Board approves technology purchases, construction contracts, personnel changes and bond sales; several student transfer recommendations upheld

The MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY Board of Education approved multiple agenda items at its meeting, including technology and security purchases, construction contracts, human-resources recommendations and two series of general-obligation bonds. Several student-transfer recommendations were addressed in executive session and the board acted on those recommendations on return to open session.

Top votes and approvals (summary) - Technology and classroom devices - Approved purchase of 3,700 iPads and cases (total cost presented as $1,500,000) with lease-to-own financing; initial annual payment noted as $384,000; financing stated as 0% through the vendor's program for the district's chosen terms. - Approved purchase of 40 charging carts for middle schools to supplement device inventory and reduce breakage. - Approved purchase of computers and accessories for high-school e-sports: each high school to receive five gaming stations. - Approved purchase of 40 bus mounting kits and 10 bus routing tablet packages to begin on-bus routing and parent-visibility functionality.

- Security and emergency systems - Approved a subscription and purchase agreement with Raptor Technology to replace and consolidate visitor management, volunteer screening, smart pass/hall pass, dismissal and emergency mapping. The board heard that Raptor integrates mapping, I Love You Guys emergency language, and local first-responder access to AED, gas and water-shutoff locations. - Approved contract to consolidate district-wide fire and security alarm monitoring under a single vendor (Veil Electric Corp) to replace three different monitoring providers and to purchase required equipment this fiscal year.

- Instructional programs and services - Approved purchase of Magma Math supplemental instruction for grades 1'8. - Approved purchase of multiple pieces of equipment to open a new industrial-technology program (technical lab equipment).

- Construction, facilities and related contracts - Approved architect and engineering firms for 2025'26 capital projects (multiple firms to be used by project type; Willowbrook cited as construction manager). - Approved contract with Wallace Construction for reroofing and window replacement at Del City High School library; work will include gut and rebuild of the library after roofing. District staff said insurance did not cover the work because damage could not be tied to a single event. - Approved Veil Electric Corp for district-wide alarm monitoring and purchase of related equipment. - Approved surplus declaration for multiple portable buildings in preparation for bond-funded projects and sale/auction at sites. - Approved agreement with county to construct an access road at Carl Albert Middle School to aid traffic flow and stadium egress; the district will reimburse the county but at lower labor cost than private construction. - Approved structural/electrical upgrades for outdoor video displays/scoreboards at high-school sites.

- Human resources and personnel - Approved multiple HR routine items, including reemployment of support staff, returning adjunct instructors and administrator appointments: Andrew Taylor (head principal, Country Estates); Allison Moore (assistant principal, Midwest City High School); Chrissy Frost (assistant principal, Midwest City Middle School); and Dorel Hall (assistant director of transportation). The board also approved standard hiring and site-administrator recommendations listed in the HR packet.

- Bonds and financing - The board awarded and approved two bond series sold on the same day: a tax-exempt combined-purpose series (approx. $17,930,000) sold to RW Baird at an average interest rate presented in the sale documents of 3.660545% and a taxable general-obligation building series ($800,000) sold to Northland Securities at a low bid of 4.599%. The board adopted the associated resolutions authorizing issuance and tax levies to repay the bonds as required.

- Executive session and student-transfer recommendations - The board convened in executive session to discuss confidential attorney communications, denied student-transfer requests and the superintendent's semiannual evaluation. On return to open session the board voted on the superintendent's recommendations related to transfer requests. The board recorded motions to uphold the superintendent's recommendations for several students; roll-call votes passed on each item. One recommendation (student B) recorded a dissenting vote from a board member and otherwise passed. (The board stated the actions were taken after review of confidential records in executive session.)

Votes: how the board voted Where the transcript recorded individual roll calls, the consistent voting pattern for the routine purchases and contracts was unanimous in favor. Roll-call votes for personnel appointments and major construction and finance items likewise recorded unanimous "aye" results on the floor (Dr. Sylvia Kirk; Shelley Schultz; Jona Grant; Chair Gina Standridge) unless noted above for the one executive-session action that drew a single "nay."

What the board did not approve or leave unresolved No item on the public agenda was tabled; the meeting concluded with approval of all presented action items and adoption of bond resolutions. Several items require follow-up (e.g., buyer progress on Jarman rezoning and inspections, vendor implementation timelines for Raptor and alarm consolidation, and procurement logistics for devices and equipment).

Ending: next steps and follow-up District staff will report back as vendors begin implementation (for Raptor and the monitoring consolidation), will monitor the Jarman sale and rezoning, and will provide final end-of-year data for the Career Academy. Bond sale closings and related financing paperwork will be completed per the sale timeline.