August 6, 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 July 2, 2024 board meeting and July 26, 2024 board meeting.

4.b. Encumbrances for July 2024: Gen 230-539, Bldg 60-98; Gen Payroll 50000-50190, Bldg Payroll 50000-50028. Change Orders for July 2024: Gen $14,059,405.97, Bldg $1,991,973.73.

4.c. Activity Fund Overview for July 2024.

4.d. Transfer Activity Funds for July 2024.

4.e. Approve Purchase Orders 391 and 77 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $2,412.00.

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 - Courtney Ferguson: Director of Student Resources

7. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

8. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

8.a. Discussion and possible board action on creating new activity fund accounts for new programs.

8.b. Discussion and possible board action on increasing building and content values for insurance purposes. 

8.c. Discussion and possible board action on increased vehicle insurance premiums.

9. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

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

11. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson

11.a. Discussion and possible board action on an update to the FY2025 Part-Time Pay Scale.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action on revisions to the FY25 Policy and Procedure Manual.

12. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop

12.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase an AI Server for the Cybersecurity Program.

12.b. Discussion and possible board action on a Clinical Rotation and Preceptorship agreement between The Oklahoma Veterans Center and Great Plains Technology Center.

12.c. Discussion and possible board action on a Clinical Rotation Agreement between Grady Memorial Hospital Authority and Great Plains Technology Center.

13. Instructional Services Director - Brandon Mayer

13.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Health Certification Project (HCP) CareerTech tests for FY25.

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

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of robotics software for the Industrial Maintenance program.

15. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston

15.a. Discussion and possible board action to renew Cisco Hardware/Software support for campus network equipment (SmartNet).

16. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley

16.a. Discussion and possible board action on the installation of a concrete pad for firefighter training at Building 800.

16.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase and installation of a fire alarm system in the east and south wings of Building 100.

17. Deputy Superintendent's report - Joelle Jolly

17.a. Discussion and possible board action to update the agency’s Non-Discrimination Statement to comply with recent changes in Title IX regulations.

18. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney

18.a. Information Only: Great Plains Technology Center 2024-2025 Accreditation Approval Letter and List.

18.b. Next regular board meeting is September 3, 2024.

19. 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).

20. Proposed executive session to discuss:

21. Vote to convene in executive session

22. Acknowledge board's return to open session

23. Statement of executive session minutes

24. Action Items

24.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Eldin Ridlon, Trades and Industry Teaching Assistant, effective July 22, 2024.

24.b. Discussion and possible board action on employment of candidate as Evening Custodian for FY25.

24.c. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as EMS Program Coordinator/Instructor for FY25.

24.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Medical Building Secretary for FY25.

24.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Trade and Industry Program Teaching Assistant (Welding) for FY25.

24.f. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY25.

25. Vote to adjourn