OKLAHOMA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUST
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 7, 2004
(The agenda was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board at 8:54 a.m. on July 2, 2004.)
I. Call to Order. 3:00 p.m.
Chairman Carl Edwards, Jr. presiding.
J. W. Mashburn and Valerie Thompson absent.
II. Approve Minutes of the June 15, 2004 Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Meeting
APPROVED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lopez and Rooney. Lambert absent.
III. Consent Docket A. Adopt Resolution Recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Approve the Real Estate Purchase Agreements and Authorize Payment to Oklahoma City Title and Abstract Company for Sale and Closing Costs on the Following Properties1. 1501 S.W. 51st Street – $68,000
2. 1543 S.W. 51st Street – $42,500
3. 1613 S.W. 51st Street – $57,000
4. 1629 S.W. 51st Street – $40,000
ADOPTED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
B. Adopt Resolution Recommending the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Approve Change Order No. 2, Star Spencer High School, OCMAPS Project EB-0002
ADOPTED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
C. Adopt Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1, Renovation and Additions to Wheeler Elementary School – Phase 1, and Authorize Chairman to Execute the Documents, OCMAPS Project ES-0002
ADOPTED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
D. Adopt Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1, Fire Alarm Systems for Nine Schools, and Authorize Chairman to Execute the Documents, OCMAPS Projects ES-0004 and ES-0005
ADOPTED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
IV. Approve Suburban School District Applications for Funding
A. Deer Creek Public School District – Parking Lot – $89,000B. Little Axe Public School District – Cabling System – $39,403.05
C. Midwest City-Del City School District – Carl Albert Jr. High Roof Repair – $347,301
D. Midwest City-Del City School District – Jarmon Jr. High Roof Repair – $448,182
E. Midwest City-Del City School District – Highland Park Elementary Roof Repair – $194,517
F. Moore Public School District – Foundation Work – $496,700
G. Piedmont Public School District – Restroom Renovation – $19,325.54APPROVED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
V. Receive the Fiscal Year 2004/05 Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust Fund Budget
RECEIVED. Moved by Rooney, seconded by Lambert. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
VI. Approve Fiscal Year 2004/05 Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area Public Schools Trust BudgetAPPROVED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
VII. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Funds to Purchase Network Equipment and Classroom Phone Systems for Oklahoma City Public Schools from Chickasaw Telecom, Inc. for an Estimated Cost of $163,383.89, OCMAPS Project ES-T004
ADOPTED. Moved by Lambert, seconded by Lopez. Ayes: Chairman Edwards, Hupfeld, Lambert, Lopez and Rooney.
VIII. Update/Status of OCMAPS Program – James Couch, General Manager
In Mr. Couch’s absence, Program Manager Eric Wenger explained the status of the properties that are to be acquired for the expansion of Grant High School. He said two contracts will be considered at the next Trust meeting, which will leave only two more properties to negotiate. There was a pre-bid meeting for Grant High School today with five or six general contractors interested in the project. The bid opening is scheduled for July 20th.
He said construction is progressing on Douglass High School. Wheeler Elementary and Star Spencer High School are on schedule for completion next month so the students can return to those facilities when school starts this fall. Mr. Lopez asked about the steel prices. Mr. Wenger said they have heard that steel prices have leveled off; however, other costs including fuel and transportation have risen. Mr. Rooney asked when the Eisenhower project would proceed. Mr. Wenger said they are still waiting on word from the School District.
IX. Program Consultant Update – Facility Program Management, Inc.
A. Monthly Report
Gregg Bohler of The Facility Group highlighted some of the projects in the monthly report. Ms. Lambert asked if the school designs should be modified to address the community’s concerns about safety. Mr. Bohler said there is a document that describes and prioritizes different security measures at K-6, K-8 and high schools. He said lighting would be enhanced at Heronville to address safety in the parking lot and small playground area. Additionally, a fence would be added to the small playground area, and security cameras would be installed to monitor the area. Mr. Wenger said the Design Standards would guide what each facility will receive. However, some schools have special needs that call for additional code requirements. He said staff would look at each case and make decisions based on code requirements and available budgets.
X. Comments by TrusteesNone.
XI. Comments by StaffNone.
XII. Comments by Citizens
Allen Thompson of the Coalition for Educational Progress and Equity spoke about a program that has begun at Garden Oaks. He then questioned the funds for football fields.
XIII. Adjournment. 3:30 p.m.
Carl E. Edwards, Jr. Chairman
ATTEST:
Frances Kersey Secretary
Eric J. Wenger Program Manager
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