & Background Check]:
Kevin Macias Groundskeeper/WH Worker 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Michael Holcomb Supervisor, HVAC Maintenance 3/14/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Facilities/ESRA
Meagan Hughes Custodian 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Faith Dean Custodian 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities/Operational Services
Jamy Vasquez Enrollment & Student Services Assistant 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 5
  Enrollment & Student Services
Aaron Hurley Purchasing Coordinator 3/26/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 2
  Finance
Gloria Brown Receptionist 3/1/2024
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Conference Services Center
Agenda Item:
11.A.2. Regular Full-Time (employees completing probationary employment):
Maria Wakaliuk Custodian 3/6/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Richard Powell Custodian 3/6/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Dontae Branch Custodian 3/8/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Tony Turman Custodian 3/20/2023
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 1
  Facilities
Kimberly Race Student Information System (SIS) Coordinator 3/28/2023
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Information Technology Services
Chelsey Slattery Instructor, Practical Nursing 3/28/2023
  11-Month, Exempt, Non-Certified Instructional
  Health Professions Center
Agenda Item:
11.A.3. Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty & Business & Industry Services Division: [Attached]
Agenda Item:
11.B. Transfer:
Thomas LaBeff From: Data Technician
  12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, Grade 4
  Information Technology Services
  To: Database Programmer 3/13/2024
  12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade 3
  Information Technology Services
Agenda Item:
11.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:
Marc Davis Release 1/23/2024
  Facilities
  Custodian
Marquita Burris Resignation 2/16/2024
  Facilities
  Custodian
Billie-Ann Bradshaw Resignation 3/6/2024
  Health Careers Center
  Administrative Specialist
Gaylene Jackson Resignation 5/31/2024
  Downtown Business Campus
  Administrative Specialist
Sharron Glover Resignation 3/15/2024
  Downtown Business Campus
  Workforce Development Coordinator
Agenda Item:
11.D. Revised Job Titles and/or Job Descriptions [Reviewed by Personnel Committee 2/20/24]
From: Financial Aid Assistant
To: Financial Aid Specialist
From: Financial Aid Assistant
To: Financial Aid Representative
Agenda Item:
12. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the following Encumbrances and Purchasing Items:
Agenda Item:
12.A. FY 2024 Encumbrances PO #2403411 - PO #2403769 (see attachment for a full list of the encumbrances). [Business & Finance]  
General Fund $      678,066.16
Building Fund $      452,124.49
Bond Fund $        64,584.64
Register Total $   1,194,775.29
Agenda Item:
12.B. Encumbrance to Apple, in the total amount of $60,001.05, for computer equipment for the new Journalism Program at the Business & Technology Center (BTC). These items will be purchased through State Contract ITSW0206A. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
12.C. Encumbrance to Mythics, in the total amount of $34,980.00, for Oracle cloud database services and support. This will be purchased through State Contract SW1011. [Instruction and Business & Finance]
Agenda Item:
13. New Business 
Agenda Item:
14. Executive Session 
Agenda Item:
14.A. Motion and possible vote to convene in Executive Session as authorized by Executive Session authority: Oklahoma Statutes, Title 25 § 307 (B) (1), (2) and (7). The Board may discuss the following items:  
Evaluation of the Minutes Clerk position
Agenda Item:
14.B. Executive Session of the Board.
Agenda Item:
14.C. Motion and vote to return to open session.
Agenda Item:
14.D. Board President’s Statement of Executive Session Minutes.
Agenda Item:
15. Motion, discussion, and possible vote to revise the Job Title and/or Job Description of the Senior Administrative Assistant/Minutes Clerk to Executive Assistant and to set wages and benefits. [Administration]
Agenda Item:
16. Adjournment
Notice of this Regular Meeting was received by the Oklahoma County Clerk at 10:09 a.m. on November 16, 2023. The date, time, location and agenda for this meeting was posted on Metro Tech’s external website on March 8, 2024, as required by the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
JoAnn Johnson, Minutes Clerk

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