Public Meeting Agenda: July 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum

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.

4. Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance – Mission

5. Superintendent's Report

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

5.B. Financial

5.B.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2024 - Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer

5.C. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]

5.C.1. Greater OKC Chamber “State of the City,” Tuesday, July 23; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Oklahoma City Convention Center; 100 Mick Cornett Drive, Oklahoma City

5.C.2. Annual Oklahoma Summit – CareerTech Summer Conference; Thursday and Friday, August 1-2; Tulsa Cox Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

5.C.3. Greater OKC Chamber State of the Schools, Wednesday, August 7; 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.; National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum.

5.C.4. Lynn Institute Legacy Luncheon, Thursday, August 8; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 222 NW 15th OKC, OK.

5.C.5. August Regular Board Meeting; Tuesday, August 13; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, OKC

5.C.6. OSSBA/CCOSA Conference; Thursday, August 24 - Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament & Pre-Conference; Friday-Sunday, August 25-27 -Education Leadership Conference; Oklahoma City Convention Center, OKC

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

7. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the June 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. [Administration]

8. 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.]

8.A. Transfer of funds, in the amount of $124,200.25, from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of June 2024. [Business & Finance]

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

9.A. Updates to the Leadership and Non-Exempt (less than 12 month) Salary Scales [Business & Finance]

9.B. A lease agreement between the State of Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office and Metro Technology Centers for 2,257 square feet of rental space at 5005 N. Lincoln Blvd. Suite B-1 in the amount of $2727.21 per month for use by the AEFL program Lease was originally approved and signed on 1/13/23 for the term 1/10/23 to 6/30/25[Instruction]

9.C. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Centers and Metro Technology Centers A SUB-Recipient of FY2024-25 Oklahoma APEX Accelerator funds in the amount of $67,118 via Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education (ODCTE) [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.D. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers and American Databank LLC for Complio. This is cloud-based application used to track required clinical documentation for healthcare students and interface with partner hospitals. Agreement effective July 21, 2024. [Instruction]

9.E. Revised full-time program student handbook to reflect updated information [Instruction]

9.F. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between General Genomics, Inc and Metro Technology Centers for consulting services in support of Phase II American Seed Fund AIA application and growth accelerator program development. Agreement from May 1, 2024 thru April 30, 2025.

9.G. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers and the Association of General Contractors of Oklahoma Education Foundation (AOEF). The purpose of the MOU is to establish the sponsored National Center of Construction Education Research (NCCER) Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF) at South Bryant Campus for the Carpentry Program at a cost of $520 for one (1) program/ one (1instructor effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 [Instruction]

9.H. Acceptance of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security in the amount of $135,617. Funds will be used to strengthen cybersecurity practices by funding the cost of advanced cybersecurity email threat protection to address the district’s vulnerabilities: [Operations]

9.I. Acceptance of an Opioid Abatement Grant in the amount of $150,000 from the Opioid Abatement Board – Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General. Funds will be used to provide opioid abuse education and prevention programs [Operations]

9.J. Acceptance of a Grant Award from EMBARK for a FY25 Bus Pass Program Grant. The Grant will provide up to 1,080 bus passes through June 30, 2025 for Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) students in need of transportation [Operations]

9.K. Acceptance of a Funding Agreement from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) for a FY25 Lottery Grant in the amount of $100,000. Funds will be used to purchase computer equipment and courseware to benefit the Cybersecurity & Network Support Program. [Operations]

9.L. Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and Lippert Brothers, Inc. for construction of the Synergy Center on the Springlake Campus to house IT, Marketing/Communications and ESRA departments – AIA Document A310-2010. Agreement made as of July 16, 2024. [Operations, Business & Finance]

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

10.A. Probationary [Contingent on Drug Screen & Background Check]:

Lucas McClung	Manager, Facility Maintenance
	EDC/ESRA Dept. 12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 4
Danielle Rogers	Administrative Specialist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff 4
	DC/Human Resources Dept.
Edgar Saldaña	Technical Assistant, Aviation
	11-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, 10M (195D)
	Aviation Campus
Delbert Burton	Technical Assistant, Aviation
	11-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff, 10M (195D)
	Aviation Campus
Paul Upton	Teacher, Auto Service Technology
	10-Month, (190 days) Instruction, Certified Teacher
	South Bryant Campus
Moty Childs	Bus Driver
	10-Month, (187 days) Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Springlake Campus/Transportation

10.A.1. Regular Full-Time (employees completing probationary employment):

Casey Rainbolt	Manager, Economic & Workforce Development
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support
	Downtown Business Campus
Ericka Love	Receptionist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Conference Services
Tonya Garison	Custodian
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Facilities
Kelly Bowman	Administrative Specialist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Early Education Center North
Chase Brown	Instructional Assistant, Culinary Arts
	10-Month, Instructional Support, Non-Exempt
	Business & Technology Center

10.A.2.

Regular Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty & Business & Industry Services Division: [Attached]

Attachments: (1)

July 11 PT Adjunct, Faculty, BIS Division

10.B. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:

Casey Denton	Resignation
	South Bryant Campus
	Director, Curriculum & Instructional Support
James Harding	Release
	Extension Programs/Millwood
	Teacher, Gateway to Technology
Jerone Campbell	Resignation
	Facilities
	Custodian
Joe'l Milligan	Resignation
	Conference Services
	Conference Room Attendant
John Bennington	Resignation
	Extension Programs
	Project Search Job Coach

10.C.

D. Transfer

Gerald Scott	From: Coordinator, Non-Discrimination/Title IX
	12-Month, Exempt Professional/Support, 2
	District Center/Human Resources Dept.

	To: Coordinator, Student Mentorship & Supports
	12-Month, Exempt Professional/Support 2
	District Center/Counseling & Special Populations

Carson Osborne	From: Administrative Specialist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff 4
	DBC/Marketing & Communications

	To: Coordinator, Project Management & Events
	12-Month, Exempt Professional/Support 2
	DBC/Marketing & Communications

Ty Goldsmith	From: Assistant Site Director
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 2
	Evening Programs

	To: Site Director, Evening Programs
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 4
	All Sites/Evening Programs

Michele Sanders	From: Site Director
	Business and Technology Center
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 4

	To: Dean of Instruction
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 5
	DC/Instruction

Shelly Fairbanks	From: Career Advisor
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

	To: Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

Daisy Casillas	From: Career Advisor
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

	To: Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

Jarae Williams	From: Career Advisor
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

	To: Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

Selina Jolly	From: Career Advisor
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support, Grade
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

	To: Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

Lisa Knox	From: Teacher, Cosmetology
	10-Month (195 day) Instruction, Certified Teacher
	BTC/Cosmetology

	To: Coordinator, Career Tech Student Organization
	11-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 2
	Counseling & Special Populations

Cody McPherson	From: Adult Safety Trainer
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 3
	Economic Workforce Development

	To: Workforce Development Coordinator
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 3
	Economic Workforce Development

Joel Rogers	From: Assistant Site Director
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 2
	South Bryant Campus

	To: Site Director
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 4
	South Bryant Campus

Ryan Whitlock	From: Instructional Design Specialist
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 3
	SBC/Curriculum & Instruction

	To: Assistant Site Director
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 2
	South Bryant Campus

Jeremiah Graham	From: Director, Enrollment & Student Services
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 3
	DC/Enrollment & Student Services

	To: Site Director
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/District Leadership 4
	Health Careers Center

Candra Slayden	From: Finance Assistant
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff 3
	DC/Finance

	To: Payroll Coordinator
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional/Support 3
	DC/Finance

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

11.A. FY 2024 Encumbrances PO #2404917 - PO #2500598 (see attachment for a full list of the encumbrances). [Business & Finance]

General Fund	$ 2,150,878.48
Building Fund	$ 5,729,575.16
Bond Fund	$ 9,667.10
Sinking Fund	$ 10,318,800.00
Register Total	$ 18,208,920.74

Attachments: (1)

POs Board Report FY25

11.B. Encumbrance to use Hunter Mechanical & Controls for STEM Center HVAC GEO Thermal wellfield Glycol in addition to the amount of $58,200.00 using Student and Community Investment Plan Bond Project funds [Operations]

11.C. Encumbrance to Red Rock Distributing, in the amount of $155,000.00 to purchase fuel for the district during the FY 2025 Calendar year [Operations]

11.D. Encumbrance to HubSpot in the amount of $64,490.16 to provide a Customer Relations Management (CRM) platform. [Strategic Communication & Engagement]

11.E. Encumbrance to Bridges Advertising in the amount of $34,800.00 to provide training programming, and support for HubSpot. [Strategic Communication & Engagement]

11.F. Encumbrance to Purchase books from Elsevier in the amount of $34,324.00 for secondary and full-time adult Health Careers Center students. The (cost for adult students is included in tuition) [Instruction]

11.G. Encumbrance to Purchase books from Elsevier in the amount of $91,920.00 for Practical Nursing Students (day cohort); The (cost is included in tuition). [Instruction]

11.H. Remodel by Durante Construction of STEM rooms 212 and 214 for the amount of $46,746.88, in order to increase classroom space and student capacity [Instruction]

11.I. Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc., as general contractors for the Metro Technology Centers, Aviation AF-20 &AF-21 Remove and Replace Flooring Project – to remove existing epoxy flooring and install Johnsonite polish. Project funding in the amount of $46,569.25. (pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Building funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations]

12. New Business

13. Adjournment

July 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

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