The Mid-Del Schools Board of Education voted March 10 to approve an agreement to split design costs for a proposed Midwest YMCA with the Oklahoma City YMCA and the City of Midwest City.

District staff told the board the district's share would not exceed $35,000; the full design agreement totals roughly $98,000 plus travel costs, and board members said they expect the district’s actual payment to be substantially less. Board members and presenters said the design expense will be paid from building or general fund sources and will not affect the district’s bond budget.

The board’s approval followed a brief presentation asking Kelly Kaye of the Oklahoma City YMCA and Von Sullivan of the City of Midwest City to come forward to answer questions. There was no extended debate; a motion to approve passed with recorded “aye” votes from Doctor Kirk, Miss Schultz, Miss Standridge and the board chair (Vice President Porter).

Why it matters: the agreement funds the next design stage for a community recreation and programs facility adjacent to district property. Board members described the partnership as a way to share costs and speed planning, and they said using non-bond funds preserves bond dollars for construction-related items.

Details: the agreement document attached to the agenda lists travel and multiple site visits by the design team as part of the total. Board members noted timing advantages from coordinating several district projects to reduce consultant travel costs.

Votes and next steps: the motion to approve passed unanimously; the district will coordinate payment with the YMCA and the city as design work proceeds. The board did not set a separate deadline for final design approval in the discussion that evening.