December 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 November 7, 2023 Board meeting

4.b. Encumbrances for November 2023: Gen 1441-1625, Bldg 158-190; Gen Payroll 50306-50326. Change Orders for November 2023: Gen $133,311.59, Bldg $10,741.56.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for November 2023.

4.d. Transfer activity funds for November 2023.

4.e. Approve Purchase Order 178 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $100.00 and Change Order PO 1320 in the sum of -$50.00.

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 Highlight: Information Technology Services - Jeff Standridge

7. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on Board Meeting dates for calendar year 2024.

8. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

8.a. Discussion and possible board action on renewal of workers' compensation insurance.

9. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

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

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

11.a. Discussion and possible board action regarding payment to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for accreditation visit fees.

12. Director of Information Technology report - Lance Alston

12.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase Smart Displays.

13. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

13.a. Next regular board meeting is January 2, 2024.

14. 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).

15. Proposed executive session to discuss:

16. Vote to convene in executive session

17. Acknowledge board's return to open session

18. Statement of executive session minutes

19. Action Items

19.a. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Carletta Morales, LTC/HHC Nursing Assistant Instructor, effective June 30, 2024.

19.b. Discussion and possible board action on the termination of Anthony Lopez, Evening Custodian, effective November 13, 2023.

19.c. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Bistro Attendant for FY24.

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

20. Vote to adjourn