September 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer - Clarence Fortney

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Consent Agenda:

4.a. Minutes of August 4, 2022 board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for August 2022 Gen 473-940; Gen Payroll 50224-50251; Bldg 70-89.

4.c. Transfer activity funds for August 2022.

4.d. Approve Purchase Order 870 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $599.00 and Purchase Order 884 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $595.00.

5. Public Comment
This is an open, public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Oklahoma.  The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of the Great Plains Technology Center.  As elected representatives of the voters and patrons of the Center, the members of the Board of Education will be making decisions concerning the operation of the District.  The agenda for Regular Meetings includes an opportunity for the public to address any item appearing on the agenda.  Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to appearing on the agenda.  Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to the convening of the Board meeting.  Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker.  The Board reserves the right to limit repetitive comments, comments unrelated to the business of the Board or the total amount of time dedicated to public comment in a single evening.  Board members will not respond to questions or comments during public communications, but the Board President may refer matters of concern to the Superintendent for review and recommendations.

6. BYSP Report - Steve Wood

7. Pre-engineering program update

8. Treasurer's report- Stacy Pifer

9. Director of Marketing and Communications Report - Teresa Abram

10. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson

10.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve changes to the Great Plains Technology Center Policy and Procedure Manual for 2022-2023.

11. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

11.a. Discussion and possible board action to change the titles on two activity fund accounts.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action on 2022-2023 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of Fiscal year 2021-2022.

12. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Lawton) report - Justin McNeil

12.a. Information only: Oklahoma Department of Education Accreditation.

13. Director of SCORE - Blake Thomas

13.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase X-Carve Pro and equipment using Carl Perkins Grant Funds.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase an Omtech 130 watt Laser Engraver Cutting Machine for the Frederick Construction program using Carl Perkins Grant Funds.

13.c. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a CNC Plasma Machine for the Frederick Welding program using Carl Perkins Grant Funds.

14. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the Great Plains Technology Center Strategic Plan 2022-2027.

14.b. Information Only: Update on Student Certification/Licensing Fees Scholarship.

14.c. Information Only: Great Plains Technology Center 2022-2023 Accreditation Approval Letter and List.

14.d. Information Only: 2020-2021 Follow-Up Report Summary

15. Health Science Services and STEM Education report - Bill Matthey

15.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve the clinical rotation agreement for Surgical Technology students to participate in clinical training at the Elkview General Hospital.

15.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase hospital beds for Practical Nursing lab. 

16. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop

16.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase eight GM Specialized Electronic Trainers.

16.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase Certiport student certification testing site licenses.

16.c. Discussion and possible board action to purchase CNC Plasma Cutting Tables with Accessories.

16.d. Discussion and possible board action to purchase an engine-driven welder.

16.e. Discussion and possible board action to purchase 20 graphic display tablets and screen protectors.

17. Executive Director of Business & Industry Services and Adult Career Development - Morgan Gould

17.a. Discussion and possible board action on Clinical Agreement - Country Corner Fire EMS.

17.b. Discussion and possible board action on Clinical Agreement - Guthrie Fire EMS.

17.c. Discussion and possible board action on Clinical Agreement - Kingfisher Fire EMS.

17.d. Discussion and possible board action on Clinical Agreement - Woodward County EMS.

17.e. Discussion and possible board action on Clinical Agreement - Burns Flat EMS.

18. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

18.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase annual software license for Microsoft Campus Agreement.

18.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase network cabling and installation from Perkins Communications.

18.c. Discussion and possible board action to purchase audio and video hardware for Building 700, Auditorium 701.

18.d. Discussion and possible board action to purchase equipment.

18.e. Discussion and possible board action to purchase desktop printers.

19. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

19.a. Discussion and possible board action on OATC annual dues.

19.b. Next regular board meeting is in Frederick on October 4, 2022.

20. New Business: New business refers to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting of the agenda.  Okla. Stat. tit. 25, Sec. 311(A)(9).

21. Proposed executive session to discuss:

22. Vote to convene in executive session

23. Acknowledge board's return to open session

24. Statement of executive session minutes

25. Action Items

25.a. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate for Part-time Custodian for FY23.

25.b. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate for Recruitment and Retention Specialist for FY23.

25.c. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate for EMS Coordinator for FY23.

25.d. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate for Instructional Coordinator for FY23.

25.e. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY23.

26. Vote to adjourn