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March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order

1.A. Board Member Oath of Office, Board Seat No. 4

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

4.A. The Northwest Classen Color Guard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance

5. Superintendent's Report

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

5.B. Presentations/Recognitions

5.B.1. Presentation by Eide Bailly, LLP - Audit

5.B.2. Melissa Thornton, Director of Financial Aid, District Center

5.B.3. Jeremy Gibbs, Instructor/Coordinator, BPOC, South Bryant Campus

5.C. Financial

5.C.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2026- Bruce Campbell, District Treasurer

5.D. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]

5.D.1. Sunbeam Shine a Light Event, March 12, 2026; 6:00–8:30 p. m.; The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC OK

5.D.2. Spring Break (Schools Closed — Offices Closed); Monday-Friday, March 16–20

5.D.3. Metro Tech Foundation Annual Sowing the Seeds of Success Banquet; Friday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Camp Trivera, 2508 North East 50th Street, Oklahoma City

5.D.4. April Regular Board Meeting; Tuesday, April 14, 2026; 5:30 p.m.; Room K District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City

5.E. Board Member Reports

5.E.1. 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 14, 2026, Board Meeting. (no action required)

6. Board Reports for Review (no action required):
David Martin, Deputy Superintendent
Jeremy Cowley, Associate Superintendent, Innovation & Knowledge Management
Dr. Kayleen Wichert, Interim Associate Superintendent of Quality & Strategy Management
Dr. Robyn Miller, Senior Director of Operations
Dr. Ronald Grant, Senior Director of Finance
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement

7. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Minutes of March 9, 2026, Special 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 $45,543.09 from the Activity fund to the General Fund account for the month of February 2026. [Business & Finance]

8.B. Approval of FY26 SuccessFund Activity Fund Fundraisers

Attachments: (1)

STEM Spring Madness _ SuccessFund

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

9.A. Acknowledgment for Audit of Technology Centers for FY25 to file with ODCTE - Superintendent & Board Members Signatures [Business & Finance]

9.B. Establish of an Evening Programs Activity Fund. [Instruction]

9.C. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers and Metro Technology Centers Foundation, Inc for facility and equipment usage on the Springlake campus. The MOU is effective March 11, 2026 — through June 30, 2027.[Operations]

9.D. The annual reveiw of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers and Goodwill Central Oklahoma for placement of a donation bin on the Springlake Campus.[Operations]

9.E. Acceptance of a donation by Factor 110 to Metro Tech's Project SEARCH program in support of their Project SEARCH activity fund in the amount of $2,500. The contribution is funded through the Factor's 110 Legacy Fund and is intended to directly support Project SEARCH students by enhancing the resources available.[Instruction]

Attachments: (1)

RecommendationforAcceptanceofDonation_Factor110

9.F. The annual review of a Lease Agreement between Metro Technology Centers and Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) for the placement location of an ITM on the Springlake Campus.[Operations]

9.G. First Amendment Agreement No. 26-009 between State of Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and Metro Technology Centers School District 22. The First Amendment Agreement extends the current Project Search Team Member Agreements end date of 6/30/2026 by ninety (90) days to align the period of performance with the Project Search Training, Placement and Employment, and Preparation and Assistance contracts. This First Amendment Agreement amended the Team Member's performance period from 7/1/2025 through 9/30/2026, and it does not modify the scope of services or obligations under the Agreement.[Instruction]

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

Carl Launius	Evening Instructor, AMT	3/11/2026
	11-Month, Exempt, Instruction
	Evening Programs

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

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

Attachments: (1)

2March Adjunct, Faculty, BIS Division

10.B. Transfer:

Crystal Woodard	From: Administrative Specialist
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Operational Services

	To: Office Manager	3/11/2026
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff
	Operational Services

10.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:

Valerie McMurray	Retirement	7/10/2026
	Community Outreach
	Director, Community Outreach

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

11.A. FY2026 Encumbrances PO #2603235 - PO #2603677
General Fund $ 433,985.99
Building Fund $ 603,656.50
Bond Fund $ 64,235.85
Register Total $ 1,101,878.34 [Business & Finance]

Attachments: (1)

Board Report Encumbrances

11.B. Encumbrance to Bison Electric in the amount of $33,233.00 for providing and installing LED light bollards at the Aviation Campus. The existing illuminated bollards at the Aviation Career Campus have experienced repeated electrical failures and are no longer serviceable. [Operations]

11.C. Encumbrance Agreement with Durante Construction, Inc. as general contractors for the Metro Technology Centers, STEM exterior Main Entry Project in the amount of $46,717.60 (Pricing, terms and conditions per quote). Bond funds will be utilized for this project. [Operations]

11.D. Encumbrance to United Data Technologies for Microsoft M365 Purview configuration, at a total cost of $53,835.00. This will be purchased through OMES Oklahoma SW105OUDT. [Operations]

11.E. Encumbrance to Firetrol Protection Systems in the amount of $139, 916.18 for installation of CCTV and Video Management System upgrade. This project initiates the district-wide VMS upgrade as part of the long-term strategic plan to modernize and integrate security systems for all Metro Technology Center Campuses. [Operations]

11.F. Encumbrance to Firetrol in the amount of $40, 958.44 for Access Control system installation at South Bryant Welding Building. This building is the only remaining student-occupied facility without access control. [Operations]

11.G. Encumbrance for weatherproofing Technologies in the amount of $34,809.56 to increase PO# 2602856. This is a change order for additional repairs to ACC AHU1 due to previously unidentified damage. [Operations]

11.H. Encumbrance to the State Fair of Oklahoma in the amount of $30,541.50 to provide a venue for the FY26 Spring Graduation. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

11.I. Encumbrance to Durante Construction in the amount of $37,278.40 for a multiple room refresh at EDC. This is a refresh that includes patches and paint of 4 rooms, bathrooms, 55 doors and frames, 2 window frames, and installation of door stops. [Operations]

11.J. Encumbrance to Durante Construction, Inc. in the amount of $24,941.52 for Metro Technology Centers' South Bryant Campus Building C for the conversion of locker space to storage. [Instruction}

11.K. Encumbrance to Durante Construction, Inc. for the remodel of classrooms, labs, and purchase and installation of an MRX- X-Ray System within the Health Careers Center on Springlake Campus. The amount is $423,456.74. A one-time allocation from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education will be used to fund the project with Project Code 413. [Instruction]

11.L. Encumbrance to Dell for additional student laptops to cover program growth around the district in the amount of $24,910.41. This will be purchased through OMES Oklahoma Contract number ITSW 1020D. [IT]

12. 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).]

13. Adjournment

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Notice of this Regular Meeting was received by the Oklahoma County Clerk at 3:16 p.m. on November 05, 2025. The date, time, location and agenda for this meeting were posted on Metro Tech's external website as well as posted on the north and south entrances of the District Center, located at 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK., in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Revisions were made to the agenda on March 9, 2026, at 1:52 p.m. Item 4. A was added, noting that the Northwest Classen Color Guard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Item 10.B was added under Transportation to Operational Services. Revised Agenda Item # 7 added Minutes of March 9, 2026, Special Board Meeting.

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