October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Prayer - Brandon Mayer
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2. Call to order
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3. Introduction of guests
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4. Consent Agenda:
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4.a. Minutes of September 5, 2023 Board meeting
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4.b. Encumbrances for September 2023: Gen 956-1218, Bldg 117-136; Gen Payroll 50253-5029. Change Orders for September 2023: Gen $520,545.21, Bldg $85,411.37.
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4.c. Activity Fund Overview for September 2023.
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4.d. Transfer activity funds for September 2023.
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4.e. Approve Change Order for PO# 721 to Lawton Communications in the sum of -$35.00.
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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. |
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6. Information Only: Frederick Welding Program Update - Brent Stone
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7. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer
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8. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen
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8.a. Discussion and possible board action on 2023-2024 final budget.
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9. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram
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10. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Fred) report - Ken McKee
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11. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson
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11.a. Discussion and possible board action to establish a chain of custody drug testing account with Quest Diagnostics.
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11.b. Discussion and possible board action to pay a one-time stipend to Thomas McCarthy for additional duties and responsibilities performed upon the retirement of the previous YIELD Coordinator.
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12. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop (Morgan Gould presenting)
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12.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a pediatric disaster preparedness training system.
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12.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Memorandum of Agreement between Fort Sill and Great Plains Technology Center on a partnership to enhance the quality of the local Advanced Firefighter Training Program.
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13. Director of Business and Industry Services and Adult Career Development report - Morgan Gould
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13.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of pneumatic trainers.
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14. Director of S.C.O.R.E. report - Blake Thomas
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14.a. Discussion and possible board action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Lawton Public Schools and Great Plains Technology Center regarding SCORE.
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15. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney
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15.a. Next regular board meeting is November 7, 2023.
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16. 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).
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17. Proposed executive session to discuss:
a. Discussion on retirement of Nancy Howell, Firefighter/EMT Academy Instructor, effective June 30, 2024.
b. Discussion on retirement of Linda Jamison, Assistant Director of ACD, effective June 30, 2024. c. Discussion on resignation of Lorrie French, Practical Nursing Instructor, effective October 5, 2024. d. Discussion on employment of candidate as Maintenance Worker for FY24. e. Discussion on employment of candidate as YIELD Production Assistant for FY24. f. Discussion on employment of candidate as YIELD Production Assistant for FY24. g. Discussion on employment of candidate as YIELD Coordinator for FY24. h. Possible employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY24 as listed on agenda item so the board can return to open session to vote on employment matters discussed. Executive session authority: 25 Okla. Stat. Sec. 307(B)(1) and (7).
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18. Vote to convene in executive session
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19. Acknowledge board's return to open session
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20. Statement of executive session minutes
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21. Action Items
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21.a. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Nancy Howell, Firefighter/EMT Academy Instructor, effective June 30, 2024.
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21.b. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Linda Jamison, Assistant Director of ACD, effective June 30, 2024.
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21.c. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Lorrie French, Practical Nursing Instructor, effective October 5, 2023.
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21.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Maintenance Worker for FY24.
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21.e. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as YIELD Production Assistant for FY24.
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21.f. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as YIELD Production Assistant for FY24.
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21.g. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as YIELD Coordinator for FY24.
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21.h. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY24.
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22. Vote to adjourn
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