March 5, 2024 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 February 6, 2024 Board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for February 2024: Gen 1934-2178, Bldg 237-277; Gen Payroll 50337-50342. Change Orders for February 2024: Gen $79,379.19, Bldg $8,269.35.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for February 2024.

4.d. Transfer activity funds for February 2024.

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. Audit Report - Kerry Patton, CPA

6.a. Discussion and possible board action on auditor's report.

7. Great Plains Technology Center Foundation report - Kent Jester

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on a resolution between Great Plains Technology Center and the Great Plains Technology Center Foundation.

8. Treasurer's report- Stacy Pifer

9. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

9.a. Discussion and possible board action on audit contract for FY24 and Estimate of Needs for FY25.

9.b. Discussion and possible board action on payment of additional premium for workers' compensation.

10. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on a request for additional advertising funds for the purpose of purchasing "native ads" on the KSWO-TV News website.

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

11.a. Discussion and possible board action on 2024-2025 Frederick campus school calendar.

12. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Lawton) report - Justin McNeil

12.a. Discussion and possible board action on the 2024-2025 Lawton campus school calendar.

12.b. Discussion and possible board action on purchasing a vehicle for security.

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

13.a. Discussion and possible board action on instructor registration for industrial robotics training.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action on purchasing a respirator fit tester.

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

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the renewal of the service contract with Rad Source Imaging Technologies to provide service for Radiological Technology equipment.

14.b. Discussion and possible board action on the renewal of the service contract with Shimadzu to provide service for Radiological Technology equipment.

14.c. Discussion and possible board action on the renewal of the service contract with MXR Imaging Inc. to provide service for Radiological Technology equipment.

15. Purchasing and Maintenance Director report - Justin Neeley

15.a. Discussion and possible board action to restructure the Adult Career Development office area for the new Student Resource Center in Building 100.

16. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

16.a. Next regular board meeting is April 2nd, 2024.

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 Wendell Hall, Industrial Maintenance Shop Aide, effective February 28, 2024.

22.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Nicholas Alexander, Network Administration Instructor, effective May 31, 2024.

22.c. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Casey Prisby, Practical Nursing Instructor, effective April 30, 2024.

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

22.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Cosmetology Instructor for FY24.

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

23. Vote to adjourn