November 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer - James Bishop

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Consent Agenda:

4.a. Minutes of October 3, 2023 board meeting

4.b. Encumbrances for October 2023: Gen 1219-1440, Bldg 137-157; Gen Payroll 50295-50305, Bldg Payroll 50032. Change Orders for October 2023: Gen $116,471.62, Bldg $9,573.81.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for October 2023.

4.d. Transfer activity funds for October 2023.

4.e. Approve Purchase Order 1320 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $200.00.

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. Program/Employee Recognition - Dr. Worden for Linda Pledger & Marcy Hobson

7. Treasurer's report- Stacy Pifer

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resolution calling for a Board of Education Primary Election on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and a Board of Education General Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

8. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

8.a. Discussion and possible board action on paying one-time stipends to full-time staff and regular part-time staff. 

9. Director of Marketing and Communications Report - Teresa Abram

9.a. Discussion and possible board action on revisions to Great Plains Technology Center's Brand Style Guide.

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

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase and installation of an LED Video Wall and its system components.

11. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

11.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve expenses to send ten staff members to attend the Model Schools Conference in Orlando, FL in June of 2024.

12. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop

12.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase 22 digital cameras with accompanying lenses and accessories.

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

13.a. Discussion and possible board action on a Clinical Agreement with McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action to revise the hiring policy in our FY24 Policy & Procedures Manual.

14. Director of Health Sciences/STEM Education - Bill Matthey

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of a high fidelity manikin for the Frederick Practical Nursing program.

14.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of a Desktop Engraver, attachments, peripheral equipment, and services for the Pre-Engineering program's Maker Lab at the Life Ready Center.

14.c. Discussion and possible board action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Cameron University to offer and teach concurrent enrollment classes as part of our Biomedical program. 

15. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

15.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase desktop computers and monitors.

16. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley

16.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a new Super Stars front loader with bucket.

17. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

17.a. Discussion and possible board action to pay a one-time stipend of $1,120.00 to Courtney Ferguson for educational credit salary correction.

17.b. Next regular board meeting is December 5, 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 Superintendent's annual evaluation.

23.b. Discussion and possible board action on employment of Clarence Fortney as Superintendent for FY25.

23.c. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Practical Nursing Instructor for FY24.

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

24. Vote to adjourn