September 5, 2023 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 3, 2023 board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for August 2023: Gen 513-955, Bldg 72-116; Gen Payroll 50207-50252, Bldg Payroll 50030-50031. Change Orders for August 2023: Gen $193,641.35, Bldg $6,649.07.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for August 2023.

4.d. Transfer activity funds for August 2023.

4.e. Approve Purchase Orders 721 & 872 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $130.00.

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. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

7. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on payment of additional insurance premium. 

7.b. Discussion and possible board action on 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of Fiscal year 2022-2023.

7.c. Discussion and possible board action to purchase new door hardware and access control software from Tex-Oma Building Supply Co. 

8. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

9. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Frederick) report - Ken McKee

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 2023-2024.

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

11.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve the purchase of an Anatomage table for the high school CNA program.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action to approve the clinical rotation agreement for Surgical Technology students to participate in clinical training at the Grady Memorial Hospital. 

12. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

12.a. Information Only: Update on Student Certification/Licensing Fees Scholarships.

12.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Great Plains Technology Center Strategic Plan 2023-2028.

13. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop

13.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase Certiport student certification testing site licenses.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a Wheel balancer and All-in-one Tire Changer machine.

14. Purchasing and Maintenance Director - Justin Neeley

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on skylight repairs from storm damage.

15. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

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

15.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase annual software license renewal for Veeam Backup Software.

16. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

16.a. Discussion and possible board action on OATC annual dues for FY24.

16.b. Next regular board meeting is in Frederick on October 3, 2023.

17. 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).

18. Proposed executive session to discuss:

19. Vote to convene in executive session

20. Acknowledge board's return to open session

21. Statement of executive session minutes

22. Action Items

22.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Gunner McNeil, Desktop Support Technician, effective August 11, 2023.

22.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Elorie Smith, Adult Education Secretary-Part Time, effective August 23, 2023.

22.c. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Welding Teacher's Assistant for FY24.

22.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Desktop Support Technician for FY24.

22.e. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY24.

22.f. Discussion and possible board action for Board President or her designee to further investigate the claim identified in agenda item 18f.

22.g. Discussion and possible board action to give GPTC Superintendent the document discussed during executive session item 18f.

23. Vote to adjourn