June 23, 2026 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 

4.  Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance –   Mission                     

5. Superintendent's Report

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

5.B. Presentations/Recognitions

5.B.1. Dr. Kayleen Wichert Strategic Planning Presentation.

5.C. Financial

5.C.1. Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2026 — Dr. Ronald Grant, District Treasurer

5.D. Dates of Upcoming Events [Administration]

5.D.1. Independence Day Holiday — Offices Closed Friday, July 3, 2026

5.D.2. July Regular Board Meeting — Tuesday, July 14, 2026; 5:30 p.m.; Room K, District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, OKC

5.D.3. Annual Oklahoma Summit - Career Tech Summer Conference Sunday–Tuesday, August 2–4; Arvest Convention Center, Tulsa, OK

5.D.4. OSSBA/CCOSA Conference; Thursday, August 13–16 2026– 2026 Education Leadership Conference and Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament; Oklahoma City Convention Center, OKC

5.E. Board Member Reports

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 Business & Finance
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Senior Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement

7. Motion, discussion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Minutes of the June 9, 2026, Special Board Meeting and the May 12, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.  [Administration]

8. Motion and possible vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Docket Item(s):

8.A. Transfer of funds in the amount of $62,769.79 from the Activity Fund to the General Fund account for the month of May 2026. [Business & Finance]

8.B. Student Activity Fund Fundraiser categories for Metro Technology Centers for fiscal year 2026-2027 and authority designated to the board appointed Activity Fund Custodian for final approval of submitted fundraisers within these categories. [Business & Finance]

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

9.A. Annual approval of the District Salary Schedule by the Board of Education of Metro Technology Centers [Business & Finance]

9.B. Approval of the FY2027 Marketing and Communication Plan [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

9.C. Approval of Eide Bailly as our district auditor for the FY26 fiscal year audit.  Letter of Engagement and Encumbrance of $85,000. [Business & Finance]

9.D. Appointment of the following to the designated statutory positions for FY2027: Aaron Harley, Encumbrance Clerk; Bruce Campbell, Treasurer; Ronald Grant, Assistant Treasurer; Tevonda Johnson, Activity Fund Custodian. [Business & Finance]

9.E. Appoint Danielle Rogers as Substitute Minutes Clerk for FY27. [Administration]

9.F. Continuation of the signed location lease agreement between Metro Technology Centers and The Lamar Companies located at 3601 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK.  The lease shall be for a term of ten (10) years commencing on July 1, 2026.  After the original and any renewal term of this amendment, the lease shall continue from year to year thereafter. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

9.G. Revised academic credit crosswalk for School Year 2026-2027 between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and all partner high schools to reflect career major changes, SDE/ODCTE credit updates and OCAS codes. [Instruction]

9.H. License Agreement between Choose Aerospace, Inc., a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and Metro Technology Centers. The license agreement is effective June 1, 2026, until May 31, 2027. [Instruction]

9.I. Subscription Agreement between Millennium Systems International and Metro Technology Centers' Barbering program. This one-year subscription to MEEVO salon management software is able to track student clock hours, client services, and skills check-off, and inventory for evening barbering. The cost is $3,025.00. 
[Instruction]

9.J. Subscription Agreement between Millennium Systems International and Metro Technology Centers' evening Cosmetology program. This one-year subscription to MEEVO salon management software is able to track student clock hours, client services, and skills check-off and inventory for evening cosmetology. The cost $3,025.00. [Instruction]

9.K. Academic Partner Agreement between National Academy of Sports Medicine, LLC (together with its AFAA brand and affiliated companies, "NASM") and Metro Technology Centers (MTC). NASM and MTC agree to the terms in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto, agree to promote and implement the licensed NASM programs listed in Exhibit B effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Instruction]

9.L. Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement between SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Metro Technology Centers (MTC). This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for phlebotomy students at St. Anthony Hospital effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Instruction]

9.M. Clinical Rotation Agreement between One Point Patient Care and Metro Technology Centers (MTC).  This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for pharmacy students at the facility effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
[Instruction]

9.N. Clinical Rotation Agreement between Pafford EMS of Oklahoma Inc. and MEtro Technology Centers (MTC). This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for EMT students at the facility effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.O. Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement between Bellevue Health and Rehab Center and Metro Technology Centers (MTC).  This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for CNA and CMA students at the facility, which is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.P. Clinical Rotation Agreement between Swaim's Veterinary Hospital and Metro Technology Centers (MTC).  This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for Veterinary Assisting students at the facility effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.Q. Memorandum of Understanding between Oklahoma State University - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OSU-OLLI) and Metro Technology Centers. The agreement, including Appendix A, outlines the coordinating and reporting training. The agreement is effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development] 

9.R. Memorandum of Understanding between Sooner Job Challenge and Metro Technology Centers. The agreement, including Attachment 1, outlines the coordinating and reporting training. The agreement is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development] 

9.S. Memorandum of Understanding between Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs — Oklahoma youth Academy and Metro Technology Centers. The agreement, including the appendix, outlines the coordinating and reporting training. The agreement is effective from the date of signing through June 30, 2027. [ Student Affairs & Workforce Development] 

9.T. Memorandum of Understanding between Oklahoma APEX Accelerator (OKAPEX), Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE), and Metro Technology Centers for the intent to clarify and document expectations of all parties involved in accomplishing the objectives and obligations of the Department of Defense (DoD) Procurement Technical Assistance Program. The current Cooperative Agreement reference number is W56KGU262A009.  The agreement is effective during the time period covered by the Cooperative Agreement, and the budget is for April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.U. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oklahoma Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and Metro Technology Centers for the partnership to provide phlebotomy and/or medical assisting internships.  The MOU is effective upon the signatures of both parties through June 30, 2027. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.V. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) for the purpose of establishing a cooperative relationship in support of law enforcement training within the Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) program.  This partnership aims to provide qualified OCSO instructors for Metro Tech's BPOC program, offer reserved seats, priority range time, and tuition benefits for Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) personnel, and align training with the operational needs of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO). Effective between July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. [Instruction]

9.W. Adoption of FY2026-2027 School District Original Budget, in accordance with the School District Budget Act. [Business & Finance]

9.X. Memorandum of Understanding and Addendum between Bellevue Health and Rehabilitation and Metro Technology Centers for full-time nursing student clinical rotations. This is a continuation of the previous contract expiring June 30, 2026. Effective dates are July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. [Instruction] 

9.Y. Agreement between the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Metro Technology Centers (MTC). The agreement is for MTC to facilitate a Training of Trainers model with six to eight regional trainers, regional trainings and the development of an asynchronous learning course for training to build statewide capacity for implementing  the Presidential Fitness Testing and high-quality physical education instruction through a comprehensive, sustainable professional development model. The agreement includes Attachments A and B for reference to both parties. OSDE agrees to pay MTC a total amount of $37,137.13 per agreement, which is effective from June 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.Z. FY27 Consulting Agreement between mProvise LLC and MEtro Technology Centers for Treasury and Consulting in the amount of $46,500. [Business & Finance] 

9.AA. Embedded Nursing Services Program Guidebok. This guidebook is required by Nurse Registry and will be provided to all embedded nursing program students.[Instruction]

9.AB. Addendum to the Academic Affiliation Agreement between VA Healthcare System and Metro Technology Centers for the purpose of adding to the existing agreement dated June 21, 2023. The addendum is to formally notify the VA Healthcare System of a change in academic affiliation leadership effective July 1, 2026.
[Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.AC. Addendum to the existing affiliation agreement between OU Medicine, Inc. DBA OU Health and Metro Technology Centers to add phlebotomy laboratory services and training activities. This addendum is effective July 1, 2026. 
[Student Affairs & Workforce Development] 

9.AD. Revised Full-Time Program Catalog to reflect career major changes and updated information for School Year 2026-2027. [Instruction]

9.AE. Renewal of lease agreement amendment 5 between Metro Technology Centers and the Oklahoma City Airport Trust in the amount of $120,225.60 for the purpose of operating the Aviation Career Campus from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Operations & Business & Finance]

9.AF. Metro Tech Strategic Plan 2026-2031. [Administration]

9.AG. Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers (MetroTech) and Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce (Black Chamber) for facility and equipment usage at EDC on the Springlake Campus. This agreement is for one year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. [Operations, Business & Finance]

9.AH. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) and Metro Technology Centers (MTC) for the Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) professional development expenses. As the fiscal agent, ODCTE is responsible for professional development expenses, and this MOU provides a mechanism to provide funds for approved professional development related to AEFL with preference given to in-state opportunities. The effective date is the date of final signature through June 30, 2027.[Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

9.AI. Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement between Guthrie Fire-EMS Department and Metro Technology Centers (MTC).  This agreement permits MTC to arrange clinical rotation experience for EMT students at Guthrie Fire-EMS Department effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.[Instruction]

9.AJ. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metro Technology Centers (MTC) and the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County on behalf of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) for one (1) Commissioned Deputy Certified by CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) as a Firearms Instructor to Metro Technology Centers' Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) training program.  Specifically, to manage and facilitate firearms training and oversee daily operations of the indoor firearms range located on the Metro Technology Centers campus at 4901 S. Bryant Ave. OKC. This MOU will commence on July 1, 2026, and terminate on June 30, 2027. [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 

Kylee Weaver	Educational Technology Coach	5/26/2026
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	Curriculum and Instructional Support
Trelynn Stephens	Teacher, CNA	7/23/2026
	10-Month, Exempt, Certified Teacher
	Extensions Programs
Jessica Cochran	Teacher, CNA	7/23/2026
	10-Month, Exempt, Certified Teacher
	Extensions Programs

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

Benjamin Staats	Warehouse/ Grounds Assistant	6/24/2025
	12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff,
	Warehouse/Grounds
Briana Garcia	Career Advisor	7/7/2025
	12-Month, Exempt, Professional Support
	Enrollment & Student Services
Tyler Wainner	Teacher, Construction Technology	7/24/2025
	10-Month, Certified, Instruction
	South Bryant Campus
Kristen Tosh	Site Counselor	7/24/2025
	10-Month, Certified, Instructional Support
	HCC, BTC & Special Populations

 

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

10.A.3.a. Re-employ the Following Exempt Employees for FY 26-27 (*indicates probationary employees) [Attached]

10.A.3.b. Re-employ the Following Non-Exempt Employees for FY 26-27 (*indicates probationary employees) [Attached]

10.A.3.c. Re-Employ the Following Certified Teachers/Counselors for FY27: [Attached]

10.B. Transfer:
 

Jeremy Cowley	From: Associate Superintendent, Innovation and Knowledge Management
	12-Month, Exempt, Certified Administrator
	Administration
	To: Deputy Superintendent	7/1/2026
	12-Month, Exempt, Certified Administrator
	Administration
Kayleen Wichert	From: Interim Associate Superintendent, Quality and Strategy
	12-Month, Exempt, Certified Administrator
	Administration
	To: Associate Superintendent, Quality and Strategy	7/1/2026
	12-Month, Exempt, Certified Administrator
	Administration
Andrew Hightower	From: Teacher, Electrical Technology
	10-Month, Exempt, Certified Teacher
	SBC
	To: Assistant Site Director, SBC	7/1/2026
	12-Month, Exempt, District Leadership
	SBC

10.C. Release/Resignation/Retirement of:

Theo Hodge	Resignation	5/27/2026
	Guidance
	Administrative Specialist, CTSO/Counseling and Special Programs
Nigel Hileman	Resignation	5/22/2026
	Transportation
	Bus Driver
Renee Mack Mitchell	Resignation	5/22/2026
	Teacher, Cosmetology DHS
	Extension Programs
Ryan Whitlock	Resignation	6/30/2026
	Assistant Director, SBC
	SBC
Erin Hurst	Resignation	6/30/2026
	Manager, Grants, and Special Projects
	Grants

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

11.A. FY2026 Encumbrances PO #2604545-PO #2605027
General Fund   $    863,749.48
Building Fund  $    596,199.16
Bond Fund       $           289.00
Register Total   $ 1,460,237.64 [Business & Finance]

11.B. Encumbrance to the Bank of Oklahoma for the FY27 STEM bond lease for the academy building in the amount of $1,000,962.32 [ Business & Finance]

11.C. Encumbrance to Bancfirst Trust and Investment Management in the amount of $10,071,300.00 for FY27 principal and interest payments for the 2019 bond issue. [Business & Finance]

11.D. Encumbrance to the Board of County Commissioners in the amount of $300,000 for county assessments and reevaluation fees. [Business & Finance]

11.E. Encumbrance to RK Black in the amount of $100,000 for administration, faculty and staff printing, binding and delivery of projects to Metro Tech sites and campuses for FY27.  State contract SW1013R. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

11.F. Encumbrance to Cox for Internet and Phone service for the FY26/27 school year, at a total cost of $115,000 after E-Rate funding. This was awarded to Cox through RFP bidding and will be purchased through State Contract SW1014. [Operations]

11.G. Encumbrance to Oklahoma Gas & Electric in the amount of $760,000.00 for utility services for the district during FY27 calendar year. [Operations]

11.H. Encumbrance to Oklahoma Natural Gas in the amount of $150,000.00 for utility services for the district during FY 27 calendar year. [Operations]

11.I. Encumbrance to Constellation in the amount of $65,000.00 for utility services for the district during FY 27 calendar year. [Operations]

11.J. Encumbrance to City of Oklahoma City in the amount of $154,000.00 for utility services for the district during FY 27 calendar year. [Operations]

11.K. Encumbrance for Tyler Technology for FY27 in the amount of $36,500 for School ERP Pro (I-Visions) Software. [Business & Finance]

11.L. Encumbrance for Frontline Technologies for FY27 in the amount of $26,313.56 for Absence and Time Solution. [Business & Finance]

11.M. Encumbrance to Griffin Communications totaling $80,000 for digital marketing services for FY27. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

11.N. Encumbrance to John A. Marshall Company in the amount of $29,805.42 for furniture in the Business and Technology Centers Classroom. [Instruction]

11.O. Encumbrance to John A. Marshall Company for furniture for the Graphic Design classroom in the amount of $58,051.08. [Instruction]

11.P. Encumbrance to Thompson Educational Furnishings for furniture, including delivery and installation, for the STEM shop in the amount of $44,243.00. State Contract #R-22000-22. [Instruction]

11.Q. Encumbrance to Dell Technologies in the amount of $47,930.00 for 30 additional student laptops, a laptop cart, and related equipment to support the EMPOWER program. Additional items are being purchased to support the expansion of the consortium, which includes Moore Norman Technology Center and Francis Tuttle Technology Center. This purchase will be made by utilizing Oklahoma State Contract Number SW1020D. [Student Affairs & Workforce Development]

11.R. Encumbrance to Xcel Office Solutions for printing fleet management solution for the
FY26/27 school year, at a total cost of $155,000. This will be purchased through
State Contract SW1034X. [Operations]

11.S. Encumbrance to Dell Technologies for replacement monitors for the district in the amount of $301,500.00.  These items will be purchased through state contract SW1020D. [Operations]

11.T. Encumbrance to Joultech Solutions for renewal of year 2 contract for the annual  vCISO managed cybersecurity advisory package, at a total cost of $48,500.00. This was approved and purchased through a competitive bidding and quoting process for FY26/27. [Operations]

11.U. Encumbrance to United Data Technologies for Fortigate Cloud Firewalls for Microsoft M365 environment, at a total cost of $36,476.40.  This will be purchased through Oklahoma state contract # C2502– Oklahoma OSRHE/OneNet. [Operations]

11.V. Encumbrance to Dell Technologies for computer renewals in the amount of $640,456.49.  This will be purchased through OMES Oklahoma Contract number ITSW 1020D. [Operations]

11.W. Encumbrance to SHI International, in the amount of $160,854.01, for Darktrace network security hardware and software for FY 26/27. This will be purchased through Oklahoma Sate Contract SW1014SH. [Operations]

11.X. Encumbrance to SHI International for Department of Homeland Security awareness training at $49,175.50 as approved by board meeting in May 2026. These items will be purchased through state contract SW1041SH. [Operations]

11.Y. Encumbrance to SHI International for year 2 of a 3-year agreement for $269,860.00 on managed endpoint detection and response software in response to network cybersecurity posture. These items will be purchased through state contract SW1041SH. [Operations]

11.Z. Encumbrance to SHI International for year 2 agreement for annual GLBA audit and compliance network assessments, at a total cost of $152,114.12. These items will be purchased through state contract SW1041SH. [Operations]

11.AA. Encumbrance to SHI International for the documentation tool Document360 to develop a content management solution for the 2026-27 school year at a total cost of $38,000. Note that the quote for this item is $33,573.52, but SOW was produced under estimations and the IT team always considers underestimating. This will be purchased through State Contract SW230105. [Operations]

11.AB. Encumbrance to Network Craze Technologies for replacement UPS's for network switches and servers in the amount of $58,724.95.  These items will be purchased through Tips Contract #220105. [Operations]

11.AC. Encumbrance to P & K Equipment in the amount of $57,688.56 for a 320 P-tier Skid Steer Loader. C&F Sourcewell #011723 (PG CV &#) CCE. [Operations]

11.AD. Encumbrance to HubSpot in the amount of $67,712.16 to provide a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

11.AE. Encumbrance to Active Internet Technologies in the amount of $26,900.00 to provide a website services including hosting, accessibility tools (AudioEye) and AI Chatbot. [Strategic Communication and Engagement]

11.AF. Encumbrance to Durante Construction, Inc. in the amount of $29,172.05 for South Bryant Campus Building D welding booth refresh. [Instruction] 

11.AG. Encumbrance to Durante Construction Inc in the amount of $198,985.39 for waterproofing the HCC C-wing. Funds for this project will come from the Facilities Maintenance Building Fund. Operations]

11.AH. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Bison Electrical Services LLC to provide maintenance and repairs for District electrical for FY 27.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP- #24-006.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & finance]

11.AI. Primary Vendor Contract for FY27 to Sapphire Window Cleaning LLC to provide interior and exterior window cleaning services for Metro Technology Centers, Springlake Campus, South Bryant Campus and Aviation Campus.  The service was competitively bid using RFP #24-008 on March 11, 2024.  This is year three (3) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.AJ. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Waste Connections in the amount of $45,000 to provide trash removal services for FY27.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-001.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.AK. Continuance of Primary Vendor contract with Prosegur Services Group to provide armed security guard services for District campuses for FY 27.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-003.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.AL. Continuance of Primary Vendor Contract with Focal Pointe of Oklahoma LLC to provide lawn care services for District campuses for FY 27. This is year five (5) of the 5-year contract competitively bid with RFP #23-001. [Business & Finance]

11.AM. Continuance of the Primary Vendor contract with Allstate Termite & Pest Control to provide pest control services to the district for FY27.  The contract was competitively bid with RFP #23-004.  This is year five (5)  of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.AN. Continuance of Primary Vendor contract with Allied Elevator to provide maintenance, repairs and inspections for District elevators and lifts for FY 27. The contract was competitively bid with RFP #24-004.  This is year four (4) of the 5-year contract. [Business & Finance]

11.AO. Continuance of Primary Vendor with UniFirst utilizing the Sourcwell Cooperative Services Contract #011124-UFC to supply uniforms and custodial supplies to the Operations Department. [Business & Finance]

                                                                                                                            

11.AQ. Primary vendor Durante Construction LLC for Property Improvement and Construction, utilizing RFP #27-005 awarded to said vendor by Oklahoma City Public Schools. The initial term of this Agreement is from July 1, 2026, or on the first day of work performance, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027.  In accordance with state law, the continuation of this contract may be extended for four (1) one-year option periods dependent upon available funding and if mutually agreed upon by both parties. [Operations]

11.AR. Encumbrance to Trucordia insurance Brokerage for Insurance Premiums and Fees for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $1,644,220 [Operations & Business & Finance]

12. New Business 

13. Executive Session 

13.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) and (11).  The Board may discuss the following items:  

• proposed negotiated agreement with the Metro Technology Centers Local AFT #4095

13.B. Executive Session of the Board.

13.C. Motion and vote to return to open session.

13.D. Board President’s Statement of Executive Session Minutes.

14. Motion, discussion, and possible vote to approve the FY 2026-2027 collective bargaining agreement between Metro Technology Centers Local AFT #4095 and Metro Technology Centers School District #22. [Administration]

15. Adjournment