June 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer - Joelle Jolly

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Consent Agenda:

4.a. Minutes of May 2, 2023 board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for May 2023: Gen 2955-3195, Gen Payroll 50372-50374, Bldg 244-263; Change Orders: Gen $23,645.66, Bldg $15,102.51.

4.c. Transfer activity funds for May 2023.

4.d. Approve Purchase Order 3097 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $1,370.00, and Change Order for PO 167 to Lawton Communications in the amount of -$70.00.

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. Info Only - Partners in Progress: Comanche County Memorial Hospital

7. Treasurer's report- Stacy Pifer

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on GPTC Investment Policy for FY24.

8. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

8.a. Discussion and possible action on renewal of school insurances.

9. Director of Marketing and Communications Report - Teresa Abram

9.a. Discussion and possible board action on the 2023-2024 Marketing and Communication Plan and Brand Style Guide.

9.b. Discussion and possible board action to consider annual billboard advertising contract for two billboards with Link Media Outdoor, as well as printing and installation of artwork.

9.c. Discussion and possible board action to renew the annual Maintenance Contract with Active Internet Technologies, dba Finalsite.

9.d. Discussion and possible board action on an annual digital advertising campaign with Gray Media, dba KSWO.

10. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Fred) report - Ken McKee

11. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson

11.a. Discussion and possible board action on legal services with Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold and Chuck Wade Attorney at Law for FY24.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Policy and Procedures Manual for FY24.

12. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

12.a. Discussion and possible board action on the Carl Perkins 2023-2024 Secondary and Post-Secondary Grant Applications.

13. Director of Health Science Services & STEM Education report - Bill Matthey

13.a. Discussion and possible board action regarding the payment of participation fees to Project Lead the Way for Pre-engineering and Biomedical program curriculum licenses for the Lawton and LCR campuses.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of test preparation curriculum for LPN students.

13.c. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of storage and organization items for the new high fidelity lab.

14. Director of S.C.O.R.E. report - Blake Thomas

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the Memorandum of Understanding between South Central Oklahoma Workforce and Great Plains Technology Center.

14.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Odysseyware Online Academics Site License Renewal.

15. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley

15.a. Discussion and possible board action on a contract for dumpster services.

15.b. Discussion and possible board action for cleaning services on HVAC units.

15.c. Discussion and possible board action regarding a continuation of uniform services.

15.d. Discussion and possible board action on the installation of a new sidewalk on the west side of the Lawton campus property.

15.e. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a new Rhino Flex-wing rotary cutter.

16. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

16.a. Discussion and possible board action on Sonis renewal for FY24.

16.b. Discussion and possible board action on VMWare Software support.

16.c. Discussion and possible board action to renew hosting and software support for Moodle.

17. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

17.a. Discussion and possible board action on GPTC Organizational Memberships.

17.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Tuition Reciprocity Agreement for Southwest Oklahoma Technology Centers for FY24.

17.c. Discussion and possible board action on BYSP Contract for Building 600 – EDC Expansion.

17.d. Next regular board meetings are June 30, 2023 and July 6, 2023.

18. 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).

19. Proposed executive session to discuss:

20. Vote to convene in executive session

21. Acknowledge board's return to open session

22. Statement of executive session minutes

23. Action Items

23.a. Discussion and possible board action on resignation of Tyler Robinson, Cyber Security Instructor, effective May 19, 2023.

23.b. Discussion and possible board action on resignation of Joan Cole, Pre-Engineering Instructor, effective May 19, 2023.

23.c. Discussion and possible board action on the rescission of retirement for Laurie Schoening, Pre-Engineering Instructor, effective May 19, 2023.

23.d. Discussion and possible board action on employment of personnel as listed on Appendix A for FY24.

23.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Pre-Engineering Instructor for FY23 and FY24.

23.f. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as Student Support Services Secretary for FY23 & FY24.

23.g. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as Part-time Adult Education and Family Literacy Secretary for FY23 & FY24.

23.h. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as Cyber Security Instructor for FY23 & FY24.

23.i. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY23 & FY24.

24. Vote to adjourn