May 7, 2024 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 April 2, 2024 regular board meeting and April 12, 2024 special board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for April 2024: Gen 2366-2723, Bldg 311-358; Gen Payroll 50347-50351. Change Orders for April 2024: Gen $145,991.87, Bldg $13,424.64.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for April 2024.

4.d. Transfer Activity Funds for April 2024.

4.e. Public Surplus.

4.f. Approve Purchase Orders 2552, 2650, and 312 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $2,194.00.

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

7. Director of Student Support Services report - Courtney Ferguson

7.a. Information Only: Update on slotted student totals, by program, for the 24-25 school year. 

8. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

9. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

9.a. Discussion and possible board action on the OSSBA Employment Services Agreement for FY25.

9.b. Discussion and possible board action to approve a new fundraiser. 

10. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on Great Plains Technology Center's participation in a statewide cooperative agreement between the 29 tech centers with the Gooden Group to provide public relations services.

10.b. Discussion and possible board action on Great Plains Technology Center's participation in the CareerTech state-wide marketing campaign for FY25.

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

12. Director of Economic Development report - Keith Bridges

12.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of two vans.

12.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of a pick-up truck.

13. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

13.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve changes to cost sheets for full-time programs for FY25.

14. Health Science Services and STEM Education report - Bill Matthey

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the funding agreement/payment with Cameron University for Respiratory Care for FY24.

14.b. Discussion and possible board action on a funding agreement/payment with Cameron University for Radiologic Technology for FY25.

14.c. Discussion and possible board action on a funding agreement/payment with Cameron University for Respiratory Care for FY25.

14.d. Discussion and possible board action on the clinical rotation agreement with Southwestern Medical Center.

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

15.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of robotics equipment for Industrial Maintenance.

15.b. Discussion and possible board action on an update to the FY2024 Part Time Pay Scale.

16. Director of S.C.O.R.E. report - Blake Thomas

16.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Amatrol trainers for the Industrial Automation program.

16.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Snap-On Certification Kits for the Industrial Automation program.

16.c. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of welding equipment for the Industrial Automation program.

17. Purchasing and Maintenance Director report - Justin Neeley

17.a. Discussion and possible board action to replace the flooring in the new Student Resource Center in Building 100. 

17.b. Discussion and possible board action on civil engineering and surveying fees for the preliminary site plan for Building 600.

17.c. Discussion and possible board action on Geotechnical Exploration for Building 600.

17.d. Discussion and possible board action to purchase a 7.5-ton package HVAC unit for the Building 700 student lounge.

17.e. Discussion and possible board action on the installation of spiral ducts for the welding exhaust system at the Fredrick Campus. 

18. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

18.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase Fortinet Coterm Renewal.

18.b. Discussion and possible board action to renew Milestone Camera support contract.

19. Deputy Superintendent report - Joelle Jolly

19.a. Information Only: Oklahoma Career Tech Accreditation Approval

20. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

20.a. Next regular board meeting is June 4, 2024.

21. 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).

22. Proposed executive session to discuss:

23. Vote to convene in executive session

24. Acknowledge board's return to open session

25. Statement of executive session minutes

26. Action Items

26.a. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Laurie Schoening, Pre-Engineering Instructor, effective May 30, 2024.

26.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Erica Grant, Practical Nursing Instructor, effective April 19, 2024.

26.c. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Linda Pledger, EMS Program Coordinator, effective July 31, 2024.

26.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of Instructors for FY25 as listed on Appendix A.

26.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Practical Nursing Instructor for FY24 & FY25.

26.f. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Career Advisor for FY24.

26.g. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Yield Production Assistant for FY24.

26.h. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Inventory and Fixed Assets Clerk/Secretary for FY24.

26.i. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Part-Time Shop Aid for FY24.

26.j. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY24 and FY25.

27. Vote to adjourn