February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer - Homer Ryan

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Vice-President of the GPTC Board of Education's report - Homer Ryan

4.a. Discussion and possible board action to appoint Board Member for Zone 5.

4.b. Swearing in of Board Member Zone 5.

5. Consent Agenda:

5.a. Minutes of January 2, 2024 and January 31st, 2024 Board meetings.

5.b. Encumbrances for January 2024: Gen 1694-1933, Bldg 200-236; Gen Payroll 50333-50336. Change Orders for January 2024: Gen $302,503.06, Bldg $57,130.88.

5.c. Activity Fund Overview for January 2024.

5.d. Transfer activity funds for January 2024.

6. 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.

7. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

8. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

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

10. Director of Business and Industry Services and Adult Career Development report - Morgan Gould

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on the 2024-25 ACD Class Tuition Schedule.

10.b. Discussion and possible board action on the FY25 BIS/ACD Contract Training Tuition Schedule.

11. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley

11.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase new HVAC units for the new Cosmetology and Multi-media programs in Building 100.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action to purchase/install new duct work for the new Cosmetology and Multi-Media programs in Building 100.

12. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

12.a. Next regular board meeting is March 5, 2024.

13. 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).

14. Proposed executive session to discuss:

15. Vote to convene in executive session

16. Acknowledge board's return to open session

17. Statement of executive session minutes

18. Action Items

18.a. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of Administrative personnel for FY25.

18.b. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Terry Gatlin, Grounds Keeper/Custodian, effective March 31, 2024.

18.c. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Candie Morgan, Purchasing Agent, effective July 31, 2024.

18.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Part-Time Food Service Worker for FY24.

18.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Evening Custodian for FY24.

18.f. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as EMT / Firefighter Training Instructor for FY24.

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

19. Vote to adjourn